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Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 5:38pm

Your psu is pure overkill = pure waste of money

I hope you have a 20amp socket to plug that into otherwise you are in for a very bad surprise.

Is this for gaming? what are you gonna do with 4 extremal hdds? I'm a power user and after 10 years I still don't have that much stuff.

Gaming has zero use for 32gb of ram, I can come and take out half of that out without you knowing and you will never notice the difference, ever, never, ever, never.

instead of that waste get the highest warranty you can get.

Also judging by your build you gonna wanna wait for the 3rd party 1080s.

give me the ticket number for that build please, before I jump off the balcony.

Edited by DST4ME - 17 Jun 2016 at 5:44pm

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Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 5:45pm

Give me your ticket number let me tweak that for you, it can be better

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Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 5:50pm

I didnt save the config.... :(
but i can do another one.

Having said that, I am getting off the net for a bit. Possible company visiting tonight. I can do it again tomorrow tho. I would like to know your input on that config in regards to making it better. :)

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Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 6:05pm

Here you go Ticket# 1437577 --- $8,389.00 (To see this build click here)

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis
Chassis Model: Hailstorm II Edition

Core Components
Processor: Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 6950X 3.0GHz (10-Core) (Extreme Performance)
Motherboard: ASUS X99 RAMPAGE V EDITION 10 (Intel X99 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices) (RGB Lighting)

System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)

Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX1000i (Digitally Controlled Power)

Storage / Connectivity
Optical Drive: Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Internal)

Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (256GB Samsung 950 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance)

Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (1TB Samsung 850 PRO)

Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)

Graphics / Multimedia
Graphics Card(s): 2x SLI Dual (GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (NVIDIA Founders Edition) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

Digital Storm Engineering
Extreme Cooling: H20: HydroLux PRO: Exotic Custom Cooling System (2x Graphics Cards + CPU)
HydroLux Tubing Style: Flexible Tubing (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System)
HydroLux Fluid Color: Red Fluid (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System)
Cable Management: Exotic Cable Management - Yellow - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables)

Chassis Fans: Corsair Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans)

Internal Lighting: Digital Storm RGB LED Lighting System (Requires Thermal Management Control Board & Software)
Airflow Control: Digital Storm Thermal Management Control Board & Software

Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)

Software
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)

Accessories / Goodies

Customer Care
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 15-20 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 6 Year Limited Warranty (6 Year Labor & 4 Year Part Replacement)

you got a 4 year warranty on this one and in some ways it has better performance then your config.

ask your questions

Edited by DST4ME - 17 Jun 2016 at 6:07pm

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Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 4:54am

Awesome. Thank you....
Yeah, I don't know why, but for some apparent reason I assume that I need the 'biggest' and most expensive parts or hardware. I used to build all my PCs myself, but I've been out of the loop for about 6 yrs, so I decided to go the way of a custom build by a company like Digital Storm. And just like I told the sales rep from DS, I am ordering from DS/Digital Storm because out of all the reviews I have read for the past few yrs, DS is well respected and the customer support is second to none.

Having said all of that, I am learning that just because a piece of hardware is the most expensive or has 'more' of something else, doesn't mean it is better.

You've helped me grasp that, DST4ME. :) Thank you.

I had always thought that the more system RAM, the better. And from everything I've read the past few days, more RAM doesn't always equal better performance.

The PC I am ordering will be for gaming mostly, but I will also be using it to store and record data from my telescope. I am an amatuer astronomer. So, I will be storing videos and/or images I have taken of stars, planets, asteroids, comets etc. But here again, I may just buy a high-end laptop for all of that because I will be connecting the Laptop/Computer to the telescope which are outside of my home. So yeah...., this desktop will be used for gaming 90% of the time. :)

I appreciate all of the input, man. We sure do have a great, and a sincere caring, community here at Digital Storm.

Thanks!!! :D

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Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 5:03am

Fantastic, pad yourself in the back, its not about the most expensive its about the max power you need/will use.

if you think you might upgrade gpu later to sli titan or something then pic the corsair 1200w psu to be on teh safe side with the oc and all.

My pleasure and good luck

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Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 5:07am

One more thing....

Considering I won't be messing with much of the PC's hardware (ie - overclocking, etc.), is there much of a difference between the these two Mobo's??

**ASUS X99 RAMPAGE V USB 3.1 (Intel X99 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices)

VS.

**ASUS X99 RAMPAGE V EDITION 10 (Intel X99 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices) (RGB Lighting)

One thing I do, and am looking for, is the ability to upgrade down the road a few yrs. I am not one to build a new PC every year or two or three. But, I AM one who would, and will be, upgrading the video card every year or two depending on when the cards comes out. I will upgrade the CPU too if I feel it will give me the boost I am looking for or crave.

And money is of no concern, so that won't be added to the equation when I upgrade or rebuild.

Thanks again!! lol... :D

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Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 5:08am

Originally posted by DST4ME

Fantastic, pad yourself in the back, its not about the most expensive its about the max power you need/will use.

if you think you might upgrade gpu later to sli titan or something then pic the corsair 1200w psu to be on teh safe side with the oc and all.

My pleasure and good luck

Ohh....I will be going with SLI immediately. ;) I've never had that set-up before, but I do want it this time.

haha

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Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 5:21am

Most likely you won't be able to upgrade the cpu to a new line/family, its not like the old days anymore, once a socket comes out you got about one or two family on it at best. The cpu would need an upgrade in about 4 years I would say, by that time the new cpu probably won't fit your socket.

gpu upgrade manybe every 2 years is a good idea maybe 3.

lets see the rampage 10 is pretty much an upgrade to the other one, it has a few more things the other one does not, like supporting more ram, pci features related to storage and some other extras in lan, wireless etc.

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Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 5:34am

Cool.
Yeah, I am going with the later. To upgrade from the Digital Storm set-up to the Edition 10 isn't that much. I will be going with that one. ;)

DST4ME - I HOPE Digital Storm is seeing these posts I've written and the comments you've made because if you weren't here helping me understand the new standards and/or 'needs' of my next PC, I would have most likely went/moved on (but disappointed) to another custom built PC by a DS competitor. (DTS4ME deserves a rebate one something, lol. He just saved a concrete customer (Me) from spending thousands of dollars somewhere else. :D

But I will share with you guys this -----> out of all of the Custom built PCs I've researched online, Digital Storm is, By Far, the better choice. From customer service to the quality of hardware used in their PCs, Digital Storm is honestly on top of them all. ;) :)

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Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 5:39am

Thanks I'm sure Alex is seeing all of the stuff on the forum.

I'm a customer like you and because I like how DS does business I stick around and help others get their money's worth, I've been away myself for a few years to be honest with you and other great members have been taking care of the new guys like yourself.

I'm sure Alex will be happy to hear how much you like DS.

but he is not gonna like the fact that I talked you into a pc that cost less

Edited by DST4ME - 18 Jun 2016 at 5:45am

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Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 6:24am

Ha Ha Haha...

DST4ME -

I'll keep you updated on my Config., order and other things regarding this system I'm building (figuratively, lol).

"Other Things" meaning -
**Monitor
**Keyboard/Mouse
**Sound System (ie. Audio card, Speakers, ect.)

In regards to a PC monitor -
I am going no bigger than 27in, and I am going no smaller than 24in. When I decide on a PC monitor, the following factors are in-play:

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**at least 1440p, unless it's a 24in monitor. If that being the case I would go to 1080p resolution.
**G-sync (I've done quite a bit of research on this option and it appears that most people who go with nVidia G-Sync are very pleased with it and confirm that there is a noticeable difference.
**144MHz (or anything above 100MHz, but 144 is top priority)
**IPS screen (TN screens are fine too, but 144 is where I'd like to be).
**4K isn't a big deal for me at the moment. I've yet to game on a 4k PC gaming Monitor, but many agree 1440p on a 27in screen is just as good or better in some instances.
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I will add more info on what hardware I am leaning towards with this build. My goal is not to be the best or fastest or most expensive PC. Also, I am not an 'Over-Clocker' like many here are; And who are always wanting a fast or faster PC to brag/boast about. While I do OC to a degree, I do not push the issue to claim bragging rights, lol. I just wanted to get that out there so those who are helping me here at Digital Storm can/will understand what I want or need out of this PC I am highly considering to purchase. :)

LOL.....I hope this comment is understood haha.

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Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 6:38am

Keep us upto date for sure, that would be great

For monitor go with what you like, I'm a 30" type myself, but to each his own, its your system get what you want/like.

just remember to ignore response time and contrast ratio, they are bogus numbers and not even comparable from one set to the other due to different methods.

As for oc I would only do the cpu, if you notice I picked stage 1 oc for you as to not push oc to hard/high.

I don't think anybody here really brags about their oc, they might try to top eachother here and there for fun for a short time but everybody here knows that oc is a bit different from chip to chip, no 2 chips are exactly alike, one can oc well and the other one could suck, then there is the temp, which your ambient temp will play a big role in and that is different from place to place, so ya I don't think you will find braggers here, everybody knows the only place to brag about the oc is at a reputable oc contest kinda like this one

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Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 11:27am

Originally posted by DST4ME

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I'm sure Alex will be happy to hear how much you like DS.

but he is not gonna like the fact that I talked you into a pc that cost less

I dunno, DST4ME, I'm pretty sure Alex would be more stoked about having another happy satisfied customer getting exactly what he wants than the price difference between the two systems.

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Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 2:45pm

I know its a joke between me Alex which is why I put the

at the end

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Posted: 19 Jun 2016 at 9:24am

Thank you for being a customer! Glad to hear that you've found the right place.

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Posted: 19 Jun 2016 at 11:58am

if you're still looking for a monitor, i've been playing with my new Acer Predator XB271HU and so far it's fantastic.

27" IPS
144Hz (native)/165Hz with overdrive
G-Sync
ULMB (when not using G-Sync)

my particular unit has ZERO back light bleed and ZERO stuck/dead pixels. even the notorious "IPS Glow" is barely noticeable on a completely dark screen. either i got extremely lucky with this unit, or Acer has worked out the kinks from their first run production units. build quality is amazing. for all intents and purposes this thing is 3-sided "bezel-less". it's really a beautiful screen.

Aventum 3
I7-6700K
Gigabyte G1 Z170X Gaming GT
16GB Corsair Dominator 3000MHz
Corsair Hx1000i 1000W
Samsung M.2 980 Pro 2TB;Samsung 850 EVO 1TB
MSI RTX 3080 Ventus OC 10G LHR
Gigabyte M28U 4K

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