ARRIVED! -- Velox Build

Hello Everyone,

I have read through many posts on the DS Forums and have been grateful for all the help I've found here. Yesterday I submitted my order for my first gaming PC... I would appreciate feedback on the build!

**Configuration Updated**
System Configuration:
System Configuration:
Chassis Model: Digital Storm Velox
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8-Core) (Boost Up to 4.3 GHz)
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair VII Hero (AMD X470 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro (RGB Light Bar)
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX1000 (Fully Modular)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (500GB Samsung 970 EVO) (NVM Express)
Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (2TB Samsung 860 EVO)
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 RTX 2080 Ti 11GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: HydroLux PRO: Exotic Custom Cooling System (1x Graphics Card + CPU)
HydroLux Tubing Style: HardLine Tubing (Requires HydroLux PRO Custom Liquid Cooling System)
HydroLux Fluid Color: Clear Fluid + Clear Tubing (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System)
Cable Management: Exotic Cable Management - White - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables)
Chassis Fans: Corsair HD Series (RGB Fans)
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes)

Edited by VRNAQLR - 01 Apr 2019 at 5:39pm

Thanks for the feedback! I'm really excited about the system and will be sure to send pictures once it is delivered !

1. I had seen that comment on the RAM in other threads, but saw others erring on the 32GB side.

2. Relatively inexpensive upgrade here, I'll probably take this advice.

3. As for the overclocks, I am not too familiar on the good either will do for performance. I was told that having the cooling system route to the GPU would reduce the wear. Maybe its not worth the overclock regardless?

4.I saw this comment in other threads as well. The Hardline tubing definitely is an aesthetic choice here... haha.

I have just been informed that the Lumos Case has been DISCONTINUED by [email protected]

I'm a little disappointed, but still looking forward to my build in the Velox!

Will keep this thread updated with any changes.

That is sad news (Lumos). Be sure that where you will place the system the orientation of the window will be irrelevant. The Velox has the window on the right and the Lumos on the left (facing the front of the pc) Therefore, the Velox comes with an upside down mobo with the gpu on top of the cpu. There are other cases you can pick from is this is an issue. Good luck. 

I appreciate all the feedback! I have decided to go with the Velox, it is a clean looking case too! I'm only in stage 1 in my builds development but the anticipation is killing me! can't wait to get it! I have been trying to satisfy my anticipation by watching unboxing videos on youtube haha. Will update as things progress!

------------------UPDATE--------------------

Business Day 10.

My build is still in phase 1. Does anyone know if DS consistently meets their 20-25 day to shipping window?

------------------UPDATE--------------------

I reached out to Alex on Business Day #12 to make sure everything was on track. He responded with a timely message that everything was going perfectly. Sub-text made it sound like they are very busy currently.

Finally, after 15 Business days I climbed out of the Stage 1 Void into Stage 2.

Then, as I have seen with the many posts of others, I reached Stage 3 on Business Day #17.

Its been a great experience so far with Digital Storm. I am really looking forward to the new PC

------------------UPDATE--------------------
........... And so the countdown begins! My order shipped last night and I am expecting it to arrive Monday or Tuesday next week! Can't wait! For everyone's reference, I will post my timeline below (It seems like one of the most frequent questions on the forum)

Ordered:                      2/21
Payment Processed:   2/26 (3 Business Days)
Stage 1:                      2/26 - 3/20 (16 Business Days)
Stage 2:                      3/20 - 3/21 (1 Business Day)
Stage 3:                      3/21 - 3/22 (1 Business Day)
Stage 4:                      3/22 - 3/22 (<1 Business Day)
Stage 5:                      3/22 - 3/24 (1 Business Day)
Stage 6:                      3/24 - 3/28 (4 Business Days)
Stage 7:                      3/28 - 3/28 (1 Business Day)
Order Shipped            3/28 - 4/2 (Projected with 3 day shipping)

Awesome! My fav rig color there sir!   

Is the Lumos case out of stock? They're still offering it for sale.

Originally posted by thedemoncowboy Originally posted by VRNAQLR The other picture I tried to upload kept flipping upside down... .but here are the guts with the hardline tubing Did yours leak at alll

Nope, I didn't have any issues with the hardline tubing. It's running perfectly. They shipped it with all fluid in the reservoir.

Edited by VRNAQLR - 24 Apr 2019 at 3:55pm

Originally posted by thedemoncowboy Originally posted by VRNAQLR Originally posted by thedemoncowboy Originally posted by VRNAQLR The other picture I tried to upload kept flipping upside down... .but here are the guts with the hardline tubing Did yours leak at alll Nope, I didn't have any issues with the hardline tubing. It's running perfectly. They shipped it with all fluid in the reservoir. Do you live far from ca?

I live near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I think the shipment stopped in 3 locations on its way