Final Thoughts--Pics

3/22/2010
I have had my computer for a few weeks now and I am enjoying it a lot. The computer works flawlessly, it is very powerful, quiet, and it plays games at 70-100+ fps.

I HIGHLY recommend DS to anyone who is in the market for a high quality, high performance PC.

Original post:
I usually do not post in Forums, but this time I will do it to help others who like me:

• Is in the market for a high quality gaming computer
• Wants to do business with the best
• Is looking for a smooth transaction online
• Expects the highest quality of product and customer service
  
  
  So I will outline my experience from the beginning.
  
  I have been shopping online for months now, preparing for the day I would be ready to place my order. I have looked at all other significant players in the custom PC market arena. I finally boiled it down to two players, DS and "the other company". It boiled down to the following decision:
  1. Go with "the other company" and get a lower price, but risk having issues
  2. Or go with DS, pay a slight premium and feel 100% sure everything will go great
  
  
  I was tempted to go with "the other", but I wanted the peace of mind and the high level of craftsmanship that most reviewers here attest to. So I placed my order on Thursday 2/18/2010. For exact build look below.
  
  Within that day and the next day I received 5 e-mails that have provided much needed reassurance that everything is proceeding according to plan. So far so good.
  
  I will continue my post throughout my experience to include pics once I receive the machine.
  
  Edited by Acapulco Sam - 22 Mar 2010 at 11:20pm

Welcome to the forums.  Looking forward to reading more about your experience with DS.

Great choice IMO, now the x58 platform is compatible with the 6 core cpus coming out (i7 980x and 970) and you can update to these chips in 2 or 3 years if you want a more powerful cpu and by that time the cost will be very low.

plus you got a better mobo and 2 more GB of ram then before all for $15 difference

Edited by DST4ME - 22 Feb 2010 at 2:46pm

My pleasure I too see a value in being able to upgrade my cpu down the road to a more powerful one, even if it is from this year, it will still have more cores then what I have now.

I always want to get the most out of my purchase, that includes options down the road.

Edited by DST4ME - 22 Feb 2010 at 3:08pm

lol you got to get what you like

Originally posted by Acapulco Sam Today is Tuesday 2/23/10 and my build just went: Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5---All in the same day!!! I may actually be getting my computer by next week's end. In preparation for the arrival of my new Rig I have secured the following items: 1) new desk (Built) 2) Razer Lycosa keyboard (received) 3) Razer Carcharias Headset (received) 4) Razer Abyssus mouse (received) 5) Razor Mako 2.1 speakers (en route) 6) Samsung T260HD (en route) I went for the complete hook up! I will working for the wife's forgiveness.......

Congrats; hope it's all you expect. Be sure to post your review. Me, still waiting on mine (5+ weeks....)

Originally posted by rholyrag Thank you for the recommendation on the speakers.  Do you get any feedback through the speakers like when a cell phone rings close by or are they shielded pretty good?

I have not noticed any feedback on the speakers. They are shielded very well.

Here is PC Magazine Review:

BOTTOM LINE
Razer's Mako 2.1 computer speaker system was codesigned with THX, featuring technology that uses desktop surfaces to disperse sound. The result is impressive power and clear, pleasing audio.

PROS
Intriguing design. Very powerful output. Booming low end. Excellent clarity without distortion at high volumes. Multiple inputs—including one on controller.

CONS
Very expensive. Wired controller can be slow and unresponsive. Limited listening "sweet spot."

I do not agree with any of the CONS,
1) I got them for $250 w/ no shipping at Tiger Direct.
Definitely worth $100 more than the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 and around the same price for Bose Companion II & $100 less than Bose companion 5. The Mako beats them all!
2) You'll see a lot of negative feedback on the wired controller. It works great. Most people that complain about it simply do not read the instructions and are not using it properly.
3) I crank it up on my computer and it fills my entire game room. No sweet spot problems for me.


I originally was leaning towards the Bose Companion II or Klipsch Pro Media 2.1. They both are available to listen to at Best Buy. I took a gamble on the Mako 2.1 and I'm glad to say it payed off. The Razer Mako 2.1 blow them both away. The Klipsch pro Media 2.1 has overbearing bass and not clean enough mids and highs. The Bose on the other hand has great mids and highs but weak bass.

Not since my Iphone have I been as impressed with a product as I'm with these speakers.

Very nice boss, congrats and thx for the pics

Nice rig and pics. Enjoy.

Great looking rig and great pics!  I do like the looks of the mako speakers.  Thanks for the recommendation.

I just installed 2 new games and played them for a short while.

Mass Effect 2 & Supreme Commander 2.
I ran them both at full resolution 1900 x 1200 and all I can say is WOW. I am seriously impressed. Specially with mass effect. It looked ridiculously good and it flows really smooth. I haven't check the Frames per second but I will next time.

I also ran 3D Mark Vantage and it came out right at 16,000.
Any thoughts about that score?

So far I am extremely pleased with this system.

Originally posted by jumbojrm  My wife is gonna need a hand grenade to get me out of my den next week!

NICE!!!!!! Reminds me of the day that my rig came to the house. THE MEMORIES

Originally posted by FrankW I think Muz has a good idea about raising the computer off of the carpet. You will get more dust sitting on carpet than you will higher. Every time someone walks by a certain amount of dust will be stirred up. Even when the carpet is vacumed you will get dust moving in the air. Frank

Very nice looking. I have to admit I do love that V8, it has worked great for me. Enjoy.