First Gaming Build

[FireBlazer]

Hi guys!  Its nice to be a new addiction to the community.  I have been watching Linus Tech Tips for the last few months and enjoying the channel.   I was looking to buy my first gaming computer and needed some advice.

 

I have looked at several PC build sites and Digital Storm is standing out to me.  They are expensive but the quality looks really good and my friend has one of their laptops that has worked for 3+ years now.  To be fair, his experience is all I have to go on.  More specially I am looking at the "VANQUISH".   I am between "The Best" (for $1,387)  which has:

i7-7700
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
16GB DDR4 Memory
240GB Solid State Drive
2TB 7200RPM Storage
 

and the "Ultimate"  (for $1,579) that has:

Intel Core i7-7700K
GeForce GTX 1070 8GB
16GB DDR4 Memory
240GB Solid State Drive
2TB 7200RPM Storage

 

Do you guys have any input on which build I should go with or even other recommendations from other sites?  I will look over and value any input I can get!   I am just not comfortable building my own computer at this time and am looking to buy from Digital Storm or a similar build company.  I will take any and all feedback or suggestions.

 

Thank you! 

 

[LienusLateTips]

Build yourself

[DocSwag]

Cyberpower offers some pcs that are pretty good perf/$, these are pretty overpriced.

 

Alternatively, ncix offers a pc building service for only $50, which is pretty cheap. You get a one year warranty with it too.

[LienusLateTips]

Agree. Use NCIX

[dave909904]

If both are in your budget and you have monitor, keyboard, mice, etc. I would go with ultimate.

 

That ultimately depends on your use case, however.

 

I, personally, would recommend CyberPowerPC, as they are much cheaper, they have many more build options and products to put in your system, and don't use propriety parts, making it impossible to upgrade your self down the line. The component page looks scary at first glance, but is surprisingly easy to use. The general rule is: bigger numbers = better.

[FireBlazer]

11 minutes ago, JDE said:

Agree. Use NCIX

I am in the US.  Are their other services you guys would recommend?  

 

4 minutes ago, dave909904 said:

If both are in your budget and you have monitor, keyboard, mice, etc. I would go with ultimate.

 

That ultimately depends on your use case, however.

 

I, personally, would recommend CyberPowerPC, as they are much cheaper, they have many more build options and products to put in your system, and don't use propriety parts, making it impossible to upgrade your self down the line. The component page looks scary at first glance, but is surprisingly easy to use. The general rule is: bigger numbers = better.

I remember checking out CyberPowerPC last night and I was a little overwhelmed by all the options on parts.   I guess I have more research to do.  

 

Thanks for the responses guys!

[dave909904]

2 minutes ago, FireBlazer said:

I am in the US.  Are their other services you guys would recommend?  

 

I remember checking out CyberPowerPC last night and I was a little overwhelmed by all the options on parts.   I guess I have more research to do.  

 

Thanks for the responses guys!

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/355046-31-guide-choosing-computer-parts

 

That guide is pretty helpful for people who haven't been in the PC gaming world for long enough to know parts and what they mean.

[FireBlazer]

6 minutes ago, dave909904 said:

If both are in your budget and you have monitor, keyboard, mice, etc. I would go with ultimate.

 

That ultimately depends on your use case, however.

 

I, personally, would recommend CyberPowerPC, as they are much cheaper, they have many more build options and products to put in your system, and don't use propriety parts, making it impossible to upgrade your self down the line. The component page looks scary at first glance, but is surprisingly easy to use. The general rule is: bigger numbers = better.

Also, I don't see how CyberPowerPC is much cheaper.  For example, I was looking at the most expensive build of the 1st tier on Digital Storm.  Under best sellers the closest thing is the "BATTLEBOX 2017 ESSENTIAL PLUS" which has: 

Intel® Core™ Processor i7-7700K

GeForce® GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5

16GB DDR4/2400MHz RAM

CyberpowerPC Z270 SLI Xtreme Motherboard

250GB WD Blue M.2 SATA SSD

2TB SATA3 7200 RPM HD

 

I don't see how that is any better really and its just 100 dollars less.  Also the CyberpowerPC brand part makes me nervous.  

[dave909904]

7 minutes ago, FireBlazer said:

Also, I don't see how CyberPowerPC is much cheaper.  For example, I was looking at the most expensive build of the 1st tier on Digital Storm.  Under best sellers the closest thing is the "BATTLEBOX 2017 ESSENTIAL PLUS" which has: 

Intel® Core™ Processor i7-7700K

GeForce® GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5

16GB DDR4/2400MHz RAM

CyberpowerPC Z270 SLI Xtreme Motherboard

250GB WD Blue M.2 SATA SSD

2TB SATA3 7200 RPM HD

 

I don't see how that is any better really and its just 100 dollars less.  Also the CyberpowerPC brand part makes me nervous.  

The difference is this:https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1651799

Which is about 3300$ to this: i cant share the config page on cyberpower, but it is configured the exact same

It costs 1225$

 

With Digital Storm, you get unnecessary extra features, like a thermal control unit, a custom case, etc.

With CyberPower, you only get the parts, and pay about 50$ for them to send it to you, built.

[FireBlazer]

2 minutes ago, dave909904 said:

The difference is this:https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1651799

Which is about 3300$ to this: i cant share the config page on cyberpower, but it is configured the exact same

It costs 1225$

 

With Digital Storm, you get unnecessary extra features, like a thermal control unit, a custom case, etc.

With CyberPower, you only get the parts, and pay about 50$ for them to send it to you, built.

Is it okay if I message you Dave?  I am really valuing your input and would love to discuss this more.  I am interested in the build you created on Cyberpower.

[dave909904]

Just now, FireBlazer said:

Is it okay if I message you Dave?  I am really valuing your input and would love to discuss this more.  I am interested in the build you created on Cyberpower.

I don't mind

[DocSwag]

10 hours ago, FireBlazer said:

I am in the US.  Are their other services you guys would recommend?  

They do it in the us as well.

http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=7842