Desktop for gaming and streaming?

Hi Lex17.....  Here's a build that should meet your needs.    The i7-7700k overclocked to maybe 5.o will help with the streaming, while the gtx 1070 will game great on a 1080p screen. 

I took the Apollo level 2 config and tweaked it for better SSD and HDD and a better power supply and cpu cooler.   The changes give you longer warranty's, more efficient  psu, etc. 

The only unknown is if DS will get you the overclock of 5.0ghz.  If not, the 7700k Turbos to 4.5 ghz, so save $99 and not overclock.  You'd have to ask DS. 

Configuration Code: 1592874
Total Price with Instant Savings: $2,328.00

Direct Load URL: https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1592874

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Apollo (White)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz (Codename Kaby Lake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING (Intel Z270 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) <br><strong></strong>
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA <br><strong></strong>
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB Samsung 850 EVO) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black Edition) <br><strong></strong>
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 GTX 1070 8GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H115i - 280mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance) <br><strong></strong>
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: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects) <br><strong></strong>
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 3: Overclock CPU - Up to 5.0GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard) <br><strong></strong>
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: Factory Reset Feature (Restore Windows + Drivers) (Partition up to 50GB of Storage)
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - 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, Ship Within 15-20 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

Hope this helps. 



Edited by bprat22 - 22 Jan 2017 at 11:07am

For 1080p screen the 1070 is ideal..    Here's a link so you can compare different resolutions to games between the gtx 1070 and gtx 1080.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1731?vs=1714
Gtx 1080 also works if you want to spend the extra money.   Just isn't needed.

Btw it seems like the Vanquish is cheaper even with the 1080 card, why is that?

The problem is the vanquish ultimate is about 500 dollars less than an apollo with everything the same except motherboard and cooling, which is about a 150 dollar difference. Is there really any reason to pay 500 dollars more for an apollo? Thanks again.

These are the systems I'm looking at which comes out to 2176 for the Vanquish and the apollo is 2572. Is it really worth the 400 extra? Will post the apollo in a separate post.

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm VANQUISH 5
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz (Codename Kaby Lake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS/MSI (Intel Z270 Chipset)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W EVGA/Corsair
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB Samsung 850 EVO)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (3TB Seagate / Toshiba)
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 GTX 1080 8GB (Performance Edition) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler
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: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects)
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Factory Reset Feature (Restore Windows + Drivers) (Partition up to 50GB of Storage)
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - 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, Ship Within 15-20 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

I can't answer that question for you. Up to you.   For some, yes it is worth the extra money for the Apollo 760t over the Vanquish 230t case, with the better mobo and better quality psu.   They're willing to pay extra for the difference.     For others, no it's not worth it since they perform the same and they don't care what mobo or psu they have as long as they get the job done.

My guess from the question, is that for you it's not worth the extra money, the mobo and psu not on your must have list.

If I had the money, I'd grab the Apollo config. If I only had $2k, then the Vanquish and wouldn't look back.

My pleasure. It's all about the $$.

Either way you can't go wrong.    Nothing wrong with the Vanquish.    DS uses all good parts, no proprietary like some builders, just some parts are better than others, like everything else.    

DS will install any card you want, but they will charge extra fees for special ordering it. Or buy it yourself and send it to them, after coordinating with them.

I don't know.    DS would have to answer this.   

My pleasure and, yes, that's the cooler I would recommend.   

You can easily adjust the fans yourself using Bios, FanXpert and other programs.   Or have them do it if you don't want to mess around. I say to do it yourself.

The 2nd stage noise suppression is a definite no, really no place to install deadening material.

I don't stream but my understanding is that the more cores/threads the better for video streaming because of the way its encoded.     Clock speed is less important for streaming but more so for gaming.   

Lex17, just for clarification, when you mention streaming are you referring to streaming video content TO your PC or steaming OUT from your PC?

Originally posted by Lex17 Streaming on twitch, so streaming out. Basically playing a game while streaming myself playing it.

Gotcha. So I'd say those extra cores would be worth it.

It depends on which streaming application you are using and whether it is using hardware acceleration from an iGPU, only on the 4-core Intel processors. There are also dedicated hardware solutions for streaming, as well.

Video capture software that uses Intel Quicksync on the iGPU to unload some of the major encoding work from your other hardware: Predator in MSI Afterburner or Open Broadcast Software

Here is a quick video on how to set up OBS to use Quicksync.

If that doesn't work, you may want to consider getting a dedicated hardware solution like: Avermedia, Hauppauge, or Elgato.

I'm reading now that the 6800k has overheating issues when overclocked, not sure what to think anymore.

The 5820k is almost the same as the 6800k. The new chips aren't much of a change except being newer.

Elgato has a h60 Pro capture card that plugs into the motherboard of your existing pc to handle the streaming. They also have the external USB boxes for portability, but not as versatile.    I haven't researched it, but it's certainly worth a look for your needs.

You don't need sli 1070 for 1080p.   A single is all you need.     By the time comes to upgrade the card, new generation cards will be out.