2 weeks before purchase, change in config question

Looks like a solid build to me. Only thing I'd change is the SSD to Samsung 840Pro - faster and more reliable.

Thanks. Will change the SSD. I was mainly concerned about possible heat issues with the overclocked SLI 780s. 

One thought - does that sound card work with Windows 8.1?

Originally posted by fstcvc Cooling shouldn't be an issue with the HAF-X case. You always add another 200mm fan (either yourself or request DS to do it for ~$30) if you think it will get too warm.

Standard is 2 x 200mm fans? Correct?

Hafx is standard front 230mm fan, a side 200mm and top 200mm fan. There is room for an additional 200mm fan on top for a total of 3x 200mm fans.

Arkansas beat me.

Edited by bprat22 - 14 Feb 2014 at 1:29pm

Thanks for that link. I was wondering where the second 200mm fan would go.
I copied this from the HAF-X stats on computer configuration. Would someone explain the last two bolded lines and whether or not I need them with SLI 780 Tis?
Thanks. I swear this is my last question.

Cooling System

Front: 230 x 30 mm red LED on/off fan x 1
Top: 200 x 30 mm fan x 2 (one optional)
Side: 200 x 30 mm fan x 1
Rear: 140 x 25 mm fan x 1
VGA Fan Duct: 120 x 25 mm or 120 x 38 mm fan x 1 (optional)
VGA Holder: 80 x 15 mm fan x 1 (optional)

System arrived today. After the first boot my system seemed to hand after running core temp and I had to go to task manager to try to unfreeze. After about 30 seconds the mouse start moving again so I'm definitely feeling uncomfortable about pumpimg 5k into my system. I'm a little irritable, but I'm not panicking yet, even though I never had a hint of a problem with my previous system. I'm disregarding this for the moment since the Windows 8 is really tilting me right now.

So for now I have two questions.

1. Is there a way to permanently disable all the Windows 8 crap and make it look like Win 7?

2. I bought a separate sound card to avoid the problems I had with the onboard sound of my last system and I can't get it to work. I use an optical cable. Is there anything more I need to do other than plug it into the soundcard? Also there appears to be cover over the optical plug, that seems to retract when the plug is inserted. Does this cover have to be removed?

I apologize if this is not the correct forum for such questions. I just posted here because this post has my computer information.

Thank you.

You might want to check to see if there are any driver updates for creative sound card and also to see if there is any additional software that may be needed to change the output setting on the card if you don't already have it installed.

 I'm sifting through the Creative site right now to see if anyone else has had problems and as for the Windows 8 issue, I found a cheap program called Start 8 that looks like I can just boot into a windows 7 environment.  I'm 99.99% positive that my system is just as solid as me last DS purchase, but I still like to check through everything to make sure. Thanks for the help man. 

Originally posted by Nav Alci which sound card did you purchase? A lot of older creative cards and not compatible with Windows 8 or 8.1.

Creative Sound blaster Z. I originally wanted the Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1, but a forum member mentioned that it was not certified for Windows 8 so I went with the SB Z.

You're not going to believe this. I got the sound to work through the SPDIF and for the second time, my system froze only this time I was forced to turn it off by the power button and upon powering it back up it stops at a screen that says my overclock failed. I'm not freaking out yet since I called tech support and a tech is supposed to be calling back within the hour. Man I'm praying we can work this out over the phone. I'm staying positive because I've heard good things about DS tech support.

Great that all is working.  

If by chance it does start giving you oc'ing messages on boot then try re-seating the ram sticks.   Or, a minor tweak with voltages by DS over the phone might help.

Hopefully, no more issues.