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Digital Storm has announced that its premium-priced (and not so premium-priced) gaming PCs will soon be touting Ivy Bridge processors. This means, going forward, all machines will come with the Intel's third generation Core architecture, with the PC maker already claiming it's managed overclocks at 4.8GHz. Like its machines, Digital Storm is keeping cool on when the systems will find their way from workshop to LAN, or what effect (if any) there'll be on pricing. Keep the cross hairs focused on the source link for more info.

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Digital Storm locks and loads Ivy Bridge into its new recruits originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desktopdigital stormdigital storm gaming pcDigitalStormDigitalStormGamingPcgaminggaming pcGamingPcintelivy bridgeIvyBridgeminipostpcSun, 29 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm launches Marauder series of desktop PCs for gamers on a budget]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/digital-storm-launches-budget-marauder-series/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/digital-storm-launches-budget-marauder-series/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/digital-storm-launches-budget-marauder-series/#comments Digital Storm launches Marauder series for gamers on a budget

Digital Storm gets plenty of coverage for its boutique gaming PCs and coma-inducing prices, but its latest Marauder lineup serves as proof that it's willing to also build quality, affordable rigs for the masses. Consumers may choose between four configurations, which feature AMD processors on the low-end and Intel counterparts on the high-end. For example, the entry-level Marauder sells for $799 and offers a quad-core 3.6GHz AMD FX-4100 CPU and a Radeon HD 7750 GPU, whereas the most expensive variant sells for $1,299 and includes a quad-core 3.3GHz Intel Core i5 2500K CPU and a Radeon HD 7870 GPU. Regardless of system, consumers will fetch a Corsair Vengeance C70 case, a similarly respectable Corsair GS 600W power supply, 8GB of Corsair Vengeance RAM and Windows 7 Home Premium. In every case, the prices rival the DIY alternative quite well, and if you'd like to take a look at the full array of configurations, just hop the break for a spec sheet and the PR.

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Digital Storm launches Marauder series of desktop PCs for gamers on a budget originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amdcorsairCorsair VengeanceCorsair Vengeance C70CorsairVengeanceCorsairVengeanceC70desktopdesktopsdigital stormdigital storm marauderDigitalStormDigitalStormMaraudergaming pcGamingPcintelmarauderpcwindowswindows 7Windows7Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm launches Aventum range with Cryo-TEC cooling system]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/digital-storm-launches-aventum-range/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/digital-storm-launches-aventum-range/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/digital-storm-launches-aventum-range/#comments ImageThe last thing you want when things are getting hot in the battlefield, is for things to start heating-up under your desk too. Digital Storm's been back in the lab, looking for ways to prevent just that, and thinks it's cracked it with the new Aventum system. It's the first to be kitted out with the PC-maker's Cryo-TEC liquid cooling mechanism, and boasts a thermal exhaust, five software-regulated "zones" and no less than 13 configurable fans. The range starts with an Intel i7 2700K core, 16GB RAM, 120GB SSD (1TB HDD) and a GeForce GTX680 for $3,859. If your pockets are even deeper, then you might fancy the 2x dual Xeon E5-2630 hexacore-totin' system with 32GB DDR RAM, and three-way SLI (with the same GeForce GTX680) for a jaw dropping $7,856. With a price like that, however, it's probably your credit card that'll need cooling down. Digital Storm is taking orders as of today, and full details of the range in the PR after the break.

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Digital Storm launches Aventum range with Cryo-TEC cooling system originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It may look like a space heater (in the best way possible, of course), but what you're looking at is actually Digital Storm's very first pre-built gaming system, the ODE. Available in your choice of "Good," "Better," "Best," or "Ultimate" configurations, the rig packs a Core i7-2600K processor that can be overclocked to 5.0GHz, along with NVIDIA GTX 570 graphics (SLI in all but the lowest config), a standard 8GB of RAM, plus a regular 1TB hard drive that can be paired with an SSD up to 120GB -- not to mention that nice red glow, which shouldn't actually give off much heat thanks to some liquid cooling. Check out the gallery below for a closer look, and hit up the source link to place your order if you like what you see -- this one starts at $1,499.

Gallery: Digital Storm ODE

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Digital Storm's ODE gaming PC brings the heat originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 18:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desktopdigital stormdigital storm odeDigitalStormDigitalStormOdegaminggaming desktopgaming pcgaming rigGamingDesktopGamingPcGamingRigodeTue, 24 May 2011 18:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm's slim Enix desktop takes Sandy Bridge to 4.7GHz]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/digital-storms-slim-enix-desktop-takes-sandy-bridge-to-4-7ghz/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/digital-storms-slim-enix-desktop-takes-sandy-bridge-to-4-7ghz/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/digital-storms-slim-enix-desktop-takes-sandy-bridge-to-4-7ghz/#comments Overclocked, custom-built PCs are nothing new, and neither is 4.7GHz from the factory. But Digital Storm has managed to take one of Intel's newest Sandy Bridge chips to that height, and it's doing so in a case that's far sleeker than most of the towers out there. The all-new Enix relies on a Micro-ATX system board, vertical heat dissipation and a mobo that's rotating 90 degrees -- a move that's being made in order to "take advantage of heat's natural tendency to rise." Consumers can order one starting today, with the $1,132 base unit boasting a Core i3-2100, 4GB of DDR3-1600 memory, NVIDIA's 1GB GeForce GT 220, a 1TB hard drive and a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium. The high-end model tops out at just north of two large, with each model offering a hot-swap bay and a pair of USB 3.0 ports. Eye candy is below, and the source link shouldn't be ventured to unless you're fairly immune to impulse buys.

Gallery: Digital Storm's slim Enix desktop takes Sandy Bridge to 4.7GHz

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Digital Storm's slim Enix desktop takes Sandy Bridge to 4.7GHz originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black opsBlackOpscore 2011Core2011desktopdesktop pcDesktopPcdigital stormDigitalStormenixmicro atxmicro-atxMicroAtxon saleOnSaleoverclockoverclockedpcsandy bridgeSandyBridgesffsff pcSffPcsmall form factorSmallFormFactortowerusb 3.0Usb3.0Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel's Sandy Bridge hits the desktop realm: Dell, CyberPower, Digital Storm and more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/intels-sandy-bridge-hits-the-desktop-realm-dell-cyberpower-d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/intels-sandy-bridge-hits-the-desktop-realm-dell-cyberpower-d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/intels-sandy-bridge-hits-the-desktop-realm-dell-cyberpower-d/#commentsFor the most part, Intel's Sandy Bridge introduction at CES made a giant impact in the outlook of future laptops, but not as much was said over in the desktop world. Quietly, a slew of custom PC makers have slid out revised towers with the second generation Core lineup, with Dell's XPS 8300, Digital Storm's entire family, Cyber Power's Gamer Xtreme 1000 / 2000 and iBuyPower's Chimera XLC seeing the new Core i5 and Core i7 chips. Care to dig in deeper? Hit the source links below, and be sure to bust out your credit card -- Intel's fastest doesn't come cheap, you know.

Intel's Sandy Bridge hits the desktop realm: Dell, CyberPower, Digital Storm and more originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chimerachimera xlcChimeraXlccore 2011Core2011cpudelldelugedeskop pcDeskopPcdesktopdigital stormDigitalStormechoibuypowerintelobsidianplatformprocessorpugetPuget SystemsPugetSystemssandy bridgeSandyBridgeserenityspiritXPS 8300Xps8300Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm's xm15 gaming laptop rolls with NVIDIA's Optimus]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/digital-storms-xm15-gaming-laptop-rolls-with-nvidias-optimus/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/digital-storms-xm15-gaming-laptop-rolls-with-nvidias-optimus/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/digital-storms-xm15-gaming-laptop-rolls-with-nvidias-optimus/#comments Lookin' to straddle the fence with your next laptop purchase? Or maybe you're just lookin' to conserve battery life when not picking off enemies in Counter-Strike. Either way, Digital Storm's new xm15 (not to be confused with Alienware's M15x) can satisfy the yearning, as the $999 base configuration comes equipped with a 2.4GHz Core i5-520M, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320GB HDD and NVIDIA's GT 425M (1GB). Naturally, Intel's integrated graphics chipset is also included for less demanding times, and if you're in need of a little more oomph, a $1,086 build jumps to a 2.53GHz Core i5-540M and a $1,367 model steps up to a 2.8GHz Core i7-640M. 'Course, far nicer editions are available if you're got the cash to customize, but we'll leave all that between you and your wallet. And whoever fills your wallet.

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Digital Storm's xm15 gaming laptop rolls with NVIDIA's Optimus originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Digital StormDigitalStormgaming laptopGamingLaptopgt 425mGt425mlaptopnotebooknvidiaoptimusxm15Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm's liquid-chilled gaming PC includes 4.6GHz Core i7-980X, equally chilling price]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/digital-storms-liquid-chilled-gaming-pc-includes-4-6ghz-core-i7/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/digital-storms-liquid-chilled-gaming-pc-includes-4-6ghz-core-i7/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/digital-storms-liquid-chilled-gaming-pc-includes-4-6ghz-core-i7/#comments Mmm, overclocking. If you've been looking to treat yourself this holiday season, there's hardly a better way than with a shiny new gaming PC. Better still, a shiny new gaming PC with a liquid-chilled processor... one that just so happens to be warrantied with a 4.6GHz clock speed. Digital Storm's Hailstorm desktop is now available with a so-called Sub-Zero cooling system, which is described as a series of TEC peltier coolers that work in conjunction with other high-end liquid cooling components to keep Intel's Core i7-980X from boiling over. On the high-end rig, you'll also get 6GB of DDR3 memory, a trio of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (1.5GB) GPUs, a 1200-watt power supply and a bank-breaking $6,903 price tag. Cost-conscious consumers can opt for two lesser systems, with a $4,390 build being equipped with a Core i7-950 and the $3,899 unit creeping by with only a single GTX 460 GPU. But hey, what's a few grand among friends? Promo vid is after the break.

Gallery: Digital Storm's liquid-chilled gaming PC

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Digital Storm's liquid-chilled gaming PC includes 4.6GHz Core i7-980X, equally chilling price originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Digital Storm Black|OPS series brings NVIDIA 3D Vision for triple-headed 3D gameplay originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d vision3d vision surround3dVision3dVisionSurroundblackopsdigital stormDigitalStormgaming desktopgaming pcgaming rigGamingDesktopGamingPcGamingRignvidianvidia 3d visionNvidia3dVisionTue, 03 Aug 2010 08:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm tempts with 4.4GHz Black|OPS Assassin gaming desktop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/digital-storm-tempts-with-4-4ghz-black-ops-assassin-gaming-deskt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/digital-storm-tempts-with-4-4ghz-black-ops-assassin-gaming-deskt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/digital-storm-tempts-with-4-4ghz-black-ops-assassin-gaming-deskt/#comments Not down with piecing together a gaming rig for yourself, eh? We'll forgive you... this time. Thankfully for you, Digital Storm forgives eternally in situations such as this, with the pre-fab PC builder today cranking out one of its most beastly rigs to date. The Black | OPS Assassin is hailed as the planet's "most advanced vertically cooled PC," boasting an Intel Core i7-930 that's factory overclocked to 4.4GHz. Other specs include 6GB of DDR3 RAM, an EVGA X58 motherboard, 750 watt power supply, Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) and your choice of an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 (1.2GB), ATI Radeon HD 5870 (1GB) or GeForce GTX 480 (1.5GB). Go on, wade over and start customizing -- that $2,387 base price won't sting too badly.

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Digital Storm tempts with 4.4GHz Black|OPS Assassin gaming desktop originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 04:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CyberPower, Digital Storm and Maingear add NVIDIA Fermi GPUs to flagship gaming PCs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusblack opsblackopscyberpowerdesktopdigital stormDigitalStormfermigaming desktopgaming pcgaming rigGamingDesktopGamingPcGamingRiggeforcegeforce gtx 470geforce gtx 480GeforceGtx470GeforceGtx480gpugraphicsgraphics cardGraphicsCardgtx 470gtx 480Gtx470Gtx480maingearmaingear shiftMaingearShiftnvidiapcshiftzotacMon, 29 Mar 2010 01:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm's Davinci workstation gets down with Core i7-980X, Quadro graphics]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/digital-storms-davinci-workstation-gets-down-with-core-i7-980x/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/digital-storms-davinci-workstation-gets-down-with-core-i7-980x/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/digital-storms-davinci-workstation-gets-down-with-core-i7-980x/#comments Creative professional. Hear that much? If that's how this all-too-structured world views you, you just might be due a new rig -- particularly if you're thinking of stepping into 4K territory. Digital Storm is offering up a rather unique solution in its Davinci, which opts for a 3.33GHz Core i7-980X Extreme Edition (yeah, that new Intel chip) instead of a more traditional Xeon. You'll still get an NVIDIA Quadro FX 1800 (768MB) GPU, 12GB of DDR3 memory, Windows 7 Processional and one of the nicer liquid cooling systems that we've seen, which may or may not be enough to sneak a little Crysis in between edits. Too bad the base price base rings up at $4,995, but look, that next indie film you're producing is totally hitting it big.

Digital Storm's Davinci workstation gets down with Core i7-980X, Quadro graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel's Core i7-980X Extreme Edition hits a slew of new gaming desktops originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, there might not be too many surprises with a completely customizable gaming rig called "Black Ops" from high-end manufacturer Digital Storm, but that doesn't make it any less impressive. This latest rig naturally adds the latest Core i7 processors as options, along with ATI 5970 graphics, and Digital Storm's own Sub-Zero Liquid Cooling System, which promises to handle your overclocked processors and graphics cards with ease. You'll also get your choice of four different, equally intimidating-looking chassis, and a fairly generous three-year warranty (even on overclocked machines). Prices obviously vary quite a bit depending on the configuration, but the standard "Extreme" rig will set you back $3,102.

Digital Storm Black Ops gaming rig is exactly what you expect originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black opsBlackOpscore i7CoreI7digital stormdigital storm black opsDigitalStormDigitalStormBlackOpsgaming desktopgaming pcgaming rigGamingDesktopGamingPcGamingRigThu, 11 Feb 2010 17:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm's gaming rig shows that Core i5 can trump i7]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/digital-storms-gaming-rig-shows-that-core-i5-can-trump-i7/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/digital-storms-gaming-rig-shows-that-core-i5-can-trump-i7/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/digital-storms-gaming-rig-shows-that-core-i5-can-trump-i7/#commentsDigital Storm's gaming rig shows Core i5 can trump i7 Since the dawn of computing, gamers on a budget have been flaunting their ability to best higher-spec'd systems courtesy of a little extra cooling and a lot of time fiddling with BIOS settings. So, no real surprise here that an Intel Core i5 processor can keep up with a Core i7 when properly configured. What is surprising is that you can get one suitably configured with a warranty. The provider in this case is Digital Storm, the system is the Core i5-750, and the warranty is three years. HotHardware put one through its paces and found that, if anything, it was too aggressively overclocked. But, with a few minor tweaks (which hopefully will be made standard for future iterations) the machine was stable, fast, and rather noisy. It managed to keep up with Alienware's Core i7 Aurora ALX in most benchmarks, despite being about $2,000 cheaper. That kind of savings should buy enough thermal paste to last you at least 18 months.

Digital Storm's gaming rig shows that Core i5 can trump i7 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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