Hey everyone. I've been wanting to get into PC gaming for the longest time now but I don't really know much about computers. Because of that, my first option would be getting a pre-built, which I would understand is the more expensive route.
After doing some research and reading reviews, I settled for Digital Storm's Vanquish 5 (LVL 4) model. Below I have the specs for it:
Vanquish 5 Lvl IV — $1883 (+$60.10 Shipping)
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700 3.4GHz (Codename Skylake) (Quad Core) (Not Overclockable)
Motherboard: ASUS/GIGABYTE (Intel Z170 Chipset)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W EVGA/Corsair
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (240GB Digital Storm Certified Performance Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Seagate / Toshiba)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (ASUS Turbo) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
CPU Cooler: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects)
Boost Processor: Standard Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Automatic Overclocking
+ASUS VG248QE 24" Full HD 1920x1080 144Hz 1ms HDMI Gaming Monitor (buying on amazon)
+CM Storm Octane Keyboard and Mouse (buying on amazon)
TOTAL: $2261.16
Now my current budget is $2170.90, but I’m one paycheck away from reaching around $2500. That said, is there a custom build that would about match what Digital Storm is offering at a lower price?[strike] In addition, I’d like to see a build with air cooling alternative to DS’s liquid cooler since I’m quite new to all this and I’m afraid it’s too much maintenance.[/strike]
+Update 09/29/16: I did some more research on cpu coolers and I'm willing to also consider an appropriate AIO CPU cooler. I'd like to hear your opinions on air cooler vs liquid coolers.
After doing some research and reading reviews, I settled for Digital Storm's Vanquish 5 (LVL 4) model. Below I have the specs for it:
Vanquish 5 Lvl IV — $1883 (+$60.10 Shipping)
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700 3.4GHz (Codename Skylake) (Quad Core) (Not Overclockable)
Motherboard: ASUS/GIGABYTE (Intel Z170 Chipset)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W EVGA/Corsair
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (240GB Digital Storm Certified Performance Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Seagate / Toshiba)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (ASUS Turbo) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
CPU Cooler: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects)
Boost Processor: Standard Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Automatic Overclocking
+ASUS VG248QE 24" Full HD 1920x1080 144Hz 1ms HDMI Gaming Monitor (buying on amazon)
+CM Storm Octane Keyboard and Mouse (buying on amazon)
TOTAL: $2261.16
Now my current budget is $2170.90, but I’m one paycheck away from reaching around $2500. That said, is there a custom build that would about match what Digital Storm is offering at a lower price?[strike] In addition, I’d like to see a build with air cooling alternative to DS’s liquid cooler since I’m quite new to all this and I’m afraid it’s too much maintenance.[/strike]
+Update 09/29/16: I did some more research on cpu coolers and I'm willing to also consider an appropriate AIO CPU cooler. I'd like to hear your opinions on air cooler vs liquid coolers.