Build feedbackPost Date: 2020-08-02 |
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BlackCloud1412
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
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Topic: Build feedback Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 9:22am |
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Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lumos Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K (5.1 GHz Turbo) (16-Thread) (8-Core) 3.8 GHz Motherboard: ASUS Prime Z490-P / MSI Z490-A Pro (Intel Z490 Chipset) (Up to 2x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI Support) System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Digital Storm Performance Series Power Supply: 850W Corsair / EVGA / Thermaltake (Modular) (80 Plus Gold) <br><strong></strong> Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: - No Thanks Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (512GB Samsung 970 PRO) (NVM Express) <br><strong></strong> Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Seagate / Toshiba / Hitachi) Storage Set 3: - No Thanks RAID Config: - No Thanks RAID Card: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 2060 6GB (VR Ready) <br><strong></strong> Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 1: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Single Fan) (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance) HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow) Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: Option Not Available Boost Processor: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows 10 Installation (Format and Clean Install) Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10) Office: - No Thanks Mouse Pad: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks Branded Gear: - No Thanks Priority Build: - No Thanks, 6 Week Ship Estimate After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement) I'm going to use this primarily for gaming, and just in 1080p. I've scoured these forums, and have tried to go with the consensus on components. Please feel free to lend your expertise if you feel like I'm missing something here. Thanks in advance. |
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John18
Groupie Joined: 04 May 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 211 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 3:23pm |
I would go with the Stage 2 CPU Cooler, the free Stage 1 overclock on the CPU and also go to Windows Professional. (I always recommend that so you can better control Windows Updates and Windows Feature updates.)
The CPU cooler upgrade is $40.00 and the Windows Professional upgrade is $45.00. If money is very tight you can downgrade to the 600W power supply that will save $105.00, but I personally like having extra headroom the 850W allows. |
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BlackCloud1412
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 3:59pm |
Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.
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Cretae
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7331 |
Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 2020 at 3:38am |
Well done.
You could compare the mobo to the Asus Tuf to see if there's anything you'd prefer. $45 difference. |
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BlackCloud1412
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 2020 at 4:58am |
I did actually change to the ASUS TUF when I ordered it. I am going to request the changes by John18 be made as well. Thanks to both of you by the way. I've probably read the last two months worth of posts by you two. Very helpful.
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John18
Groupie Joined: 04 May 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 211 |
Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 2020 at 2:18pm |
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Cretae
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7331 |
Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 2020 at 4:06am |
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