Visited DS today!

So I've been bickering with myself back and forth about configuration of my new rig. Finally decided to go to DS myself since I only live about 45 min away, to look at the ODE and the Storm Trooper case, and also to meet Gerardo and finalize my order.
1. Coming to DS on 12/31 is a stretch since I was told they'd close early at 2pm instead of 5pm. Got lost for a little bit due to road construction (I was told by the receptionist it's been going on for 8 months!)
2. Finally got to the place, very low profile, no sign at all. Waited in the lobby but decided to go to the bank and come back since they're short staff and Gerardo was on the phone for a long time.
3. Came back and talked to Gerardo, he was nice enough to wheel out both ODE and CM-ST cases so I can take a look at both. My wife liked the CM-ST look more so we decided to go with that!
4. Gerardo made some recommendation so I trimmed my build a little to save some $$$. Ended up with Noc level 2 cooling, i5 stage 1 OC, GTX 670 even though I wanted the FTW but they sold out. :( Gerardo assured me that SLI could be done with i5 without getting bottled neck if I decide to go that route later. He also informed me that I only need stage 1 OC for my rig, less OC = last longer.

Even though I didn't get to see the famous pool table or anything inside, Gerardo and his receptionist (sorry I didn't get your name!) were really nice. I got to see Robert also on his way out. (the youtube guy!) Really appreciate all the last minute help right before New Year. Can't wait for my rig to be done!

Thats awesome you got to go there. Nice that you and your wife liked the storm trooper case. Those are the exact same specs i have in my case. Except i have the gtx 670 ftw card and i didn't get sli.

Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 01 Jan 2013 at 4:33am

FTW: "My wife liked the CM-ST look more so we decided to go with that!"

If I ever visit California I will make a point to visit DS.  I would love to see the place.

the table is still good, minus the break.

We're moving to a new facility in a few months, so the team has decided to just get rid of it when we move.

Edited by Alex - 12 Jan 2013 at 11:07pm

No they need someplace more central like Texas!!

Lol how about Little Rock, Arkansas.

Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 13 Jan 2013 at 2:19pm

That's good news Alex.....

Hmm, is there any restriction to upload picture from mobile? My Samsung S3 can't upload for some reasons...

Originally posted by Alex Sorry guys, it's near Fremont, CA.

How near? 1800 miles near?

Wow that looks amazing

That's sweet!

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