DS support required

Hi

I have been trying to get answers about some questions i had for over a week by email. Not going so well since the only time i get a answer its pretty much generic and doesnt answer anything. But since alot of people tell me DS have good customer support, its probably just badluck.

Thing is, i need to buy a new system before july 15. I had alot of things i was wondering mostly about if it was possible to change/add couple of components into my build. Most importantly about the LC system... soo i dont know if theres another way to communicate with DS beside phone or email, trying the forum to get answer and finalise my order. (live chat would be awesome!)

Ill start with the build and tell what i would like to change/modify.

980x OC 4+ (or a 930 OC at 4)
EVGA 58x classified 3way
12gb corsair dominator 1600
silverstone 1.5kw
2x SSD 80gb x25 in Raid 0 (os)
500G HDD western digital (data)
2x EVGA GTX 480 sli
Asus xonar
Dual loop LC 2xGPU/Mobo/CPU
OC stage 3 (or 2)
blabla and all the rest

Ok so far its that. I can pretty much live with these choices.

My main problem, like i said, its the LC system. Couldnt get information about the LC components but from what i can see on the pictures...

Mobo block - EK
Cpu block - swiftech
gpu block - EK
Rads & fans - no idea
pump - no idea
res - no idea but its ok
tubing - no idea
barbs/fitting - no idea.. look like bitspower

Ok...
For the GPU and Mobo block its all good.
CPU block bug me, a EK Supreme would be great for me.
Rads and fans... first, if im about to put 2x 480 in my system, a 240 rad wouldnt be enough. 2x 360 for both loop for me... now the big question, would it fit in a case. Lian li ? unsure... never really checked the lian specs. Corsair 800d forget it, trying to avoid having a rad popping out of the case hehe.
Rads and Fans again, hopefully its some thermochill. 2 thermochill pa120.3 would be perfect, mounted with some gentletyphoon 1450 on both.
Pumps, couldnt find the info but hopefully its some good ones. Would like the info about them.
Res... hmm up to you really

Lets just say, EK for all blocks and TCpa120.3 for the rads with gentle typhoon 1450 for the fans. Pumps well, waiting on the info.

Not that im trying to be a pain in the a*$, but if im about to invest that much money, im better get it right at start and not gonna have to go fix stuff in it later cause it make too much noise, or the fans rpm doesnt work well with the rads, or that im able to cook myself a steak inside the case... etc

I need to buy that before the 15 soo.. sorry if i look in a rush hehe.


Edited by Alegorik - 05 Jul 2010 at 10:50pm

First off, Welcome!

Couple questions:
1. What are you looking to do with this computer? You've got it pretty powerful so it looks like you're aiming for benchmarking or something and then I see an Asus Xonar so I think it might be an audio/video editor.
2. What monitor setup/resolution are you planning on using?

Just a notification, you can use any parts you want in the build.. you just have to request them. Hopefully, justin.kerr can chime in and help you on the LC setup of choice. He's really good at that.

By what I can tell, Digital Storm Certified tend to be items branded with the logo that have gone through slightly more rigorous testing before being given to them. Like the "Digital Storm Certified" RAM I got was Mushkin . You can ask them the brand though so no biggy.

Anyway, good luck with your purchase.

Originally posted by Alegorik Oh ya and hmm... what mean the "Digital Storm Certified" ?

Mushkin, Kingston, or Super Talent RAM. Pre-tested for quality, 9-9-9-24 timings.

just to be clear the parts I named are custom parts and not the parts DS uses, some of the parts, like the pump or tubing and cpu block DS uses, but as for rads and fans, DS uses different ones.

I like ek also but justing is benchmarker and tests lot of these things, he is a good guy, if he says swiftech gpu water blocks gives one of the best temps around I believe him.

I have 2 rads but I stuck one outside, you can get a custom case and install 7 rads inside if you wanted to, like justin's drunken monkey.

Originally posted by DST4ME tygon 1/2 inch tubes show be good.

Hey DST4ME, great to see your back!  We missed you on the config forum!  Hope your healing is progressing.

hose size will have a very minimal effect, I do all 1/2 ID on my stuff, I believe DS uses 3/8" ID, the difference is very, very small, performance wise.

Now i need to find a DS employee beside Sarah Greenfield. Not that i dont like her, but i dont get reply from her at all hehe.

Would like to discuss about the price and all that.

Anyone can give me a email or something... everytime i use the regular customer email i get the same person hehe.

Love you Sarah, youre probably busy no worry !!

thx alot again for the info ! EVO it is... if only corsair would release the ax1200 allready hehe

now to contact a DS employee to put everything in motion

My english is really bad. Im not so bad at typing it.. but talking/listening in english its another story hehe Not my first language ;)

Ill try to email Sarah to ask her about James contact information. Thx for the tip ;)

a frenchy from the east

I apologize that you haven't gotten a response. I have noticed that once in awhile, for some reason I don't get replies, or my e-mails don't go through, and it usually happens when dealing with international customers and I am not sure why.

Either way, I have your list of components, and I will get you a price quote on what we would charge to special order those components for your build and as soon as I have the price for it, I will send you an e-mail. I will also post here, to let you know I sent the e-mail, this way if it doesn't come through, then you can let me know.

I sent you an e-mail, please let me know if it does not go through.

1250w enermax is what you want. good luck Sarah is great and will take great care of you.

Dont worry Alex... we have managed to get in touch with each other. Everythings going smooth, on the last parts of this little beast creation.

Hopefully, in a month, when ill get the big box at my office... i promise some really clean pictures of this new born!

almost sounds like im having a new kid...

i like ascension case... only thing is, it look funny when its not full hehe Need too much stuff to fill it up... 10x5.25