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Post Date: 2015-08-01
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    Posted: 01 Aug 2015 at 8:29pm
Hi I'm really new to PC gaming, Mac convert, and I'm getting easily overwhelmed trying to make a choice. I'm currently looking at the Slade basic build(I like the sound and cooling features) hoping to get some advice in terms of tweaking it. Thank you.


Budget:
Around $1600 but I am flexible

Expectations:
Run Elder Scrolls Online at high/max graphics.

Usage:
gaming and also running 3d rending software like Rhino 3D

Special Needs:
I would like two monitors to be able to render in Rhino (or game) on one and send email/do research on the other. But not necessary.

Saved Ticket #: (Config # 1251594

Specifications:

Chassis Model: Corsair Obsidian 550D

Core Components
Processor: Intel Core i5 4690K 3.50 GHz (Codename Devils Canyon) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Z97-E (Intel Z97 Chipset)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 600W Corsair CX600

Storage / Connectivity
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (120GB Samsung 850 EVO)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Seagate)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)

Graphics / Multimedia
Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB (Includes PhysX)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

Digital Storm Engineering
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: High-Performance Copper Heat Pipe Cooler
H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Noise Reduction: Noise Suppression Package Stage 1 (Optimized Airflow & Fan Speeds Only)

Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz

Software
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-Bit Edition) (FREE Upgrade to Windows 10)
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)

Accessories / Goodies

Customer Care
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days 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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Monitor recommendations would be appreciated as well, I haven't really started research on that aspect.

Thanks for your time.
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The vanquish level 3 and 4 both have, in my opinion, better specs than this build, with a Gtx 970 and 980 respectively and nearly identical parts in every other slot.
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Hi Jesse... as was said, the Vanquish lvl 3&4 have much stronger graphics cards.    The vram, video ram, in the gtx 970 or 980 will help with modeling I believe if you use it. Rendering not so much.   You would know better than us what you need. Same vram amount but the 970/980 have wider bandwidth to use it effectively.

If you go to the Vanquish config and look at Benchmark section, it shows the gtx 970 about 40% stronger than 960 in the Slade build.   The gtx 980 is about another 15% stronger.

The Slade is a nice build, the case a quality and quiet one, so really up to you.

Good luck.   

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Thank you so much for your input. I'm going to get the Slade Pro but change the graphics card to the GTX 970. Puts me $300 over budget but I won't have to upgrade for a long time.

Thanks again.
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I would have bought the Vanquish lvl 4 for $1600. Better graphics card and better SSD.

I have an early version of the Vanquish 3 lvl 4 and it works flawlessly.
You mention adding a 970 card to your build for an extra $300. For an extra $330 I upgraded to another GTX 970 card and will run SLI. Thats a killer deal.
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Originally posted by Jesse

Thank you so much for your input. I'm going to get the Slade Pro but change the graphics card to the GTX 970. Puts me $300 over budget but I won't have to upgrade for a long time.

Thanks again.


You're welcome.  Big%20Smile

All good choices here.  Strong
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