Finally took pics of my new system, need feedback.

[babachoo]

**** EDIT: Since people are asking about my PSU despite me saying it is not modular in the thread, I thought I'd clarify in this post that the PSU is a Corsair 850TX, which IS NOT modular.


For anyone interested what the following components look like when put together, there are pics to enjoy ITT. This is my first complete build ever, and I'm kinda proud of the wiring job. I plan on probably getting some cold cathode lighting, or maybe an LED solution, and if I ever find myself with a couple of days with nothing to do, I may refinish/paint the interior and install a window mod or something. But as it is now, how would you rate the wiring job? If it's not a 10/10, what could I have done better without having to buy a ton of 36" extensions and such, or maybe post some pics of better wiring jobs. Thanks in advance for any feedback.


Case: Cooler Master HAF 922
Mobo: Asus P6X58D Premium (USB 3.0 and Sata 6G/s, triple SLI or Crossfire)
CPU: Intel Core I7 920 Quad Core (8 virtual cores due to HyperThreading) overclocked to 4.055GHz stable after torture tested with Prime95)
Memory: 6GB (3X2GB) OCZ Gold low voltage PC12800 1600MHz
PSU: Corsair 850tx 70amps on the 12V rail
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB
Video: XFX Radeon HD 5870
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit

 

[blackhawk1928]

^Agree with that, and with everyone posting images of thier system i can't resist posting pics of mine that build just in early december/late november last year!

 

[Motopsychojdn]

just re-re-re done mine again Babachoo,

more pics and ramblings at:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/forum2.php?config=tomshardwareuk.inc&cat=13&post=279226&page=1&p=1&sondage=0&owntopic=1&trash=0&trash_post=0&print=0&numreponse=0&quote_only=0&new=0&nojs=0

Thanks again for motivating me man

 

[cmcghee358]

Yup motivated me too, Im going to work on my wires this week. What I really need is an 8 pin CPU extension so I can route that behind my tray...

 

[babachoo]

just re-re-re done mine again Babachoo,
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q172/Motopsychojdn/pc of doom build/finished.jpg

more pics and ramblings at:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/forum2.php?config=tomshardwareuk.inc&cat=13&post=279226&page=1&p=1&sondage=0&owntopic=1&trash=0&trash_post=0&print=0&numreponse=0&quote_only=0&new=0&nojs=0

Thanks again for motivating me man

Wow very nice! I really like what you did with the light bars. The painting and rewiring makes it look really good. Now YOU are motivating ME to go ahead and paint the inside of my case and add some lights, maybe even some fans. Nice work, thanks for sharing.

Yup motivated me too, Im going to work on my wires this week. What I really need is an 8 pin CPU extension so I can route that behind my tray...

There are several available on Newegg. This link may help.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=8+pin+extension&x=0&y=0

 

[cmcghee358]

Ha I know. But if my wife sees another newegg.com charge shes going to flip, last time I was at Fry's Electronics they were out :/

And yes it;s like 8 dollars with shipping, but ANY newegg.com and she goes KA-BOOM!

 

[babachoo]

Ha I know. But if my wife sees another newegg.com charge shes going to flip, last time I was at Fry's Electronics they were out :/

And yes it;s like 8 dollars with shipping, but ANY newegg.com and she goes KA-BOOM!

Then tell her to shut her talkie hole and go get you a sammich and a beer. She won't divorce you over $8, if she does that's her loss. Or you could just start a seperate bank account and use your new debit card to buy it. Or go see a doctor about regrowing your balls and forget all the secretive stuff and just go with the first option I described.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Thanks for the Nod man theres odd bits left to tidy but I'm mostly happy with it, still waiting on blackhawk to post his too 😛

 

[Indecisive_man]

I know its redundant at this point but I just have to say the cable management on in some of these pictures, especially the original poster's, is absolutely amazing.

Part of me wants to try and duplicate it and then the other part of me is asking 'Do you really want to look inside your case after seeing these pictures?'

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Cable management is most of the point of this thread bite the bullet and go for it man, remember to take before pictures so you can track progress/ correct errors

 

[babachoo]

Part of me wants to try and duplicate it and then the other part of me is asking 'Do you really want to look inside your case after seeing these pictures?'

LOL, don't let a dusty rat's nest intimidate you. Just clean it out, then equip yourself with everything you need (electrical tape, zip ties, wire sleeves, etc...) and just do the trial and error thing. If all else fails and you can't get a result that you're happy with, I guarantee that the HAF 922 case can make all your cable management dreams come true. 😀

 

[cmcghee358]

Just got done with mine:

Non-modular PSU so it was a bit tough. The only real sloppiness is from the 2 UV cathodes.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

No chance of turning those hard drives around and having cables from the front? another thing could be to shroud the cables you can see, I just used insulation tape but you can get 'proper' kits online if you want to do it pro

 

[cmcghee358]

Im not super anal, long as it doesnt look like a rats nest Im happy

 

[Motopsychojdn]

hehe, as long as your happy man, thats what counts, /baulks at the suggestion I'm anal about wiring, its just my psychosis manifesting itself in a non-violent way

 

[guanyu210379]

Looking at those picture...I am feeling really really ashamed...
The wiring in my rig is a "!$%$%§&"!!!! compared to those...
I am also wondering ...how did you people get long enough power cables?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Personally, Standard (Non-Modular) psu lines re-routed, I just cut holes in case where needed, Patience and persistence man, plan the balls out of it before you start and you can only do good. 😛

 

[guanyu210379]

Holes? Hmmm....Why haven't I thought about that before?
I will try to manage those cables this July during my yearly summer maintenance which includes cleaning up the case, fans, etc... I have to rebuild the PC anyway...so why not also trying to manage those cable salad..
Let see if I can do at least something near to those pics ...😀

 

[guanyu210379]

No chance of turning those hard drives around and having cables from the front? another thing could be to shroud the cables you can see, I just used insulation tape but you can get 'proper' kits online if you want to do it pro

Can you post a link to those kits?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_999904.html

was from a quick 'pc modding supplies' google,thats a uk company but theres got to be sites worldwide there are loads of the damn things hehe, some heatshrink, some just slide over the cable,colour co-ordinated molex connectors, how far do you want to go lol? 😛 but theres everything out there, if you can think of something, theres a way to accomplish it Good luck and post pics man

 

[Motopsychojdn]

http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/Cable_Tidys.html
is the main section from that site

 

[guanyu210379]

Thank for your links, Motopsychojdn!

 

[Motopsychojdn]

np man, enjoy the insanity

 

[guanyu210379]

@Babachoo : Yup...I build a X6 system using a HAF922 last week as ordered (I wish I can keep that for me)...wow...it really is a cable management dream come true..
Hmmm... I am thinking of replacing the proc, RAM, and mobo during summer next year....I wonder if I want to replace my current CM690 too...😀

BTW : Those pictures really motivate me for not building rat's nest or cable salad with dust dressing in the PC.
I promise I will never build any messy PC anymore starting now!

 

[ashkaji]

All very nice looking! I can't wait to build my first PC :]

 

[raybob95]

How's this for a change?

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