New Bolt Build

Budget:
<$4K


Usage:
Gaming 144hz 1440p Ultra Settings (need to figure out a new monitor too)

Configuration Code: 2086017

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Digital Storm BOLT X
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K (4.9 GHz Turbo) (8-Core) 3.6 GHz
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Mini-ITX) (Up to 1x PCI-E Device)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 800W SilverStone SX800-LTI (Titanium Rated) (Supports up to GTX TITAN Xp)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (500GB Samsung 960 EVO) (NVM Express)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Seagate / Toshiba)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H110i GT - 280mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
Cable Management: Exotic Cable Management - White - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables)
Chassis Fans: Standard Black Fans
Internal Lighting: Software Controlled Internal + Front Panel LED Lighting (Requires Airflow Control Upgrade)
Airflow Control: Digital Storm Thermal Management Control Board & Software
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.7GHz on All CPU Cores
Boost Graphics Card(s): Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
Boost OS: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system



Looking to purchase my second DS build (7 years later). Looking for some input on heat/power/noise, if anyone has any lateral changes that would save me a few bucks too, that would be great! (i may remove the custom cables or lighting, but they look so cool).... Also curious about the liquid cooling front. It says no maintenance, but is it 100% no maintenance? I had my last PC for 7 years and I am hoping to make this one last a similar duration without having to mess with the liquid cooling.


Adhoc: I am looking for a new 144 hz, 27 in, 1440p monitor. I am currently using an old dell u2312hm (powered by a gtx 670). I have tried a few monitors on my old pc with mixed results.
- Dell S2716DG - Great response time/lack of blur in fast paced shooters, but had bad color (dull or saturated depending on settings)
- ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q - great colors and games looked great but experienced a bit of motion blur in games with quick reactions.

Both of these were being powered by a gtx 670 and have basically the same specs (tn vs ips exempt), so i dont think improving my pc would solve any issues there but what do i know. Anyone have suggestions for someone that is as picky as I on the monitor front?



Thanks in Advance everyone!!!!

Edited by GeoffyC - 27 Oct 2018 at 2:52pm

I recently purchased the PG279Q and would take an IPS over TN any day.    Colors and resolution trump any motion blur for me.    Color, etc is always there, blur only sporadically.

Same here, never saw any motion blur, but my eyes are old.

Ever looking to save users some dough, I'm wondering about the 2080 Ti. I've read recently some reviewers consider the 2070 the ideal 1440p card, but I know you're looking for longevity, so I'm gonna pitch the 2080. It'll save you $525, and average frame rates at 1440p are far in excess of 60 for every game you can name. (Average "in 15 games" was 111 fps.)

You can look at benchmarks yourself and decide, but we both should agree that your video card is not going to be working that well in seven years. My question is why spend for overkill when you're almost bound to upgrade in a few years anyway? Just a thought.

In any case, I can't recommend you overclock the video card. They are pretty hot as it is, and oc adds heat without giving you anything you can see. In that slim case, you'll just end up with an unpleasant thermal environment.

Edited by Cretae - 28 Oct 2018 at 9:03am

DS is expert at overclocking, no doubt. There is always a concern about longevity when you stress parts. What I'm saying is that you have already made a major investment in upping your frame rates from great to excellent. Overclocking not only puts that investment at unnecessary risk, but will increase temps within your case for every other part. What you'll get for all that, is 127 fps may go to 131 fps. You'll never see the benefit, but it may cost you. Safe rather than sorry. Up to you.

Purchased! Thanks All!

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