Vanquish II: Level 3 Mini-Review

First off let me just point out that I have been a dedicated online gamer since the early release of DOOM and subsequently Quake 1. Circa 1994. (Much to the dismay of my wife, who has been with me even though I am still addicted to gaming some 20 years later)

I still remember getting my first high-end Compaq computer with my first voodoo card and how those two combined made my gaming experience unbelievable. Rendered 3d fx graphics? Are you kidding me? It was amazing.

That feeling all those years ago is how I feel about my Vanquish II level 3 gaming rig.

I have never bought a "gaming" computer before and I was anxious about doing so over the internet and having one shipped to me. I wasnt interested in building my own machine because I simply dont have the time nor the energy to do so. Im a hard working man with a wonderful family that I enjoy spending time with and I didnt want to learn how to do it. I wanted a pre-built monster.

 I did about 2 weeks of searching and investigating for the gaming rig that was right for me (budget, components, etc) and I kept coming back to Digital Storm.

I read previous reviews from actual customers and reviews from trusted sites like techradar and pcgaming and I rarely came across a poor review. I heard that the DS customer service was excellent and the process of buying a computer was near flawless. I will vouch for both.

This machine, my FIRST ever gaming rig, is amazing. Fast, quiet, cool running, beautiful, sleek....I could go on, but Im sure you all get my point. I was even more impressed with the cable management. One word. Pro.

I have one complaint. Minor as it is. The blue led fans in the front were not plugged in. Not sure if they became unseated during shipping or ??? No biggie, was just pointing it out.

Side Note: I added 2 more blue led fans and some blue led cathode lighting. The whole box is lit up. Its awesome. Bought a new keyboard to go with new rig and alls well in my little gaming universe.

I would recommend this company and this machine to anyone who would listen. GOOD JOB DS team of an amazing product.

HIGHFIVE!

Glad to hear you love the PC! Post some pics if you can so we can move your thread to the Customer Reviews section!

I have one complaint. Minor as it is. The blue led fans in the front were not plugged in. Not sure if they became unseated during shipping or ??? No biggie, was just pointing it out.

^ I think you might have misunderstood. I forgot to mention that I did plug them in and it was no biggie. They work and look fine now.

Pics...

@FinCarp,

Looks awesome! I checked the QA team photos of the PC before it shipped and both blue LED fans were on, it looks like the connection shook loose during shipping. Anyways I'm glad you got it figured out.

Now it's time to enjoy this bad-ass PC!

If you mean the light strips that mount inside the case......

Here's a pic of about what you'll get.  Its pretty easy. 

The cold cathode tubes mount with double sided tape, included, to the inside, usually the bottom of the case.. Just remove the windowed left side panel.  They have a mini plug that plugs into the blue/green plastic box.( inverter)   That box mounts anywhere you can, usually behind the right side cover to hide it or the bottom of the case.  The red on/off switch and bracket mount to the inside rear of the case, below the graphics card in an empty slot.  Its mini plug also runs over to the blue box and plugs in.  The other 4 pin , larger plug, plugs into a 4 pin peripheral power plug from the power supply.  Should be an empty one behind the right side cover you can use.  If not, it can be inline connected to another in use. 

Hope this helps.

Thanks for checking Alex, it really was no issue and I couldn't be happier with my machine.

As for the cold cathode lighting, its easy to install, as are the led fans. Follow bprats advice and youd have np.

Originally posted by FinCarp As for the cold cathode lighting, its easy to install, as are the led fans. Follow bprats advice and youd have np.

Kernols, thanks for the website.  I'll have to send them some business. 

Thanks for that, kernols.  Brighter with less install time, no seperate inverter, less wiring..........  what's not to love.  

@snaike   or chech out the NZXT Hue.. can mount the controls in a 5.25 bay or its easy to mod/pull the guts out and mount anywhere in the case. i have one mounted in an extra HDD bay so all i have to do is remove the side panel to adjust the lighting.
http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Technologies-5-25-Inch-Controller-8c-hue0000-00b/dp/B008RWT2IY