Just got my Vanquish 2 tier 3 !Post Date: 2014-04-18 |
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chrisn
Newbie Joined: 18 Apr 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
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Topic: Just got my Vanquish 2 tier 3 ! Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 5:48am |
I have never had a PC so fast, so cool and so quiet.
I actually feel like I am being trolled and it's too good to be true, there's no way a computer can be this efficient. This is my dream computer thus far and a wonderful deal. My first impression was that the wiring was done very professionally and neat. Lots of room for expansion. When I was in the process of building a computer on another company's site I remembered my friends glowing review for digital storm, but I had heard that digital storm was more expensive because of the excellent customer support and quality control. I had taken hours to carefully choose the components I wanted and it was DESTINY, I had somehow built the tier 3 vanquish in essence on the other site, same processor and graphics card, which bugged me out..THEN I LOOKED AT THE PRICE AND IT WAS 400 DOLLARS CHEAPER. I made my purchase almost immediately. I love the components in this system. Still a bit shocked at how the rig is literally silent, is that normal? Why is it so cold? WTF! Thanks Digital Storm :D |
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chrisn
Newbie Joined: 18 Apr 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 5:52am |
I had one question. Do the blue lights in the front increase heat or demand much power? I assume not. I like how they illuminate the fans, just want to make sure it's not something that could decrease PSU life long term or draw lots of power.
I am upgrading from a Sony Vaio laptop that lasted well, but started to crash during games of league of legends for no apparent reason. It was also a portable heater. Also I know this Digital Storm Vanquish is advertised as a mid level rig, but it feels like a very high end PC to me. I know who I will buy my next computer from. The PC shipped within the 72 hour time frame as advertised and arrived in perfect condition. I am hyper critical, so to impress me like this is an accomplishment in itself. Edited by chrisn - 18 Apr 2014 at 6:01am |
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Snaike
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Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 6:05am |
Blue fan lights are small LEDs that produce no heat and use very little power. Just a simple diode, from what I understand, that glows blue.
Welcome to the family. Hope you enjoy years and years of gaming with these great machines and DS.
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Snaike
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Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 6:08am |
There's another thread around here about the fans and how they operate. I've learned how to turn mine on the very highest settings so I could hear them once in awhile. That's why I like the blue lights so I can see if they are running.
Yes,... cool and quiet... it is almost, how you said, too good to be true.
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 6:09am |
Congrats on the Vanquish level 3.
Lots of gaming for the price. |
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ArkansasWoman777
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Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 8:17am |
Congrats on the Vanquish Level 3
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fstcvc
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Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 2014 at 8:37am |
Congrats on your new machine!!
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Alex
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Quote Reply Posted: 20 Apr 2014 at 11:40am |
Post some pics with your review!
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