My first DS Order - Shiny Slade!Post Date: 2016-07-25 |
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synysterCola
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Topic: My first DS Order - Shiny Slade! Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 7:26am |
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So per the recommendation of my roommate (who bought his PC from DS a few years ago on Black Friday), I decided last week to make a big purchase and get a new PC for myself! Woohoo!
Specs Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Corsair Carbide Quiet 400Q 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 Z170 PRO GAMING (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Up to 5x PCI-E Devices) System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA (750 B1) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (250GB Samsung 850 EVO) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Western Digital - Enterprise Edition) Internet Access: Wireless PCI-E ASUS PCE-AC56 (Supports 802.11ac) Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1070 8GB (NVIDIA Founders Edition) (VR Ready) Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow) Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans CPU Boost: Standard Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Automatic Overclocking Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition) My end-game is pretty much having a PC I don't need to worry about upgrading for a while. Plus, I want something that can handle No Man's Sky As of today my order is still in Stage 1 But I send a message to DS so here's to hoping things move along! |
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soulmanim3
Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82 |
Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 7:49am | |
Congrats on the new purchase! That Slade sure is pretty.
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Ordered - 07/02/2016 | Stage 7 - 08/15/2016
Stage 1 - 07/05/2016 | Shipped - 08/16/2016 Stage 2 - 07/11/2016 Stage 3 - 07/11/2016 Stage 4 - 07/26/2016 Stage 5 - 07/26/2016 Stage 6 - 08/04/2016 |
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 7:50am | |
Hi synysterCola and Congrats on your new Slade.
Stage 1 for a few days isn't unusual while they gather the parts and put your rig in Queue. The wait is tough. Edited by bprat22 - 25 Jul 2016 at 7:50am |
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AKDj2942Aj
Newbie Joined: 18 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 96 |
Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 10:42am | |
I placed my order six days ago (so maybe four business days) and I'm still trapped in Stage 1.
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 11:15am | |
It probably should've moved by now, and I can see the concern. My guess is they're busy and things aren't moving as fast as other times. Just a guess on my part.
Yeah, a call or email to them might help. |
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AKDj2942Aj
Newbie Joined: 18 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 96 |
Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 12:09pm | |
Oh good to know, thanks. I've emailed Alex for an update. I did order an EVGA GTX 1060 and those are very new so I'm wondering if they're out of stock. :( I do know they're behind on orders as well based on them turning off the priority builds or raising the price or whatever happened.
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 2:14pm | |
Rest assured, it's in their best interest, for the customer and themselves, to get the builds out the door as soon as possible, without skimping on quality and testing.
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synysterCola
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 10:22am | |
Yikes! Didn't realize there was a backlog. Oh well, I expected a wait anyway, so the nail-biting will continue Plus. the PC release for No Man's Sky got pushed 3 days. Maybe this is foreshadowing something ;) |
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synysterCola
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 11:54am | |
Sorry for the double post but...
Stage 3: (Phase 1 Integration) Your order is now placed into one of our specialized test benches. The installation of the operating system, drivers and any applications that are specific to the system you ordered are completed here. Our Digital Storm Integration Engineer will also install any demos, benchmark utilities, and burn-in software necessary to correctly monitor your systems performance throughout our burn-in process. YEAH! Best email I've gotten all day |
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AKDj2942Aj
Newbie Joined: 18 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 96 |
Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 1:26pm | |
We both purchased Slades around the same time, hope mine leaves Stage 1 soon. :(
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synysterCola
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 8:45pm | |
Here's to hoping. Did you order any special parts or configurations? |
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Stage 1: 07/18/2016
Stage 2: 07/26/2016 Stage 3: 07/26/2016 Stage 4: 07/28/2016 Stage 5: 07/28/2016 Stage 6: 08/02/2016 Stage 7: 08/09/2016 Shipped: 08/10/2016 |
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AKDj2942Aj
Newbie Joined: 18 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 96 |
Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 9:27pm | |
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soulmanim3
Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82 |
Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jul 2016 at 1:42pm | |
Did you get any emails advising you to fax/email a credit card auth form and proof of ID? I had to send these over before they could process due to the dollar amount. I even called my bank and gave them a heads up prior to purchasing. I moved to Stage 2/3 the day they worked this info.
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Ordered - 07/02/2016 | Stage 7 - 08/15/2016
Stage 1 - 07/05/2016 | Shipped - 08/16/2016 Stage 2 - 07/11/2016 Stage 3 - 07/11/2016 Stage 4 - 07/26/2016 Stage 5 - 07/26/2016 Stage 6 - 08/04/2016 |
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AKDj2942Aj
Newbie Joined: 18 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 96 |
Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jul 2016 at 1:45pm | |
I went to Stage 1 on the first day, no credit card auth or proof of ID required. Did have to approve them with my bank and re-run the transaction but they say everything is fine.
Ordered on 7/19 and went into Stage 1 that day. Still there. |
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ArkansasWoman777
DS Veteran Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4314 |
Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jul 2016 at 1:50pm | |
When i first ordered my system i was sent an email advising to fax/email proof of id and card. I really didn't want to go through the hassle of doing it so i just decided to wire transfer the money to them.
Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 27 Jul 2016 at 1:51pm |
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"Captain Sirius Black"
Storm Trooper i5 3570k Ordered: 11-27-12 Stage 1: 11-29-12 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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synysterCola
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jul 2016 at 7:30am | |
This email arrived last night:
Congratulations once again, the status of your amazing new Digital Storm system has been updated! Stage 5: (Phase 2 Stress Testing) Your order has been passed to our final phase 2 stress-testing team. They run a final batch of tests to verify the integrity and stability of your system. This allows us to ensure that every system we ship will be a rock solid machine for years to come. The nail-biting continues. |
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Stage 1: 07/18/2016
Stage 2: 07/26/2016 Stage 3: 07/26/2016 Stage 4: 07/28/2016 Stage 5: 07/28/2016 Stage 6: 08/02/2016 Stage 7: 08/09/2016 Shipped: 08/10/2016 |
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soulmanim3
Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82 |
Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jul 2016 at 8:08am | |
Got to get that Slade! I tried looking for some videos of the new design last night. There isn't much out there. Lot's of videos about the Slade 1.
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Ordered - 07/02/2016 | Stage 7 - 08/15/2016
Stage 1 - 07/05/2016 | Shipped - 08/16/2016 Stage 2 - 07/11/2016 Stage 3 - 07/11/2016 Stage 4 - 07/26/2016 Stage 5 - 07/26/2016 Stage 6 - 08/04/2016 |
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AKDj2942Aj
Newbie Joined: 18 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 96 |
Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jul 2016 at 10:21am | |
You can find videos by looking up the new case directly, it's the Corsair Carbide Quiet 400Q I believe. I did some research before ordering mine.
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synysterCola
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 10:55am | |
Got this email an hour ago:
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. ------ Estimated Shipment Date: 2-5 Business Days (Mon-Fri) from 8/2/2016 (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. I think I've read Stage 5 tends to be the longest. Talk about getting over a big hurdle. |
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Stage 1: 07/18/2016
Stage 2: 07/26/2016 Stage 3: 07/26/2016 Stage 4: 07/28/2016 Stage 5: 07/28/2016 Stage 6: 08/02/2016 Stage 7: 08/09/2016 Shipped: 08/10/2016 |
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Alex
Admin Group Digital Storm Supervisor Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16312 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 1:57pm | |
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synysterCola
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply Posted: 05 Aug 2016 at 3:04pm | |
Gahhh still in Stage 6! I was hoping it'd ship by today.
I'm running out of nails to bite. |
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Stage 1: 07/18/2016
Stage 2: 07/26/2016 Stage 3: 07/26/2016 Stage 4: 07/28/2016 Stage 5: 07/28/2016 Stage 6: 08/02/2016 Stage 7: 08/09/2016 Shipped: 08/10/2016 |
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AKDj2942Aj
Newbie Joined: 18 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 96 |
Quote Reply Posted: 05 Aug 2016 at 3:33pm | |
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synysterCola
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 2016 at 4:05pm | |
Once our stuff ships, a much needed Stage 8 celebration is needed!!! soulmanim3 is invited too :D Edited by synysterCola - 06 Aug 2016 at 4:06pm |
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Stage 1: 07/18/2016
Stage 2: 07/26/2016 Stage 3: 07/26/2016 Stage 4: 07/28/2016 Stage 5: 07/28/2016 Stage 6: 08/02/2016 Stage 7: 08/09/2016 Shipped: 08/10/2016 |
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 2016 at 4:12pm | |
Did someone say stage 8?
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
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soulmanim3
Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82 |
Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2016 at 8:05am | |
If we let DS4TME "Stage 8" our rigs, they'll get an inferiority complex when placed next to the Monolith of Fans and Lights.
Ironically, based on the current timeline, I'll be out of town when its delivered. Thankfully, the rest of the house can lift the beast up the stairs. |
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Ordered - 07/02/2016 | Stage 7 - 08/15/2016
Stage 1 - 07/05/2016 | Shipped - 08/16/2016 Stage 2 - 07/11/2016 Stage 3 - 07/11/2016 Stage 4 - 07/26/2016 Stage 5 - 07/26/2016 Stage 6 - 08/04/2016 |
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synysterCola
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2016 at 6:54pm | |
My roommate/buddy who ordered his Slade a few years back had the pleasure of hauling his rig up the stairs himself. I was out of town and he's tiny compared to me. |
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Stage 1: 07/18/2016
Stage 2: 07/26/2016 Stage 3: 07/26/2016 Stage 4: 07/28/2016 Stage 5: 07/28/2016 Stage 6: 08/02/2016 Stage 7: 08/09/2016 Shipped: 08/10/2016 |
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soulmanim3
Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82 |
Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 5:41am | |
I bet you'll hit Stage 7 today!
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Ordered - 07/02/2016 | Stage 7 - 08/15/2016
Stage 1 - 07/05/2016 | Shipped - 08/16/2016 Stage 2 - 07/11/2016 Stage 3 - 07/11/2016 Stage 4 - 07/26/2016 Stage 5 - 07/26/2016 Stage 6 - 08/04/2016 |
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synysterCola
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 10:48am | |
Also rooting for your order to hit Stage 7! |
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Stage 1: 07/18/2016
Stage 2: 07/26/2016 Stage 3: 07/26/2016 Stage 4: 07/28/2016 Stage 5: 07/28/2016 Stage 6: 08/02/2016 Stage 7: 08/09/2016 Shipped: 08/10/2016 |
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soulmanim3
Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82 |
Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 11:04am | |
I think I'm wearing the F5 key out on my current machine and wearing a hole into the refresh icon on my phone. Its a bad scene.
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Ordered - 07/02/2016 | Stage 7 - 08/15/2016
Stage 1 - 07/05/2016 | Shipped - 08/16/2016 Stage 2 - 07/11/2016 Stage 3 - 07/11/2016 Stage 4 - 07/26/2016 Stage 5 - 07/26/2016 Stage 6 - 08/04/2016 |
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AKDj2942Aj
Newbie Joined: 18 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 96 |
Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 11:15am | |
Really hoping to have mine this weekend but not looking likely unless it ships today. :( I live in SoCal and they're in central so hopefully it arrives quickly. :|
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synysterCola
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 12:02pm | |
Still lots of hours left in the day! Here's to hoping!!! |
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Stage 1: 07/18/2016
Stage 2: 07/26/2016 Stage 3: 07/26/2016 Stage 4: 07/28/2016 Stage 5: 07/28/2016 Stage 6: 08/02/2016 Stage 7: 08/09/2016 Shipped: 08/10/2016 |
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synysterCola
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 4:11pm | |
Soooo.....
At around 5PM EST I decided to call DS and get a feel for when I should expect the Slade to ship. The person who took my call, Francis, was kind enough to reach out to the QA department and get back to me ASAP. No more than 10 minutes later, I get the call back - ship no later than this Friday. A little bummed that it could be that late, but nonetheless excited for the new PC, I thanked Francis and went about my day. About an hour and a half later...I get an ominous email: 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. ------------------------------------------- Verified By: Matthew ------------------------------------------- Estimated Shipment Date: Within 1 business day (Mon-Fri) from 8/9/2016 (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. AHHH I can count the number of days on one hand! Edited by synysterCola - 09 Aug 2016 at 4:14pm |
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Stage 1: 07/18/2016
Stage 2: 07/26/2016 Stage 3: 07/26/2016 Stage 4: 07/28/2016 Stage 5: 07/28/2016 Stage 6: 08/02/2016 Stage 7: 08/09/2016 Shipped: 08/10/2016 |
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 4:23pm | |
Aha stage 8 is upon us soon
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AKDj2942Aj
Newbie Joined: 18 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 96 |
Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 9:07pm | |
I ordered one day after you - hoping mine updates to Stage 7 tomorrow then. :(
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soulmanim3
Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 5:26am | |
I wouldn't be surprised if you did. Just think you'll have a tracking number and then you can start mistaking every car door, wind chime, and text message as the delivery driver or a shipping alert. Oh the humanity! I'd love to see the line of PC's sitting in Stage 5 and 6. I picture 50 yards of machines and the QA person just up a (digital?) storm. |
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Ordered - 07/02/2016 | Stage 7 - 08/15/2016
Stage 1 - 07/05/2016 | Shipped - 08/16/2016 Stage 2 - 07/11/2016 Stage 3 - 07/11/2016 Stage 4 - 07/26/2016 Stage 5 - 07/26/2016 Stage 6 - 08/04/2016 |
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