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Spec'ed out this computer at Digital Storm for $2225.
Build Redux, an offshoot of Digital Storm, had something close for $1865 but the cooler was a COOLER MASTER HYPER 212 EVO. Not sure that cooler would be good enough and there is no option to change it. Digital Storm comes with liquid cooler.
Maingear build like this was $150 higher. Tried Ibuypower but I do not like their cases as there is no airflow. Also wondering if I need to go 850 power supply since it says 600 is bare minimum for 3060 ti. That is $95 more.

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Well, i ordered it this morning. Had the wrong cooler selected so it was actually $2265 before tax.

Went through all the other sites again and built the same system, and other than Build Redux, all the other places (that offered customization) the same systems was only $100 to $200 cheaper than Digital Storm and I'm willing to pay the extra for testing the system before shipping it out.

My CyberPower has lasted me almost 4 years, it still works great but the I5-8400 and RX580, do get taxed on many newer games. Those fans are spinning full blast and the computer gets loud. Had heat issues when I first bought it so had to mod the case and install Afterburner to get the fans to the proper speed to disperse the heat. I've noticed it being a little more sluggish the past few months. This will be the first time I've spent 2 grand on a PC.
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Just a heads up, my order was on backorder for ~4 weeks while they got parts in. Though it's in the build/test phase now. So YAY!

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TheMix wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:37 am Just a heads up, my order was on backorder for ~4 weeks while they got parts in. Though it's in the build/test phase now. So YAY!
I'm prepared for that. One of the reason I went ahead and ordered now instead of waiting for my current computer to decide to go KAPUT.
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the cooler was a COOLER MASTER HYPER 212 EVO.
Thats a good cooler and has been for many years. Its the one recommended all the time. But Im not sure of its watts of heat dissipated numbers.
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Daehawk wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:04 pm
the cooler was a COOLER MASTER HYPER 212 EVO.
Thats a good cooler and has been for many years. Its the one recommended all the time. But Im not sure of its watts of heat dissipated numbers.
Yes, it has been around for years, I was reading some posts online where some said the I5-12600 when under load really makes the cooler work extra hard and they recommended other coolers. I played it safe.
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Daehawk wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:04 pm
the cooler was a COOLER MASTER HYPER 212 EVO.
Thats a good cooler and has been for many years. Its the one recommended all the time. But Im not sure of its watts of heat dissipated numbers.
I've seen it quoted as about 150W. But the exact number will depend on which variant... EVO? EVO2? 212+? etc. Need the exact CM part number. Though if it's current, it's probably the EVO 2 (i.e. EVO v2)

FWIW, that I5-Gen12 is right around 150W, so the fan would be going 100% when you max the CPU, with almost no headroom.
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Lassr wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:18 pm instead of waiting for my current computer to decide to go KAPUT.
that... seems unlikely
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hitbyambulance wrote: Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:55 am
Lassr wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:18 pm instead of waiting for my current computer to decide to go KAPUT.
that... seems unlikely
I know...but I wanted a new computer.
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Lassr wrote: Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:19 am
hitbyambulance wrote: Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:55 am
Lassr wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:18 pm instead of waiting for my current computer to decide to go KAPUT.
that... seems unlikely
I know...but I wanted a new computer.
:D I feel ya.

I've been wanting to upgrade for at least a year. But I kept waiting. I didn't want to pay the new prices. Then my computer died. It may be just the power supply, but it was excuse enough to say "to hell with it". Plus, the money wasn't really the issue. It was being okay with spending it. I just needed the extra little push.

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My PC is now in Stage 2, inventory assignment. Crosses fingers there is not a wait on the graphics card.
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Woohoo, moved to Stage 3, Pending Assembly, so I'm in queue to have it built.
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Always thought DG computer were awesome looking. Also always seemed to get good reviews.
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Woohoo.
Stage 4 (Assembly) finished
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Your order seems to be progressing much faster than mine. :(

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I would have probably asked if they could just ship the parts to me and let me build it :)
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TheMix wrote: Mon Feb 21, 2022 4:13 pm Your order seems to be progressing much faster than mine. :(

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Hmmm, I wonder why?
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Shipping notice from FedEx that a signature will be required for a delivery today. So fingers crossed that the dark times will be over soon. :)

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TheMix wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 12:28 pm Shipping notice from FedEx that a signature will be required for a delivery today. So fingers crossed that the dark times will be over soon. :)
Woohoo. Please post pics.
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I went with a Velox. You'll probably get better quality photos looking at the pics on their website. :D

But I'll see what I can do.

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I like that the case has some cooling on the top, instead of the back. I had one other case back in the day like that. I loved it.

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Moved to Stage 6: Quality Assurance
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Mine turned out to be a beast. Guess I should have paid closer attention to the specs. :D

Definitely won't fit in the stand I was using.

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Lots of fans. I haven't gotten anything set up yet to stress the video, so currently you can't even hear any of the fans running. Super quiet.

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Nice, I got the Lumos so hopefully it'll fit my stand.
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Hmm you got a reverse or flipped case to the norm. Neat.
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Daehawk wrote: Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:39 pm Hmm you got a reverse or flipped case to the norm. Neat.
yep, that is the reason I got a Lumos. The Velox would have the glass side hidden by my desk.
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Stage 7-Packaging

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Shipped! Arrives Friday, hopefully the world will hang on a few more weeks.
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I highly doubt the computer will arrive today even though I got a call last night to confirm. It took 4 days to get from CA to AZ, arrived in AZ last night at 7. I'm to expect it to get from AZ to my doorstep in AL in 1 day? Maybe they flew it straight to Huntsville overnight although tracking still shows it in AZ. Fed EX is sucking on this delivery. :x
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Mine did the same thing. It was like "you're getting this TOMORROW!1!!!!11!!". Then they put it on a truck from California. :D

Though, if I recall, it ended up only getting bumped one day. So still pretty quick.

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Delivery will be today. It was yesterday but I was not home to sign.
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It arrived, up and running, and installing apps now.
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Can I have it? :mrgreen: :ninja:
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Daehawk wrote: Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:06 pm Can I have it? :mrgreen: :ninja:
Maybe if you had asked before I unboxed it... :P

or maybe when I order a new computer several years from now.
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Here she is. Got the SATA SSD drive moved from my old computer to this one finally. Cable Management is pretty but it makes it hard when trying to install something new. Digging through those cables trying to find a SATA power plug and trying not to mess anything up was nerve racking.

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Thats glowy. All it needs is a fog machine. I like it.
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Daehawk wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 1:20 pm Thats glowy. All it needs is a fog machine. I like it.
I turned down the brightness once I found the remote control for the lights in the accessories bag. Changes color also but I like the blue.
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Mine came with the two main expansion bays already hooked for power and the motherboard. I just slotted in a SSD and pushed the bay back in.

Not sure it would have worked if the power needed to be one of the older 4 pin variety.

And I've got at least 2 more M2 connectors. So if I ever need more storage, it should be easy-peasy to add.

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