FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

My new game rig

Post Date: 2011-02-08
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Regent Square View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 08 Feb 2011
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 143 		  Quote Regent Square Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Topic: My new game rig
    Posted: 08 Feb 2011 at 5:18pm
Hi guys. I want to order a beast game rig, with sandy bridge processor i7 2600K. I saw it on this website. My main concern is that currently, there is a problem with those processors. I read articles that they will come out again in early march, but they are in Digital Storm already! So, do they still sell broken processors because it is impossible to have them as early as digital storm have.
Back to Top
Dragoonseal View Drop Down
DS Veteran
DS Veteran

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 03 Apr 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2247 		  Quote Dragoonseal Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Feb 2011 at 5:57pm
There are no problems with the processors, it's a recall on certain motherboards.
Lilim
Intel Core i7 920 @4.2GHz
HAF 932 - Dual SLI Nvidia GTX 480s
3x Intel X25-M G2 (80GB) SSD RAID0
R.I.P. Sinbad the cat (November 16, 1996 - April 18, 2011)
Back to Top
Alex View Drop Down
Admin Group
Admin Group

Digital Storm Supervisor


Joined: 04 Jun 2012
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 16314 		  Quote Alex Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Feb 2011 at 6:19pm
I recommend reading our response on this:

Digital Storm has just recently been informed by Intel of an issue with the Cougar Point chipset used in all P67 and H67 motherboards. We would like to take a moment to explain in detail to any customers who recently purchased a P67 chipset motherboard what this issue is and how it will affect their computers performance now and in the future.

The issue concerns only the SATA 3G ports, not the SATA 6G ports on P67 and H67 motherboards. What may occur over time is a degradation in SATA 3G performance, however, SATA 6G performance is completely unaffected by this issue. Also, there is no issue with the Sandy Bridge processor, this issue resides in the motherboard chipset and again specifically concerns the performance of the SATA 3G ports only.

Before the release of Sandy Bridge, Digital Storm has already been installing customer hard drives to the faster SATA 6G ports; this means that this issue should not affect the large majority of our customers who purchased a Sandy Bridge based system. The main devices that may be affected by this issue are optical drives. The performance degradation issue is tied to the amount of use the SATA 3G ports receive, and since a large portion of users don’t use their optical drives on a regular basis; this further reduces the likelihood of performance degradation.

We value our customers business and want to provide the absolute best product and customer support. Taking that into consideration, we are offering customers that have recently purchased a Sandy Bridge system the following options should they wish to have their motherboard replaced:

1.     OPTION 1: You may have your computer sent back to our facility and upgraded with a revised P67 or H67 motherboard once it is released in March. If you would like to do this, please email: [email protected].

2.     OPTION 2: If you would rather not ship your system back to Digital Storm, we will ship you a replacement motherboard as an advanced warranty replacement when they are released in March. If you would like to do this, please email: [email protected].

Here's an official breakdown:

(1) All customers who have purchased a Sandy Bridge system up to March 31, 2011 will receive a free extra year of warranty to ensure you do not encounter any issues in the future.

(2) All customers who have purchased a Sandy Bridge system on or before February 1, 2011 may select either option 1 or option 2 above and Digital Storm will pay for: shipping costs, labor, and replacements.

For new customers that have not received their system, or are looking to purchase one:

(3) All customers who currently have an order with Digital Storm pending to be shipped, or are placing orders for a new Sandy Bridge system before the availability of the revised motherboards will be given the option of having their order put on a wait list.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to email: [email protected]

Sincerely,
Digital Storm Management
[email protected]
Back to Top
Regent Square View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 08 Feb 2011
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 143 		  Quote Regent Square Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Feb 2011 at 6:57pm
Thanks guys for clear explanation of what is happening. The info i wrote was from another sours, it is sucks. Sorry guys, for asking again, but just to me sure that everything is correct.

As you mentioned above:The main devices that may be affected by this issue are optical drives. The performance degradation issue is tied to the amount of use the SATA 3G ports receive, and since a large portion of users don’t use their optical drives on a regular basis; this further reduces the likelihood of performance degradation. I am not sure what does it means, i am not pro, i am beginner, but if i would buy p or h 67 motherboard, is it gonna work well, or not. Other websites such as dell, cyberpower took off those motherboard from sale.
Back to Top
Alex View Drop Down
Admin Group
Admin Group

Digital Storm Supervisor


Joined: 04 Jun 2012
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 16314 		  Quote Alex Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Feb 2011 at 7:48pm
It will work perfectly fine.
 
Just to add further weight, Intel just announced that they are going to continue offering the B2 (original) stepping of the support chip that had the issue.
Back to Top
Regent Square View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 08 Feb 2011
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 143 		  Quote Regent Square Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Feb 2011 at 7:59pm
Oh, ok, but are those p 67 and h 67 good for use? Because a lot of people said that they just stopped working properly.

Buy the way, sorry my 0 knowledge of pc, what is BC?

Back to Top
Regent Square View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 08 Feb 2011
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 143 		  Quote Regent Square Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Feb 2011 at 8:19pm
sorry, not BC, B2
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down



This page was generated in 0.046875 seconds.