Digital Storm Sub-Zero Liquid Chilled System

Originally posted by Tidgxor I just happened to think, is that etched Digital Storm logo going to be on all of these systems, or is that just something that was done for the display model?

Nope, that will come with the high-end package. It's actually cut into the aluminum and then has a grill placed behind it with a series of LEDs.

Sooooo . . . . . . . are we there yet?? 

Any word on the noise level of the TEC vs. regular liquid cooling?

to use a TEC you have to have watercooling also, so you will have the same noise, from fans, water pump(s)

Originally posted by justin.kerr to use a TEC you have to have watercooling also, so you will have the same noise, from fans, water pump(s)

Yes but do the TEC's themselves have a "noise" output?

The TEC has a hot side. The cooler the hot side is, the lower your cold side will be.

The fan speeds are actually being fine tuned now by us, but, take note, the faster the fans spin, more airflow through the radiators, the cooler the system will run. Yet, that does mean a louder system.

When you LC you still have the option of using a low RPM fan.  With the TEC does the system require the fans to run at very high RPMs?  I'm willing to sacrifice some cooling for peace and quiet, but if the TEC requires extreme cooling from the fans than so be it.

Originally posted by MagiK Basically what we want to know is compared to a regular LCS system is this new one louder, or quieter or about the same?

+1

The system will be fairly quiet under normal use. When the temps of the hot side get above a threshold, the fans will kick up in speed to maintain a target temperature for the cold side on the fluid. Under normal use, the system will be just as loud as a normal quiet liquid cooled system, and can become as loud as a liquid cooling system with high airflow fans when stressed heavily.

The TEC has no moving parts unlike phase change cooling. The TEC itself makes zero noise.

Edited by Alex - 11 Nov 2010 at 2:12am

ETA on the new system configuration and everything else?

Im sure the signature build is aimed at being ready some time this month....or Im going to be one unhappy DSO customer  

Well thinking on it, I would just be an unhappy POTENTIAL customer because if it isnt out I will not have yet Customerized.


Edited by MagiK - 11 Nov 2010 at 2:04pm

Yeah the 2 year comment was about refilling the Liquid Cooling System.

Monday the 15th or Monday the 22nd?

I promise.

We delayed the launch because we didn't want it to get lost with the GTX 580/CES Best of Innovations announcements by us.

I will be happily placing orders Monday for those that are interested in the cooling system. My extension is 115 for those that are looking to reach me for that purpose.

Is DS going to make any sort of announcement (when they arrive) in regards to the availability of GTX 580 water blocks?

Should be, yes.

There is still 1 minute until it's 12:00AM (Monday!).

It's up! http://www.digitalstormonline.com/compblackops.asp

EDIT: Ah, it was close! Well, enjoy, both our Sub-Zero Liquid Chilled system and the Syndicate are live.

Edited by Alex - 15 Nov 2010 at 3:01am