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Hey all just a deployed contractor out here needing some advice on the Bolt II, currently looking at the level 3 with a

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT (Intel Z97 Chipset) (Mini-ITX) (SupremeFX Impact, Sonic Radar

16GB DDR3 1866MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)

700W Digital Storm Bolt II Edition

Hardline: Digital Storm Acrylic Tubing Custom Cooling System (CPU Only)

all 3 boosts, graphics, cpu, and os

Now i want all this but i dont know much about computers, mostly will be using this to play games like WOW, LOL, BF4, Plants Vs Zombies Garden warfare Etc and what else that comes out but I dont know if all this clashes with everything I put together. If someone could help me outI would be appreciative, the only problem I have is the Computer must weight less than 50 lbs to travel back with me when i go to iraq.
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And if you must know, my last computer well is the current Alienware 2013 m18 laptop, but Ive had nothing but errors and hiccups and finally today it has a broken fan, battery wont discharge and im just tired of a laptop and want my gaming to be error free for once. Would love to order this monster today if I could get some help!
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Hi wilsonab2... The Bolt level 3 with those changes will work great together.   

Change the Seagate HDD to the Western Digital Black for another $19 for a better drive with longer warranty.

For a single monitor, below 4k resolution, a 1920x1080 for example, the gtx 980 will game great.

Hope this helps and good luck.

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Originally posted by bprat22

Hi wilsonab2... The Bolt level 3 with those changes will work great together.   

Change the Seagate HDD to the Western Digital Black for another $19 for a better drive with longer warranty.

For a single monitor, below 4k resolution, a 1920x1080 for example, the gtx 980 will game great.

Hope this helps and good luck.



Awesome thanks! But do you know about the motherboard? I havent found many reviews on it and thats the only thing im hesistant about.
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Go to More Info under each motherboard to see what you need or don't.   Tough to compare all the different features, but in general, the extra money for that board is for a better audio chip , sonic radar for in game audio positioning , and a board designed with added tools for overclocking yourself, if that's your thing. The default board is a real nice mobo for most, and the ROG you have in your build is for enthusiasts, top of the line, if you'll use the features.
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One more consideration... the Hardline cooling option is a real nice setup, but if your deployed for security overseas, it is a water cooled option and at some point will need basic maintenance, like topping off the fluid, flushing it, etc. Might be months from now but just so you know. The default 240mm cooler is a sealed unit, with no maintenance.   Your choice of course. I love the Hardline but there are trade offs.
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You don't mention a graphics card for your build. Also you will need an external monitor, the resolution on that would be useful in giving advice on the graphics card.

Also, I would suggest an SSD. I don't know what kind of environment you will be in but, SSDs will be more durable then hard drives. Capacities are up to 1TB these days and the bolt can fit up to 4, thought that would get pretty expensive.
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Hi danjw1... I believe he's working with the Level 3, SSD and gtx 980, with the changes mentioned.

Edited by bprat22 - 12 Oct 2014 at 2:30pm
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Originally posted by danjw1

You don't mention a graphics card for your build. Also you will need an external monitor, the resolution on that would be useful in giving advice on the graphics card.

Also, I would suggest an SSD. I don't know what kind of environment you will be in but, SSDs will be more durable then hard drives. Capacities are up to 1TB these days and the bolt can fit up to 4, thought that would get pretty expensive.


Sorry I thought I posted it above, but yes ill be running with the gtx 980, i dont have a monitor so I dont know which one to get at the moment.
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Originally posted by bprat22

One more consideration... the Hardline cooling option is a real nice setup, but if your deployed for security overseas, it is a water cooled option and at some point will need basic maintenance, like topping off the fluid, flushing it, etc. Might be months from now but just so you know. The default 240mm cooler is a sealed unit, with no maintenance.   Your choice of course. I love the Hardline but there are trade offs.


That is a valid point, is there a specific fluid i would need? I just want to ensure that my new baby doesnt overheat, she will be mainly in my room that i keep cool with ac, but if you believe the 240 mm cooler is fine ill believe you.
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Originally posted by bprat22

Hi danjw1... I believe he's working with the Level 3, SSD and gtx 980, with the changes mentioned.

and yes thats exactly what i was talking about :D
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Not sure what DS uses right now, but FluidXP was one and is available online or have DS send an extra bottle with your rig. If you're in a remote area or the Zone, then distilled water works very good. Not really a big issue with water cooling, just something to be aware of.

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Well Guys I took the leap and ordered my desktop just time to sit and wait, so does anyone need a box opening video?

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Pre-built Digital Storm Bolt II
Exterior Finish: Exotic Paint Finish - Copperhead - Matte Finish
Trim Accents: - No Thanks
Processor: Intel Core i7 4790K 4.0 GHz (Codename Devils Canyon) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT (Intel Z97 Chipset) (Mini-ITX) (SupremeFX Impact, Sonic Radar)
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 700W Digital Storm Bolt II Edition
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer 8x) (Slim Slot Loading Edition)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (256GB Samsung 850 PRO)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB 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: Hardline: Digital Storm Acrylic Tubing Custom Cooling System (CPU Only)
H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Fans: High Static Pressure - Corsair Air Series SP120 Fans (2x 120mm)
Internal Lighting: Front Panel + Internal Chassis (RGB LED Lighting System)
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Looks Awesome
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Congrats.  Awesome     A box opening video would make us one happy bunch.   Big%20Smile
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Awesome Awesome Ill do what I can is there anything specific you guys want to see?
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The guts of it, with the side panels off.  Drooling    And lit up. Big%20Smile
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Taking the Bolt II overseas during a deployment... yes, I would like to see pics of the setup after you get there.  A bit of DS magic in a place far from home.  Wow...
 
 


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Originally posted by bprat22

The guts of it, with the side panels off.  Drooling    And lit up. Big%20Smile



NP for you I will get up all in there for you!
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Originally posted by Snaike

Taking the Bolt II overseas during a deployment... yes, I would like to see pics of the setup after you get there.  A bit of DS magic in a place far from home.  Wow...
 

 


Yep i wont have the most balling of place, but I will show you my set up and how I live.
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