Upgrade or trade inPost Date: 2023-11-21 |
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oterolu64 
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Joined: 21 Nov 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
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 Topic: Upgrade or trade inPosted: 21 Nov 2023 at 9:58am |
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[Please Type Here] Expectations: [Please Type Here]We purchased a computer with the below specifications wonder if it can be upgraded how and how much will it be? Or will we better trading in if possible. Works fantastic but want to keep up. Usage: [Please Type Here]Gaming Special Needs: [Please Type Here] Saved Ticket #: [Please Type Here] Specifications: [Please Type Here] DSO-3049981 Configuration Name: Digital Storm Desktop - Config ID 4083528 Q: Total: 3450300 Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lynx - Level 4 (MPN-10700F-3080-V1) Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7-10700F (4.8 GHz Turbo) (16-Thread) (8-Core) 2.9 GHz Motherboard: ASUS / MSI / ASRock (Intel Chipset) (Up to 2x PCI-E Devices) System Memory: 16GB DDR4 Digital Storm Performance Series Power Supply: 850W Digital Storm Performance Series (Modular) (80 Plus Gold) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: - No Thanks Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Digital Storm M.2 Performance Series) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Seagate / Toshiba) Storage Set 3: - No Thanks RAID Config: - No Thanks RAID Card: - No Thanks Internet Access: Wireless PCI-E (Supports 802.11ac) Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 3080 10GB (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Add On Card: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 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: Digital Storm Performance Series (RGB 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: - No Thanks CPU Boost: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking Graphics: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Operating System: 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 Mouse Pad: - 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 3-5 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty ( -- NVIDIA - Battlefield 2042 + Preorder Bonuses (Digital Code) |
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Cretae
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Posted: 21 Nov 2023 at 10:23am |
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I can't imagine you are having any performance issues with such a worthy machine.
The only thing you might consider is getting a faster primary drive. The Digital Storm is a bit slower than other M.2 SSDs on the market now. For well under $200 you could get a brand name SSD, and improve load times. If it is not an issue, don't bother. The CPU and GPU are still very strong for today's games. You coulds also consider upping your RAM to 32GB, but that's not a pressing issue either. You would want to replace the 2 8GB sticks with 2 16GB sticks at a speed your motherboard can handle. If you are not computer savvy and confident doing your own upgrades, neither idea is at all necessary for maybe a couple of years. By then, you may be in the market for a new rig. What you have is probably well in the top 20% of all gaming systems in use today. 
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AsGLeague
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Posted: 24 Dec 2023 at 6:42am |
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The same thing that Cretae said
But if you wanted to upgrade the CPU. I'll go with 12700f-$200+ (top 50) or 14700kf-$300+(top 5) Depending on where you buy. RAM 32GB SSD looks good depending on what you're trying to do I would go 2 SSD M.2's 2tb each or 1 and 2 tbs Samsung 970+. The 990 Pro is in the top 5 best SSDs your GPU is good, and will be for a long time. it's in the top 15 at least. of not 15 top 20. If, for some reason, you do decide to change GPU, the 4080 would supersede the 3080. It's a big jump from the 3080, though, and costs at least $1k. 4070 $400+(top 15) would be more cost-efficient or even 4070-Ti $600+ (top 5) and an upgrade. Note I shaved off around $100 off all products cuz you maybe lucky to find cheap ones but most cost a good $50-$100 more then what o posted |
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Theokritos
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Posted: 24 Dec 2023 at 8:39am |
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If memory serves me, Windows 10 end of life is in 2025. You may wish to consider migrating to Windows 11. Personally I am partial to the 'Pro" edition rather than the 'Home' edition. I find it easier to tinker with the OS with 'Pro'.
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