Ordered my first PC with DS

i just wanted to congratulate you on your purchase. 

i wouldn't think adding a couple of fans would void the warranty, but i don't think the fans would be covered. 

i'm, sure they'll do their best to fill your request, but the Vanquish line is their least customizable line and their vendors change.  put a request into Alex to see if he can give you a heads up on what's actually going into your build.  

The parts DS uses are much better then alienware.

My config is priced lower and will be faster:

Here you go Ticket# 1443091 --- $1,517 (To see this build click here)

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis
Chassis Model: Digital Storm VANQUISH 5

Core Components
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0GHz (Codename Skylake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)

Motherboard: ASUS/GIGABYTE (Intel Z170 Chipset)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W EVGA/Corsair

Storage / Connectivity
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (120GB Samsung 850 EVO)

Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)

Graphics / Multimedia
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 970 4GB (VR Ready)

Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

Digital Storm Engineering
Extreme Cooling: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler
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: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects)

Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)


Software
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (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)

Accessories / Goodies

Customer Care
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)

can you make changes?

Smaller but better, the oc makes all the difference to your performance, its only stage one and its covered under warranty.

If I add your ssds to my build it becomes $1 cheaper.

Your system always needs to be setup this way:

hdd/ssd 1 = for os/apps/games

hdd/ssd 2 = storage/games.

so I gave you a good fast ssd for ssd 1 but for ssd 2 you are better buying one a little later when prices are a little better but there are 1TB ssds out now.

the plan for your budget build is to go with the samsung ssd now and then add a 1tb samsung ssd later for ssd 2 to hold your games and storage.

You can very easily add a second ssd to your system here it will cost you $400 but from amazon its $290 saving your $$$ and giving you second great 1tb ssd for games and storage. Again if its not in the budget now that is fine, in 6 months or so get one, prices should be a little better.

If you just ordered your system you can make changes but if its been day or you are past stage 1 then its too late.

Edited by DST4ME - 27 Jun 2016 at 2:23am

If you ordered fri then its not too late.

but if you want to stick with your build that is fine also, I'm just obsessed with getting the most performance for my money.

DS parts are good parts but I rather know exactly what I'm getting and samsung has one of the best reputations in ssds right now.

I would still ask for the oc tho, that makes the biggest difference in performance.

either way congrats

Congrats.     Nice gaming rig.

Okay, so I'm now considering ditching both hard drives, and just going with one Samsung 500gb SSD, as I can always add a second later.  Also, is it worth spending more on Windows 7 or is Windows 10 all that, and does it have great compatibility with older titles?  I've read a lot of negative things about Windows 10, but hate to have to pay more for Windows 7 if the newer version is worth it.

Originally posted by DST4ME 500GB samsung is another way to go, and yes you can always add the second later easily. Not sure about win 10 have not had too much time to test it yet.

As for RAM, am I good to go on that front, or should I try and upgrade that as well?

Originally posted by Raille 16gigs is plenty for gaming. I don't have any issues with win 10 now that it's had enough patches. I think ultimately you'll just have to suck it up and use it at some point regardless of opinion for gaming though.

Sorry, was referring to the brand of RAM rather than the amount. 

You're right about Windows 10, though I may have my claws dug deep in the ground and have to be dragged to that cliff. 

Ya your ram is fine, brand-wise again as I mentioned I like to know what I'm getting and I too like corsair they make good ram, there are others but I prefer corsair first.

Originally posted by Raille Originally posted by MrButters Originally posted by Raille 16gigs is plenty for gaming. I don't have any issues with win 10 now that it's had enough patches. I think ultimately you'll just have to suck it up and use it at some point regardless of opinion for gaming though. Sorry, was referring to the brand of RAM rather than the amount.  You're right about Windows 10, though I may have my claws dug deep in the ground and have to be dragged to that cliff.  Your ram speed is fine, The build I'm waiting on is using 2666Hz and I'm trusting their memory that's being supplied. If I was to be specific I tend to go with corsair for brand, but I doubt DS is going to pick a weak brand and the things to look for is 16g and 2666hz or better. Essentially what you have picked out is fine.

DS uses ADATA ram as their "value" ram choice in the Vanquish line currently.  it wouldn't be my choice to put in my pc, but it's fine for a budget build.  i prefer either Corsair or G.Skill myself. 

Congrats Let the torture begin

Many more stages of torture for you

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


much torture for you I see

Edited by DST4ME - 28 Jun 2016 at 11:46pm

Midway down the page tells you how to move your stuff from old pc to new pc

If you need help navigating thru your os/folders let us know, we can help you.

Edited by DST4ME - 29 Jun 2016 at 12:29am

No problem we can still get your data from the old pc's hdd.

YOU can always add the gpu yourself if you want evga.

free upgrade

That sounds like a great plan

EVGA has great quality and great customer service, how old is your 560?