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    Posted: 02 May 2015 at 7:19am
Hello everyone, after approximately 2 years of research and being disapointed by other boutique computer builders i finally decided to settle with DS. this will be my first gaming specific build. im not really a super savvy computer guy, i just love games and the performance the properly built pc can squeeze out fo them. My budget is 6k. I want this pc only for gaming. I do plan on upgrading in the future to full 4 way sli with full liquid cooling but for now 6k is my budget.
 
Also, the monitor i plan on using is the ultra wide acer at 3440x1440 resolution.
 
Here is the build i have cofigured any suggestions on how to make it better or more cost efficient will be greatly appreciated.
 
System Configuration:Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Black OPS Aventum II
Exterior Finish: Onyx Black Matte Finish with Red Stand
Trim Accents: - Not Available
Processor: Intel Core i7 5930K 3.5GHz (Six-Core) (Unlocked CPU)
Motherboard: ASUS X99 RAMPAGE V (Intel X99 Chipset)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)
Power Supply: 1500W Corsair AX1500i (Digitally Controlled Power)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer 8x)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (250GB Samsung 850 EVO)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black 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: H20: HydroLux Level 2: Digital Storm Exotic Custom Cooling System (1x Video Card + CPU + Chipset)
H20 Tube Color: Red Tubing with High-Performance Fluid (UV Lighting Reactive)
Chassis Fans: Upgrade Chassis With LED Performance Fans (Red) (Up to 6 Fans)
Internal Lighting: Digital Storm RGB LED Lighting System (Requires Thermal Management Control Board & Software)
Airflow Control: Digital Storm Thermal Management Control Board & Software
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: Noise Suppression Package Stage 2 (Optimized Airflow & Fan Speeds with Noise Dampening Material)
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires High-End Motherboard Selection)
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 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: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K95 (Fully Mechanical Gaming Keyboard) (Black Brushed Aluminum Finish)
Mouse: - No Thanks
NVIDIA SHIELD: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 15-20 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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Hi MechEng,

Could you provide your configuration number so we can bring up your build.

With just a quick look I see some improvements/changes you could make.

1. Change the EVO SSD to the 850 256 Pro SSD. You could also consider the 1x SSD PCIe (400GB Intel 750 Series) (PCIe - NVM Express) A bit more money but much higher speeds if that is important to you. Don't know if it will help much with gaming.

2. The liquid cooling you have selected is for a single GPU but you are equiping two GPUs. It would be better to LC both or air cool both. I would change the LC to Level three. That will give you two GPUs, CPU and chipset.

Frank


Edited by FrankW - 02 May 2015 at 10:54am
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Make sure to get the rampage V EXTREME - not the rampage V black.

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/RAMPAGE_V_EXTREME/

Also, what Frank said.

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Here is the configuration number 1190990. Thanks for the suggestions guys.
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Posts: 379 		  Quote Pacesetter Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 02 May 2015 at 3:41pm
Change the SDD to the 850 pro edition for $48 more and you get a 10 year warranty vs 5 years and it is faster.

Other than that it looks good to go.



Edited by Pacesetter - 02 May 2015 at 3:41pm
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i see, thanks for the suggestions, ill go ahead and make the4 changes. also, i just saw they announced aventum 3 in ces 2015, it is supposed to come out sometime this year... should i wait for that? interview noted that the 3 will be more user friendly in terms of upgrades.
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Alex or Nav would be the best to answer this. : )

You might want to e-mail one of them or call DS and ask for them to return your call.
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Originally posted by Pacesetter


Alex or Nav would be the best to answer this. : )

You might want to e-mail one of them or call DS and ask for them to return your call.
 
ill do that, thanks for the quick response.
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The upcoming Aventum 3 won't be out for a few months, I don't have a firm date, but assume summer.
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Originally posted by Alex

The upcoming Aventum 3 won't be out for a few months, I don't have a firm date, but assume summer.



Can we just take a moment here to appreciate the fact that Alex from Digital Storm is online and answering questions at 0417 (or 4:17am) on a Sunday?

Seriously?
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There is a rumor that Alex is a robot and never sleeps.

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Oh, that would explain so much.
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Hi MechEng,

I looked at your configuration and it looks good. The only suggestion you didn't follow is to change the EVO SSD to the Pro model. I don't know if that was an oversight or you decided to stay with the EVO.

I also see you are now $1,000 over your budget. Is that going to be OK?

The Aventum III is going to have plumbing in place that will make it easier for an owner to add additional LC components. This saves you from sending the computer back to Digital Storm for LC modifications. So if you do upgrade to four GPUs then the Aventum III would be an advantage for you. If you know how to work with LC systems and can open the loop, add more equipment and modify the loop, then you are good with the Aventum II. You will still have to open the loop with the Aventum III but it will be easier.

The Aventum is a monster case and every time you ship it there is a chance for the computer to get damaged. Many people who buy the Aventum have it shipped on a pallet for better protection. That is another option for you to consider.

Frank



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thanks all, for the help and suggestions. i will take the advice from you all when i do get the build. i think i will wait for the aventum 3 as i will probably not want to ship it back if i can do the upgrades myself, unless of course the problem is out of my know how.
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Originally posted by FrankW

Hi MechEng,

I looked at your configuration and it looks good. The only suggestion you didn't follow is to change the EVO SSD to the Pro model. I don't know if that was an oversight or you decided to stay with the EVO.

I also see you are now $1,000 over your budget. Is that going to be OK?

The Aventum III is going to have plumbing in place that will make it easier for an owner to add additional LC components. This saves you from sending the computer back to Digital Storm for LC modifications. So if you do upgrade to four GPUs then the Aventum III would be an advantage for you. If you know how to work with LC systems and can open the loop, add more equipment and modify the loop, then you are good with the Aventum II. You will still have to open the loop with the Aventum III but it will be easier.

The Aventum is a monster case and every time you ship it there is a chance for the computer to get damaged. Many people who buy the Aventum have it shipped on a pallet for better protection. That is another option for you to consider.

Frank

i printed out all of you guys' advice and will definitely change the evo to the pro model on my final build when the aventum 3 is released,and yes 1000 dollars over should be ok with the mrs. also, thanks for the pallet info will def have to do that; i am hoping i will get it without no damage first time around but i knwo that is out of DS' control.
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Originally posted by Pacesetter

Make sure to get the rampage V EXTREME - not the rampage V black.

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/RAMPAGE_V_EXTREME/

Also, what Frank said.



Out of curiosity where do you see the options for either version of the Rampage? on my Velox and Aventum configurator the only option is "Rampage". It doesn't specify which version.

Edited by ST7A Bad Karma - 04 May 2015 at 3:42am
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It says Extreme on the side on the mobo, when you click on more info

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