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Ultimate Bolt 2 Workstation - Xeon?

Post Date: 2014-06-15

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    Posted: 15 Jun 2014 at 6:04am
I'll be getting the Bolt 2 soon. I won't get this config but I am considering upgrading to a xeon in the near future. In this post, I just want to know how powerful the Bolt 2 can get.

Budget:
unlimited

Expectations:
highest physical capability
CPU 3Ghz+, 16 core, 64gb ram ecc, 12gb vram, 7TB+ storage
Are RAID 0 and RAID 1 really impossible in the Bolt 2

Usage: (my actual use)
60% Sketch Pro, Photoshop, 3D modeling, video, music, and photo editing and rendering, web browsing
40% Gaming, Bluray Movies, YouTube, Netflix, Excel, Word,

Special Needs:
"POWEEEEEERRRRRR!!!" - Jeremy Clarkson

Saved Ticket #: https://www.digitalstormonline.com/configurator.asp?id=993704

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Pre-built Digital Storm Bolt II
Exterior Finish: Exotic Paint Finish - Pearl White - Matte Finish
Trim Accents: - No Thanks
Processor: ?
Motherboard: ?
System Memory: ?
Power Supply: 700W Digital Storm Bolt II Edition (Backordered ETA End of June) <br><strong></strong>
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Slim Slot Loading Edition) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 1: 2x SSD (512GB Samsung 840 PRO) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (6TB Seagate) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: ?
RAID Card: ?
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z 12GB (Includes PhysX) <br><strong></strong>
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme-Performance Edition)
H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Fans: High Static Pressure - Corsair Air Series SP120 Fans (2x 120mm)
Internal Lighting: Front Panel + Internal Chassis (RGB LED Lighting System) <br><strong></strong>
Airflow Control: Digital Storm Thermal Management Control Board & Software
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires High-End Motherboard Selection) <br><strong></strong>
Boost Graphics Card(s): Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability <br><strong></strong>
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Boost OS: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system <br><strong></strong>
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) <br><strong></strong>
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Portable Gaming: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

I found out that the Z87 Stinger does support Xeon CPU's. However, what's the best performing motherboard for games and rendering? Would any m-itx fit not just an E5 xeon but what about an E7?

I also found this: http://h30094.www3.hp.com/product/sku/10441648
So, if any m-itx can fit this card, 64gb of ram is possible right?

I've been told the Bolt 2 can handle 2HDD's or 1HDD + 2SSD's or 4SSD's. Would it be possible to mod the case to fit 2HDD's + 1SSD or 2SSD's? Just wondering about 14TB capability in the Bolt 2: x2 6TB Seagate + x2 1TB SSD 840 EVO

Here's my main question: What's the biggest overkill Bolt 2 configuration possible? I mean like stupidly overkill...
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  Quote danjw1 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 15 Jun 2014 at 8:41am
A quick search revealed some 1150 socket Xeon i3 motherboards, but I didn't see anything with a 2011 socket.
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