A Velox is Born!

I did it. After much thought, research, and discussion - I finally clicked on the submit button. I have to admit, I was nervous. So nervous when I tried to order the first time, I timed out and the order was never processed. I certainly hope it wasn't or I will be out in the dog house for the next 20 years (you bought 2 gaming computers????!!!)
I would like to thank all of those that helped me to finally come to a decision on the build. The list is large. Thanks to db188. Sly2518, hoserator, Snaike, Salangsang, Alex, bprat22 and a special thanks to DST4ME who reminds me of that big brother I never had.
I ordered the freight handling just to be safe. I am keeping my fingers crossed that if any damage does occur, it is minimal and fixable.
I just wished that DS would have let us know on the configuration page that the 1080 graphic cards are on backorder. Would have been nice to know before I began the build.
So Digital Storm, Start the build. Grab those 1080's when they come in and build my baby Velox. Just Please, ..... when you deliver it just don't drop it on it's head.

System Configuration:

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Velox
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0GHz (Codename Skylake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Up to 5x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX1000i (Digitally Controlled Power)
Expansion Bay: Option Not Available
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer 8x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (256GB Samsung 950 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black Edition)
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: - No Thanks
RAID Card: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 2x SLI Dual (GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (EVGA SC ACX 3.0) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D15 (Extreme Performance)
HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
Cable Management: Exotic Cable Management - White - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables)
Chassis Fans: Corsair Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans)
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects)
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (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)
Office: Microsoft Office 2016 Office Home & Business (PC Attach Key PKC Only, No Pre-install)
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

Congratulations. That is a strong system.
I agree with DST4ME with regards to the warranty. We end doing the labor ourselves so you are really interested in getting the parts and 1 year flies by. Enjoy the system and share your experiences. We don't have to remind you of pics, do we? (maybe we'll get a preview at Stage 8.)

Great suggestions on the warranty. I will use the Help Email and see what the price difference is.

Okay....so I just used Request Help for warranty info. I certainly hope they will allow me to upgrade the warranty. After all, I just literally ordered it last night. So hopefully they will answer me soon.

Thank you! Your request has been sent.

A Digital Storm representative will contact you as soon as possible. If you do not receive a call or email within 24 hours, please call toll free, 1-866-81-STORM.

I went with the 5 year part warranty for $99 over the 4 year part warranty.

3 psu-s, 2 mobos, 2 pumps and 2 gpus, 2 hdds, and 2 dvdplayers later, needless to say it paid for itself

I could be wrong but I believe if you talk to Alex you can get 7 year labor 5 year part for $599, just in case you were interested.

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email him and see what he says, maybe they stopped it but in the old days pass 4 year part, each extra year was available for $99 for each extra year.

I could be wrong check with Alex to be sure, but if your part goes bad say for example the 980, the replacement for it will have the same part warranty as the system.

But if you upgrade to the titan you will have to go with DS warranty that is on the titan.

Again check with Alex to confirm.

A replacement card because of a defect gets the remainder of the system warranty. A new, upgraded card would need its own warranty. Not sure the warranty offered for individual parts.   Never bought just parts from them.

I would think the upgraded card would be cheaper elsewhere, like Newegg, Amazon, but no DS part support, but still the manufacturer warranty. You still get troubleshooting support, I think.

Originally posted by bprat22 .................... I would think the upgraded card would be cheaper elsewhere, like Newegg, Amazon, but no DS part support, but still the manufacturer warranty................

Thanks for the reponse bpratt22. As to the above, mine are under water and I would have to get the blocks and install on the card(s) and that's where my LTE kicks in (Lack of Technical Expertise). Might be too ........... for me. I rather get them ready to hook up to the QDCs on the pc.
I get that the new ones, even if purchased from DS, would not be covered on the remaining system purchased warranty.

Murph...Good news on the warranty.  Nothing like a single source for all potential issues.  

hoserator....  Had a senior moment.    Forgot your cards were under water. 

Day Two ... I know its the weekend but already getting impatience.

When does DS start telling you about the build in process?

Originally posted by DST4ME I could be wrong check with Alex to be sure, but if your part goes bad say for example the 980, the replacement for it will have the same part warranty as the system.

Warranty service is for the same part, we don't offer upgrade options or trade-in service for builds.

DS should send you the stages, but just in case....

Stage 1: Payment processed
Stage 2: Inventory assigned to order's build-bin
Stage 3: Order is waiting in que for assembly team
Stage 4: Order is being assembled
Stage 5: Order is being tested
Stage 6: Order is in que for QA team
Stage 7: Order has passed QA and is in que to be packaged and shipped

There is an 8th, where the rig is sent to DST4ME for a year of intense testing.     

Seven stages.

Always read the fine print.


Stage 1: Payment processed

Stage 2: Inventory assigned to order's build-bin

Stage 3: Order is waiting in que for assembly team

Stage 4: Order is being assembled

Stage 5: Order is being tested

Stage 6: Order is in que for QA team

Stage 7: Order has passed QA and is in que to be packaged and shipped

Stage 8: Order has shipped to Dst4me for final testing for 2 years and then shipped to you

Stage 9: Onkel_Ken's special 5 year burn in test


Well the charts don't lie, as this chart clearly shows that customers with stage 8 and 9 testing were most satisfied customers:









This chart is not made by guru3d and does not represent the opinion of guru3d.By reading this post you are agreeing to this post. By agreeing to this post you agree to give your pc to DST for unseen future for testing, after which DST can keep you pc with your consent that you are giving now. You also agree to by DST another lambo and a very nice 120 foot Yacht.

Edited by DST4ME - 22 Aug 2016 at 12:01am

Good looking build! Congrats! The torture of waiting continues.

Prepare for the wait my friend. It's a long journey that we all must endure.. but patience is learned and I heat the worth is beyond any heaven. You shall overcome.