New Build - Comments Welcome

Budget:

$2300 - $3000

Expectations:

4-5 years of very good use.

Usage:

Gaming
Multiple browsers and tabs for work
Photography (Lightroom)


Specifications:

System Configuration:

Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lumos
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K (4.9 GHz Turbo) (8-Core) 3.6 GHz
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3200MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 600W Digital Storm Performance Series (Supports up to an NVIDIA RTX 2070 GPU)
Expansion Bay: External USB Digital Media Card Reader
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Digital Storm M.2 Performance Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (3TB Seagate / Toshiba / Hitachi)
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 RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual Fan) (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
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: Exotic Cable Management - White - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables)
Chassis Fans: Corsair LL Series (RGB Fans) (Software Controlled Effects)
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes)
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: Option Not Available
CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.7GHz on All CPU Cores
Graphics: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows 10 Installation (Format and Clean Install)
Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10)
Office: - No Thanks
Mouse Pad: Digital Storm Premium Mouse Pad (Standard Size) (Stitched Edges)
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: - No Thanks


Does anyone see any obvious mistakes? I do know that I could probably have gone with 16GB of RAM, but decided to go for the 32GB. I do plan to try running in 1440p and will be buying a 27" monitor to do that. If the FPS takes a hit I will play at 1080p.

Thanks.

Edited by John18 - 05 May 2020 at 4:27pm

Am I able to change my order to incorporate those changes if I just entered Stage 1?

I upgraded the order. This is the new build.

Chassis
Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lumos

Core Components
Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K (4.9 GHz Turbo) (8-Core) 3.6 GHz
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3200MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 850W Corsair / EVGA / Thermaltake (Modular) (80 Plus Gold)

Storage / Connectivity
Expansion Bay: External USB Digital Media Card Reader
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Seagate FireCuda 520) (NVM Express) (Gen4 PCIe)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (3TB Seagate / Toshiba / Hitachi)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)

Graphics / Multimedia
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

Digital Storm Engineering
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual Fan) (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
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: Exotic Cable Management - White - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables)
Chassis Fans: Corsair LL Series (RGB Fans) (Software Controlled Effects)
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes)

Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.7GHz on All CPU Cores

Software
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows 10 Installation (Format and Clean Install)
Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10)
Mouse Pad: Digital Storm Premium Mouse Pad (Standard Size) (Stitched Edges)

Accessories / Goodies

Customer Care
Priority Build: - No Thanks, 6 Week Ship Estimate After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 4 Year Limited Warranty (4 Year Labor & 2 Year Part Replacement)

Originally posted by Bob100 That build will be fine for 1440P. I also have a Lumos with the Intel Core i7-9700K, 32 GB of RAM, and the RTX 2070 SUPER. I run this on an Alienware 34" 1440P monitor, with max settings on Digital Combat Simulator (flight sim) - very fluid picture, no stutters at all.

I'll be monitor shopping. I have a few ideas, but won't get too serious until I get to Stage 3.

The other issue I will possibly tangle (no pun intended) with is cord spaghetti between the router, computer, UPS and other stuff. If I am going to have everything pulled out I might want to do that at the same time.

You added the LL fans, there will be 6 fans installed.

In mine, the radiator was installed behind the 3 front fans.

Edited by Nomad1970 - 06 May 2020 at 8:37pm

Originally posted by Nomad1970 You added the LL fans, there will be 6 fans installed. In mine, the radiator was installed behind the 3 front fans.

Interesting. I didn't know the radiator could go there because I assumed that would keep the hot air from the liquid cooler inside the case instead of immediately ejected out the top.

Addendum: After reading Nomad's response I sought out videos and saw a few comparisons and the results did surprise me. So the question then would become what video card does DS use for the RTX 2070 Super? That would let me know if it is an open shroud or blower type.

I'm glad I asked the question. The response really surprised me.

Edited by John18 - 06 May 2020 at 10:13pm

Oh my goodness, I just jumped from Stage 1 to Stage 3 as of a few minutes ago.

Nearly the same price for either. All I can tell you is the Alienware has been recommended here by several users. At Amazon, it has a significantly higher % of 5 star reviews (82% vs 66%, but far fewer reviews.) Dell has been producing quality high-end panels for many years, but I have a lot of respect for the Acer Predator line as well. Perhaps you should look at some pro reviews?

I know you've been putting a lot of thought into this, and I have every good wish that you will be well pleased. Overkill? Not quite, but you know I don't think it's needed for a quality experience. But WANTED is also worthy of consideration! Theses are our toys, after all....

It's just as important to be completely comfortable with our choices.

Edited by Cretae - 15 May 2020 at 4:26am