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Ticket Number: 876672      $2,252

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i5 4670K 3.40 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Gryphon Z87 (Intel Z87 Chipset) (Features Thermal Radar) (MATX)
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair CX
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Storage Set 1: 1x (256GB Solid State (By: Samsung) (Model: 840 Pro Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition)
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 770 2GB (Includes PhysX)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance
H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects)
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 8 (64-Bit Edition)
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
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Large)
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)

Its the Dreadnought which uses the Haf X case that is pretty much recommended for the best air cooled case. It has slow moving fans that moves lots of air. I'm sure you can upgrade it in the future but someone may have to confirm that. I put windows 8, but if you don't want that you can choose windows 7

Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 02 Oct 2013 at 8:01pm

Welcome to DS, AnthonyV!

Could you give us some more info. What type of games are you planning on playing and at what resolution. Are you looking for SLI or single card with the ability to upgrade in the near future? Is it mainly going to be used for gaming and other general work (web, email, etc) or do you do any digital editing (photo, video, 3d). How much storage do you need (1TB/3TB)?

With all that said, here's a build to maximize gaming performance with your given allowance: 876718 $3492 - a few changes that you could make are the case to the HAF-X (also remove the upgraded Corsair fans but add a 200mm under special requests), opt for the reference Titan and not the SC version and if your not fond of liquid cooling, swap the H100i for the Noctura air cooler. I added the Hydrolux controlling system to give full control over lighting and cooling. This should be a pretty kick ass system that'll chew any game up that you throw at it! It should also be capable of running games on a hi-res display!

Good Luck!

Since you are interested in looking at some builds, I'll add one to look at. If I understand the hydrolux control system correctly, the system will idle quietly and increase airflow, and the color of the lighting as the system heats up under load.

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=876767


http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=876767

Edited by Gnicky - 03 Oct 2013 at 5:15am

Hey Gregg,

Apologies. Well, the monitor I purchased is 1920x1080, so I suppose nothing more than that.

Thanks Gnicky.

Out of curiosity, what would be the honest verdict on a Level 4 Bolt? Only reason I ask is that I have limited space (20" D x 23" H). If not I'll find a way to make more room, and go with one of the higher-end models suggested here. Thanks again guys.

Edited by AnthonyV - 04 Oct 2013 at 4:09am

Originally posted by AnthonyV Hey Gregg, Out of curiosity, what would be the honest verdict on a Level 4 Bolt? Only reason I ask is that I have limited space (20" D x 23" H). If not I'll find a way to make more room, and go with one of the higher-end models suggested here. Thanks again guys.

All reviews I have seen on the Bolt (check the reviews section) have been excellent. Personally, I'm not a fan of placing the PC in a tight space, especially if the space is on the floor in a dusty area. I just placed a piece of shelving under mine to keep it off of the carpet

@Gnicky..  Love that HafX setup.