My current config. Any advice appreciated.Post Date: 2016-06-19 |
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Vx_Grim
Newbie Joined: 19 Jun 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
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Topic: My current config. Any advice appreciated. Posted: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:49pm |
Budget:~$3,600(less if possible)for System Unit + Keyboard & $300 for a Monitor(undecided, looking for suggestions)
Expectations: To be able to run high end games such as Witcher 3, Fallout 4, etc. at high visual settings. I also play MOBAs and MMORPGs occasionally.I would also like it if the spec can last for at least 2-3 years before requiring an upgrade. Usage: 80% gaming and 20% web surfing, Movies, Youtube, etc. Special Needs: Currently looking for a 1920x1080 monitor, open for suggestions. Saved Ticket #: 1438505 --Feel free to let me know if I should alter/remove any specs that isn't necessary so I could save some money. Specifications: -Chasis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Apollo (Black) -Exterior and Trim Finish: Standard Factory Finish -Processor: Intel Core i7 6850K 3.6GHz (6-Core) (Unlocked CPU) -Motherboard:ASUS X99-DELUXE USB 3.1 (Intel X99 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices) -System Memory: 32GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series -Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX1000i (Digitally Controlled Power) -Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal) -Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB Samsung 850 EVO) -Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Seagate / Toshiba) -Graphic Card: 1x GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (NVIDIA Founders Edition) (VR Ready) -Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio -Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler -Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue) -Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans -CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard) -Graphic Boost: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability -Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K95 RGB (Fully Mechanical Gaming Keyboard) (Black Brushed Aluminum Finish) |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jun 2016 at 2:45pm |
Hi Vx_Grim..... Here's an alternate build that will save you $600 without sacrficing anything.
Config # 1438582. Cost $ 3074 Changed the 6850k to the 6800k. Only real difference is the number of Pcie lanes from CPU to graphics cards, 28 vs 40. For a single even sli, the 6800 k is all you need. Dropped to 16gb ram.. All you need for gaming. Productivity would use more. Dropped the psu to a 850 watt. Unless you plan on sli, the 850 is plenty. Changed to the Western Digital Black HDD. More reliable with longer warranty. For a 1080 p monitor the gtx 1070 will max everything out there. The gtx 1080 would be for 1440p or above. Hope this helps. |
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Vx_Grim
Newbie Joined: 19 Jun 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jun 2016 at 3:53pm |
Oh man..Thanks a bunch Any suggestion as to what monitor i should get? I was thinking of getting a Asus VG248QE. |
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jun 2016 at 4:20pm |
My pleasure.
I haven't kept up with monitors , so not much help there. One of these days I'll need to. Others here might help out. Stay in touch and let us know your progress. |
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jun 2016 at 4:34pm |
@Vx_Grim normally you get the monitor or know what monitor you want then we config a pc to max that monitor but if you are sure you gonna be at 1080p monitor then that pretty much is the same thing.
Now first thing you want to do with a monitor is ignore contrast ratio and response time as they are pure BS numbers there to full the consumer, they are not even comparable from one monitor to another. What you want to look for first is the panel, you want an IPS panel for its superior image quality over TN. refresh rate, color depth, Display Colors, what dp and hdmi versions does it support,these are the ones you want to pay attention to. |
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