Build 4 – Stormtrooper Rampage: 1440p Gaming Computer

Stormtrooper Rampage is a 1440p gaming computer, designed around a 6-core i7-6800K processor and a GTX 1070 8GB video card.

Description

Stormtrooper Rampage is a 1440p gaming computer, designed around a 6-core i7-6800K processor and a GTX 1070 8GB video card.

General System Design

This build is designed around a 6-core i7-6800K processor and a GTX 1070 8GB video card.

Software Workload/Customer Need

This customer was looking for a new powerful 1440p gaming computer that would last a long time and be easily upgraded over time.

This client told me that they were looking to design a high-end Star Wars themed 1440p gaming computer for their daughter, and attention to detail was a key factor.

This build influenced Carbon Crystal.

System Spec

Processor (CPU): Intel i7-6800K

CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i

Motherboard: Asus Rampage 5 Extreme

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 4x8GB DDR4-3000

Storage (SSD): Samsung 950 Pro 512GB

Storage (HDD): Western Digital Blue 4TB

Video Card (GPU): Asus GTX 1070 DUAL

Power Supply (PSU): Corsair RM850i Gold

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe

Fans: ML140 Pro LED

Accessories: LED Lighting, Custom Cabling

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Design Rationale

  • The i7-6800K gave the customer a good amount of single-core performance for gaming, and multicore performance for heavily-threaded tasks.
  • To ensure the CPU runs at full speed, air cooling with at least a dual-tower cooler is recommended. The customer preferred liquid cooling for performance and visual appeal.
  • The customer wanted a stable motherboard with a good amount of desktop functionality.
  • The customer wanted at least 32GB of RAM, with RGB for visual appeal.
  • The customer chose a 500GB NVME and 4TB HDD.
  • For solid 1440p gaming performance, we recommended the GTX 1070.
  • The overall design of the build meant that a 850W power supply was recommended.
  • The customer chose a specific case for airflow and visual appeal.
  • The customer chose specific fans for airflow and visual appeal.

Customer Review

“I have wanted to build a super gaming computer for my daughter for a while, however every time I started to look into the project I was overwhelmed with all of the new technology and decisions on how to build it.

I am super OCD and everything I do has to be methodical and thought-out. This presents a problem when trying to find someone to help you, as most businesses now have lost the ability to provide that level of service, and willingness to go beyond customers’ expectations.

I found Top Flight Computers and decided to reach out to discuss my vision. My expectations were low, as I have tried other local businesses and only ever ended up back at square one.

To my surprise, Chris contacted me back quickly, and we discussed my vision. Chris was very pleasant, and never tried to steer me in any direction other than what I had decided to build. He provided me with the knowledge I needed to make the decision to start the build.

Once the build was commissioned, Chris took on the build as if it was his own. I was amazed at what he created in the allotted timeframe he had to get the project completed. Chris exceeded every expectation I had, and created one of the finest computers I have ever owned.

Throughout this process with Chris, I realized he is going to be very successful building computers with his attention to detail and his ability to understand all of the ever-changing new technologies.

The computer Chris built for me is the Stormtrooper Rampage, look it up on his site, it’s absolutely amazing!”

David, Raleigh NC

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