Help deciding between two configs

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Configuration #928389,  $2977

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Marauder V2
Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Z87-EXPERT (Intel Z87 Chipset) (Features Intel Thunderbolt Technology)
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 2400MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro (High-Performance)
Power Supply: 1050W Corsair Pro Silver 1050HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Storage Set 1: 1x (256GB Solid State (By: Samsung) (Model: 840 Pro Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x (1TB Western Digital RE (7200 RPM) (Model: Enterprise Edition) (SATA 6Gbps)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB (EVGA Superclocked ACX Cooler Edition)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (High-Performance Edition)
H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)
Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks
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 Parts)

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Configuration #928388,  $2870

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Black OPS Enix Edition
Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Z87-EXPERT (Intel Z87 Chipset) (Features Intel Thunderbolt Technology)
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 2400MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro (High-Performance)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair CX
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD/CD 8x Multi-Drive (Writes and Reads DVDs, CDs)
Storage Set 1: 1x (256GB Solid State (By: Samsung) (Model: 840 Pro Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x (1TB Western Digital RE (7200 RPM) (Model: Enterprise Edition) (SATA 6Gbps)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB (EVGA Superclocked ACX Cooler Edition)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (High-Performance Edition)
H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)
Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks
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 Parts)

Of the two systems I'd go with the Enix build. Only change would be the PSU to the 850 RM as it's fully modular. For video editing (depends on software) the 2400 RAM might make a difference but not sure it's worth the money. Also, I always recommend the single best GPU unless you have immediate needs for a 4k or multi-monitor setup then go SLI. Not all games take advantage of SLI (and it scales differently between games that do support it) and almost no editing software will use it. Also, since we don't know the resolution of monitor that's in use, we are kind of shooting in the dark...

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Game-wise most likely not. Video editing, maybe if your doing some really extreme stuff. Probably looking at 1% gain.

Anandtech - Memory Performance

Originally posted by danjw1 That motherboard will not work in the Enix case. The case only supports up to the Micro-ATX form factor. The motherboard is an ATX form factor, thus too big. I do not believe that DS offers any Micro-ATX motherboards that support Thunderbolt.

I was actually wondering that, the case size for the Enix is drastically different, and the 'default' is a m-atx board, I was wondering if the standard board would fit, they offered it under the 'easy mode' - I figured they do some kind of check to ensure it will fit... Good to know, thanks!

Also thanks for the memory link, also great info!

For the little extra money, I'd go with the Corsair Vengeance ram.    Its a lifetime warranty and although the taller heat spreaders aren't really needed by most, they certainly don't hurt to have.  The DS ram doesn't mention warranty, so I assume it expires with the rig's warranty, but can't say for sure. 

The rated psu suggested by reputable testers like guru3d, and the manufacturer, is a 800-850 minimum for sli 780ti. For the oc'd version, it would be a bit more.    That's the minimum.  I would personally bump it up to 1000w or so.   It might be more than you need, but better to be safe.     When a psu struggles, you can get crashes, resets, bsod, etc and usually the psu is looked at last.    Ram doesn't factor in much, unless you're into oc'ing them.




Edited by bprat22 - 21 Feb 2014 at 11:05am

Build looks good to me.

Grab the free t-shirt.   It's the law.

If you do add another 780ti with ACX cooler, the Marauder case does have the option to add up to two fans in the side window. The ACX does dump a lot of its heat into the case, instead of out the back like the reference card. First card should be fine. 2nd card might cause heat buildup that side fans will keep in check.

Good luck.

Edited by bprat22 - 21 Feb 2014 at 1:23pm

We rarely forget.   

Yeah, I wanted to set the 2nd drive as 2x, but it wouldn't allow (although maybe I should have used the advanced wizard). Definitely on purpose regarding the raid1, I have had it on most of my computers, didn't on my laptop that just crashed, waiting for 2-3 days for a new drive has been driving me nuts (backed everything up, just cant use the computer at all)...

Will also make sure I put a note in there about the fans and ensure its understood both sets of drives should be in RAID 1 (looks like the MB supports this).

Duly noted on the T-shirt, I wonder if they purposefully hide it at the bottom :P

^ First thing I always check are the drive types (Samsung/WD)... Was reading through the post waiting for someone to mention it!!

Otherwise looks like a solid build!!