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ODEv3 | Level 4 - My soon to be 3rd DS Rig

Post Date: 2013-11-20

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  Quote Cru3l Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Topic: ODEv3 | Level 4 - My soon to be 3rd DS Rig
    Posted: 20 Nov 2013 at 9:06pm
Budget:
3.5-4K on the tower alone. Still need to purchase a monitor, and mechanical keyboard.

Expectations:
BF4 @ 120fps, & a platform that can be augmented in later years

Usage:
Predominately gaming..

Special Needs:
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Saved Ticket #: 893960
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//Break//

This is the ODEv3, Level 4 with some slight changes.
1) I added an additional 240gb SSD so I can run RAID 0. Loading games should be a little faster. :)
2) I changed my video card to the GTX 780 Ti 3GB (EVGA). I figured, why not.. LOL
3) I changed my CPU cooler to the Corsair H110 280mm , which is a slightly newer version.

Bottom line; I'm a returning D.S. customer, and have always wanted a desktop gaming rig. My last 2 D.S. computers were laptops, so they quickly became outdated and I am currently in the process of RMA'ing my faulty laptop. Sounds like all arrows lead me to the the realization that I should bring my business back to D.S.

I'd like to get some feedback from the community!

Sidenote: Should I wait till Black Friday or Cyber Monday to order?
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  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Nov 2013 at 3:51am
Looks great. A couple of things.... I don't believe the h110 will fit the 600t case. The h100i will fit. Also, you could save a few hundred $$ by going with ODE level 3 with z87 mobo and 4770k cpu. The x79 quad channel ram mobo and 6 core cpu isn't needed for gaming. It certainly doesn't hurt, so your call.

Good luck.
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Get the internal lighting option since you have a side window to show off the inside of your system. For $59 you can get a remote controlled LED light system. Change the color to 6 or 8 different ones and vary the intensity. I would also get the free T-shirt, you dont want it give it away. I think returning customers might get a discount for buying a 2nd one. Ask ALEX 
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  Quote Alex Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Nov 2013 at 9:04am
Glad to see a repeat customer! We unfourntely cannot offer additional discounts with current promotions.
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  Quote Cru3l Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Nov 2013 at 10:56am
Originally posted by bprat22

Looks great. A couple of things.... I don't believe the h110 will fit the 600t case. The h100i will fit. Also, you could save a few hundred $$ by going with ODE level 3 with z87 mobo and 4770k cpu. The x79 quad channel ram mobo and 6 core cpu isn't needed for gaming. It certainly doesn't hurt, so your call.

Good luck.


Great feedback!

DS, does the H100i fit?

I don't mind dropping a couple extra stacks on a 6 core. :) My overarching goal is to not need to buy a computer for the next ~4-5 years.


Originally posted by Alex

We unfourntely cannot offer additional discounts with current promotions.


So to confirm, there will be no changes in prices between now and Christmas? If that's the case, I might just order it next week. I was holding off just in case there was a Black Friday or Cyber Monday super deal.
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  Quote danjw1 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 23 Nov 2013 at 7:18am
I would suggest you switch SSDs to the Samsung 256GB 840 Pros, they perform better and are the same price.

Edited by danjw1 - 23 Nov 2013 at 7:19am
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