Is this config good for me?Post Date: 2018-07-22 |
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Dave99
Newbie Joined: 04 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
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Topic: Is this config good for me? Posted: 22 Jul 2018 at 10:26am |
My 8 year old DS is finally getting glitchy so it's time to move on. I'm looking at around $2300 budget. It will be mostly for gaming, Cities:Skylines, Fallout 4, Witcher 3 type stuff. I also hope to get into VR. I chose the Coridium case because I really don't like all that glass the rest of them have all over them. (and it's cheaper) My questions are: Does the Coriduim case provide enough cooling? I can live with glass if I need to. Is the Stage 1 copper air cooling enough? Do I need the 750 watt PSU or should I dial it back to the stock 600 watt? I went with the GTX1080 instead of the 1070 because this will probably be my last computer so I need it to be somewhat future-proof. I would appreciate any advice you can offer. Thanks. Configuration Code: 1992947 Total Price with Instant Savings: $2,309.00 Specifications: Chassis Model: Digital Storm Coridium Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K (6-Core) 3.70GHz Motherboard: ASUS PRIME Z370-P (Intel Z370 Chipset) (Up to 2x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI Support) System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series Power Supply: 750W Corsair RM750x (Fully Modular) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: - No Thanks Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (500GB Samsung 970 EVO) (NVM Express) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB 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: AIR: Stage 1: High-Performance Copper Heat Pipe 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: - No Thanks Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: Option Not Available Boost Processor: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking 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 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) |
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WillyKnight
Newbie Joined: 18 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jul 2018 at 7:47am |
So I will try to answer your questions one by one 1) From what I can see the Coridium has 2 front fan(input), one at back and two on top. It will be able to create decent air flow and keep your system cool. Just make sure to get some decent fans! 2) Ok I am not sure about this, but Air cooling is sufficient as long as your don't OC a PC 3) Get the 750w 4) Yup GTX 1080 should give you about 2 years (play everything on full details) Btw what screen do you got? if you got a 1080p screen the GTX1080 will last quite long! |
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Dave99
Newbie Joined: 04 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jul 2018 at 2:29pm |
I'll be playing at 1080p. My eyes aren't what they used to be so all that fancy 4k stuff would just be wasted on me. I have no interest in overclocking but I just have the feeling this system could be right on the edge between air and liquid cooling. Thanks |
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Cretae
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7330 |
Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jul 2018 at 4:08pm |
The Coridium case is what I have. Cooling is good. The air cooler will do for you. Everything else looks good also. definitely stay with the 750W PSU.
You might as well get the internal lighting. Can't beat free! You can select from 358 different effects including a static single color or even off. IMO that rig with a GTX 1080 will give you several years at high settings at 1080p. If you could swing it, I'd recommend the MSI Gaming Pro Carbon for the best motherboard in your price range, but it's not a biggie. |
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Dave99
Newbie Joined: 04 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jul 2018 at 4:41pm |
Thanks Cretae. That motherboard looks pretty good. I'll have to get another price increase clearance from "the boss" but it's probably a go. Lights, huh? I really don't like lights in my computer so it would always be turned off but, damn it, if I can get it for free I WANT it! I'm pushing this computer beyond what I really need but I retire in a few months so my discretionary funds for new computers and major upgrades will dry up real quick. This one has to last. Hopefully, even longer than the 8 years of my last DS comp. Thanks for your help |
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Cretae
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7330 |
Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 2018 at 10:22am |
My last DS served me for 7.5 years. I just got my upgrade in January. Looks a lot like yours. That CPU may well last for the long haul. My ancient one from 2010 was still doing well. Maybe a GPU upgrade 3-5 years down the line depending on what you play, and I see no reason you can't do another eight. It's what I like about DS, built to last!
My pleasure! |
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