New Apollo build, first time using DSPost Date: 2017-09-28 |
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Abel 
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 Topic: New Apollo build, first time using DSPosted: 28 Sep 2017 at 7:10am |
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~2500 Just bought my first house with enough space to have a dedicated gaming room, so I decided to treat myself. First gaming PC, so I'd appreciate any comments or critiques. 1751137 Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Apollo (Black) Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz (Codename Kaby Lake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON (Intel Z270 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) <br><strong></strong> System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA (750 G) (Fully Modular) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (480GB Digital Storm Performance Series) 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: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H115i - 280mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance) <br><strong></strong> 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: 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: Factory Reset Feature (Restore Windows + Drivers) (Partition up to 50GB of Storage) 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) Edited by Abel - 28 Sep 2017 at 7:12am |
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bprat22
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Posted: 28 Sep 2017 at 7:46am |
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Hi Abel and welcome to the forums.
 Looks great. For a 1080p or 1440p monitor the gtx 1080 will play well. If you have a 1080p you could just get the gtx 1070 and max everything out there. The gtx 1080 does give you more headroom if the card is used 3 years from now and games get way more demanding. Tough to call the future. The only thing I personally would add is some internal lighting, like the remote RGB. The Apollo, Corsair 760T, has a nice side window for eye candy. I would also add the Recovery CD to the build in case the drive dies, you have the CD to fall back on. You can make your own easy enough but for the money, just have it sent. Looks real good and keep us posted.  |
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FR3SHM3AT
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Posted: 28 Sep 2017 at 4:02pm |
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Congrats on getting your own gaming room
You definitely came to the right place Your choices are sound and I too think you should add some lighting. You can always turn it off and it's priced low enough to afford. Can never go wrong with a 7700k and a GTX 1080. 
Please post photos and review.. If you want anything added to your build just ask them even if you already placed order.. DS will do whatever it takes to make sure you get exactly what you want. Heck just email Alex I am sure he has plenty of time. No one ever bothers him.. 
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DST4ME
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Posted: 29 Sep 2017 at 12:39am |
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Welcome aboard
I would like to echo the recovery cd option also
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hoserator
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Posted: 29 Sep 2017 at 12:56am |
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Congratulations. Welcome to DS. That system will make a nice addition to your new home.
 Enjoy. We like pics and impressions.  |
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