New Build Feedback for Noob Please

This is a Digital Storm forums and run by them.

Have you priced the Vanquish level 4 as a comparison ?     And what monitor resolution are you gaming on ?   That determines the video card.    

For gaming you don’t need 32gig ram.   I wouldn’t get a Bronze rated 1000 watt psu.   Single gpu setup only needs a quality 750 watt psu.




Edited by bprat22 - 02 Jan 2018 at 2:19pm

For 1080 p monitor, a gtx 1070 will max everything out.    

I suggest checking out the Vanquish level 3 for a best bang for your buck build.

If the Vanquish doesn’t have everything you want, any of the other custom build, like Lumos for example , give you a lot of options.     

Also consider customer setvice after the fact.   DS stands out from the others. This is why myself and others have been here for years.

Terenn, welcome to our forums. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your very best gaming experience at the very best price. There is no point in spending on the latest and greatest if you don't need it. That way you save a ton of $$ to upgrade later with! Take a look around and see all the options we have here.

I just got my second DS system delivered to me today, and it's fantastic! My first one lasted me over seven years, without ANYTHING failing! I wouldn't go anywhere else.

As several have suggested, I went forward and quoted as close to comprable (considering my uneducated level of knowledge) system as possible. The build is at the bottom. A couple of notes:

- Yes, I kept the GTX 1080 Ti despite that my current monitors are only 1080p. I can see an upgrade to 4K and/or incorporating VR in the not-to-distant future, especially considering feedback here.

- I also kept the 32GB RAM (vs 16GB as suggested). 1) To future-proof, and 2) to keep the comparison as apt as possible.

- I did downsize the PS to 750 Watts.

- I couldn't find an internal 12-in-1 media reader to add.

- I couldn't add a 2nd optical drive.

There is about a $430 difference (plus the reduced PS, no optical or media reader). I am willing to pay more for service, but 16% more... Am I missing something?

The build:
Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lumos
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K (6-Core) 3.70GHz
Motherboard: ASUS PRIME Z370-P (Intel Z370 Chipset) (Up to 2x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI Support)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA (750 G) (Fully Modular)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: External USB - Blu-Ray & DVD Multi-Drive (Burn + Play Blu-Ray & DVDs) (6x BD-R) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (500GB Digital Storm Performance Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (3TB 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 Ti 11GB (Performance Edition) (VR Ready) <br><strong></strong>
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 240mm 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: Exotic Cable Management - Blue - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables) <br><strong></strong>
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: Option Not Available
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.7GHz on All CPU Cores <br><strong></strong>
Boost Graphics Card(s): Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability <br><strong></strong>
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (64-Bit Edition) <br><strong></strong>
Recovery Tools: Windows 10 Installation CD Only (Clean Install with No Drivers)
Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10)
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: Corsair VOID (USB) Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headset <br><strong></strong>
Keyboard: CM Storm Devastator II Bundle (Blue LED Edition) (Gaming Keyboard & Gaming Mouse) <br><strong></strong>
Mouse: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 20-25 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

Thanks for your feedback!

Originally posted by DST4ME Let me start by saying a few things 1. All pc parts are not the same, even within a same brand different models vary in quality and performance. 2. i can't compare evga's high rated modular psu with a psu that we don't even know the brand/model and thus performance /quality. 3. #2 goes for all parts. 4. How much do you want to bet that the 750w you have chosen here is better than the 1000w over there? Remember #2? This 750w psu is gold rated, that psu is bronze rated, gold is better rating for starters. There is no comparing here, even if everything was the same, which it is not, at the end the builder reputation is not the same at all. What is this oc for? If it is gaming what is the native resolution of your monitor?

Thanks for the feedback. The computer is multi-function - I will be using it for gaming - I play (or want to play) Star Wars Battlefront 2, EVE, WoW, Star Citizen (someday maybe if they ever finish it) now, but haven't been able to try other titles (including SWBF2) due to current system limitations. It will also be used for "household" stuff such as MS Office-type applications Quicken, etc. There will also be limited-to-moderate video and picture editing via Adobe Creative Suite.

Native resolution on the 2 monitors I have now are 1920 x 1080. I haven't moved into something more due to system limitations, but would see a UHD (i.e. 3840 x 2160) purchase after this.

Originally posted by DST4ME Your monitor resolution is a very important factor in what you pick out 8n your system. A setup for 1080p isa bit different than 4k. Also the refresh rate (60hz vs 144hz) So what would you like to build for? 1080p?or 4k? Also 60hz or 144hz?

If I build out for two monitors @ 2560 x 1440 at 144Hz, will there be an issue with running lower-quality monitors on it temporarily... It looks like monitors will set back another $1000 (for 2).

You can run two different monitors on 1 gpu. No issues here. Running a Samsung 24" 1080p for work and an Asus 27" 1440 for play. You pick in the NVIDIA Control Panel which monitor will be primary and such.