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Post Date: 2016-05-27
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    Posted: 27 May 2016 at 7:06am
Hey all, I'm looking into configuring a 1080 SLI system, but I'm having trouble keeping it within my budget. Maybe that's not possible at this time, but I figure you might have a better way of putting together this thing than I do.

Budget:
3k, but willing to go a bit higher to make it work

Expectations:
4K gaming and VR.

Usage:
See above

Specifications:
I'd like to use the i7 6700K and 2 1080s. Apart from that, I don't have too many other concerns about parts. Overclocking would be nice, but not required.

If the Founders Edition is going to keep pushing me above 3k (the best I've been able to configure, so far, is about 3,284 before shipping), then maybe I'll have to wait. But maybe you wizards can do way better than me. Thanks for any help/advice!
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Hi Vertebreaker.     Try this config.  Just a tad over your budget but gives you the sli 1080 and 6700k processor.

Config # 1420337        Cost $ 3073

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Coridium
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: 8GB 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) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (250GB Samsung 850 EVO)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Seagate / Western Digital / 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): 2x SLI Dual (GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (NVIDIA Founders Edition) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU 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: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)
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: 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)

I would prefer a 1000 watt psu, but the 850 watt shopuld be fine.

The HDD I always recommend the Western Digital Black for another $29.

I did make some compromisers to hit your budget, but none that impact its performance or fun. 

Hope this helps and good luck. Big%20Smile
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I would possibly swap out the case for a Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 over that 450D. And the AIR 540 is cheaper. Since we are only water cooling the CPU with an AIO, a better air optimized case will pair nicely with the blower style coolers on those cards. Plus it has plenty of room in case you want to 1.) Add more Hardware and 2.) Watercool your GPU's in the future. I'd probably recommend upgrading your case fans too, to nicer fans... but Corsair does actually give you decent stock fans.
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Yep, the Air 540 is an excellent alternative.   Either work with reference cards.   The air 540 is actually one of my favorites on the site, but recommended the Corridium for a more traditional looks..Hahaha    
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Thanks so much for the build. Two questions:

1. Is the 8GB of RAM too low for future-proofing myself? I was assuming 16GB would be a solid choice for ensuring I don't need an upgrade for the next 5+ years, which is absolutely my hope. I assume they come in 2x4GB, or is it one 8GB stick?

2. I'm okay with the extra price for the 1000W over the 850W. Is it worth making the leap, just to be safe?

Thanks again!

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The Air 540 rocks!! I love my little Borg cube and highly recommend it.   
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Originally posted by Vertebreaker

Thanks so much for the build. Two questions:

1. Is the 8GB of RAM too low for future-proofing myself? I was assuming 16GB would be a solid choice for ensuring I don't need an upgrade for the next 5+ years, which is absolutely my hope. I assume they come in 2x4GB, or is it one 8GB stick?

2. I'm okay with the extra price for the 1000W over the 850W. Is it worth making the leap, just to be safe?

Thanks again!


You'll be fine for now. If you have 16GB of ram, running Windows 7 or newer, you'll at most (on average.. lol) use ~8GB of ram, give or take 1GB. If you only have 8GB you'll use around 4-6GB and idle at 1-3GB. WHen you have more memory, Windows takes the pleasure of increase the page file and just using more to use it because it's there. It should be a 1x8GB stick of ram. You can also request that to make sure. Then just save up the $40 or whatever and buy a matching DS branded 8GB in the future that they'd probably mail to you. And ram is extremely easy to install.
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I think the 850 watt psu is fine unless you start pushing over clocks on both CPU and the cards. The 980ti in sli has a recommended 1000watt psu, and the 1080 uses much less. If you can, go 1000 watt and never look back, but the 850 is good imho.
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Originally posted by bprat22

I think the 850 watt psu is fine unless you start pushing over clocks on both CPU and the cards. The 980ti in sli has a recommended 1000watt psu, and the 1080 uses much less. If you can, go 1000 watt and never look back, but the 850 is good imho.


Agreed. With the low power consumption of the 1080's, a 1000w will be 100% future proof for you in terms of 1080 sli and overclocking.
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Alright guys, I pulled the trigger on bprat's build, except I swapped in the Air 540 case and the 1000W PSU. The 540 actually helped bring down the shipping cost, so that was nice.

Thanks again for your insight, especially to bprat for once again helping me. You were one of the first to respond way back in 2013 (as seen here) when I was new to Digital Storm. That Vanquish is still doing pretty dang well; I definitely made the right choice. So, thanks for having my back once again. See you in 5 years for the next one.
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Our pleasure and Congrats on a real nice rig.

Good choices, the Air 540 and power supply.     You're gonna love it.   

Have fun.
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