Jaw Dropping Kickass System, A+ Digital Storm!!!

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   System Info: 3703$

Haf-932
Asus Maximus Iv Extreme
2600k Overclocked To 4.9ghz
8gb Corsair Dominator DHX 
160gb Intel SSD
1000 Corsair PSU 
Evga Black-Ops Gtx 580
Stage 4 LC, Red Tubing And Lights 
Cd/Dvd Light-scribe Edition

Ordered on Jan 20th, Recieved on March 30th 

"Intel's chipset flaw caused the wait, not ds fault but the wait was long and painfull thats for sure"

Ive had the system for 3 days now. On the day it was suppost to come I checked the door every 10 minutes, and no im not kidding either! I was a bit on the edge about having such and expensive item shipped all the way across the country but it arrived with zero damage and im sure happy about that. I unboxed the system in the kitchen, and sat it on the table. I was so impressed at their work and how amazing it looked I must looked it over for a good 30 minutes before I decided to take it down and hook it up. After I got everything hooked up and the system running "with no issues may I add" I did notice a few things which are listed below.

1) Cathrode lights werent working, popped panel off to see a wire not connected.

2) CD/DVD Drive wasent showing in the system, powered down and wiggled the wires and fixed the issue.

3) Windows 7 wasent activated, called digital storm and I guess according to the tech my activation code was linked to the none-revisied motherboard they were using for testing. A quick call to microsoft fixed the issue, an automated voice asked me to read a long code, and then I had to listen for a code to type in and link my activation code to the right motherboard.

4) Not sure if this is just the tech that worked on my computer or what, but when they were zip-tieing my wires up in the back they did it in such a way that it caused a short in one of my connections, so whenever I go to put the panel back on I have to be carefull or my cathrodes shut off. Some of the zip-ties actually got the wires almost completely folded over, think they need to be more carefull and delicate with that in future orders.

Other than that short list of concerns and issues ive had no trouble with my system, I would definatlly buy another if I had the money but it took my 5 months to get the money for this system! This is my 1st real computer, all my others over the years have been from a local retail store. 

So far ive only played world of warcraft and rift. In world of warcraft with every possible setting maxed im getting around 350fps while questing and 200fps in major cities at peek player hour, and in heroics I seem to be hovering around 250fps! In rift with every possible setting maxed out im getting 95fps questing and around 45 during a large scale battle! Now take into account these are my highest frame rate peaks, I dont get a steady fps its constantlly jumping around. But ive had no issues yet with my 580 and im glade I went with it!

Below are some pictures of the beast!

Edited by Divine - 25 Apr 2011 at 12:31pm

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Divine Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 06 Oct 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 209	Quote Reply Topic: Jaw Dropping Kickass System, A+ Digital Storm!!! Posted: 02 Apr 2011 at 5:42am
	System Info: 3703$ Haf-932 Asus Maximus Iv Extreme 2600k Overclocked To 4.9ghz 8gb Corsair Dominator DHX 160gb Intel SSD 1000 Corsair PSU Evga Black-Ops Gtx 580 Stage 4 LC, Red Tubing And Lights Cd/Dvd Light-scribe Edition Ordered on Jan 20th, Recieved on March 30th "Intel's chipset flaw caused the wait, not ds fault but the wait was long and painfull thats for sure" Ive had the system for 3 days now. On the day it was suppost to come I checked the door every 10 minutes, and no im not kidding either! I was a bit on the edge about having such and expensive item shipped all the way across the country but it arrived with zero damage and im sure happy about that. I unboxed the system in the kitchen, and sat it on the table. I was so impressed at their work and how amazing it looked I must looked it over for a good 30 minutes before I decided to take it down and hook it up. After I got everything hooked up and the system running "with no issues may I add" I did notice a few things which are listed below. 1) Cathrode lights werent working, popped panel off to see a wire not connected. 2) CD/DVD Drive wasent showing in the system, powered down and wiggled the wires and fixed the issue. 3) Windows 7 wasent activated, called digital storm and I guess according to the tech my activation code was linked to the none-revisied motherboard they were using for testing. A quick call to microsoft fixed the issue, an automated voice asked me to read a long code, and then I had to listen for a code to type in and link my activation code to the right motherboard. 4) Not sure if this is just the tech that worked on my computer or what, but when they were zip-tieing my wires up in the back they did it in such a way that it caused a short in one of my connections, so whenever I go to put the panel back on I have to be carefull or my cathrodes shut off. Some of the zip-ties actually got the wires almost completely folded over, think they need to be more carefull and delicate with that in future orders. Other than that short list of concerns and issues ive had no trouble with my system, I would definatlly buy another if I had the money but it took my 5 months to get the money for this system! This is my 1st real computer, all my others over the years have been from a local retail store. So far ive only played world of warcraft and rift. In world of warcraft with every possible setting maxed im getting around 350fps while questing and 200fps in major cities at peek player hour, and in heroics I seem to be hovering around 250fps! In rift with every possible setting maxed out im getting 95fps questing and around 45 during a large scale battle! Now take into account these are my highest frame rate peaks, I dont get a steady fps its constantlly jumping around. But ive had no issues yet with my 580 and im glade I went with it! Below are some pictures of the beast! Edited by Divine - 25 Apr 2011 at 12:31pm
	Haf-932 Asus Maximus Iv Extreme 2600k Overclocked ~ 4ghz 8gb Corsair Dominator DHX RAM 160gb Intel SSD WD Black 500GB 850 Corsair PSU Msi Twin Frozr Gtx 680

rholyrag Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Oct 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 841	Quote Reply Posted: 02 Apr 2011 at 6:06am
	Very Nice...! Enjoy!
	"What we do in life echoes in eternity" - Maximus from Gladiator

maxyme Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 14 Aug 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1514	Quote Reply Posted: 02 Apr 2011 at 9:41am
	Wow nice! The red tubing looks awesome with the cathodes.
	Steam:pcmaster160

Divine Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 06 Oct 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 209	Quote Reply Posted: 02 Apr 2011 at 10:24am
	Ya it does, I went with a black and red theme which the Asus ROG Logo compliments the build really well as it lights up red when powered on...wish the XSPC Reservoir didn't have a blue led tho, kinda throws the theme off a bit but oh well! Edited by Divine - 02 Apr 2011 at 10:25am
	Haf-932 Asus Maximus Iv Extreme 2600k Overclocked ~ 4ghz 8gb Corsair Dominator DHX RAM 160gb Intel SSD WD Black 500GB 850 Corsair PSU Msi Twin Frozr Gtx 680

FR3SHM3AT Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 12 Feb 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 494	Quote Reply Posted: 02 Apr 2011 at 11:15am
	Nice system Congrats. New beta driver out from nvidia. Installed 3 days ago works great. Have fun and enjoy Fr3shm3at

RiceEatin2000GT Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1699	Quote Reply Posted: 02 Apr 2011 at 2:55pm
	very nice!


Tidgxor Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS ELITE The Kokopelli kid Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13000	Quote Reply Posted: 02 Apr 2011 at 4:00pm
	Awesome rig! Nice o.c. and I love the look of that motherboard, especially with the color choice of cathodes and LC tubing. Very nice indeed.
	My Two Digital Storm Rigs: Mr. Bojangles (HAF-X, 2010) & Mrs. Bojingles (Bolt I, 2013).

DST4ME Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758	Quote Reply Posted: 02 Apr 2011 at 6:09pm
	Thanks for the pics and its a nice one boss
	Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers

Alex Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Digital Storm Supervisor Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16314	Quote Reply Posted: 03 Apr 2011 at 2:48pm
	@Divine, Thank you for the great review. I am glad to hear that you are very happy with the system and our company. Thank you also for sharing the issues you ran into as that allows us to improve our product for our customers. I'll look into that with our team and brain storm wasy to ensure some of the things you ran into don't happen again for future customers.


silentoption Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 74	Quote Reply Posted: 03 Apr 2011 at 3:38pm
	post your benchmarks


damet Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 81	Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2011 at 2:16pm
	what kind of load temps you get?

staytonc Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Mar 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Quote Reply Posted: 02 May 2011 at 8:05pm
	Alex, any way to change the blue led in the front reservoir to another color? Would like to know if I can request red for my order

Kaleliar Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Feb 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 520	Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2011 at 9:21pm
	One thing to be aware of, the front grill that is infront of the fan does come off. so that should make things easier when cleaning it.
	Rock: "We're sub-standard DPS. Nerf Paper, Scissors are fine." Paper: "OMG, WTF, Scissors!" Scissors: "Rock is OP and Paper are QQers. We need PvP buffs."

Alex Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Digital Storm Supervisor Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16314	Quote Reply Posted: 04 May 2011 at 2:14am
	@staytonc, Yes, we can defintiely do it. It will be a small special request charge of $20. We'll have to remove the LED and resolder a new one on there for with the correct forward voltage.

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