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shawnj11558 
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 Topic: Just purchased an Aventum Beast!Posted: 03 May 2012 at 7:24pm |
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Hey all,
I just purchased my new Aventum PC! I am really excited. I went all out on this one and cant wait to use it. Feel free to leave any comments/feedback on it. BTW this will be my 2nd rig that I have purchased from DS, my first one was about 3 years ago and it still is going pretty good. Budget: $10,000 Expectations: Bleeding-edge technology and breaking benchmark records Usage: CAD designing (3D Modeling), high-res gaming at 2560x1600, 3 HD monitors at same time, rendering videos, watching blu-ray 3D Special Needs: Very Very warm room, need maximum cooling possible. Saved Ticket #: [Please Type Here] Specifications: System Configuration: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Black OPS Aventum Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Not Available Processor: Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X 3.3GHz (Six-Core) (Extreme Performance) Motherboard: EVGA X79 FTW (Intel X79 Chipset) (Features USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s) <b></b> System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) <b></b> Power Supply: 1200W Corsair Pro Gold Series (CMPSU-1200AX) (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black) <b></b> Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (480GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: 520 Series) <b></b> Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: - No Thanks <b></b> Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Slim Slot Loading Edition) <b></b> Optical Drive 2: - Not Available Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card(s): 2x SLI Quad SLI (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 4GB (Includes PhysX) <b></b> Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: Digital Storm Aventum Cryo-TEC System for CPU and Liquid Cooling for Video Cards + Chipset H20 Tube Color: Red Tubing with High-Performance Fluid (UV Lighting Reactive) <b></b> Chassis Airflow: - Not Available Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (UV) (Creates Glowing Effect for H20 Tubes) <b></b> Enhancements: - Not Available Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: Noise Suppression Package Stage 1 (Optimized Airflow & Fan Speeds Only) <b></b> LaserMark: Digital Storm LaserMark Service - Text (Plexiglass Acrylic Window) <b></b> CPU Boost: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard) Graphics Boost: FREE: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability <b></b> Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory OS Boost: FREE: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system <b></b> Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64-Bit Edition) <b></b> Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Game: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7 (7 Outlet) 120V Surge Protector <b></b> Speakers: Corsair Vengeance 1100 Communication Headset (Model CA-9011113-WW) <b></b> Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Extra Large) <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 Sub-Total: $9,800.00 Tax: $0.00 S&H: Ground $227.14 Grand Total: $10,027.14 Edited by shawnj11558 - 03 May 2012 at 7:25pm |
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Asangard
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Posted: 03 May 2012 at 7:36pm |
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Sweet. Would really like to see pixs when you get it.
Something to consider - Add a high capacity HDD for data. It will save wear and tear on your SSD and those CAD files will get quite large depending on how much 3D modeling you do.
Edited by Asangard - 03 May 2012 at 8:46pm |
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Not from Without, Therefore, the 1st step on the Holy Warrior path, Is to recognize thyself as thy 1st enemy. |
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shawnj11558
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Posted: 03 May 2012 at 8:39pm |
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I'll def post some pics once I get it :D
Yea, I have a 1TB Hard Drive lying around so I'm gonna pop that in when I get the rig. |
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Asangard
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Posted: 03 May 2012 at 8:47pm |
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Cool. Looking forward to the pixs.
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Not from Without, Therefore, the 1st step on the Holy Warrior path, Is to recognize thyself as thy 1st enemy. |
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Alex
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Posted: 03 May 2012 at 8:52pm |
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VelocityM3
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Posted: 04 May 2012 at 8:37am |
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ODE V2 Level 4 (I7 4.5GHz,8GB Ram, GTX 680)
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Alex
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Posted: 04 May 2012 at 9:56am |
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josephlee
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Posted: 04 May 2012 at 10:01am |
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criTalon
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Posted: 04 May 2012 at 10:03am |
Totally agree... Edited by criTalon - 04 May 2012 at 10:03am |
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shawnj11558
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Posted: 04 May 2012 at 4:53pm |
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Hehe
 . Looks like i have to modify my build as the liquid cooling for the gtx 690 isn't out yet. Got an email from John saying that it would take a month to get it in. 
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cwmd
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Posted: 04 May 2012 at 6:13pm |
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what monitors are you using by the way at 2560x1600? I want one LOL
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i7 920 OC 3.766 EVGA X58 Classified 6GB Corsair Dominator 1000W PS Radeon HD 5970 X-Fi Fatality Champion Noctua Dual 120mm Fans |
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shawnj11558
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Posted: 04 May 2012 at 6:51pm |
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I'm using the Dell 30" WFP, 27" Samsung SyncMaster SA950 3D, and Dell 24"
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BF3Addict
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Posted: 04 May 2012 at 9:30pm |
Due to the way heat exhausts from both ends of the GTX 690, I would think twice about going air cooled with those cards. A more detailed discussion of the card can be found here: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=17569.
I think watercooling is the way to go with dual GPU cards. The extra heat they dump into the case could play H-E-double hockey sticks
 with the mobo chips and RAM. I'm under the impression that the Aventum case was designed explicitly for watercooling, so it makes me wonder just how effective it is for cycling air. The best air-cooled case is the HAF X.I know DS does lots of testing to make sure your specific configuration is reliable, but I'd be surprised if they've done an Aventum quad GPU setup like yours. It's just too new. I'm guessing your unit would be the pathfinder.
If you have your heart set on the quad GPU system (it looks awesome BTW
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FrankW
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Posted: 05 May 2012 at 9:05am |
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I think Alex said that the Aventum was not available with air cooling, LC only. Did DS say they could give you Air cooling. If they did that might be a mistake. Maybe Alex will let us know.
I don't think I would want two 680s (One from each 690) pumping their heat into the case. Especially two that are going to be OC. If it was my system I would not OC the two 690s with their mechanical design and air cooled. You may regret getting the OS boost. They delete or turn off things that you won't use in the OS. The problem is they don't know what you personally will want to use. I would get the system and set it up with the software you want and then tweak the OS. If they turn off something you want to use it might be hard to figure out how to get it back. I note that you have a "very, very warm room" for the computer. Your GPUs will be cooled by the air in the room and if it is too warm the GPUs will run hot. You can't cool GPUs with very, very warm air.
That will be a killer system after the problems are worked out. Frank Edited by FrankW - 05 May 2012 at 9:07am |
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shawnj11558
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Posted: 05 May 2012 at 9:15am |
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Yea, I decided to go with 3x680s LC instead of the 2 690s. I will prob do a upgrade few months down the road once the 690s become LC. If I get 3 loops for the 3 680s would it be a problem changing those out for the 2 690s LC? Would I be able to do that myself? Regarding the OS Boost I will take your word for it and try to see if they can change it, tho I will be importing my data from my old ssd into this one. I saw Alex post in my topic earlier and didn't seem to have any objection to air cooling but I really want LC GPUs so that convinced me.
Edited by shawnj11558 - 05 May 2012 at 9:19am |
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FrankW
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Posted: 05 May 2012 at 9:54am |
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Hi shawn,
How warm does the computer room get during the summer months? Frank |
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shawnj11558
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Posted: 05 May 2012 at 10:04am |
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Hmm, I guess I would say the room gets to 80 deg during summer. The room has no windows but I run a portable AC that brings it down to 70 deg or so.
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Alex
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Posted: 05 May 2012 at 11:32am |
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In regards to the Aventum, it's a ultra high-end chassis exclusively for exotic liquid cooling or our Cryo-TEC. |
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FrankW
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Posted: 05 May 2012 at 12:43pm |
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Hi Shawn,
80 degrees may be to high to run LC but 70 degrees is fine. Frank |
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BF3Addict
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Posted: 05 May 2012 at 1:20pm |
Generally speaking, most LC systems use either one or two loops. If it's one loop then you have a reservoir, pump, and heat exchanger (radiator) handling the cooling for the CPU/GPU and possibly the mobo chipset. If it's two loops then the GPU is split off with an additional rad, res and pump. I know the Aventum is highly customizable, but even with that beast it seems unlikely to sport four separate loops with all that associated hardware. I'm betting there are two loops in the Aventum (I'm sure Alex will straighten me out if I'm wrong). In that case it's relatively easy to go from tri-SLI (three cards) to quad-SLI (two cards). If DS uses quick disconnect fittings at card 1 inlet and card 3 outlet, then it's even easier. Spillage with the quick disconnects is minimal if not nonexistent. It's just like replacing an air cooled card except you have the extra steps of refilling the loop and verifying the proper flow. If it's a single loop everything I said above still applies. Pics and a YouTube video! I demand it!!   Edited by BF3Addict - 05 May 2012 at 1:30pm |
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shawnj11558
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Posted: 05 May 2012 at 1:42pm |
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Thx BF3Addict for the feedback on the LC system. I hope it is 2 loops as I will def be going for LC GPUs from now on and hoping that switching them out is as easy as you describe. I'm hoping I get the evga waterblock instead of the koolance one as the evga one has a glowy led on the waterblock that looks really nice
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If anyone that has an Avantum already can chime in on how the LC system works, it would be great! I will def post pics and a youtube video once I get it. Hopefully within a month or so lol. |
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Asangard
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Posted: 05 May 2012 at 1:46pm |
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Another option is to put your build on hold to wait for the GTX 690 water blocks.
If you install the 690s and water blocks yourself and something goes wrong related to your modifications, this will cause warranty issues with DS. You are building a top of the line system. I wouldn't mess with warrenty issues. But I also understand not wanting to wait. Some times patience pays off in the long run. |
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Not from Without, Therefore, the 1st step on the Holy Warrior path, Is to recognize thyself as thy 1st enemy. |
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BF3Addict
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Posted: 05 May 2012 at 2:40pm |
Since the GTX 6XX series has been released I've been scrubbing the 'net to get as much info as I can on the nVidia GK104/GK110 Kepler chips. Looks like GK110 based cards won't be out until Q4 this year or later, so from what I've seen I've chosen the evga GTX 680 Hydro Copper Classified (watercooled, 4GB VRAM) as my next card. Three of them, to be exact. The deciding factor was that cool evga LED. Have you seen the SLI bridges too? Ultra cool looking!
Check them out here:
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Alex
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Posted: 05 May 2012 at 3:32pm |
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The Aventum uses two loops. One loop is dedicated to the processor, the other loop is for the video cards (and chipset if ordered).
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shawnj11558
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Posted: 05 May 2012 at 4:04pm |
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Thx for the info Alex!
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shawnj11558
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Posted: 06 May 2012 at 8:44pm |
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Question: If I buy a 4th GTX 480 Hydro Cooper to run quad sli liquid cooled, would I be able to hook it up to the dual loop LC system without any modifications?
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Alex
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Posted: 06 May 2012 at 10:47pm |
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You're welcome!
You can add it to the loop with no issue, you'll need probably additional tubing, connectors, and fluid.
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shawnj11558
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Posted: 07 May 2012 at 2:58am |
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Thx for confirming that Alex! Do you know if you have the evga tri sli waterblocks in stock as well as the asus x79 rampage waterblock for the chipset? I made some modifications to my build and will be posting it here later tonight.
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Alex
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Posted: 07 May 2012 at 1:37pm |
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We do have EVGA HydroCopper units in stock, and we also have GTX 680's where we install full coverage blocks, it all depends on availability and inventory. I just noticed that you said your room is very, very warm, the Cryo-TEC system will not work with your room then as it uses the room temperature to cool the hot side of the TEC modules which generate a opposite cold temperature that is pumped to the CPU.
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Lynn
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Posted: 07 May 2012 at 3:19pm |
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Umm, just read over your config. If for some reason, you're like unhappy when you get it, can I have it? Just asking very politely!
Seriously awesome system. Grats! |
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shawnj11558
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 8:54pm |
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Ok here is the final configuration I went with. It has now begun the building phase! I filled out all the authorization and legal forms that DS requested to build a beast like this LOL.
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Black OPS Aventum Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Not Available Processor: Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X 3.3GHz (Six-Core) (Extreme Performance) Motherboard: ASUS Rampage IV Extreme X79 (Intel X79 Chipset) (Features USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s) System Memory: 16GB DDR3 2133MHz Corsair Dominator GT with DHX (High-Performance) Power Supply: 1200W Corsair Pro Gold Series (CMPSU-1200AX) (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (480GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: 520 Series) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Slim Slot Loading Edition) Optical Drive 2: - Not Available Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card(s): 3x SLI Triple (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB (Includes PhysX) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: Digital Storm Aventum Cryo-TEC System for CPU and Liquid Cooling for Video Cards + Chipset H20 Tube Color: Red Tubing with High-Performance Fluid (UV Lighting Reactive) Chassis Airflow: - Not Available Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (UV) (Creates Glowing Effect for H20 Tubes) Enhancements: - Not Available 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: FREE: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability 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 Ultimate (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Game: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7 (7 Outlet) 120V Surge Protector Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Extra Large) 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 DISC10 PROMOTION: 10% Discount of $1,062 Applied to Digital Storm Desktop 372046, Original Price $10,620 1 Sub-Total: $9,558.00 Tax: $0.00 Shipping: $428.26 Grand Total: $9,986.26 
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Sean_Casto
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 11:28pm |
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lol. what a build!
and a discount of $1,000.00+! |
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FrankW
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Posted: 09 May 2012 at 5:24am |
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Hi shawn,
I just wanted to comment about your power supply. You may not be able to add the fourth 680 GPU with the 1200w PS. With the 680's lower power requirements you might make it but there won't be a lot of over head. PS are not as efficient at full load or near full load. Congrats on your system. Frank |
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josephlee
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Posted: 09 May 2012 at 7:49am |
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I doubt NASA has rigs as nice as this. Insane.
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Alex
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Posted: 09 May 2012 at 10:28am |
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