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    Posted: 26 Dec 2015 at 6:36pm
I am thinking about getting this build:
Updated: https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1345830

I'm not too big on the budget just around 3k is fine.

My biggest question is on the fans. Are there two fans mounted on the side of the case? I know there are three in the front, one in the back, and probably one on top.

But from the pictures I have found on the internet some of them have two fans mounted on the side and others do not.

Here is one that has it.

https://www.digitalstorm.com/img/products/Velox/Overview-2.jpg

And here is one that doesn't:

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FrilIl1WiXU/maxresdefault.jpg

I want to make sure the one I order has the two fans on the side. Since I will be doing air cooling on the GPU.

My second question is on the memory. If I get 32gb of memory is that going to come as 4 x 8gb?


If anyone has any recommendations on changes to my configuration please let me know what I can do to improve anything. This build is really just for gaming. I want to make sure I get to run my graphics on high or better.

I will also be running with just one large monitor.




Edited by MicroPro27 - 28 Dec 2015 at 6:38pm
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Full build here: https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1344521
Specifications: 
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Velox
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz (Six-Core) (Unlocked CPU)
Motherboard: ASUS X99-A USB 3.1 (Intel X99 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series <br><strong></strong>
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX1000i (Digitally Controlled Power)
Expansion Bay: Option Not Available
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB Samsung 850 EVO) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB SeagateWestern DigitalToshiba)
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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB (Includes PhysX)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme-Performance Edition)
H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
Chassis Fans: Corsair Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans) <br><strong></strong>
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
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Hi MicroPro27....  That's a real nice rig.  Strong

I would suggest changing the HDD to the Western Digital Black for a more reliable and much longer warranty.

Change the DS Vortex 240mm cooler for the Corsiar 100i.  The Corsair has a 5 year warranty and the DS Vortex might only have a warranty that matches the system , 5 years labor and 3 years parts with the promo.  You could ask DS to verify the warranty.

The Velox from what I've seen, does come with the side panel fans, but again, you'd have to verfiy with them.  It could depend on the build, like water cooled cards, etc.  I would think your air cooled 980 ti would have the fans.

Get the 980ti Strix if budget allows.  It comes with a factory overclock and the board itself is better quality with stronger circuitry .  Plus 0 rpm fans at lower temps.  It does however dump most of its heat into the case as opposed to the reference cards exiting the heat out the back.  With the airflow of the Velox, it shouldn't be any problem, if if you went sli.

Ram should be 4x8gb.  It is a quad channel motherboard.

Hope this helps and good luck. Big%20Smile
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I have seen enough builds to make me think that the Velox doesn't come standard with the two side fans. I think the ones that get them are the ones who order the fan upgrade with up to six fans.

Maybe Alex can help us out here.

Frank

Edited by FrankW - 27 Dec 2015 at 7:44am
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Posts: 20391 		  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 7:49am
I'm pretty sure, way back when, that the side fans were mentioned as standard.  BUT, I'm going on my memory Cry and things do change at DS.

Alex could settle this, like Frank said.  Big%20Smile

If Alex would just send me one of each build for reference, then I could better serve the community.LOLLOL
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Originally posted by bprat22

]If Alex would just send me one of each build for reference, then I could better serve the community.LOLLOL



I agree!
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Posts: 58 		  Quote MicroPro27 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 9:58am
Thank you all for the responses.

I remember Alex helping me 5+ years ago with my first Digital Storm computer build. :)

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the configurator is a little vague on the point of the fans, but if you look under the fan/cooling section it does say to look at the case config.  going by that the Velox says it has mounts for: 3x140mm front intake; 2x either 120mm or 140mm top; 1x120mm motherboard; 2x140mm right side door; and 1x140mm rear fans.  i'd certainly want clarification, but based on the fact that this is one of their custom in house jobs i'd lean towards you getting all 9 fans.  when i ordered my Aventum 3 i asked about the fan upgrade only supporting (up to) 6 fans and they said that if i chose the upgrade they'd include all 15 fans! 
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I changed my build a bit. Here is my new build.
https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1345830

I decided to go with a SLI configuration. I'll have to check with the support about the fans before I proceed. And if anyone knows any changes I need to make please let me know.

Thanks.
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