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    Posted: 07 Aug 2008 at 10:00am

I will be posting my experience in Reviews thread along with posting on resellerratings and various computer websites complete with pictures and everything.  I'm jacked up about this rig:

Dear Christopher


As a new customer, you will find our site as a great place to shop for all your computer needs.

We have provided the details of your order below. As a part of our ongoing customer service commitment to keep you informed, we will send you an e-mail confirmation the day your order ships.

If you would like to view the status of your order, it is easy and simple: navigate your web browser to, http://www.digitalstormonline.com and click on 'Customer Service' at the top of the page.

For any further assistance, please email us at [email protected] or call 1-866-81-STORM.

We appreciate your business and look forward to you visiting us again soon at http://www.digitalstormonline.com.

Sincerely,
Digital Storm Sales Department

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Order Contents:
- Digital Storm Desktop 67936 Quantity: 1 $3,525.00

System Configuration:
Chassis: Digital Storm 850Si
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 860W PC Power & Cooling (ESA Edition) (Dual SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 Corsair at 1333MHz
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 150GB Western Digital Raptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) System (Install, Test, Optimize Computer)
CPU Boost: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Windows Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse
External Storage: - No Thanks
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

Sub-Total: $3,525.00

 
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Congratulations!
 
I am about to place an order for an almost identical rig.
 
I am wondering though, since you have requested a CPU OC, why didn't you select 1600MHz RAM?
 
Also, why did you choose Integrated Motherboard Audio instead of dedicated sound card?
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I couldnt justify the cost for a 4GB config at 1600, so chose to run 1:1 with the 1333.  From everything I hear and I'm not an audiophile the onboard sound with the 790 is good.  Planning on buying the Z-2300 Logitech speaker system, only play itunes and gaming Warhammer/Combat Arms/BF2.
 
Both of these options I can always change out when the wallet fattens up and/or prices have come down.
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Congrats!Thumbs%20Up
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It wont be running 1:1...more like 1:2. 1333/4 vs 1333/2.
 
And since they are overclocking it, it wont be 1:2 either. The very most basic OC will push the FSB to 1600, which if they leave the ram unlinked with be 6:10. Chances are good though that they will be able to get the FSB past 1600.
 
E8500@ 4.03Ghz
XFX 790i Ultra
1000W Corsair HX
2 280 GTX EVGA FTW
4GB OCZ Reaper 1800Mhz
250-80-300GB VR HD
Logitech Z-2300 2.1 Speakers
Asus Xonar 7.1
Hanns-G HG 281D 28" HDMI Monitor
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Yeah forgot about the whole math thing :)  Hopefully I'll get a good chip and with the liquid cooling they will be able to push it decently.  From most reviews I've read with ppl using DDR2 1066 they are able to get 3.2-3.4 out of the processor on Air, since I am DDR3 1333 and liquid cooling I am hoping to acheive around 3.5-3.6.
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grats =)
               
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You are gonna love it!!  Thumbs%20Up
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this computer sucks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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JUST KIDDING!!!!!

This system is freaking awesome!!!!
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HAHA Kelly, ok I cancel and now you're fired!  Thumbs%20Down
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Yup, I have a 9450 and it's amazing. Congrats

By the way Slicer, check the game forums again.
Q9450 2.66 GHZ, 1333fsb/12mb
No overclockage yet!
780i core 2 quad
4gb DDR 2 @ 1066mhz
8800GTX @ 768mb

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pix pix pix? order status?


grats
               
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Ordered 8/7

Stage 1 8/7
Stage 2 8/8
Stage 3 8/11
Stage 4 8/11


Edited by Slicer - 12 Aug 2008 at 8:48pm
850 SI
Quad 9450 3.6 GHZ
790i Ultra DDR3
CPU Liquid Cooled
GTX 280
4GB 1333 DDR Corsair
Nvidia ESA System
860W PSU
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Went out on the 20th, official shipping date was really the 21st after they drove it up from San Jose to Sacremento, so it's been on the road for 5 days, hoping that it arrives on Tuesday or Wednesday though Fed Ex tracking said Estimated delivery Aug 23rd HAHA had to laugh at that one, but they were supposed to send a delivery update on Friday and never did so it may be lost *sigh*.  DS needs an East Coast office Lamp.
 
Here's to FedEx getting here by Wednesday, c'mon workingman get those boys moving!
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Aug 26, 2008   9:56 AM

On FedEx vehicle for delivery  

DURHAM, NC 
 
WOOT TODAY IT IS!!!!!
850 SI
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790i Ultra DDR3
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4GB 1333 DDR Corsair
Nvidia ESA System
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Clap
We will expect pics, once you steady your hands and mop up the drool. LOL
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AngryAngry  *TAPS HIS FOOT*  AngryAngry
 
Figured I would post so Mr. Fed Ex Man/Woman will feel their ears burning and get here faster.
850 SI
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Instead of sponsoring $10M dollars for the PGA Tour, maybe Fed Ex could hire some employees to get packages to customers
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HAHA, got a generated report saying they tried to deliver but customer wasn't at home.  Report generated at 9:45 pm CST, which I'm guessing means the delivery guy didnt complete his route and made up a BS excuse cause I've been home all day.
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that sucks...
               
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So I call Fed Ex Ground Customer service, the driver flat out lied about making an attempt at delivery (9:45pm EST on Tuesday), it had been on his truck since 10am Tuesday not more than 25 miles from my house.
 
So I talk to customer service at 12pm today, they tell me they will text a msg to the delivery office and have them get in contact with me, it's 5pm and no contact so I call them back.  Meanwhile my computer is bouncing around in the back of some slacker's truck in the middle of Hurricane Fay remanents about 8 inches of rain in Raleigh today.
 
To DS:  Pick a new carrier Fed Ex blows and see about a refund on my package you shouldn't have to pay for shoddy delivery service like this cause I'm sure it isn't cheap and your customers are not getting their packages on time.  If this thing comes in busted to hell I'll be sure to let you know.
850 SI
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4GB 1333 DDR Corsair
Nvidia ESA System
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Yeah Fed Ex blows! When my first DSO machine was being shipped they said I will get it around 11 AM but then it was 1 PM and called them and they said that I have to pay 60 bucks more for it to come before 1 PM...wtf? so then they said they will "Text" the driver, but the driver called 2 hours later, some nice lady and we talked for a bit lol it was nice!



but yeah...Fed Ex BLOWS! Since this day I have NOT seen ONE good shipping company...DHL maybe?
               
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I think FedEx is the best out of the bunch, dhl sucks and ups will sit on your package even if its next door to you, until the ship day, FedEx won't do that.

looks like the deliver server that was chosen was by 4 pm or end of the day, for those if you want it earlier you have to upgrade the service, which will cost more.

what puzzled me is that:

1. only the sender can make changes

2. they don't normally make that kind of change, I shocked they told you 60 bucks, I'm wondering maybe that was in house.

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Well it arrived at 9:45pm Wednesday, hella late for Fed Ex delivery but hey I got it, safe and sound, tomorrow will spend the day shopping for extras and then powering it up and post review etc.
850 SI
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790i Ultra DDR3
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GTX 280
4GB 1333 DDR Corsair
Nvidia ESA System
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and don't forget the pics, we will be waiting

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