New/Upgraded Gaming PCPost Date: 2018-11-19 |
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Float 
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 Topic: New/Upgraded Gaming PCPosted: 19 Nov 2018 at 5:58pm |
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Hey all, just found this site, looks fantastic. I have a few questions though because I'd love to have the support backing of a company like this without having to build my own rig again :) Budget - $2000 - 3000 US Expectations - I have (2) 144hz Montiors. I'd like to be able to run (overwatch mainly) but FPS / other games at 144+ FPS consistently (without being forced out of "borderless windowed, gotta have my distractions!) Usage - will be heavy gaming. temped / planning to use my old rig as a streaming / storage rig. (Not super concerned with 4k, 1440p or 1080 suits me just fine!) I've been looking around at a few configs, but I'm not entirely sure on them, because I know the limitations of my own setup currently (i5-4690K @ 4.3Ghz OC / 16GB 1600 RAM / 970 GTX OC), but not how the newer gen CPU / mobos / GFX's work and such. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks again! and I feel as though I'm *barely* able to hit my "acceptable" margin https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=2071288 ^ Current build I'm playing around with.
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bprat22
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Posted: 20 Nov 2018 at 3:01am |
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Here’s the build I would go with....
Configuration Code: 2108297 Total Price with Instant Savings: $3,003 Load Configuration URL: https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=2108297 If you have any questions or have any questions or comments regarding this configuration, please send us a message: https://www.digitalstorm.com/request-help.asp Specifications: Chassis Model: Digital Storm Velox 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: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 2x PCI-E Devices) System Memory: 8GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series Power Supply: 750W Corsair RM750x (Fully Modular) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: - No Thanks Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (500GB Samsung 970 EVO) (NVM Express) 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 RTX 2080 8GB (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H100i PRO - 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler (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) Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: Option Not Available 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: USB Drive - Windows 10 Installation (Format and Clean Install) Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10) 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 15-20 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement) You want at least a RTX 2070 for your monitor and needs, the RTX 2080 my pick for 1440p at 144hz with high end gaming. Upped the psu to match. Changed your primary drive to the 979 Pro, a m.2 with NVME interface vs SATA interface withDS m.2. Many times faster. Changed cpu cooler to a Corsair with better warranty vs DS cooler with warranty that expires with pc warranty, plus you know what you’re getting. Hope this helps. 
You could just upgrade your gtx 970 to a RTX 2080 for a big bump in gaming. Your 4790k is still relevant, but up to you. All new is nice. I meant to go 16gb ram. 8 GB is still very good but 16GB has become the norm with some games and flight sims recommending it. Edited by bprat22 - 20 Nov 2018 at 3:04am |
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Cretae
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Posted: 20 Nov 2018 at 4:53am |
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Quote bprat22: "Changed your primary drive to the 979 Pro, a m.2 with NVME interface vs SATA interface withDS m.2. Many times faster."
A little bit of a typo here. He changed your primary to the 970 EVO.The 970 PRO is faster yet, but you would never notice the difference, and the EVO still has the 5 year warranty. It's speed absolutely smokes the SATA drive as noted. The RTX 2070 is 2x as fast as your 970 if that seems enough. It will max settings at over 60 frames across the board at 1440p. Obviously the 2080 is faster, but you pay a bunch for that. Personally, I like the video only upgrade to the 2080! 
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bprat22
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Posted: 20 Nov 2018 at 7:21am |
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Thanks for the typo corrections.  On my tablet, early and not a full cup of coffee yet.  |
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Cretae
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Posted: 20 Nov 2018 at 8:45am |
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My pleasure, Boss!
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