$8k Build

Yeah, that's basically just the new base prices now. However there is currently a Labor Day sale for a free upgrade to their 4 year warranty (2 year parts), which will probably only last sometime into early next week.

For now the simulations are CPU based, but we are investigating developing a GPU based set up.  I may have given a misperception that the MAX CPU speed is my main goal, but it isn't My goal is Max CPU while keeping it fairly quiet (No expectation of silent) And Max Graphics at resolutions at or exceeding 2560x1600 Im not looking to set records.

You have piqued my interest, I have looked at a lot of cases, would you have any favorites?  Keeping in mind LCS is a must, and I "like" large spacious cases, in this case the Hailstorm is going to have some custom items installed which means I need the room.  Not looking for flashy color schemes Black on black I might spring for the red accent option (given my druthers a Black and Gold (go Steelers) paint scheme would be acceptable)  But painting the grills is something I can do myself.

So thoughts on a big roomy case meant for LCS are appreciated, Im not married to the Hailstorm.

so many opinions on cases that its really hard to pick a case for someone else, but if youre looking for big, performance, sleek, and simple, i say its hard to out do Lian Li  they have some pretty sick looking choices.. but for full internal rads with plenty of space you can check out the mountain mod cases

if it were me and you wanted a full LC set up that had to be seen by a lot of people and still give you great temps/performance, id get a mountain mod case with an easy 2x triple rad set up like the ascention but so many different options on these make them super individual to the person, id probably do something like the ascention with 2 acrylic sides and a shiney mirror black finish

Originally posted by Alex @MagiK, We'll be more than happy to extend the current promotion (10% off + Warranty Upgrade) to you, even if it's after the Labor Day Sale. We've actually been looking to release a new chassis under the Black|OPS umbrella lately which would allow us to configure the most extreme of the extreme systems using two triple radiators, etc... I'm not sure when it will be final (3-4 weeks). Mountain Mods was one of our first choices, but, the sheer square size of them didn't really sit too well with us.

Alex if you would like me to be a "Pioneer" for that set up I would be very interested.  Basically I really disliked the idea of having that small radiator hanging off the back.  The Mountain Mods cases are just a tad too boxy (and they appear to sound very lound on youtube), but if you want to work with me on this new concept Im ok with the price increases likely for the set up.  Two larger radiators internally would be great, or even if one is external as long as it is not looking like a wart on the face of the case  :)  This new build sounds like it meets the itch I wanted scratched. I had been sitting here thinking of ways to work with two triple radiators but couldnt find a case that would work so was considering a Zalman Reserator 1 V2 for the CPU and Chip set cooling.


Edited by MagiK - 05 Sep 2010 at 10:20pm

To give credit where it is due, these pictures are from users on xtremesystems.org they are from (WhiteSky & Ogge_swe).

I spoke with the team, we're thinking of offering a Black|Ops Signature Edition around the 800D chassis. It would include a massive cooling system with ultra high-end cooling components (see blue system below) and even having all the cables sleeved (see red system below).

Here are some examples:




There is a massive radiator at the top and at the bottom of the chassis (no external radiators).



@MagiK and anyone else interested with this, send me an email (Management@digitalstormonline.com) and I will let you know when we will be planning to launch this, etc... [It should be in the next 2-3 weeks].

Edited by Alex - 06 Sep 2010 at 1:59am

Email Sent Alex,

Rholyrag I did see that...dont like forward facing fans much, but I need to look close to see if those fans can be removed and replaced with a hotswap drive bay.

You a Nitanny Lion?  Home of the Legendary Joe Paterno?

@Alex   So two Radiators one top and one Bottom...where do you fit the Power Supply? 


Edited by MagiK - 06 Sep 2010 at 12:29pm

Neilkaz yeah Im thinking it should fit my needs, Dual CPU would be icing on the cake or way over kill...though I did consider it before deciding on this rough config.

Steelers fan since before Terry Bradshaw and Chuck Noll  Grew up in Reynoldsville, 10 miles from Punxatawney Phil  ;)

It isn't going to be the elegant build that !ender_ or others might do, but it will be powerful and interesting to see  :)  Im planning a to get images posted when the time comes.  Looking forward to this new concept Alex mentioned with two triple radiators internal...it is what I really wanted. :)


Edited by MagiK - 06 Sep 2010 at 3:11pm

im looking forward to seeing what your ordered

It should be interesting to see that's for sure

Originally posted by rholyrag Go Steelers!  Like the new avatar!

if its the thread im thinking of then its not that its faulty idea so much as inefficient, its not a bad idea to have a rediculous max oc profile and a normal one if you are in to doing a lot of overclocking as a hobby, but using bios profiles as a general switch between a few hours of work vs playing some games is simply not needed. the system shouldnt be running on any overclock that isnt 100% stable, and under water, the need for backing off your overflock when you system is sitting at idle or using the fraction of its power that general use like web browsing or office type programs simply doesnt exist. it wouldnt be detrimental to anything if you chose to switch it anyway, just not worth the time rebooting and changing the profile every time

for the best control over the noise on your system id definitely go for a manual fan controller. if you go with the very popular and even justinkerr reccomended gentle typhoon fans you would probably not need even need to turn them down very much (if at all) when you are not doing anything taxing

We're planning to incorporate the 'Scythe Gentle Typhoon' fans for our Black|Ops Signature Edition.

Just hard to keep ahead of these guys  ;)

They must be swamped with stuff from over the weekend, still waiting to hear back from the sales peeps.


Edited by MagiK - 07 Sep 2010 at 3:16pm

Well no reply or call back yet, tried calling in to start the order process but no one is available.... I think Im a victim of their success  

So question is should I just use the online ordering set up and order a general build then wait to hear from them to customize it?  Suggestions from previous DS customers appreciated.


Edited by MagiK - 07 Sep 2010 at 3:32pm