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    Posted: 29 Aug 2013 at 5:30pm
I placed the order for my new system monday night for the Hailstorm stage 2. This is my first time buying a gaming computer and a first time DS customer. most of my previous computers were from dell and worked fine for day to day things but couldnt handle the CAD software i use for school.
And its at stage 4 already!! ehh now a bit more waiting is ahead lol Cry
 
Well heres my build:
 
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Hailstorm II Edition
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 3930K 3.2GHz (Unlocked CPU for Extreme Overclocking) (Six-Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 (Intel X79 Chipset) (Features USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s)
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)
Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA Gold Rated (Dual SLI Compatible) <b></b>
Expansion Bay: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black) <b></b>
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (128GB Solid State (By: Samsung) (Model: 840 Pro Series) <b></b>
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition)
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: ASUS Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Model: BC-12B1ST)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 3GB (Includes PhysX) <b></b>
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 3: Digital Storm Exotic Custom Cooling System (CPU Only)
H20 Tube Color: Red Tubing with High-Performance Fluid (UV Lighting Reactive) <b></b>
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects) <b></b>
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard)
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition) <b></b>
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Medium) <b></b>
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty
 
i also got a cylinder res, compression fittings, and red wiring
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Awesome! Thank you for choosing Digital Storm. That looks like an awesome system!
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 Awesome
My Two Digital Storm Rigs: Mr. Bojangles (HAF-X, 2010) & Mrs. Bojingles (Bolt I, 2013).
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Great card choice also. Unless you are good at doing it yourself, you should let DS OC your GTX 780 also.  If they can OC it to like 1070mhz, it actually performs faster than a GTX Titan at reference speeds. 

I was just looking at the Hailstorm II myself, checking out the new Hydrolux. Did you order this right before that came out? If so, might wanna go check it out. Looks like Digital Storm made their own version of the aquaero system... and I'm loving the look of it. Can't wait to read a review from someone with it. Awesome build, I'm already excited for you. Congrats!
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Ah, I see they only offer it on multi gpu setup's though... so nevermind.  Either way, I must of missed the memo of you hinting towards it being released, Alex... you sneaky devil. I am loving the look of the software with it... and the LED changing depending on temps and work load... awesome!
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We do offer a CPU + Chipset version of HydroLux.
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HydoLux looks similar to the light/fan controller system on the Aventum II. I emailed Alex asking more about this - as I'm still patiently awaiting a backordered part and mine isn't fully completed yet. Dang you Meller for finding something new that interests me!
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HydroLux is the next evolution of what we had for the Aventum II control software. The control board itself is similar, but the software is vastly different.
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STI Racer - Congratulations on your new Hailstorm II and welcome to the club. It is a great system that beckons for upgrades and add-ons. The CPU+Chipset+GPU liquid cooler is real beauty. Of course Alex has been adding stuff to mine (and fst-cvc's) as new technology comes out. Enjoy your new Rig!Cool
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@meller ya I ordered it Monday night and it wasn't released yet. sucks because I wasn't aware of it and I wanted the chipset cooling with it originally

@Alex how much would the Hydrolux system cost and is it still possible to add to my build?

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@meller I didn't get the gpu overclocked and I'm planning to run sli in the future with another 780. wouldn't the second card have to be overclocked too?

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You can email Alex @ [email protected] to request the add-on. I know I did already (and I think so did Subxero!! ).

As far OC'ing the GPU, the 780 is pretty awesome in stock form and still rather close to the Titan. If you're only going to be air cooling the GPU, I would leave it at stock speeds to extend it's lifespan.
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for now the gpu will be air cooled because of budget limits. I actually called customer service right now and gonna make the change

im planning on adding another card and lc the gpus

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Sti Racer - Do it! Do It Now! Get 2X 780 and LC them. You will not regret the decision. Evil
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Just contact our team to change to HydroLux. If it has already been built with different hardware, you may have to pay a re-build fee as well.

Here is a quick break down from the configurator on the changes you will need to do:

1. H20: HydroLux Level 1: Digital Storm Exotic Custom Cooling System (CPU + Chipset) [+$527]

2. Digital Storm HydroLux Thermal Management Control Board & Software [+$99]

3. Digital Storm HydroLux RGB LED Lighting System (Requires HydroLux Control Board & Software) [+$0]
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@subzero I no I wouldn't but my wallet isn't fat enough lol plus my car has priority over pc sorry haha

honestly id love to get the whole system but I called and got quote almost 1k because my pc is on stage 5. I still keep kicking myself for not waiting 3 days for it    


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@Alex would there be a rebuild fee if I wanted to get the 270mm tank? I wanted it from the beginning but whoever I called said 150mm was the biggest one available
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The system itself is more expensive, so even if it was launched 5 days before you ordered, you would be spending $600+ than you did right now.

Yes we can, but if the system is built and fluid added, we have to remove the fluid, take apart the system and re-do it. It's not that much for re-building it, roughly $50-$75.
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@Alex honestly if my system wasn't already getting tested then I probably would have upgraded and its more of a want. Does that price include the tank to or is it just for rebuild? And thank for your patience I appreciate it

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Name theif!
That rig looks awesome, I'm jealous.   
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haha ikr!!! and thank you! btw do you own an sti?
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It kind of reminds me of the aquaero systems. I haven't fully read about everything hydrolux does, but if it is like Aquaero, then it monitors more than just fans.  It monitors temps coming it and going out, flow, liquid temps, etc... I love Aquaero addon's, so if Hydrolux does pretty much the same, that's awesome!  Plus, as I said before, I really like the LED control to reflect work load and temp of the system.
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There's always gonna be new cool stuff that'll come out after you order. My system's been updated so many times that I've lost count (I'm sure Alex hasn't ) and I know Subxero has made many upgrades as well... The timing on the new HydroLux couldn't have been better (well, it could have been out a few months ago!) as I was able to add it to my build for a reasonable price...
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haha I know right, its nice but I'm wondering how many times id actually take advantage of it

but it definitely raises the cool factor   

im also trying to avoid going down your path I started with a budget of 2000-2500 then rose to 3000 and jumped to 4000



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I think the aquaero system is more advance but I don't know how much it costs. Imo the hydrolux looks like a primitive version of aquaero that almost everyone can use.

but its never to late to upgrade in the future
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Originally posted by sti racer

haha I know right, its nice but I'm wondering how many times id actually take advantage of it

but it definitely raises the cool factor   

im also trying to avoid going down your path I started with a budget of 2000-2500 then rose to 3000 and jumped to 4000


That's where my budget originally started ($2500) but as my expectation of system performance changed i upped my budget to match the setup it was going to be attached to... You can follow the progression (obsession ) of my build here and see pics of what it'll be attached to . Yours is still a great build and where I was at one point with mine. I know it will give you tons of enjoyment going forward!
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That's where my budget originally started ($2500) but as my expectation of system performance changed i upped my budget to match the setup it was going to be attached to... You can follow the progression (obsession ) of my build here and see pics of what it'll be attached to . Yours is still a great build and where I was at one point with mine. I know it will give you tons of enjoyment going forward! [/QUOTE]

haha I already looked through your thread its a monster for sure. and that setup of yours is insane I wish I had room for one of those and the time to play racing sims. I can't wait to see your pc built

however, I'll be adding some of my touch to the pc
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Oh yea, from the looks of the the aquaero's system is definitely much more advanced. It'd be great if DS offered it on it's water cooling builds, but the hydrolux does have what appears to be similar features and I think it's a nice touch.
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it definitely is, im glad they are offering it now even though im not getting it. I might get the aquaero's system once I own the system for a year or two. gotta keep my options open
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Originally posted by sti racer

@Alex honestly if my system wasn't already getting tested then I probably would have upgraded and its more of a want. Does that price include the tank to or is it just for rebuild? And thank for your patience I appreciate it


I believe you did pay for the new reservoir, the big large tank so you are all set.
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@Alex honestly if my system wasn't already getting tested then I probably would have upgraded and its more of a want. Does that price include the tank to or is it just for rebuild? And thank for your patience I appreciate it


I believe you did pay for the new reservoir, the big large tank so you are all set.


ahh well thanks for the info think you can post some sneak peaks
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I'll try my best. It's in testing now so I can't do anything.
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top secret ehh if not i'll just have to wait to see the best in person
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Just got into Stage 6
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