New Desktop Configuration AdvicePost Date: 2021-12-27 |
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btea265 
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Joined: 27 Dec 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
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 Topic: New Desktop Configuration AdvicePosted: 27 Dec 2021 at 7:20pm |
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Hi all! I’m looking to buy my first desktop after working on a MacBook Pro the last 12 years. I want something that is powerful and will last a while. I’ve never had a desktop built before so this is all pretty new to me. Any sort of feedback would be GREATLY appreciated!
Budget: Under $3,500 Expectations: High powered desktop that is great for multiple uses with no slow downs and will last a very long time. Usage: AAA Gaming & Video/Image editing Specifications: Chassis Model: Digital Storm Velox Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i9-12900K (5.2 GHz Turbo) (24-Thread) (16-Core) 3.2 GHz (Alder Lake) Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming D4 (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z690) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI) (DDR4) System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3200MHz Digital Storm Performance Series Power Supply: 850W Digital Storm Performance Series (Modular) (80 Plus Gold) Expansion Bay: Firmware TPM Activation - Windows 11 Upgrade Ready - (BIOS) Optical Drive: External USB - Blu-Ray Writer & Player (Blu-Ray 6x) & DVD/CD Writer Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 970 EVO PLUS) (NVM Express) Storage Set 2: - No Thanks 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 1660 6GB (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Add On Card: - 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: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow) Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes) Software Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.7GHz on All CPU Cores Graphics: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability OS Boost: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home (64-Bit) Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows Installation (Format and Clean Install) Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows) Office: - No Thanks Mouse Pad: Digital Storm Premium Mouse Pad (Standard Size) (Stitched Edges) Display: ASUS 24 inch VG248QG (165Hz Refresh) (1ms Response) (1920x1080) Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: Digital Storm (Wired) Gaming Headset + RGB Stand With USB/Audio Passthrough Keyboard: Digital Storm MasterKeys Lite Bundle (RGB) Keyboard & Mouse Mouse: - No Thanks Branded Gear: - No Thanks Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 14-21 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 4 Year Limited Warranty (4 Year Labor & 2 Year Part Replacement) |
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Cretae
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Posted: 28 Dec 2021 at 5:26am |
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No major problems here. Good job. If you are ordering Win 11, you do not have to pay for the motherboard TPM activation. That's to prep the board for a future upgrade to Win 11 for those who order Win 10 here.
It would appear you have some other storage you will migrate into this build. If that's the case, you should consider a 980 PRO for primary drive. The 500GB costs less, and the 1TB is not that much more for an SSD that is almost twice as fast. Your GPU choice is curious for "AAA Gaming and Video/image editing". It's quite weak for both purposes. Since it's well within the budget, I'd recommend the 3060 Ti. you won't have to overclock it and fight heat to get amazing performance at 1080p, and very strong performance at 1440p monitor resolutions. Have a look at this: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-3060-Ti-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1660/4090vs4038 You will not regret having this card for a very long time. If your strategy is to go cheap and wait for the next round of GPUs, I can't argue with that. Have a look at this stronger build under your budget: https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=4236464 Do not overclock this GPU. If you can save money on storage, please do. I do highly recommend the lean and mean 500GB 980 PRO for your primary drive. It will benefit everything you do from your operating system and productivity apps. IMHO it makes little sense to overclock your CPU and leave out the 2x speed SSD. Hope it helps. 
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Onkel_Ken
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Posted: 28 Dec 2021 at 8:02pm |
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Cretae,
That is a BEAST of a system you laid out in his budget!!!! 
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Velox X/AMD 5900X/MSI X570 Pro Carbon MB/32GB DDDR 3600 DSPS/850W PS/500GB Samsung 980 Pro/1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus/500 GB HDD/Sound Blaster AE-7/EVGA FTW3 Ultra RTX 3080 10GB/Liquid CPU cooler AIO/
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