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  Quote ggo4th Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Topic: First Order with Digital Storm
    Posted: 30 Apr 2015 at 11:12am
After reading tons of reviews, comparing pricing, companies, etc. I decided about a month ago to make the move to build a system with Digital Storm. From the start, these guys have been great. There was a little issue regarding a part not coming in for my system, and they really stepped up to the plate (without any prompting) and MORE than handled it. Haha that's all the info I can give on how they took care of it, but I will say that they've made me a very satisfied customer.

All of that being said, I have not received my system as of yet. However, I'm sure that it's close (it's in Stage 5 and likely about to move to 6). As soon as it gets here, I'm planning on doing an unboxing/review with pics.

Being my first system with DS, I'm very excited to see it when it gets here. So far, they've been stellar to work with, so I can only imagine that the rig will be every bit as stellar as they are. Here are the specs:

System Configuration:

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Apollo
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory
Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish

Processor: Intel Core i7 4790K 4.0 GHz (Codename Devils Canyon) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)

Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO (Intel Z97 Chipset) (The Ultimate Power Platform)

System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)

Power Supply: 1050W Corsair HX1050

Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)

Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (256GB Samsung 850 PRO)

Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Western Digital - Black Edition)

Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)

Graphics Card(s): 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB (EVGA ACX Cooler Edition)

Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster Zx (Includes Audio Control Module)

Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H110i GT 280mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme Performance)

H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected

Chassis Fans: Upgrade Chassis With LED Performance Fans (Blue) (Up to 6 Fans)

Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue)

Noise Reduction: Noise Suppression Package Stage 2 (Optimized Airflow & Fan Speeds with Noise Dampening Material)

CPU Boost: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires High-End Motherboard Selection)

Graphics Boost: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability

Memory Boost: Memory Fan Kit Only (Does not include memory overclocking service)

OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system

Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (64-Bit Edition)

Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD) Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)

Display: - ASUS PB287Q 28-Inch Screen LED-Lit 4K Monitor

Speakers: - Klipsch ProMedia 2.1

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K95 (Fully Mechanical Gaming Keyboard) (Black Brushed Aluminum Finish)

Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95 (Laser 8200 dpi) (MMO and RTS Gaming Mouse) (USB Wired)


I'm really looking forward to unboxing this monster and seeing what it can do!
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  Quote ArkansasWoman777 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 30 Apr 2015 at 12:09pm


I myself have the Klipsch ProMedia Speakers and love em
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Stage 2: 12-2-12
Stage 3: 12-2-12
Stage 4: 12-4-12
Stage 5: 12-4-12
Stage 6: 12-10-12
Stage 7: 12-12-12
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  Quote ggo4th Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 30 Apr 2015 at 12:12pm
Originally posted by ArkansasWoman777



I myself have the Klipsch ProMedia Speakers and love em


They've been great! I'm rocking them on my current daily driver. Klipsch did let me down, though. I picked up a KG-300 headset the other day, and I think I'm going to send it back. Unfortunately, they're flimsy/cheap feeling, somewhat small with a very large headband and don't sound as good (imho) as a Logitech G430 Headset. I really had higher hopes for them since the speakers are so great.
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  Quote Snaike Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 30 Apr 2015 at 12:23pm
Outstanding! ... Welcome to the DS family.

Even though it's not "Envy Green" its still a nice build!   
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  Quote ggo4th Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 30 Apr 2015 at 12:34pm
Originally posted by Snaike

Outstanding! ... Welcome to the DS family.

Even though it's not "Envy Green" its still a nice build!   


Haha thanks, Snaike. That green looks really good, too!
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  Quote Tidgxor Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 30 Apr 2015 at 4:11pm
 Cibgrats~!

Wow, talk about a departure from home row.

Congrats! Awesome
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  Quote ggo4th Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 30 Apr 2015 at 5:09pm
Thanks Tidgxor!
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  Quote Alex Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 30 Apr 2015 at 6:14pm
Thanks for choosing Digital Storm! Make sure to post a review with pics when you get it.
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  Quote ggo4th Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 30 Apr 2015 at 6:40pm
Originally posted by Alex

Thanks for choosing Digital Storm! Make sure to post a review with pics when you get it.


You're welcome. Thanks for building my next PC! I'll be sure to post up pics and a review as soon as it gets in. Thanks Alex.
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  Quote Tidgxor Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 30 Apr 2015 at 8:23pm
Awesome! We love reviews in these parts! Strong
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Welcome to the Apollo family, you got yourself one beast of a PC. I've had 8 months of gaming bliss so far with my 2x 970's, you made a good choice. Now enjoy your week of hell while waiting for your dream machine.
"Envy Green" Apollo
ASUS X99-DELUXE
Intel i7 5820K 4.4 ghz
16GB DDR4 2666MHz
2 X Nvidia GTX 970 4gb
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  Quote ggo4th Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 01 May 2015 at 6:19am
Haha thanks Dwik!
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  Quote ggo4th Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 05 May 2015 at 10:06am
Congratulations once again, the status of your amazing new Digital Storm system has been updated!

Stage 6: (Quality Assurance)
Your system is undergoing a very detailed quality control analysis. A Digital Storm Quality Inspector is tasked with inspecting your machine from missing screws, loose cards, checking for special requests, verifying the configuration, and double checking our stress-test results. Our Inspectors are trained with an eye for detail and ensure that every system leaves our facility with the art of perfection.
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Estimated Shipment Date: 2-5 Business Days (Mon-Fri) from 5/5/2015
(Note: This is only an estimation. If problems are encountered during testing, we may have to hold your order for a few more days to ensure you receive a rock-solid stable problem free system.

If you have any questions, please send us a message: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/sendmessage.asp

Sincerely,
Digital Storm Sales Department
http://www.digitalstormonline.com


Shan't be long now!
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  Quote Tidgxor Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 05 May 2015 at 10:37am
Moving along! Strong
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  Quote ggo4th Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 05 May 2015 at 10:40am
Yes sir!
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  Quote ggo4th Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 05 May 2015 at 4:00pm
The status of your amazing new Digital Storm system has been updated!

Your order has successfully passed our stringent quality assurance process. Everything from top to bottom on your purchase has been verified by an experienced Digital Storm technician.

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Verified By: Matthew
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Overclocked Processor Settings

Processor Speed GHz: 4.5
Estimated Shipment Date: Within 1 business day (Mon-Fri) from 5/5/2015
(Note: This is only an estimation. If problems are encountered during testing, we may have to hold your order for a few more days to ensure you receive a rock-solid stable problem free system.

If you have any questions, please send us a message: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/sendmessage.asp

Sincerely,
Digital Storm Sales Department
http://www.digitalstormonline.com


Woohoo!
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  Quote Tidgxor Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 06 May 2015 at 8:29am
Wooooo! Cool
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IT'S SHIPPED!
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  Quote Tidgxor Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 06 May 2015 at 5:21pm
Nice! Strong

Now to try not to check the tracker 400 times a day. Big%20Smile
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Haha I'll try not to.
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  Quote armyslowrdr Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 09 May 2015 at 1:15pm
Almost home ! Looking fwd to your pixels and review !
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  Quote ggo4th Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 09 May 2015 at 1:39pm
Yes sir! They'll be up ASAP after getting the system. It's gonna take a bit to get all of my software on there, but once I get 'er up and running, I'll post up an in-depth review.
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  Quote ggo4th Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 13 May 2015 at 9:56pm
It's here! I haven't had an opportunity to write up a formal review, but don't worry... I will. In the meantime, I'll just say that this thing is a beast (!!!) and leave you all with this 3DMark Scores
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Thanks Digital Storm! The new rig rocks!
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Congrats.
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Awesome !
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  Quote Tidgxor Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 14 May 2015 at 9:16am
Congrats! Strong

Looking forward to the review!
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  Quote ggo4th Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 14 May 2015 at 4:43pm
Thanks guys! I will try and get a review up before the weekend. I have all the pictures together, it's just a matter of actually writing it now. lol But, so far so good!
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  Quote eldente Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 14 May 2015 at 6:38pm
After spending 7gs on a computer they "stress test" my sh*t blue screens on the regular. Never will I buy again. Clock_watchdog_timeout basically every month. sh*t crashed in a match today for esea open in csgo today. I was pissed.
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Sorry to hear that you had such a bad experience, eldente.
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Hey, Eldente... crazy question, bud. What are you plugging your computer into? A surge protector? UPS system? I went back and read through your posts. Just thought I'd ask.
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