Ordered my first boutique built machine!

Well, I have been building PCs for now going on 18 years and after building my last dual loop watercooled beast, I decided I would let my fingers take a rest and purchase one of DS's beautifully built machines. Even though I had some parts in hand for my next build, they graciously accepted them as part of this project. WOW...

After reading tons of posts, reviews, forums, columns, etc. I decided to take the plunge and let someone else craft something for me and save me 150-200 hours of care and labor! LOL

So 2 days ago after emails to Alex and John I now have a custom rig in the dormancy of construction!

Here is what is coming my way:

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Black OPS Aventum
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: CUSTOMER SUPPLIED: Intel Core i7 3960X

Motherboard: ASUS Rampage IV Extreme X79 (Intel X79 Chipset) (Features USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s)
System Memory: 32GB DDR3 1866MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)
Power Supply: CUSTOMER SUPPLIED: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX1500

Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: CUSTOMER SUPPLIED: QTY 2x Samsung 830-Series 512GB (Set to RAID 0)

Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: CUSTOMER SUPPLIED: QTY 2x Samsung 830-Series 512GB (Set to RAID 0)

Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: 2x (4TB Western Digital (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition) (SATA 6Gbps)
Optical Drive 1: Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Slim Slot Loading Edition)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): 3x SLI Triple (NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN 6GB (Includes PhysX)
2 x Custom Laing D5 - Bitspower Black Sparkle Dress Kit & Top

Copper tubing based liquid cooling system with nickel plating / copper pipe chipset cooling

ARES Control and RGB LED Lighting Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Digital Storm Aventum Liquid Cooling System: CPU + Video Cards + Chipset
Chassis Airflow: Digital Storm Aventum Automatic Response to Excess-Heat System (ARES)
Internal Lighting: Digital Storm Aventum RGB LED Lighting System
CPU Boost: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard)
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)

It has dual loop, 2 x pumps,3 x 420mm radiators and 2 x reservoirs


MAN IS THIS THING GOING TO SCREAM!!!


Edited by Hellstrom - 21 Jun 2013 at 9:00pm

What are you going to do with 3 TITANs? Just wondering. Does any game need that?

Wow! That is one of the best builds that I have seen!! Welcome to Digital Storm! You will love your new beast when you get it. They last for years and upgrade easily. I just upgraded my old 4 year old DS that had a GTX 295 with a Titan SC and just love the performance boost. Having three of them and that beast of a system of yours will dominated anything with multiple monitors at any resolution at ULTRA settings!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by overanalytical What are you going to do with 3 TITANs?

Run Metro Last Light at 9 million FPS.

Ah... its ridiculous, in a good way!

Send on that pic, whenever you get a chance Alex.

 

Originally posted by overanalytical What are you going to do with 3 TITANs? Just wondering. Does any game need that?

Well I have been running 30" monitors for almost 8 years. I ALWAYS run games at 2560x1600 (as referenced by Alex) and have always set view distance,AA, Etc. to the highest possible. I like the immersive feel of high resolution and fluid gameplay. And I usually mod any game possible with high res textures. All this pushes cards to the limit.

I prefer not to be at the limit, but have room to grow as the tech grows and games push even higher limits. I know it may seem extreme now, but look back 3 years and it doesn't seem all that high end any more. My last self build was a beast very similar at the time (dual loops, 3 GTX 285SCs, etc. all water-cooled) and now it will barely push a modern game with any settings past medium.

So while it my be out there for today's games, in a couple of years it may just be so-so.

I'm happy to have such a great build coming my way....

Originally posted by Alex I don't think we were able to fit the chipset. Glad to see two fellow Aventum II customers here. The Aventum II is definitely one of our best systems.

I hope you are misinformed...LOL

Spoke with John yesterday on the phone and he indicated for the copper piping option I had to change my motherboard, but that it would be done the same way for the MB chipset. There was a small upcharge and a slight addition to the build time, but the difference in how it looks should be stellar!!!

Fantastic build you have there Hellstrom .congrats

The Aventum II can only work in a dual loop config due to the exhaust chamber design.

(Please note, dual loop or single loop, both are good, it depends on the chassis and configuration on what is best).

Originally posted by Hellstrom Originally posted by overanalytical What are you going to do with 3 TITANs? Just wondering. Does any game need that? Well I have been running 30" monitors for almost 8 years. I ALWAYS run games at 2560x1600 (as referenced by Alex) and have always set view distance,AA, Etc. to the highest possible. I like the immersive feel of high resolution and fluid gameplay. And I usually mod any game possible with high res textures. All this pushes cards to the limit. I prefer not to be at the limit, but have room to grow as the tech grows and games push even higher limits. I know it may seem extreme now, but look back 3 years and it doesn't seem all that high end any more. My last self build was a beast very similar at the time (dual loops, 3 GTX 285SCs, etc. all water-cooled) and now it will barely push a modern game with any settings past medium.So while it my be out there for today's games, in a couple of years it may just be so-so.I'm happy to have such a great build coming my way....

hellstrom let us know your contact info, once the apocalypse hits we will rely on your system to rebuild humanity.

Sweet more Aventum II owners i love mine. =) Have fun waiting the anticipation


Evil

Too bad Nerek387. Opened mine today. Some problems with hard drive cage out of whack, and resivour is little more than half full. Quiet rig though. Running out the bubbles and watching the temps and loads. I will try to post some pictures tomorrow. Happy Holiday everyone!

Holy cow, it seems like it has been forever. But with a build like this and the special request I made I am super happy they are taking the time to insure I receive my monies worth!! 

Just the same Stage 6 hit! and except for a minor hiccup with panel door needing replacement (again great QC) I should see the beast in a few short days!

Can't wait to see this beast in action!

I'm going to order the same thing but after Ivy Bridge E is released.

I have a few questions.
1) How to do you fill it with water or replace it?
2) Is there any kind of maintenance ? You mentioned something about bubbles.

Originally posted by Orici I'm going to order the same thing but after Ivy Bridge E is released.I have a few questions.1) How to do you fill it with water or replace it?2) Is there any kind of maintenance ? You mentioned something about bubbles.

1. Just add fluid to the reservoir which should last at least 1-2 years until it needs more fluid.

2. Not really, just topping off fluid is all you need to do.