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    Posted: 14 Nov 2014 at 3:11pm
Hi People :) Looking for a new computer that will last me say 5 years  Sort of confused if I should pick a Slade or Velox with almost identical config, since Velox is on pre-order but I don't really require it to be quiet as with Slades. Need something soon preferably. Please advise, thanks!
 
Budget: $3500


Expectations: Fast and Low maintenance

Usage: General computing and gaming, mostly WoW but would like a strong system if I choose otherwise.

Special Needs: None really. Don't need most fancy items, just good cooling maybe and don't plan to overclock unless people suggest I should? Might add SLI in future.
 
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Velox
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz (Six-Core) (Unlocked CPU)
Motherboard: ASUS X99-DELUXE (Intel X99 Chipset)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Corsair Vengeance LPX (High-Performance)
Power Supply: 1000W SliverStone Strider
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (256GB Samsung 850 PRO)
Storage Set 2: - No Thanks
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 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme-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: - No Thanks
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Standard Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Automatic Overclocking
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
OS Boost: - 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
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 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)
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Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (256GB Samsung 850 PRO)
 
That's all the storage you're getting? At that price point, you should probably line up a few TBs of storage. 
 
But then again, I'm not the one to ask about configurations.  Scared
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Posts: 20391 		  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 15 Nov 2014 at 7:09am
Whether you go with the Slade, Corsair 550D, or the Velox can be more a personal  choice.  Your build will work just fine in either.

The Slade's main draw is its clean looks and being very quiet, a closed case with acoustic panels on the side and top.  The 240mm rad would mount under the top and require the top panel to stay off, but still pretty quiet.  Being a closed case, the airflow isn't one of the best but works for the right system.

The Velox is  super on airflow.   Fans and vents all around to get max air flow.  It is also a better case to house a water cooled setup. 

I would go for the stage 1 overclock.  You have the cpu and 240mm rad to handle it.  The faster clock does help. 

Either work in your case. Big%20Smile 




Edited by bprat22 - 15 Nov 2014 at 7:11am
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Posts: 4 		  Quote anragz Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 15 Nov 2014 at 12:01pm
Thanks for the reply guys.

I barely use storage as I've seen in the past so I'm gonna save there and stick to the 256 GB but I will do the overclock. I think I'll go with the Velox then, looks like a better choice except it's on pre-order. Wish I could get it sooner.
Does anyone know if DS has additional promo's on black friday so I wait to place an order or I can do it now. :)
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What case does the Velox use?

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Originally posted by FrankW

What case does the Velox use?

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its a in house design just like the bolt and aventum

Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 15 Nov 2014 at 2:16pm
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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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Thanks Arkansas Woman777,

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Posts: 4 		  Quote anragz Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 18 Nov 2014 at 10:32am
Just placed my order yesterday, yay :) .
 
Any advice would be appreciated if the below looks good or If someone can suggest any last minute changes that would help? I wanted SLI 980 but might save up and do it later since that'll add a lot.
 
System Configuration:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Velox
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz (Six-Core) (Unlocked CPU)
Motherboard: ASUS X99-DELUXE (Intel X99 Chipset)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Corsair Vengeance LPX (High-Performance)
Power Supply: 850W EVGA SuperNOVA
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (256GB Samsung 850 PRO)
Storage Set 2: - No Thanks
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: Corsair H110 280mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme-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: - No Thanks
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
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: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
OS Boost: - 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
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 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)
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Congrats. Awesome

Looks good to me.   All quality parts.  I got nothing.  Big%20Smile
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Would have added more storage on the ssd, other than that I don't know.
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I agree he does need more storage space but assuming he can added that himself at a later date.

I also noted he did not select an optical Drive.. Maybe he is going to put his own in..

Small things I will be ordering my build soon and will be using a similar build, Only I will be going with SLI 980s.. My decision is whether or not to go full watercooling or let it be fully air cooled.

Good luck with your build...
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Asus X99 Rampage V
Intel i7-5820k 3.3
16G DD4 2800Mhz Ram
2x SLI Dual Nvidia Geforce GTX 980 4GB Asus Strix Edition
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lol, I actually could get by with 128GB of storage, never used much of it in the past. Same with optical drive. Glad y'all think it's a decent build. I will add SLI in 2015 unless I find a bag of cash. :P Thanks.
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Hi anragz,

Nice build. I think the 256 Pro SSD is a good choice. I would want a HDD for backup and storage but you can add that.

How are the fans going to be set up? Are the Rad fans going to blow in or out? If they blow in you might want one, or maybe both, side fans blowing out. If the Rad fans blow out, then I would want both side fans to blow in. This is a new case so not up on how they are going to do it. It all has to do with getting the coolest air possible blowing through the rad.

If you talk to DS about the fans I would like to hear what they had to say.

Frank   

Edited by FrankW - 21 Nov 2014 at 9:55am
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