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A few questions about the Velox system I ordered

Post Date: 2014-11-08
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    Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 11:39am
Hey there, just ordered a Velox system custom build, my first order from Digital Storm, and I had a few questions.  First, let me paste my build receipt:

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Velox
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: GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z97 (Intel Z97 Chipset) (Onboard Creative Sound)
System Memory: 32GB DDR3 1866MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair CX750M
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB Samsung 840 EVO)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (3TB Seagate)
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 4GB (Includes PhysX)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (High-Performance Edition)
H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Fans: Upgrade All Fans to Corsair Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans)
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects)
Airflow Control: Digital Storm Thermal Management Control Board & Software
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: Noise Suppression Package Stage 1 (Optimized Airflow & Fan Speeds Only)
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Memory Boost: Memory Fan Kit Only (Does not include memory overclocking service)
OS Boost: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (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: APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7 (7 Outlet) 120V Surge Protector
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M90 (Laser 5700 dpi) (MMO/RTS Gaming Mouse) (USB Wired)
NVIDIA SHIELD: - 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 4 Year Limited Warranty (        
-- PROMOTIONAL LIMITED TIME BONUS DISCOUNT: $125     1     ($125.00)
-- PROMOTIONAL LIMITED TIME 1 YEAR WARRANTY UPGRADE ($99 VALUE)     1     $0.00

Then I also ordered seperately off Amazon:

Samsung 28-Inch Ultra High Definition LED Monitor (U28D590D)

Cable Matters Gold Plated DisplayPort 1.2 to DisplayPort Cable 15 Feet - 4K Resolution Ready

Max Keyboard Nighthawk X9 Blue Backlit Mechanical Keyboard (Red Cherry MX)

Is this a decent setup?  I only went one GTX 980, it broke my heart I didn't have enough to afford an SLI system.

But it makes me wonder, is this going to run 4K at 60hz?  The Samsung monitor says DisplayPort 1.2 does it, and I think I have a good enough system not to need SLI?  I'm hoping I can still set games to max GFX settings and get away with it.

Anything I should watch out for with this setup?  Any advice would be helpful, thanks!



Edited by redb2112 - 08 Nov 2014 at 11:41am
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Posts: 20391 		  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 12:04pm
Hi redb2112... A single 980 won't play at max settings with 4k.   An sli at least is needed, and even then not all games will give you max.

To afford the second card, or at least help, I'd drop to 16gb ram, all gaming needs, drop the lighting and fan upgrade and drop noise reduction package. Drop the memory fan kit, really not needed. Now, all that stuff is really nice but if the budget is stretched I'd go for the performance first.

I'm on a tablet so can't compare the price savings compared to another 980. Still might not do it.

Also, do you need all the storage? A 256gb SSD and 1Tb HDD might help, but that's your call of course.

Good luck.
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Posts: 9462 		  Quote Snaike Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 11:40pm
..and yes, even though you've place the order, should you wish to follow bprat's advice, you can call DS Monday morning after 9pst and discuss any changes or alterations.  They are very happy to make this experience the best it can be.
 
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Posts: 2254 		  Quote FrankW Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 10:56am
Hi redb2112,

As usual, bprat22 has given some good advise. If I was you I would put your system on hold until you sort out your requirements. You are going to be disappointed with that monitor and your system. There is no need to have such high resolution and not be able to use it to the fullest. If it was my system I would follow bprat22's suggestions or come up with more money. I would consider getting the 240 rad instead of the 120. The Velox has good cooling and you probable could get by with the 120 with a little higher CPU temp. Personally I want the CPU temp as low as possible. You might also want to step up to a 850 PS.

Frank

Edited by FrankW - 10 Nov 2014 at 10:57am
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