First time with Digital Storm

Typically, I tend to build my own computers. I am a Geek Squad Double Agent in charge of two districts in my state, where I basically install, troubleshoot, and repair all manner of technology ranging from Smart Home, PC Computers, Home Theater, VR Systems, Home Security, Thermostats, etc. On occasion I get asked by clients to build PCs for them. I typically do this for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial clients.

However, seeing the build quality of Digital Storm, and the fact I always wanted to have one since I knew about Digital Storm for about 8 years now, I decided, instead of making my own rig this time, ill see what a Team of Techs like myself can do.

I eagerly look forward to it.

This is what I ordered.

System Configuration:

Chassis Model: Aventum X
Processor: Intel Core i9-13900KS (6.0 GHz Turbo) (32-Thread) (24-Core) 3.2 GHz (Raptor Lake)
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero (Wi-Fi) (Z790) (Up to 3x PCI-E) (No SLI) (DDR5)
System Memory: 64GB DDR5 6000MHz Kingston FURY Beast RGB
Power Supply: 1500W Corsair HX1500i (Modular) (80 Plus Platinum)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (2TB Samsung 980 PRO) (NVM Express)
Storage Set 2: - No Thanks
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: - No Thanks
RAID Card: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Internet Access: Wired PCI-E Intel X540-T2 (10 GbE) (2x RJ45 Connectors)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 4090 24GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Add On Card: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: HydroLux PRO: Exotic Custom Cooling System (1x Graphics Card + CPU)
HydroLux Tubing Style: Flexible Tubing (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System)
HydroLux Fluid Color: Red Flexible Tubing + Clear Fluid (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System)
Cable Management: Exotic Cable Management - Red - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables)
Software Control: - No Thanks
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes)
Chassis Fans: Cooler Master MasterFan Halo (RGB Fans) (Remote Control Only) (14 Fans Total)
CPU Boost: Turbo Boost Technology
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows Installation (Format and Clean Install)
Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows)
T-Shirt / Hoodie: - No Thanks
Keyboard / Mouse: - No Thanks
Mouse Pad: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Headset: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 20-25 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 4 Year Limited Warranty (4 Year Labor & 2 Year Part Replacement)


I am looking forward to this, and how well it will perform on my 80 inch Gaming Focused Samsung T.V, particularly for Starfield.

Originally posted by Cretae If this is a gaming rig more or less exclusively, it is total overkill everywhere I look. The excess processing will never be used, half your RAM will always be idle, and IDK why any gamer thinks he needs a 4090. Not my money. Enjoy.

Oh for the games and what I need both that ram and 4090 for, I'm actually worried it may not be enough for my intentions actually.

I always push my hardware to its limits via tweaks, reshades, mods, and other utilities I use. Will see how this rig holds up for what I plan, don't you worry.

Edited by Ceciliantas - 09 Aug 2023 at 7:56am

Originally posted by Tidgxor With 64gb of RAM, the 13900KS, a 1500w PSU, and a 4090 I'm kind of surprised you opted for the Samsung 980 Pro when it's beaten in every raw performance metric by the 990 Pro. I realize DS doesn't offer the 980 upfront (for whatever reason) but it might be worth asking if you can special order one for them to install. On the flip side, apart from the mild annoyance of moving the OS it's a simple enough install so maybe you have other drives lined up already.Regardless I'm sure you will enjoy!

Yea its what I plan on. For now im perfectly fine with the 980pro, but later on ill buy a 990 pro and put it in myself.