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[Uther39]

The latest pc i built for a friend, altogether it cost me £230 all in and finished.

PC COMPONENTS

Self built modded chimney stack PC case (Cool Blue)
Black Shroud Cable Management System
Smart GPU ICY cooling system
Antec 430w Earthwatts PSU
MSI P43T-C51 MotherBoard
Intel Core2Duo E4600- Overclocked to 3.2Ghz (24hr Stability test/Prime95 certified)
Titan Fenrir CPU 120mm fan Cooler
ATI HD5670 Graphics Card
2GB DDR2 800mhz Ram
Samsung 750GB 7200rpm SATA2 Hard Drive
Samsung DVD-RW-Lightscribe Optical Drive
LanCool Automatic System FAN/TEMPERATURE Controller with 5inch colour Display
Windows XP SP3 with CD and License

PERIPHERALS

Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard (Cool Blue)
Razer Lachesis Gaming Mouse (Cool Blue)
Razer eXactMatXcontrol (metal) gaming pad
Dell 19" Flat Panel Monitor 1280x1024 @ 75Hz
ALL CABLES

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Nice to see another Galaxy III case there, nice fanmod Uther
Moto

 

[bejabbers]

Here's my current rig (will be upgrading when LGA 2011 comes out)

Yes, there are 3 radiators in that mid-tower





SPECS:

Guts:
CPU: Intel Core i7-920 @ 4.0GHz
MoBo: ASUS P6T Deluxe v2
RAM: Patriot Viper 12GB (6x2GB) @ 1600MHz
GPU: EVGA GTX 580 FTW Hydro 2 Copper
PSU: Antec TPQ-850
Case: Corsair Graphite 600T
OS/Apps SSD: G.Skill Phoenix 100GB
Games SSD: OCZ Vertex 2 120GB
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
ODD: LG Super Multi Blue

Cooling:
CPU: EK Supreme HF Full Gold
GPU: EVGA Swiftech Komodo block
Pump/Reservoir: XSPC X2O 750
Radiator: XSPC RS240
Radiator: Swiftech MCR QP120
Radiator: Phobya Xtreme 200
Fans: Yate Loon D12SH 124R
Fans: Cooler Master Megaflow 200
Tubing: Primochill Primoflex 7/16"ID - 5/8"OD Black Tubing
Fittings: XSPC 7/16"ID - 5/8"OD Compression Fittings
Adapters: Phobya Gold Plated 45degree adapters
Anti-Algae: IandH Silver KillCoils

Peripherals:
Monitor: Samsung BX2250
Keyboard: Microsoft Sidewinder X6
Mouse: Microsoft Sidewinder
Speakers: Logitech Z-560

 

[Motopsychojdn]

If you removed that mid-bottom hdd cage you could fit another in there easy and mount cage on top of that
or how about the whole thing sitting on a 360/480?
nice build though
Moto

 

[Uther39]

3 radiators, wow man, how is that loop set up as in what direction etc etc?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Drivebay res>
240 in roof>
cpu block>
120 in exhaust position>
gfx card>
140 at front> (Sorry, thats a 200 at the front)
Return to res
I Reckon
Moto

 

[Uther39]

Hmmm, ive been thinking of installing water cooling in my Silverstone FT02, but im a bit unsure what rads i could use for the bottom mounted 180mm fans? any ideas?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Rads tend to be designed around 120mm fans as far as I can find, usually in a lengthwise set up although i have seen some in 2x2 squares on the net somewheres,
adaptor brackets should be simple enough for you to crack up though

Moto

 

[bejabbers]

Sick build

black gold red blue theme?

for now. Really want it to be black red and gold/yellow, but I figured that out after I bought the core components, and there's no point in changing them out now when SB-E is just around the corner.

I'll probably do some single braiding on the cables then too to clean up the look.

 

[bejabbers]

Drivebay res>
240 in roof>
cpu block>
120 in exhaust position>
gfx card>
140 at front> (Sorry, thats a 200 at the front)
Return to res
I Reckon
Moto

that would be correct.

I think a 4th rad would just be a little too ridiculous haha. I'd have to get pretty creative with my HD mounting though. It's definitely a fun little case to play around with.

Don't really have room where the case is for a pedestal, but that wouldn't be out of the question in the future, especially since I plan on getting another gtx 580 ftw in the future (maybe) even though the the rad setup would be able to handle another card.

 

[mr_lucklegs]

Wow you guys have some REALLY nice builds! I'm almost too embarrassed to even post mine up here -__-'' Anyways, here's my entry level budget build...

- Intel Core i3-2100
- Biostar H61MH
- G.Skill Ripjaws 8gb DDR3 1333 @ 7-7-7-21
- Cooler Master Hyper TX3 (push/pull; fans blowing forward through exp. bays)
- EVGA GTX 550 Ti @ 1000/2000/2300
- Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.0gb/s
- Corsair CX600
- CD/DVD rom
- Sitting in a really old case, using a really old Dell keyboard, and a really old Logitech mouse... and a 24" Asus VE248H monitor

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6039275796_f738f856b0_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6038728225_691b1c2dcf_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/6039285530_b4bbba22f4_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/6039288042_9fca70aff8_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/6038741571_b4115a1959_z.jpg

Just mod the case out,if it's solid clean her up. That's what I'm doing!

 

[Lutfij]

^ the long awaited rig pics... good build.

MY opinion, twisted sata cables are out since 2007. Try hiding them(if possible) as this will improve airflow.

links to cableing on your case;
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=576966
http://www.overclock.net/case-mods-general-discussion/205433-guide-antec-900-cable-mod-pictorial.html
hope they help

P.S; i feel the first link is more helpful, ideas wise.

 

[Deleted member 362816]

Reserve Spot, Will post new rig tonight.

 

[Lutfij]

HTPC for a friend;

specs;
ECS H67H2-M Black Deluxe
Intel i3-2100 @ 1.188V
Twinmos 4GB(2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz @ 1.535V
2TB Samsung HD204UI
Lite-on DVD+/-RW
Thermaltake Toughpower 600W PSU
Transnet case
via HDMI - Philips 47" LCD TV
Philips HTS5540 5.1 setup
Logitech MK260 wireless keyboard+mouse combo

Once i get a pic of the setup from my pals house, I'll post it here as well.

Edit: got myself to go and take a pic of his setup.

Office rig;

specs;
ECS H67H2-M Black Deluxe
Intel i3-2100 @ 1.188V
Twinmos 4GB(2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz @ 1.5V
Samsung HD322GJ
Lite-on DVD+/-RW
Transnet case
XFX 450W PSU
Viewsonic VX2250WM-LED, 21.5" (viewable) LED monitor
A4tech 7200N wireless keyboard+mouse combo

* finally decided to post it here after I had managed to clean up all the BSOD issues.
** rig 2 (office rig) was built to deal with media and images on large display's and res's.
*** after all the voltage tweaks, the temps are in the high 40's :/ could you guys suggest an aftermarket cooler for the HTPC rig...*cough*PM ME*cough* ?

 

[smckdwn989]

Specs:

Processor: Intel i5-2500k
HSF: Coolermaster Hyper 212+
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68V-Pro
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB)
Video Card: EVGA GTX 465 (salvaged from old rig, debating upgrade options)
Case: Corsair 600TM SE
HDDS: 120GB Vertex 3 (boot), 60GB Vertex 2 w/ 1TB Seagate HDD
Power Supply: Corsair 750Watt Professional Modular

Peripherals:
Logitech Performance MX Mouse w/ K800 Wireless Backlit Keyboard
2 x Samsung T240 24" Monitors

edit:

After looking at the pic i noticed a couple of small things to improve...

Before:


After:

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Now thats a clean lurkin' Rig boy
I honestly dont see you having much to improve upon there but kudos for wanting to
Moto

 

[Lutfij]

^ that 600T looks like (almost) all the hardware is running wirelessly :lol:

 

[smckdwn989]

^ that 600T looks like (almost) all the hardware is running wirelessly :lol:

lol thanks guys, and when i change up the front panel i/o cables, and the 24/8/6/6 connectors, it'll definitely look better.

the case really makes my life easier, i've never had an easier time wiring it...

 

[cmcghee358]

I was literally going to suggest getting some sleeved 24 and 8 pin extension cables to clean it up, as well as sleeving your front I/O wires, but I see you're already planning it.

Therefore I can see no other ways to make it look better. Wow...

 

[smckdwn989]

I was literally going to suggest getting some sleeved 24 and 8 pin extension cables to clean it up, as well as sleeving your front I/O wires, but I see you're already planning it.

Therefore I can see no other ways to make it look better. Wow...

i was going to do it myself, but after looking at bitfenix, i can't do a better job than they do (some of their cables aren't even using heatshrink). I guess i just need to decide on a color, but i'm leaning towards black to keep it super clean looking...

 

[saint19]

Very solid builds guys, nice to see you here at Tom's

 

[smckdwn989]

@ smckdwn989 - is it my eyes or do i just see ONE wire behind the HDD bays thas missing...?

@p07h34d - good to see you've made headway with cablemanagement !

I took the back panel off and zip tied it down better, it's gone . i'll post revised pics when my new cables arrive... After that I am hoping to be done with the project.

anyone think of anything i could do with my rig or is it good as it is.
the only thing that does my nut in is the wires but the xigmatek dont have the best cable freindly management ever.

nice build p07h34d just tuck those orange sata cables away.. or u could swap them for black ones and really hide those neatly somewhere

My personal preference is to not see colored wires, so using braiding and heatshrink on fan wires definitely helps... Overall it looks good though

 

[smckdwn989]

yet another update, just need to finish the front panel stuff and then i'll call this one complete...

 

[aford10]

yet another update, just need to finish the front panel stuff and then i'll call this one complete...


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Very clean build!

 

[rmcron5296]

So I finally got my new case. Its the Xigmatek Elysium and this thing is huge!! Like I had read about it and seen pictures so I knew it was big, but once you get next to it in person it is massive. I have a comparison picture so you can see for yourself. Here are the pictures

It's weird because my camera actually made the fan LEDs blue when they are actually white. Oh well. I like the white better, but you'll have to look at picture online if you want to see the white LED.

My rig hasn't changed much, but it is in my sig. The only thing that is different is the case.

Oh and before I forget here is the size comparison. HAF 912 vs Xigmatek Elysium

EDIT: I'd really like to sleeve the my cables, but I'm picking up a HX or AX 850 and I don't feel like putting the effort into sleeving the TX cables and having to do it again so I'll probably just wait. I just don't like the yellow, orange, blue, red and whatever other colors that are in there. They are somewhat of an eye sore to me.