Black|OPS Awesome Gaming Rig Starts at $1,709
digital Storm has introduced a new gaming rig with overclockers in mind.
PC gamers not in the mood to piece together a hot gaming rig can take the easy way out and purchase the Black|OPS PC from Digital Storm. Announced yesterday, this new addition to Digital Storm's lineup comes pre-loaded with Windows 7 and offers a choice of Intel's Core i5/i7 processors, or AMD's Phenom II X4 CPUs. Other tasty options includes the ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics card, the company's proprietary Sub-Zero Liquid Cooling System, and a default 4 GB of RAM.
Thanks to the company's TwisterBoost Overclocking process, the Black|OPS PC can be overclocked and tested right out of the box--the process is even backed by Digital Storm's 3 year parts and labor warranty. Digital Storm also implemented its Noise Suppression Package into the design, consisting of noise dampening material, tweaking fan speeds, adjusting chassis air-flow, and analyzing the rig's noise structure.
"With Black|OPS, our engineers designed, integrated and optimized our gaming PCs from the ground up; the result is nothing less than astounding," commented Rajeev Kuruppu, Digital Storm’s Director of Product Development. "Unlike other gaming PC integrators, who simply cram the latest hardware into chassis, Digital Storm’s engineers select the highest quality components and ensure that every piece works in perfect unison with each other. We truly believe that our Black|OPS systems will redefine the standards that gamers hold their systems to."
The base price for the "Performance" rig starts at $1,709. PC gamers wanting a bit more meat can purchase the "Extreme" version that offers a base price of $3,102. This model includes the Intel i7 960 @ 3.2 GHz, 6 GB of DDR3 RAM (1600 MHz) the ATI Radeon HD 5870 (1 GB), and more. Customize your Black|OPS PC by heading here.
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That's pretty pricey. I'd rather build my own.
yep same here
^+1 I'd rather build my own.
^Same thing for me..he he.
i can probably get the organs cheaper from the black market
I'll build your gaming rig that matches the performance of those for $200 less than what they ask for.
Yea this is probably a bad site to post pre-built gaming rigs. +1 to building my own.
Advertising to the wrong crowd. ;/
I'll build the same rig for less, with better OC potential and offer better warranty. And, i will offer PC's for all classes, not just gaming.
Was that guy in the video really wearing a lab coat while pretending to assemble a computer? I think this was dubbed cheesy in 1985.
Would have been more impressed if one of the characters in the video looked 20 or older. I've seen the type of slop kids put together and wouldn't want one building a computer for me.
If I were rich, and had no budget and also did not like to build my own, I'd give them a shot.
Black|Ops = Alienware
3 grand? and we don't get a 5970 or crossfire 5870s?
always have ridiculous pricing. these manufacturers always make pc gaming look more expensive than it actually is
on their website, there is this video that shows some kind of packaging...
putting some kind of air-bag and then showing it after filling the air inside the case...
could someone tell me what's that for??
This is my DIFFERENCE vs. DS.
My is cheaper by a lot more $$$. I can do the same and higher level of quality, precision, and testing then they can. OH and overclock much higher.
you're not a true PC gamer unless you built your own system
Um Hello ?? Aren't any of you guys on TomsHardware experienced OCers? Look at the BlackOps Extreme radiator setup - that little piece of crap is supposed to keep an OC'd i7 960 AND an OC'd 5870 nice and frosty ??? It barely looks big enough for a 120mm fan. I Don't think so.
I have to use a 4 x 120mm rad for my rig.
on their website, there is this video that shows some kind of packaging...putting some kind of air-bag and then showing it after filling the air inside the case...could someone tell me what's that for??
So the computer doesn't get damaged during shipping.
I don't know about prices... but that Obsidian rig with white tubing looks damn sexy.
Who here doesn't build their own? I mine come on...I'd rather fully customize my system with whatever the crap I want to put in it. Only idiots buy pre-built systems.
Ive always built my own as well. My last build was about 3 months ago cost around 1500 bucks with 28" monitor. I just went to there site priced all the same parts out that are in my computer cost 3 grand on there website. I would have to be an idiot to by a computer through them. The only real money one can save is in basic computers which you can get from dell or gateway for 500 bucks with monitor and even sometimes a printer which you could never get that for under 500 with your own build.
should have used prime95
Not sure about the watercooling specs, but if it's a full blown high eng WCing that could justify the cost. (FYI: Highend CPU + GPU WCing will be ~$400-600)
And yes. It can be DIYed for MUCH less.
Where's the fun in buying a pre-assembled computer?
Of course building your own rig is less expensive and probably better than pre-builts, but not everyone is willing to built their own, as easy as it is.
Of course building your own rig is less expensive and probably better than pre-builts, but not everyone is willing to built their own, as easy as it is.
Also keep in mind that some people need/want the oc performance without knowing how to get it themselves - and the 3 year warranty is probably a big seller as well. I'd never buy this and neither would most other toms readers, but I'm sure there are people out there who 'want the best' but can't build it themselves. For them this is cheaper than hiring a guy to do it. I managed to score over $800 worth of parts on my last custom build system - which probably is close to the price difference between a black ops thing and a custom built - and unlike them I don't provide any free support at all.
wow another compared with another reputable builder and using the same parts, if digital storm offers them even, cost $1000 more with less bells and whistles. Yeah i guess they have a decent warranty but if i put that $1000 in a jar and set it beside my pc, the moment something goes out i could replace it overnight and still have $700 left in the jar. Review FAIL!....
Price markup probably covers warranty, custom packaging, and expertise.
That's some very expensive packaging.