Corsair Air 540 or VeloxPost Date: 2014-11-17 |
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ArkansasWoman777
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Topic: Corsair Air 540 or Velox Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 8:57am |
So i have two systems that i am debating between here are the configurations
https://www.digitalstormonline.com/configurator.asp?id=1096161 https://www.digitalstormonline.com/configurator.asp?id=1096200 I listed two special order parts in the build comments so let me know y'alls opinions on them. The reason i chose the cpu cooler was the fact that it has good reviews, it doesn't block the ram slots, its black and red and apparently it cools very well. The reason i chose the graphics card was because i like the facts that the fans apparently don't kick on until needed which i think is awesome. |
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"Captain Sirius Black"
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FrankW
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 9:24am |
Hi ArkansasWoman777,
Since you want an air system I think your Velox system is way better than the other system. I think you can get better bang for your buck with a few changes. Here is a suggested system for you to consider. It has a better CPU, a better GPU and is about the same money as your system. I did add in a HDD but you can drop that is you have other plans. Frank Configuration Code: 1096213 Price: $2805 Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Velox Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 4790K 4.0 GHz (Codename Devils Canyon) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 (Intel Z97 Chipset) (Military-Grade TUF Components) System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 750W Corsair CX750M Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (120GB Samsung 840 EVO) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black Edition) Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 4GB (Includes PhysX) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Digital Storm RGB LED Lighting System (Requires Thermal Management Control Board & Software) Airflow Control: Digital Storm Thermal Management Control Board & Software Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD) Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value) Office: - No Thanks Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement) |
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ArkansasWoman777
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 9:37am |
Hi Frank, i honestly will never use the second drive which is why i just went with one large storage drive because i has a 447 ssd and a 1 tb and i have never touched the 1tb as i have no use for it so to me it was a waste of money.
I did choose that Thermaltake Cpu Cooler that i listed in the build comments mainly because its smaller, its suppose to cool really and it matches my color scheme that i want to use. The Noctua of course does cool really well and i really like it. Would the i7 be useful to me at all? |
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FrankW
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 10:17am |
Hi ArkansasWoman777,
Well dang, I completely missed that big SSD in your system. I was wondering why you didn't have a HDD. My bad. If you go with the Velox case you don't have to worry about the size of the cooler, except for covering memory slots. I now understand that looks are important to you and that may influence your choices. I don't know if you need an i7 CPU. Do you need multi-tasking? Do you want the fastest CPU speed as possible. The only reason I would get an i5 was to save money. You seem to have every thing sorted out in your mind as to what you want and I would stick with it. Most of my suggestions are personal preferences. I do think that for an air system the Velox case is a better choice. Frank Edited by FrankW - 17 Nov 2014 at 10:18am |
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ArkansasWoman777
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 10:32am |
Well i do plan to use a two monitor setup, one to watch movies and watch twitch on and the other to play games and surf the web so you reckon i may need the i7 as that is a lot of multitasking?
I do like the looks of the Velox case and it may cool a lot better than the Corsair Air although not sure how much better. Hopefully some people who have the case can give an insight on it or Alex can maybe if he sees this. Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 17 Nov 2014 at 10:33am |
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"Captain Sirius Black"
Storm Trooper i5 3570k Ordered: 11-27-12 Stage 1: 11-29-12 Stage 2: 12-2-12 Stage 3: 12-2-12 Stage 4: 12-4-12 Stage 5: 12-4-12 Stage 6: 12-10-12 Stage 7: 12-12-12 |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 11:58am |
Hi Arkansas... Both cases, the Velox and the Air 540, will give you all the cooling you need. The Velox definitely has the better airflow, but with the Air 540's dual AF140 fans blowing the air so close to the mobo and gtx 970, I guess it comes down to , how much do you need? Cool is still cool. The Air 540 doesn't have the HDD cages between the fans and mobo/gpu, like most others. My 600T has the front 200mm fan, but the air flow tapers off as it covers the wider gap from fan to mobo, plus a card cage in the way. . It does come down to personal preference in this case, imho.
I also would go with a gtx 980 over the Strix 970. The Asus Strix is a sweet card and the fans turning off under light load is appealing, but the 980 still beats it. Overclocked 970's are good for about a 2-3 fps boost over stock. The 980 with its many more shader units will win out. That Thermaltake cooler is a nice pick. About the same performance as the Noctua, but this one has the looks and no memory overhand. I would go for the i7 over the i5 if you plan on gaming on one monitor while web surfing, etc. on another. The added threads in the hyperthreading would help. Just my take on it. Edited by bprat22 - 17 Nov 2014 at 12:01pm |
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ArkansasWoman777
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 12:18pm |
Thanks Bprat there is also a Strix 980 as well that is available just like the 970 so you know
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"Captain Sirius Black"
Storm Trooper i5 3570k Ordered: 11-27-12 Stage 1: 11-29-12 Stage 2: 12-2-12 Stage 3: 12-2-12 Stage 4: 12-4-12 Stage 5: 12-4-12 Stage 6: 12-10-12 Stage 7: 12-12-12 |
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 12:36pm |
Hi Arkansas,
Not sure if this helps but here's an article on Toms Hardware about the Velox: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/digital-storm-velox-gaming-pc,27426.html I kind of like the Corsair Air actually but cases are definitely a personal preference. Good luck with your choice!! |
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ArkansasWoman777
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 12:44pm |
I read that article not to long ago. I can't wait to start seeing reviews of the Velox
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"Captain Sirius Black"
Storm Trooper i5 3570k Ordered: 11-27-12 Stage 1: 11-29-12 Stage 2: 12-2-12 Stage 3: 12-2-12 Stage 4: 12-4-12 Stage 5: 12-4-12 Stage 6: 12-10-12 Stage 7: 12-12-12 |
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Alex
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 2:34pm |
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ArkansasWoman777
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 2:40pm |
Alex, when we can see irl pictures of the beautiful Velox case??
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"Captain Sirius Black"
Storm Trooper i5 3570k Ordered: 11-27-12 Stage 1: 11-29-12 Stage 2: 12-2-12 Stage 3: 12-2-12 Stage 4: 12-4-12 Stage 5: 12-4-12 Stage 6: 12-10-12 Stage 7: 12-12-12 |
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Alex
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 2:58pm |
There are a few lucky customers out there with them. Let me ping Nav to throw some builds on the featured section or something as well.
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ArkansasWoman777
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 3:04pm |
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ArkansasWoman777
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 3:07pm |
Also Alex the two side fans on the right are they intake fans?
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Alex
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Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 3:31pm |
Yes as default, but it also depends on the configuration, sometimes we make one intake and one outtake if a customer has a specific graphics card that performs better that way.
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