Just Purchased the AURA

Day Purchased July 29, 2016
Budget:
3500$

Expectations:
I am really hoping with the few reviews on this AiO PC it will meet all me expectations when I get it. I tried to purchase from another gaming PC Website and had a terrible TERRIBLE experience. I have read many reviews and even a good friend recommended DS. Super stoked!

Usage:
Mostly for gaming but will be using it for school and work as well. Hopefully one day I will use this computer full time for a future job!
I am an EMT and hopefully one day something more with computers as well.

Come with me on this experience as I wait and get constant updates on the testing and building of this machine! Once I receive the Aura I will do an extensive video on all the great details and upload it right away so there can be more reviews and videos on this machine.

I'm sure there will be quite a few people to criticize me on purchasing this item and not purchasing an actual desktop computer and spending less and not worrying about heat and other things with the Aura. After doing much research with everything that I wanted out of a gaming PC this came the closest to actually meeting all of my expectations and needs. Also it came in at a better price for an Ultra wide and all of the necessary hardware inside. I have all of my peripherals purchased (mostly corsair) that I will post in a YouTube video later on.

System Configuration:

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Pre-built Digital Storm Aura
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0GHz (Codename Skylake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Mini-ITX) (Up to 1x PCI-E Device)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Power Supply: 450W (80 Plus Gold Rated) (Supports up to GTX 1080)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Storage Set 1: SSD - 480GB Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Storage Set 2: Hard Disk - 1TB 7200RPM (SATA 3Gb/s)
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 (NVIDIA Founders Edition) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler
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: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: 34 inch Curved (3440 x 1440) (WQHD) (60Hz)
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)


Edited by BIGxOZ - 01 Aug 2016 at 3:04pm

Awesome! Welcome to the family, the AURA is one hell of a gaming PC, I've been eyeing that one for myself for a while now.

Originally posted by Alex Awesome! Welcome to the family, the AURA is one hell of a gaming PC, I've been eyeing that one for myself for a while now.

Yeah I can't wait! I am hoping with all the great reviews about DS that it will come in one piece and be the gaming PC I have always wanted. Lol

Congrats.    The Aura is a nice AIO setup.

Who needs VR?! Just sit really close to that giant 34 inch screen! 10 Years ago a rig like that never would have been upgradeable. We've come so far since the Skittles-colored iMacs Congrats!

Thanks guys for all of your support! I know I will be getting one hell of a machine!

@BIGxOZ Congrats

@josh134, 16GB is more then enough to future proof your system for gaming. Otherwise right now all you need is 8GB to be good to go.

How do you like your Aura? Can you post a review and some pics?   I don't see any user reviews of the Aura on the DS forums.

My current DS Hailstorm is 7-8 years old. It has served me well and I am thinking of getting an Aura within the next few months.

Originally posted by williamsw2 How do you like your Aura? Can you post a review and some pics?   I don't see any user reviews of the Aura on the DS forums. My current DS Hailstorm is 7-8 years old. It has served me well and I am thinking of getting an Aura within the next few months.

I have the old hailstorm also, don't make the mistake of comparing hailstorm to aura, aura is closed and can't do too well with heat, the hailstorm is a full tower with load of airflow and heat is no issue for it.

I understand I'm just making sure you are clear that this may not be able to do the things hailstorm did. Otherwise to each his own

As far as wide or ultra wide monitor goes, you are preaching to the choir. However with the new 4k IPS 144Hz monitor coming out, I'm waiting for those. 2017 is gonna be the year of 4K IMHO based on all the 4k monitors coming out.

To each his own, just keep in mind in aio you gain something and you sacrifice somethings. good luck

Edited by DST4ME - 08 Oct 2016 at 5:46pm