Cousin wants to use Digital Storm for a new Computer.

[Tall Gora]

Ok guys, heres the link for the vanquisher model he wants, the level 4 option.at $1,259. 

 

I know custom built get get more for the price, i build PC's for myself and others. But he is impressed with the specs for the price, no hes not a hardware buff and not knowledgeable about computer systems. 

 

So I wanted to make this thread to show him the opinions of some knowledgeable forum members. If anyone is willing to make a parts list for about 1,300 with windows included that would be appreciated thanks!!

 

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/vanquish-ii.asp lol didnt link..

[Vendetta]

The link would be nice.....

[Megazero]

Where's the link? Where do you live? do you need other stuff like Monitor, keyboard etc? Assume that you dont then this would be what I will build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.97 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($499.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Micro Center)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1346.25

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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[Anthony10]

@digitalnav

 

Exact build for $250 less, they use a different worse reference design cooler on the GPU though, which cost like an extra $50

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.94 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  Asus H81M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($58.24 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  Patriot Viper 3 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.44 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($334.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Micro Center) 

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1017.53

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-05 14:14 EDT-0400)

[Osmium]

I can do better but I already had this open in my Partpicker

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3ErcO

 

OP just realized I did not have a case in that one sec!

Fixed

[brownninja97]

@digitalnav

 

do your thing, its your company, help them out.

[Megazero]

@digitalnav

 

Exact build for $250 less, they use a different worse reference design cooler on the GPU though, which cost like an extra $50

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.94 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  Asus H81M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($58.24 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  Patriot Viper 3 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.44 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($334.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Micro Center) 

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1017.53

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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I dont think he even need a CPU Cooler in this build, but heck, it's only 30$, and can be reuse later on~

[Anthony10]

I dont think he even need a CPU Cooler in this build, but heck, it's only 30$, and can be reuse later on~

Idk if you need one, I just put the exact parts that the build he mentioned uses and put it into a pcpartpicker to show him the extra $$$ they charge for building it and to make money for their business.

[jtrier1]

Ok guys, heres the link for the vanquisher model he wants, the level 4 option.at $1,259. 

 

I know custom built get get more for the price, i build PC's for myself and others. But he is impressed with the specs for the price, no hes not a hardware buff and not knowledgeable about computer systems. 

 

So I wanted to make this thread to show him the opinions of some knowledgeable forum members. If anyone is willing to make a parts list for about 1,300 with windows included that would be appreciated thanks!!

 

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/vanquish-ii.asp lol didnt link..

 

 

He can definitely get more out of a custom build and for less money. Show him this example. Better CPU, Dual Channel memory (might need to explain to him why dual channel can be superior to a single stick) and even includes a full HD display.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3EwCd

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3EwCd/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3EwCd/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.97 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.94 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($107.86 @ Newegg)

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.70 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($64.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.44 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II  Video Card  ($319.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: CoolMax 600W Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.98 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($94.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($29.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1217.81

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-05 16:58 EDT-0400)