How do I go about pre-ordering a system...Post Date: 2016-06-20 |
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Vulcan4
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Topic: How do I go about pre-ordering a system... Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 8:46am |
Ok, so I have done several months of research on who (which custom PC builder) I will go with to build my next PC and with what hardware to run and in what configuration.
Obviously, I'm going with Digital Storm. I am concerned I won't order fast enough when the time is right. What I mean is - I am waiting for Digital Storm to carry a third party GTX 1080 card such as ASUS or EVGA etc. before I buy/purchase. So, having said this and having the funds ready to purchase my next PC, what should I do? Is there a way to let Digital Storm know what I want and that I am waiting for a third party card? Do I order now and somehow let Digital Storm know not to ship until there is either ASUS or EVGA, etc, but still letting DS know what I want in my PC as far as a configuration? I'm a afraid DS will run out of the new third party cards liked many of the stores are right now. Any advice is greatly appreciated..... |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 8:58am |
You'd have to call and ask DS. I don't think you can pre-order a system until a parts release, to get ahead of the pack, but that's a guess and DS does change things.
They allow pre-orders for out of stock parts that ran out, but I've never seen a pre-order before releases. Let us know what you find out. |
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Vulcan4
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Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 9:14am |
Hmmmmm.... ok.
I already missed out once with the Aventum 3 case. I'll be kicking myself if I do that with a GTX 1080 lol. Thank you, tho. :) |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 10:04am |
Yeah, I hear you. The Aventum's popularity and the short supply and heavy demand for the new Pascal cards are making it tough on new buyers.
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Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 10:24am |
You could potentially place an order and then talk to John and have it put on hold...I'm not sure what that would do for prioritization, but that might be a possible workaround for "pre-ordering" it.
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 3:25pm |
I'm sure they will do pre order, what business is gonna say no when you want to hand them money? but I'm sure they will tell that you may have to wait a good while for all the parts.
Personally I would just wait, you are here daily checking, so I'm sure you will find out as soon as they are out or ask DS to send you an email when the parts you want are in. |
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 3:40pm |
I'm in the same boat as you, after waiting for so long for pascal cards, sucks you have to wait even longer lol.
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 6:50am |
I was told to just wait till they get the 3rd party cards, sadly no idea when that will be.
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 8:02am |
Might just buy my own card and send it over to DS.
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Alex
Admin Group Digital Storm Supervisor Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16312 |
Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 9:03am |
You'll need to wait until we can get the cards on the site, I would say another 2 weeks.
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db188
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Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 3:45pm |
my personal experience was thus: when i heard about the Aventum 3 i contacted DS and asked about reserving one with a down payment and i was told they don't do that and to just wait until it showed up on the configurator. i was told to order one as close to the config i wanted and then to make arrangements with John/Alex for special order components (which i had a list of) that i wanted to make and they'd make sure (as best they could thru their suppliers) it got set up the way i wanted it. in the end, i wanted certain fans they couldn't get, so i bought them myself and walked them in to DS (i'm local) to be included in the build.
do not worry, these guys will config and tune your rig how you want it. just get your order in as soon as it shows up as available. stay in contact with DS (i recommend Alex on these boards) and/or one of the managers. |
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 4:24pm |
You're lucky that you are right near them, sadly I'm far away. I Just wish they had a none founders 1070, so I don't have to buy one and ship it to them. Sadly it doesn't really seem like I might be able to even buy one myself, they get sold out so quickly. Reason why I don't want to wait so long is because it will take at least 3 weeks just to get the computer to me, really need a computer and I'm about to just say screw it and buy it with a founders edition =/.
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 4:44pm |
The non reference cards are not out to purchase yet. Which is why they don't have it.
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 4:53pm |
http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/videocards/nvidia/gtx1070/
They're out, just really hard to get. |
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 5:05pm |
Those are not non reference cards, asus, evga, none of them show the reference card for sale but out of stock they all show it as pre order.
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 6:58am |
Plenty of people are posting on neogaf about their cards already though, not like it really matters though. If I get my own card DS won't be able to cover the warranty or help me fix the computer if something goes wrong with the video card, I mean I do understand why and guess I will just have to keep waiting till they get their own cards. Guess for now I will keep using my Ipad lol.
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 8:54am |
Cards you send DS might not have their warranty, but they do have the manufacturers warrant. Plus, I believe, DS will help you troubleshoot it to the card, just leave the RMA, etc up to you.
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 9:44am |
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500398&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-Veeralava%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=6202798&SID=
Not a preorder but in stock, wonder if it's a good price? Probably won't last long lol. |
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Snaike
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Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 9:56am |
Out of stock
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 11:10am |
I would not just get any brand IMHO
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 11:16am |
This msi is avialable right now but personally I would go evga
Edited by DST4ME - 22 Jun 2016 at 11:18am |
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 12:35pm |
Ye I really want a evga sc or ftw, no luck so far. I wonder if it will be cheaper to get your own card, the founders edition is like 600 bucks.
Edited by giants84 - 22 Jun 2016 at 12:37pm |
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 12:38pm |
I don't care for the sc or ftw cards, if I want faster performance I will set an oc profile myself, and pick my own cooling.
I would go for a non reference stock card like evga. Edited by DST4ME - 22 Jun 2016 at 12:40pm |
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 2:42pm |
Newegg has some 3rd party cards in stock most of the day today, really hoping DS gets them in soon.
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 4:25pm |
I'm sure they are
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 9:29am |
Looks like nothing will happen this week, hoping next week :/.
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 9:49am |
DS is, for sure ,trying to get them asap. Means more business for them and happier customers. The whole Pascal line is vanishing off the shelves. The cards are the biggest sellers ever.
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 12:55pm |
The cards are in stock all over the place, maybe the best thing to do at this point is to buy an Apollo without a gpu and install the card myself. It should be easy to do right?
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 1:03pm |
What sites have the cards, so some of us can order? Newegg is all Out of Stock and Amazon is future delivery dates or jacked up prices. I didn't check elsewhere.
Thanks. |
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 1:05pm |
http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/videocards/nvidia/gtx1070/
Cards go in stock all day long, all different kinds. |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 1:59pm |
Got it. Never saw that site. I guess you'd put in for an alert than act on it ?
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 2:23pm |
Yep even without that, can still get cards. Like every hour new stuff usually comes up.
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 8:50pm |
Just check newegg very couple of hours, in the past 3 days I could have bought an msi card 3 times. Zotac seems to be in but who wants that.
If you are just installing the card on air its very easy: If you like to know how easy it is to add a gpu yourself look here |
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giants84
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jun 2016 at 8:31am |
Worried about having to unscrew stuff and plug stuff in, never did it before lol.
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Snaike
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Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jun 2016 at 8:56am |
Shouldnt' be a concern at all... watch DST4Me's linked video and you'll be great. I mean if I can do it... lol |
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