DigitalStorm Vanquish 7 Level 4 QuestionPost Date: 2018-01-10 |
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Cael
Newbie Joined: 10 Jan 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
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Topic: DigitalStorm Vanquish 7 Level 4 Question Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 7:37am |
This system has everything I want except the Hard Drive. I want a 1TB SSD instead of two hard drives. Is there anyway to do this? I dont want to upgrade to a Slade.
Thank you! By the way Im new here and Im excited to be a Digital Storm family member soon. Thanks guys. |
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 9:08am |
The Vanquish has the SSD and a HDD. If you wanted to change that you'd have to configure a different build, like Slade, Lumos, etc. DS doesn't allow changes to the Vanquish since they're pre built when possible.
The savings you get with Vanquish is because DS can build them with known config instead of the custom configs. |
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 11:12am |
Why not get vanquish and drop in your own 1tb ssd and use the 2 hdd as storage?
It is easy and we can help you Edited by DST4ME - 10 Jan 2018 at 11:13am |
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Cael
Newbie Joined: 10 Jan 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 11:34am |
Wouldn't this void my warranty? Also how would I reinstall windows without a CD Drive? |
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 11:41am |
No it won't void warranty, your warranty is for one year.
You can install windows with usb drive and ms will even give you the download or help you make it. Also you can clone your os drive to your ssd but it is best you fresh install on ssd Last there is always the external cd/dvd drive So there are a few options |
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Cael
Newbie Joined: 10 Jan 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 12:29pm |
I am disabled and have very shaky hands. It's the main reason I am buying versus building is I cant really build my own anymore.... I'll try to find a friend maybe who can help me. Thank you! |
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 4:56pm |
First let me say I'm sorry to hear about your condition.
You adding m. 2 ssd or sata? Sata should be easy enough depending on you but i don't know how shaky you are, but if you can eat hold a spoon with food init then you should be ok, if not ask a friend. But first contact Alex and tell him your condition abd see if they can help you out since you are disabled and this is a different situation. [email protected] |
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Cael
Newbie Joined: 10 Jan 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 4:59pm |
Im not sure who Alex is. Is there anyway to page him to this thread? |
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 5:47pm |
He is management and if there is anyone to help you it is him.
Your chances of getting a yes is always better in private then public when asking for special circumstances. I can email him to come here but like I said it might lower your chances. Let me know how you like to proceed. And now Alex is going to kill me for saying that Edited by DST4ME - 10 Jan 2018 at 5:48pm |
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Cael
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Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 10:07pm |
I will email him. Thank you. |
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 10:52pm |
My pleasure and good luck
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Alex
Admin Group Digital Storm Supervisor Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16312 |
Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jan 2018 at 11:09am |
Just replied to your email.
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Cael
Newbie Joined: 10 Jan 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 10:57am |
He said no exceptions. I cant possibly make the modifications myself. Ill shop around some more I guess.
They don't owe me anything I understand that so I don't expect it. I was just hoping there would be some compassion for my situation. I suppose not. I had a lung transplant 6 months ago and this is the first PC I've ever bought. I've always built my own. Just one change to an existing machine is too much I guess. Ultimately I appreciate their time in talking with me. Thanks for your help DST4ME. Thank you Alex for corresponding with me so much over email. I sincerely appreciate it. I want to thank everyone in this thread who has helped me. I sincerely appreciate it. It's nice to meet kind people in the world and online. I may very well compromise and just get the level 4 Vanquish. ~ Cael Edited by Cael - 12 Jan 2018 at 11:25am |
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Cael
Newbie Joined: 10 Jan 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 1:48pm |
I have 2 more questions. Is a 600 watt power supply enough for the 1080? Also is a fan air cooler enough for the i7? Some other websites recommend liquid cooling for the i7.
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 2:32pm |
A 600 watt psu can handle a gtx 1080. I like a bit more but that’s me.
A decent air cooler is ok for a 4 or 6 core cpu as long as you keep stock and Turbo speeds and don’t push it higher. The air cooler here I believe is the Hyper 212 evo which is very good. |
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Cael
Newbie Joined: 10 Jan 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 2:35pm |
Yeah I like a bit more too. As PSUs get older they lose a bit.
I absolutely wont overclock the thing so the air cooler should be ok I suppose. |
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 2:53pm |
Yep, I’d personally go for a 750watt.
Air coolers don’t leak, pumps fail or have software issues. They just run. |
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Cael
Newbie Joined: 10 Jan 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 2:54pm |
Well the Vanquish 7 Level 4 you cant change it. So Im just gonna go with the 600 it comes with. |
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 3:03pm |
You’ll be fine. DS wouldn’t put it in if they couldn’t handle it. Angry customers and more work for them.
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Cael
Newbie Joined: 10 Jan 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 4:11pm |
I apologize if I come off as ungrateful. I am extremely thankful for Alex and the community here helping me SO MUCH to decide on the right system. Thank you!
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 4:24pm |
You didn’t come across like that at all. We’re here to help and it’s our pleasure to answer questions as best we can.
The Vanquish line is best bang for your buck. You really can’t go wrong,. |
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Cael
Newbie Joined: 10 Jan 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jan 2018 at 11:32am |
I just purchased it! Thank you for all your help. Vanquish Level 4!!! Exciting!!!
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jan 2018 at 11:49am |
Congratulations let the torture begin
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Cretae
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7328 |
Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jan 2018 at 1:26pm |
Love that enthusiasm, man! It won't go away for quite a long time.
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hoserator
DS Veteran We don't need no stinking "Avatars" ! Joined: 08 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7942 |
Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jan 2018 at 2:07pm |
Congratulations. You will love it.
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