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Mizzat420

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okay so i was thinking of getting this pc over here at digitalstorm here is the full list of what comes with it



System Configuration:Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Pre-built Digital Storm VANQUISH II - Level 4
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i5 4690K 3.50 GHz (Codename Devils Canyon) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Z97-E (Intel Z97 Chipset)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Power Supply: 600W Corsair CX
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (120GB Samsung 850 EVO)
Storage Set 2: 1x (1TB Seagate (7200 RPM) (64MB Cache)
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 970 4GB (Includes PhysX)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: High Performance Cooler with Large Fan and Copper Pipes
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
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: Ship Within 5 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed

its currently at 1400 not including shipping and handling think its worth 1400 think i could do better at building my own im just in love with the case its so dang sexy lol :)

and it also comes with Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement) and lifetime tech support even if u upgrade or make changes to ur pc
 
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I would build.
1) There are a SH*TTON of cases WAY sexier and VASTLY improved than the Corsair 230T, the case used in Digital Storm Vanquish II.
2) PSU sucks, and it'll be most of the work trying to rewire the computer anyway.
3) Here's a red and black build. The price can be much cheaper, but if we're talking about sexy... Brushed metal black and some red.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: EVGA Z97 FTW ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($170.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x...
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ok well if u had a 1400 budget including the os what would u build just looking for help really never built a pc from scratch replaced a gpu and put a new power supply in my pc i have now looking to see what my options are before i decide thanks in advance
 
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I would build.
1) There are a SH*TTON of cases WAY sexier and VASTLY improved than the Corsair 230T, the case used in Digital Storm Vanquish II.
2) PSU sucks, and it'll be most of the work trying to rewire the computer anyway.
3) Here's a red and black build. The price can be much cheaper, but if we're talking about sexy... Brushed metal black and some red.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: EVGA Z97 FTW ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($170.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($133.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($332.50 @ Directron)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1344.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 02:18 EST-0500

 
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okay think im going to do that but ive really only used non modualr powersupply if i have only used those will the modular psu be a challenge or should i just pick up a non modualr power supply
 
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A modular psu is easier actually because you only use the cables you need for your build.
Recently there have been reports of a memory performance issue on the GTX 970, I wouldn't recommend it until this has been fixed: http://mobile.extremetech.com/latest/222597-gtx-970-memory-bug-reportedly-cripples-performance-in-memory-intensive-scenarios?origref=
 
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