Review-A Rolex of a machine

Build Reference: 205890

10/10. It doesn't get any better than this. This Aventum X is really computer customization and craftsmanship at its pinnacle.
My whole process began with needing to replace my personally built i7-5960X. It was a beast back in 2015, but just barely holding its own in 2024.

Getting long in the tooth now, I was confident that I didn't want to build my own anymore. Yes, it's fun building them but when your hands start to shake, eyes going bad, your back is blown out and in general getting older, well, it's not so much fun anymore. Especially when that build is your primary computer.

So, I decided that the best course of action would be to let someone else build it.

I wound up looking up all the usual vendors and builders out there. Everything being equal I finally navigated my way to Digital Storm's website. Boy, I'm glad I did. On to the meat.

1. Very easy to navigate the website, input the customization and change the order on the fly. After submission of the order, it was still very easy to alter the order through the DS staff.

2. 10/10 on everything else. I had the machine in about a month or so, no issues whatsoever of shipping or anything else. If you do order one, just be patient and let these folks do their magic.

3. Only issue I had was that I couldn't figure out how to get the LED strips to work. Sent an email to DS support and had a personal answer in less 48 hours. Big 10/10 there.

4.   Kudos to DS. Plugged the machine in and I just went Wow!!

4. I'm still going WOW'ed every time I turn it on. Big 10/10 for my wife who suggested I get a new computer.

5. Conclusion: This is the Rolex of gaming/work computers. No way one can go wrong with Digital Storm. One is only limited by imagination and budget. Go for it!



Randall D. Spears 18D, MSG USA (Ret)

Nice rig.

Originally posted by Snaike First, as to relevency, Thank you for the write-up and the glowing words about DS. We've all been here for awhile and most of us agree with you completely. secondarily, that system is beautiful. Lord knows I would prefer it in green but the red just pops. So, congratulations on a beast of a machine. It's going to give you YEARS of pleasure. Now, as to an aside.... Over 40 years ago I had put on a uniform every day, too... Started as a truck driver and moved to heavy construction equipment. Both, while vital to the mission, are nowhere near the level of commitment you've presented in your signature as I read it: Are you truly Retired Special Forces Medical Sergeant?

Hi Snaike,

Yup, 25 years worth. Actually retired as a Zulu but same difference.

In my old line of work everyone was important. You were the guys that brought in the beans & bullets; then proceeded to erect and fill up the HESCOs at the FOB's. Ya done good.

Enjoy the pictures. the only thing I don't like is seeing all of the cables.

Originally posted by smfcpa Enjoy the pictures. the only thing I don't like is seeing all of the cables.

I Agree with that. That was during the setup/config/stability phase of the install. It's squared away now. Yeh, not going to hang the Mona Lisa in $2.00 frame, that's for sure. LOL!