My First Build

Hello,

My budget is $3,000 tops, but a little less if possible. I will be using the computer for playing The Golf Club on Steam and also to drive a pretty resource-intensive Bible software program with 28 GB of data. Like most, I want this computer to last a few years.

I selected my build based off of the Apollo line, but I needed a case that fit my desk tray and none of the cases DS had would fit (unless I went for a Bolt). So, DS said if I found a case I liked they could see if they could custom order it. I decided on the Corsair 350D.

How's this build look? Any suggestions? Or, should I consider a Bolt instead?

Thanks for your time.

Specifications:
Chassis Model: !SO: Corsair Obsidian Series 350D CC-9011029-WW Black Aluminum / Steel MicroATX Case with Window
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0GHz (Codename Skylake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Up to 5x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Power Supply: 850W EVGA SuperNOVA
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB Samsung 850 EVO)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black Edition)
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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB (ASUS Strix Edition)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H110i GT - 280mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme Performance)
HydroLux Tubing Style: - No Thanks
HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
Cable Management: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
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 2: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.8GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost OS: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)
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)
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 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)

Hi wmadan,

Your build looks good. The one concern I have is the desk tray you are planning on putting your computer in. If this is a closed compartment you may have temperature problems. You need to have a fresh air flow into your case and exhaust air out. If you trap the exhaust air in a compartment you could have problems. Just having the front of the case open may not be enough.

If your case is going to be open with good airflow then you will have a nice system.

Frank

Edited by FrankW - 02 Feb 2016 at 2:24pm

Originally posted by FrankW Hi wmadan, Your build looks good. The one concern I have is the desk tray you are planning on putting your computer in. If this is a closed compartment you may have temperature problems. You need to have a fresh air flow into your case and exhaust air out. If you trap the exhaust air in a compartment you could have problems. Just having the front of the case open may not be enough. If your case is going to be open with good airflow then you will have a nice system. Frank

Frank, thank you. The desk tray is completely open, so there won't be any ventilation issues. It's just that the size of the tray is such that the case can't be more than about 18" deep. That's why I had to request the Corsair 350D.

Good to hear.   Corsair 350d is a nice case.