Building another unit.

My work will have me going back and forth between two homes at random times and I decided not to haul my computer back and forth. Gaming laptops just seem like a waste for what you get. I am looking to be able to play any game and max settings with ASUS ROG SWIFT PG348Q as the display.

Budget up to 5500$. If under is always a good thing.

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I really love my Velox unit I have now.

Chassis
Chassis Model: Digital Storm Velox

Core Components
Processor: Intel Core i7 6800K 3.4GHz (6-Core) (Unlocked CPU)
Motherboard: ASUS X99-A II (Intel X99 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 1000W EVGA 1000 GQ

Storage / Connectivity
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer 8x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB Samsung 850 EVO)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Seagate / Toshiba)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)

Graphics / Multimedia
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (EVGA ACX 3.0) (VR Ready)

Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

Digital Storm Engineering
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler (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 LED Performance Fans (Blue) Fans

Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue)


Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)

Any changes are welcome. I have had issues with sli on my first build with two 980's so trying to stay away from sli if possible. Maybe a Titan over the 1080?

yes gaming and is that not a quad core? quad core vs 6 core?

I see I see...I hate graphic cards...seems always waiting on them and right when the new one comes out they announce a better one coming out 6 months later

I was also looking at the Bolt. I like the slim factor of it and sense I want to stick with one card I think it would be another good option to choose from. Question about the Exotic Anodized Finish - Bullet Grey - Brushed Aluminum Hairline Finish ...when I choose that option to my understanding it's just giving the case more of a chrome finish? But it states that it will not work with the liquid cooling? Am I missing something to why having that finish would mess with the internal parts? I have emailed DS about it but have yet to receive any response

Just found this quote from Alex, found under News. Anodized color cases...

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At this, those Anodized finishes don't work with the HydroLux Pro system as those are painted chassis that we have in-stock. HydroLux Pro requires additional mounting holes that these anodized cases do not have.

In the next 2-3 weeks, we will have gloss painted versions of the chassis, and those will work with HydroLux Pro.    End Quote.


http://www.digitalstorm.com/forums/bolt-3-exterior-paint-options-tidf27724/

Edited by bprat22 - 12 Dec 2016 at 12:33pm

Originally posted by Alex We have new BOLT 3 colors on the way that are in the glossy finish that work with HydroLux PRO. Check back in the next 1-2 weeks. Or, you can contact me as well directly and we can go from there ([email protected]).

Any idea which colors will be appearing ?

Red, white and blue....very patriotic.     Good colors.

Is there any real disadvantage of getting a bolt vs the other machines if I don't want to use sli? I'm not in need of a small unit but like it to be a little different then my Velox. Only thing I can see would be the sli part of it. Thoughts?   


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Edited by DarkSydeElement - 13 Dec 2016 at 7:29pm

Originally posted by DarkSydeElement Is there any real disadvantage of getting a bolt vs the other machines if I don't want to use sli? I'm not in need of a small unit but like it to be a little different then my Velox. Only thing I can see would be the sli part of it. Thoughts?    possible build config 1563819

For me, personally, the only disadvantage is the size of the case means a tighter fit for everything which could make any replacements and upgrades a little harder to do. There's also no airflow to speak of, but configured correctly, it doesn't matter.

I tend to think the Bolt is only for those with space issues, but I would also consider it when the time comes. I rule it out one day but consider it the next.   It is a nice change from tower cases.     

Build looks good.   I would change the psu to the other 750watt for another $34.   A better, longer warranty box.

The cable extensions are from the psu, meaning the mobo 24pin and the Pcie to the video card.   Not sure the storage drives have them.    

ooooor Alex could tell us when the Bolt X is going to be available....

Originally posted by Sgt.Moore ooooor Alex could tell us when the Bolt X is going to be available....

If he says summer and it's like the Aventum 3, it'll be the very last day that is technically summer: September 21st. In other words: don't get your hopes up for it being soon.

Originally posted by Alex We're aiming for an early Q2 launch of BOLT X.

Just showed the wife the Bolt X video, and shes begging me to let her get one..... Now to make her think we dont need 4 DS computers in the house and that Im doing HER a favor by ordering it when released.... insert evil laugh here

The 1080 Ti will be a product along side the 1080, so they don't need to deplete stock there. Also, don't expect there to be a significant price drop for the 1080 when the 1080 Ti comes out, like the 980 did when the 980 Ti came out...Nvidia increased the price of the Titan X by $200, making for a fairly large price gap that a 1080 Ti can slot in at $800-900 without much a need to adjust other card prices.

The only realistic price adjustment may come around May, when AMD's Vega cards come to market, depending on their price and performance.

For photos of our paint jobs, send a request to "[email protected]" and he can try to grab you one.

Any new product launches, we do usually add them right away unless there are major supply issues.

Originally posted by DarkSydeElement 1080ti time! Hurry please I want to place my order