First Lumos Build, Feedback Please

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   This is my first build, I was debating between Lynx and Lumos with the same specs. Just not sure if there's an advantage to the Lumos case besides spending an extra $100. I also wasn't sure if I should upgrade to CORSAIR ML120 PRO instead of using the standard chassis fan.

I just need some feedback on what I have already.

I skip overclocking the graphics card since that's not needed.

I did select Overclock CPU - Up to 4.7GHz on All CPU Cores as it was free but not sure if it's needed.

Let me know your thoughts.

Specifications: 

Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lumos

Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish

Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish

Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K (5.0 GHz Turbo) (16-Thread) (8-Core) 3.6 GHz

Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up 
to 3x PCI-E Devices) <br><strong></strong>

System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3200MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance) <br><strong></strong>

Power Supply: 850W Corsair / EVGA / Thermaltake (Modular) (80 Plus Gold)

Expansion Bay: - No Thanks

Optical Drive: - No Thanks

Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (2TB Samsung 860 EVO) <br><strong></strong>

Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (2TB Samsung 860 EVO) <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 RTX 2080 Ti 11GB (VR Ready) <br><strong></strong>

Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

HPC Processor: - No Thanks

Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual 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: Exotic Cable Management - Blue - (Cable Combs with 
Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables) 
<br><strong></strong>

Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans

Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System 
(Multiple RGB Color Modes) <br><strong></strong>

Airflow Control: - No Thanks

Chassis Mods: - No Thanks

Noise Reduction: - No Thanks

LaserMark: Option Not Available

Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.7GHz on All CPU Cores <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: 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)

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xps15z Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Apr 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Quote Reply Topic: First Lumos Build, Feedback Please Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 9:48am
	This is my first build, I was debating between Lynx and Lumos with the same specs. Just not sure if there's an advantage to the Lumos case besides spending an extra $100. I also wasn't sure if I should upgrade to CORSAIR ML120 PRO instead of using the standard chassis fan. I just need some feedback on what I have already. I skip overclocking the graphics card since that's not needed. I did select Overclock CPU - Up to 4.7GHz on All CPU Cores as it was free but not sure if it's needed. Let me know your thoughts. Specifications: Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lumos Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K (5.0 GHz Turbo) (16-Thread) (8-Core) 3.6 GHz Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) <br><strong></strong> System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3200MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance) <br><strong></strong> Power Supply: 850W Corsair / EVGA / Thermaltake (Modular) (80 Plus Gold) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: - No Thanks Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (2TB Samsung 860 EVO) <br><strong></strong> Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (2TB Samsung 860 EVO) <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 RTX 2080 Ti 11GB (VR Ready) <br><strong></strong> Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual 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: Exotic Cable Management - Blue - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables) <br><strong></strong> Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes) <br><strong></strong> Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: Option Not Available Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.7GHz on All CPU Cores <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: 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)

Cretae Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7331	Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 2020 at 5:19am
	A bit harder to comment since we don't know what uses you have for all that high-end gear. The Lumos case, which is a Corsair Crystal 570X, is a bit larger all around. Longer, wider, taller by an inch or two. Tempered glass all around, which has your entire system on display. Whether you prefer that or not is a matter of taste. If you prefer the Lumos, it would seem a waste not to improve the look with some upgraded chassis fans. As a personal choice, I prefer a lean and mean primary drive for OS, frequently used apps, browser, and maintenance software. Even several games will fit as well. I like the way all those annoying system scans are accomplished in seconds instead of minutes. A 512GB Samsung 970 Pro NVMe M.2 fits that description, and it's easily 5 times faster than the 860 EVO SATA SSD you picked. The mild overclock is perfectly safe, FREE, and the chip is designed for it. Assuming you know what you want to spend and why, that's all I've got.

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