Finally placed my order - hope I love it.

Have to admit I'm a little spooked dropping $2,000, that's a decent bit of cash and I've read some mixed experiences but it seems like a quality product so I'm giving it a go! I've built my own PCs before but I'm tired of it.

So my goal with this machine was a nice, silent rig (which is why I went with the Slade 2, plus it looks professional) that would last me a while with the intent of upgrading the video card later to save some cash right now. Plus I'm an ATI guy, so when Vega hits I'm planning to jump ship, but this card should hold me over for a while since I game in 1080p 60FPS. For the sake of cleaning up this list I've removed anything where I had 'none' selected. And I know some of you will disagree but I'm not a fan of overclocking so I passed on those options. I also have no interest in SLI or CrossFire. Updated with the changed cooling option / pricing.

Chassis Model: Corsair Carbide Quiet 400Q
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700 3.4GHz (Codename Skylake) (Quad Core) (Not Overclockable)
Motherboard: ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Up to 5x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)
Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB Samsung 850 EVO)
Internet Access: Wireless PCI-E ASUS PCE-AC56 (Supports 802.11ac)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (EVGA ACX 2.0) (VR Ready)
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: High-Performance Copper Heat Pipe Cooler
Chassis Fans: Corsair Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans)
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)
Speakers: Logitech 2 Piece (Black Edition) Amplified Speaker Set
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

Sub-Total: $1,842.00

Edited by ShadowXOR - 19 Jul 2016 at 6:04pm

Fantastic info, thank you! I bought this machine to be silent which is why I left the LC on there, it said it didn't require any maintenance but now you have me concerned.

Would these two options still be very quiet in that case, and which would you recommend?

1. Standard Factory Heat-sink and Fan [-$94]
2. AIR: Stage 1: High-Performance Copper Heat Pipe Cooler [-$47]

And if I decide to switch to one of those, they're able to do it no problem? By what stage do you need to stop making changes?

Appreciate the feedback!

Edited by ShadowXOR - 19 Jul 2016 at 4:35pm

With that case it should still be silent right?

Edited by ShadowXOR - 19 Jul 2016 at 4:59pm

both of those are what you need but they will be a little loud, the thing is that without oc you are not pushing your cpu to the temps that oc does so your cpu cooler does not need to work that hard, so when its under load you may notice a little noise but it should not be loud per say.

Keep in mind the cooler you had chosen also works with fans, so with high temps that one will be loud also.

but your main noise is gonna be coming from the gpu's fan, those are loud as hell.

You are not going to get quiet really, unless you go custom lc on cpu and gpu.

Edited by DST4ME - 19 Jul 2016 at 5:02pm

What's the best way to contact support to make a change if I decide to do so email or phone? And they refund the difference, right?

I'm still torn as I imagine LC will keep it quieter than a normal fan would, so I might stick with it. Thinking it over.

Edited by ShadowXOR - 19 Jul 2016 at 5:09pm

If you are stage 1 or before I think you maybe able to change, contact management or Alex.


[email protected]

[email protected]

You can talk to a DS tech but I'm not telling you anything different. The DS tech should tell you the same thing I'm telling you. IF not then I would question it.

Your cooler fans only go high when the part is under heavy load, otherwise they stay low and that means no noise or barely any noise.

But whether we tell you here or a DS tech tells you, at the end 2 + 2 = 4.

If you really want guaranteed quiet you need quiet fans and/or lc and those have to custom ordered, and the gpu fan can't really be changed, the acx on evga when not under load are very quite for example.

otherwise for surfing and etc pc should not be loud at all and if the fans on gpu are loud during surfing then just lower the fan settings.

Edited by DST4ME - 19 Jul 2016 at 5:18pm

I went ahead and requested the change to the higher quality fan (not the stock one). Thanks for the advice guys!

Originally posted by ShadowXOR Have to admit I'm a little spooked dropping $2,000, that's a decent bit of cash and I've read some mixed experiences but it seems like a quality product so I'm giving it a go! I've built my own PCs before but I'm tired of it. So my goal with this machine was a nice, silent rig (which is why I went with the Slade 2, plus it looks professional) that would last me a while with the intent of upgrading the video card later to save some cash right now. Plus I'm an ATI guy, so when Vega hits I'm planning to jump ship, but this card should hold me over for a while since I game in 1080p 60FPS. For the sake of cleaning up this list I've removed anything where I had 'none' selected. And I know some of you will disagree but I'm not a fan of overclocking so I passed on those options. I also have no interest in SLI or CrossFire.

Congrats! Slade's seem to be getting some attention lately. I didn't see much on the forums about them until recently. There are some cool pictures in the General Discussion thread from a build that just got delivered. It does look professional and unassuming. No need for clients to know there is a 10XX card in the box.

Called them this morning and they switched it with no issue! I can't wait to get this machine. Got in Stage 1 on 7/19...now I will constantly check it! My build isn't too complicated so hopefully it goes quickly! :D

Noctua is one of the best coolers, its fine but just like the other cooler underload it can be loud, but for surfing and light work you should be fine, its really upto you, we normally recommend the noctua for oc.

Any feedback on whether or not this is worth it:

Noise Suppression Package Stage 1 (Optimized Airflow & Fan Speeds Only)

Since I already have a fairly quiet case I feel like this is kind of like throwing $50 away but just curious.

Congratulations on your order. And the cool Customer badging.
No need on the noise package, IMO.

BTW, we do like pictures

Aww yeah Richie!!

Thanks for he help guys!

Originally posted by ShadowXOR Aww yeah Richie!! Thanks for he help guys!

Our pleasure and congrats

I went with the cheapest shipping, but I'm near them in Southern California, hope I don't regret that decision.

Originally posted by DST4ME Speed of shipping has nothing to do with how much the shipping companies take care of your system. Its all about the drivers. and if they put them on the belts from which they fall off on to another belt, but the falling off part is not good for the system.

True but the less time they have it the better. If I was closer I'd be ok with standard shipping but I'm on the other side of the country.

@Rb67, actually from what I have been told the faster the servicer (aka air) the more chances of it getting messed-up cause it goes on bunch of belts.

@SXOR, No I was not joking I know first hand, and mine took almost a year due to waiting for parts, I wanted all classic parts, mobo/quad gpus etc.