$3.5k Build HelpPost Date: 2015-01-02 |
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Vizo
Groupie Joined: 17 Sep 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 115 |
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Topic: $3.5k Build Help Posted: 02 Jan 2015 at 1:39pm |
Budget:
[$3,500] Expectations: [Tri-Monitor Setup (3x BenQ 27", SSD] Usage: [Primarily gaming, streaming online content, minor photo editing] So I bough a system from Digital Storm about 2 years ago, and now it's time for another. My current one is moving on to my wife, which means an upgrade for me! Any help would be appreciated. I'm looking to run a 3 monitor setup (referenced above). |
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ArkansasWoman777
DS Veteran Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4314 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jan 2015 at 4:08pm |
So i made you a couple of configurations:
https://www.digitalstormonline.com/configurator.asp?id=1125802 https://www.digitalstormonline.com/configurator.asp?id=1125803 I left a little wiggle room for shipping/taxes and if you don't like the part choices you can change them. |
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"Captain Sirius Black"
Storm Trooper i5 3570k Ordered: 11-27-12 Stage 1: 11-29-12 Stage 2: 12-2-12 Stage 3: 12-2-12 Stage 4: 12-4-12 Stage 5: 12-4-12 Stage 6: 12-10-12 Stage 7: 12-12-12 |
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Vizo
Groupie Joined: 17 Sep 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 115 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jan 2015 at 6:20pm |
Thanks!
In the first build (1125802), would subbing out the liquid cooling for the Notua make sense? I'm just not sure I'm to keen on liquid cooling. Can you convince me otherwise? I'm also considering using 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 4GB (Includes PhysX), rather than the 1x you had linked. In running a 3x monitor setup, would there be a noticable difference? |
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DS Veteran Joined: 28 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1674 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jan 2015 at 9:35pm |
The Noctua cooler will provide about around the same amount of cooling as the water cooler...so it is whether the chassis has the space to support either is the question. Most of the cases DS uses can support the radiators with the water cooling (some may only support the 240mm rad, where others can handle the 280mm rad). The Noctua on the other hand is more limited, and you can select it, but if it doesn't work with the case you've selected, after you've placed your order (but before they've processed it) they will contact you and work out a doable solution with you.
Yes, GTX 980's in SLI will have a noticeable impact with the monitors you've got. They have a refresh rate of 144Hz, with is nearly 2.5x the rate of typical 60Hz monitors out there...and you have three of them no less. Here is a configuration that will come within your price point after the promotion discount: Configuration URL: https://www.digitalstormonline.com/configurator.asp?id=1125978 Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Coridium Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 4790K 4.0 GHz (Codename Devils Canyon) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO (Intel Z97 Chipset) (The Ultimate Power Platform) System Memory: 16GB DDR3 2133MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 850W EVGA SuperNOVA Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: ASUS Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Model: BC-12B1ST) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (256GB Samsung 850 PRO) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Western Digital - Enterprise 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): 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 4GB (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: - No Thanks Airflow Control: - No Thanks 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) Boost Graphics Card(s): Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability 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 8.1 (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD) Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value) 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 Branded Gear: - 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) |
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oldlady RPGer
DS Veteran One of the cool kids Joined: 09 Sep 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1080 |
Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jan 2015 at 1:06am |
Hi Vizo just to chime in.
I have LQ on my big rig and LOVE it! It's nothing to change out the fluid etc. I will say that I do have medical experience with Tygon tubing so it's easy for me. Oh and I like all the choices. Edited by oldlady RPGer - 03 Jan 2015 at 1:07am |
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Me sitting my ECMO in PICU. Now you know why I like LC. ;)
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