Velox build: help, thoughts...

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   Budget:

3000-4300

Expectations:

Allow Max settings on most games and not be too loud

Usage:

Mainly gaming and some web surfing. A little bit of Office apps thrown in.

Special Needs:Dual monitor setup maybe. 

Saved Ticket #: 

Specifications:

Chassis Model: Digital Storm Velox

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: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) <br><strong></strong>

System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro (RGB Light Bar) <br><strong></strong>

Power Supply: 1000W Digital Storm Performance Series (Fully Modular) (80 Plus Gold) <br><strong></strong>

Expansion Bay: - No Thanks

Optical Drive: - No Thanks

Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (512GB Samsung 970 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance) <br><strong></strong>

Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Seagate / Toshiba / Hitachi)

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 SUPER 8GB (VR Ready) <br><strong></strong>

Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

HPC Processor: - No Thanks

Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H100i PRO - 240mm 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: Corsair LL Series (RGB Fans) (Software Controlled Effects) <br><strong></strong>

Internal Lighting: - No Thanks

Airflow Control: - No Thanks

Chassis Mods: - No Thanks

Noise Reduction: - No Thanks

LaserMark: - No Thanks

Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU - Up to 5.1GHz 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: ASUS 27 inch MG278Q (G-SYNC) (144Hz Refresh) (1ms Response) (2560x1440) <br><strong></strong>

Surge Shield: - No Thanks

Speakers: - No Thanks

Keyboard: - No Thanks

Mouse: - No Thanks

Branded Gear: - No Thanks

Specifications: 

Edited by Kfd314 - 23 Dec 2019 at 12:51pm

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Kfd314 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Dec 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Quote Reply Topic: Velox build: help, thoughts... Posted: 23 Dec 2019 at 12:46pm
	Budget: 3000-4300 Expectations: Allow Max settings on most games and not be too loud Usage: Mainly gaming and some web surfing. A little bit of Office apps thrown in. Special Needs:Dual monitor setup maybe. Saved Ticket #: Specifications: Chassis Model: Digital Storm Velox 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: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) <br><strong></strong> System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro (RGB Light Bar) <br><strong></strong> Power Supply: 1000W Digital Storm Performance Series (Fully Modular) (80 Plus Gold) <br><strong></strong> Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: - No Thanks Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (512GB Samsung 970 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance) <br><strong></strong> Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Seagate / Toshiba / Hitachi) 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 SUPER 8GB (VR Ready) <br><strong></strong> Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H100i PRO - 240mm 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: Corsair LL Series (RGB Fans) (Software Controlled Effects) <br><strong></strong> Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU - Up to 5.1GHz 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: ASUS 27 inch MG278Q (G-SYNC) (144Hz Refresh) (1ms Response) (2560x1440) <br><strong></strong> Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks Branded Gear: - No Thanks Specifications: Edited by Kfd314 - 23 Dec 2019 at 12:51pm

HockeyBuck Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 27 Jul 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1608	Quote Reply Posted: 23 Dec 2019 at 8:05pm
	Looks like a pretty solid Velox build. Best gaming cpu, and fully Overclocked Stage 2. Solid MSI mobo, plenty of good Corsair RAM... Suggestions... You can drop to the 850W Corsair PSU and still have plenty of power, but you get a much better Corsair warranty. The DS parts only carry the 1 yr system parts warranty. I would upgrade cooler to the Corsair H115i 280mm AIO for better cooling performance. That’s about it!

Cretae Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7331	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 2019 at 3:09am
	+1

sTu Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 2019 at 12:38pm
	My experience to date is that the level 2 overclocking is not worth it. 9900KS with stage 2 was shipped at 4900. Technical Support called back 12/18 and did not have experience with the 9900KS and said I would receive a call back which has not occurred. Tech updated to newly released motherboard bios (my request) which left me running at 4400. Unfortunately, it also left me unable to boot into Windows. I finally was able to get figure out a kludge fix to get back into Windows Sunday night. Spent my time researching overclocking and I have all cores running at now 5100 using only 2.190 volts with all cpu core temperatures mostly between 65-70 and appears stable with some stress testing so far. Asked for tech. to have Alex give me a call to see about a refund for the stage two overclocking which I have yet to receive. I understand that the Holiday rush has overwhelmed Digital Storm- still was not fun only looking at the AventumX for days.

Alex Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Digital Storm Supervisor Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16314	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 2019 at 1:25pm
	Feel free to send me an email ([email protected]) and we can refund the overclocking. Glad you're up and running, sorry for the hiccup.


Kfd314 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Dec 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 2019 at 8:21am
	Thanks for the suggestions. I'm still kinda on the fence about ordering...been reading some reviews. They have not been good.

HockeyBuck Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 27 Jul 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1608	Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 2019 at 5:53pm
	What I can tell you is that I have bought 4 DS rigs since 2011, including a 2019 Lumos my son uses. All four rigs still serve 24/7 and never fail to impress. That kind of quality is why most of us on the forum and many others continue coming back to buy again from DS. Not everyone will be happy with any purchase of course, but with a DS rig you can decide for yourself what components you want in your build...then have it all hand assembled and stress tested before shipping. Shipping knocks can cause some problems you may see mentioned in posts here, but all companies have to contend with shipping damage issues... DS takes pretty good care of it's customers. You also get lifetime support, so you can ask for help or ask questions about your rig down the road.

Cretae Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7331	Quote Reply Posted: 30 Dec 2019 at 5:13am
	Three time purchaser since 2010. I have never had an issue with any of my DS rigs. That is, I have never had ANY issue with my DS rigs. The 2010 one I retired after 8 years of constant use. I ran it 24/7 for eight years, only turning it off to reboot as needed or if I was out of town. Just lucky? Don't think so. I wouldn't buy a custom build anywhere else.

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