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Post Date: 2017-08-07

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  Quote EpicSaint Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Topic: First Gaming PC
    Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 7:53am
This is my first ever gaming PC I have had. I ordered 6 Aug 17 without priority build.
I would just like to know what people think.
Thank you

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Apollo (White)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz (Codename Kaby Lake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON (Intel Z270 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA (750 G3) (Fully Modular)
Expansion Bay: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (240GB Digital Storm Performance Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Seagate / Toshiba)
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: - No Thanks
RAID Card: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (Performance Edition) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H100i GTX - 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
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: - No Thanks
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking
Graphics Boost: FREE: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
OS Boost: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Factory Reset Feature (Restore Windows + Drivers) (Partition up to 50GB of Storage)
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: Asus 27 inch VS278Q-P (1920x1080)
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: CM Storm Devastator II Bundle (Blue LED Edition) (Gaming Keyboard & Gaming Mouse)
Mouse: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 15-20 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)
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  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 8:25am
Looks like a winner to me.  Strong

I would have included some internal lighting because of the 760T's large side window and added the CD option to Recovery, but those are nits and easily corrected if you felt the need.

Good Luck. Big%20Smile
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  Quote EpicSaint Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 9:46am
I must have missed the recovery disk option during building.
Thanks for the feedback.
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  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 9:55am
You can download and burn from Win10 Media Creation Tool  a memstick  ISO file to boot to if ever needed. 


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  Quote FR3SHM3AT Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 1:18pm

Great Gaming Build
       

Lights, Always Lights even though after a week you forget about the Lights


Congrats post Photos


      



ps. On my first system I chose the 50G partition and factory reset.
    Used it many times and love it. Usually took like 6 min. to
    recover. Then the infamous Windows updates
                                                           

    also came with the partition/Factory reset and the disk in the DS Manual.
    but that was 6 years ago.
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  Quote hoserator Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 2:40pm
Congratulations.Awesome You can get the Verified badge by using the same e-mail as the order.Big%20Smile
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  Quote EpicSaint Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 2:44pm
When I registered I did use same email. Is there another way?
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  Quote hoserator Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 2:51pm
Hi EpicSaint,

If you entered it exactly the same, then contact Alex@digitalstorm. He'll help you out.
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  Quote Snaike Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 4:34pm
Exactly .. Case sensitive is the biggest culprit to the badge now showing up... yea it happened to me, too.
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  Quote EpicSaint Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 6:17am
I have contacted Alex. Thank you for the help.

Edit:
It fixed itself when I fixed the caps in registered E-Mail.
Thanks

Edited by EpicSaint - 08 Aug 2017 at 6:44am
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  Quote FR3SHM3AT Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 12:12pm
Awesome Build !!
    


Congrats and Enjoy


Please post photos
would love to see it completed

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  Quote EpicSaint Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 12:17pm
Thank you FR3SHM3AT, Once I receive it I will update with pics.
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  Quote FR3SHM3AT Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 12:24pm
To be honest in a way I envy you.

You are going to experience a Digital Storm PC
for the first time. I can already see the freakin
smile on your face once you open it.

Man your lucky


Keep mind busy while they build your masterpiece
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  Quote EpicSaint Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 1:54pm

Thank you and I will try my best.

Is it here yet...

How about now...


Edited by EpicSaint - 08 Aug 2017 at 1:55pm
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  Quote hoserator Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 1:20am
Pay homage to the shipping gods and burn something (legal, of course) to keep the gremlins away. Big%20Smile
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  Quote EpicSaint Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 9:56pm
I think it's too late to upgrade to priority build... lol or I think I would... it's only been a few days but getting impatient... lol
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  Quote EpicSaint Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 6:24pm
We hit stage 7 today. I have high hopes it ships out on monday. I will post an update with pics when I receive the unit.
Thank you
Ordered: 6 Aug 17 (Sun)
Stage 1: 7 Aug 17 \
Stage 2: 7 Aug 17 (Mon)
Stage 3: 7 Aug 17 /
Stage 4: 10 Aug 17 \
Stage 5: 10 Aug 17 (Thu)
Stage 6: 10 Aug 17 /
Stage 7: 11 Aug 17 (Fri)
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  Quote oldlady RPGer Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 12 Aug 2017 at 3:55am
Me sitting my ECMO in PICU. Now you know why I like LC. ;)

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