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[DComander1x]

Whoa, well clearly no rhyme or reason with the cables. But one thing that should be changed immediately is that Dynex PSU. Those are terrible units, get something else ASAP, it doesn't have to break the bank, a 400-500w Antec or Corsair budget model will do just fine. Probably cost you $45 and you wont have to worry about a voltage spike frying half the components in your system.

Its a workstation, so it does what it needs to do. That dynex has lasted me right through superstorm sandy, and about 3 or 4 years in my old workstation, and that old workstation still runs. I was concerned about it frying my system before, but, so far its been pretty good.

 

[chosen12k6]

Also, do a bit of reading about cable management. Your rig will thank you and last longer.

It is my first build, and the case sadly didnt have enough room for all the cables I did the best I could with cable ties but nobodies perfect right?
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The case can make a huge difference for cable management, Corsair R series is cheap and great check my rig should be at the end.

 

[Christopher Gonzalez]

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Lol how does minesweeper run on it???

 

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[gamerkila57]

Specs:

FX 8320 @4.8GHz
ASUS M5A97 EVO
G.Skill Sniper 8GB(2x4GB) DDR3 2400MHz
Crucial M4 256GB SSD
Western Digital Blue 500GB x3
XFX HD 7970 w/ EK Block @1250/1850
Corsair TX850 850w
Fractal Arc Midi R2
Lite-On Blu-ray Burner

 

[admiraLeric]

SPECS:

CPU: Intel Core i5 2500K
CPU COOLER: Corsair H60 (2013)
MB: Asus P8Z77-V
GPU: MSI N680GTX Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC
AUD: Asus Xonar DGX
RAM: G.Skill RipjawsX (F3-12800CL7D-8GBXM)
PSU: NZXT Hale82 750W
ODD: Sony DRU-880S
HDD: Seagate ST2000DM001
CASE: NZXT Source 220

MISC: Akasa Cable Tidy Kits, Sunbeam Anodized Thumbscrews

 

[twztechman]

i7 4770k - ASUS Maximus VI Hero,
CORSAIR H100i Water Cooler,
CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB),
Galaxy GTX 680 2GB
Samsung 840 500GB (OS)
Crucial M4 256GB (games),
WD VelociRaptor 600Gb 10000 RPM - data
WD Black 1TB - data
SeaSonic X Series X-850,
Corsair Carbide Series Air 540,
Dell 3007WFP (30in) @2560x1600

 

[Christopher Gonzalez]

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Hey I'm getting the same build!!! 4770 and Hero. I'm getting the 770 HOF though, but that's supposed to be the equivalent of the 680! How's it working for you?

 

[nukemaster]

looking forward to the pictures of those builds

 

[MEC-777]

Lots of really cool builds in this thread. Appreciate everyone sharing their work.

Just finished building my new system last weekend. Nothing too special, but it's my first complete build, getting back into PC's after 8 years of console gaming, so I'm very proud. 😀

Built it to be a fast and capable gaming machine for years to come, all for under $1000 CDN (including OS). I think I did pretty good in terms of performance per dollar. I'm never going to overclock, hence the decision to save some money by not going with the 4670k and Z87 motherboard. 😉

CPU - Intel Core I5-4570 (Haswell)
CPU Cooler - Stock Intel
Motherboard - Gigabyte H87N Wifi mini-ITX
RAM - Kingston Hyper X Black 8GB (2 x 4) 1600
GPU - Gigabyte Windforce HD7950 3GB DDR5
Storage - Samsung 840 120GB SSD (Will be adding more very soon)
PSU - Cooler Master GX RS650W 80+ Bronze non-modular
Case - Fractal Design Node 304 (Black)
OS - Windows 8

The cabling looks a little messy, but I assure you, there is order in that chaos. 😉 Air is free to flow right through the case and all cables are well-clear of any fan blades. Besides, I don't really care what it looks like on the inside as long as it performs, which it certainly does! 😉









If any one is wondering... this case has great airflow and even with the stock CPU cooler, core temps sit around 30*C +/- at idle and hover around 45*C while gaming. Same goes for the Windforce HD7950 GPU. Best of all; I love the fact that this is just as fast as my friend's $1400+ full tower ATX monster gaming PC but only 1/4 the size! hehe. 😀

 

[hero1]

Nice system fellas. This is my final water cooling loop before I tore the system down to modify my case. Will also share the final work on the case mod once it's done. For now, enjoy what it used to be. Cheers hero1😀

 

[twztechman]

Hey I'm getting the same build!!! 4770 and Hero. I'm getting the 770 HOF though, but that's supposed to be the equivalent of the 680! How's it working for you?

This PC is rock solid and the gaming is great. The 680/770 is a really powerful card, and is really the first video card where I can run my games at the full resolution of my monitor (30in @2560x1600) without turning turning down the aliasing or other quality features.

This case is awesome (review here - http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/07/07/corsair_carbide_series_air_540_computer_case_review/#.UjymwxAre0I) - I would highly recommend it. Super cool, and the easiest build i ever did.
My only regret is the Corsair 100i cooler. I should have gone for the Corsair 110. While the 100i does cool very well, the software just does not cooperate with Window 8..

 

[Lutfij]

alpha - it'd be best if you could make a new thread and post a link here to direct some of the members to help you out. The first post in this thread states the rules. Best not to get a moderator involved again on this thread

I'll try and help you out on your thread too.

 

[Lutfij]

See you on the other side... btw don't mention it just helping you out.

 

[gustafangus]

I'm only here to show off my AMAZING cable managment (sarcasm)

Haha, but no seriously, it's a 2013 build. I thought i share with you, cause' it's finally finished (also with the peripherals).

Thine personal computer: Ironclad.

i7 3930k @4.5
7970's Crossfire
Asrock X79 Extreme 4
Corsair H100i
Corsair TX850 850w
Cooler master HAF 922 (5 years old, almost haha).
G.skill 16gb 2133mhz (4x4)
Seagate 2TB
No SSD (yet) 😛
3X BenQ 2460 24* screens @5996x1080
CM Storm Trigger MX Blue
Perixx MX-1000

i LIKE the rendering time in Cinema 4D with the 3930k.

My previous PC was:
i7 920
HD 4850 512Mb
Gigabyte mobo
Chieftec 850W
600gb HDD

Pictures of Ironclad 😀

It plays all games on highest settings, however the GPUs always reach 80*C haha

 

[bejabbers]

Lol how does minesweeper run on it???

HAHA It runs at an acceptable frame rate lol

 

[Christopher Gonzalez]

This PC is rock solid and the gaming is great. The 680/770 is a really powerful card, and is really the first video card where I can run my games at the full resolution of my monitor (30in @2560x1600) without turning turning down the aliasing or other quality features.

This case is awesome (review here - http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/07/07/corsair_carbide_series_air_540_computer_case_review/#.UjymwxAre0I) - I would highly recommend it. Super cool, and the easiest build i ever did.
My only regret is the Corsair 100i cooler. I should have gone for the Corsair 110. While the 100i does cool very well, the software just does not cooperate with Window 8..

That's. good to hear! I'm not looking at any extreme over clock that would call for water cooling, but I'll take that into account! I'm starting to think I should buy two 770 4 GB and use sli...

 

[stickg1]

New keyboard, CM QuickFire TK w/ Cherry MX Blues

 

[Lutfij]

Nice new piece of hardware! I'm yet on the fence about going mechanical...eyeing the K65 compact. I'd like to see a full shot of your system alongside your worktop, if possible

Any upgrades pertaining to watercooling in the future?

 

[stickg1]

Nice new piece of hardware! I'm yet on the fence about going mechanical...eyeing the K65 compact. I'd like to see a full shot of your system alongside your worktop, if possible

Any upgrades pertaining to watercooling in the future?

There's a bunch of upgrades I would like to make but my wallet isn't cooperating.

I do plan on getting a new res and a D5 pump top though. Possibly getting a 360mm rad to put up top instead of the 240mm.

I went mechanical last month and now there's no way I can go back.

I will take an updated picture tonight or this weekend and post it here.

 

[Lutfij]

Looking forward to them

 

[stickg1]

It would look better at night. Maybe I can get some night shots later if I'm not busy.

 

[Lutfij]

Thank You for the shots! That rig looks at home though I have one gripe :S that tubing routes can be reworked to be more fluid and your cablemanagement is outstanding 😉 but your res looks a lil edgy...

 

[stickg1]

Thank You for the shots! That rig looks at home though I have one gripe :S that tubing routes can be reworked to be more fluid and your cablemanagement is outstanding 😉 but your res looks a lil edgy...

I need to find a better way to mount the res. That's why I was thinking a D5 pump top that takes a tube res as well. The tubing all has to be pulled out anyway. Performance-PCs sent me Primochill PRO instead of Primochill Advanced LRT. PRO is known for plasticizing and yellowing. Performance PC's denies my claim, Primochill sent me 3x more tubing than I had originally ordered, for free, and offered their condolences. After comparing all the tubing, their is no doubt in my mind I was sent the wrong stuff by Performance PCs. This pic is just water, and was taken a couple of days after loop installation...

Note how crystal clear my res and water are, then look at the tubing...


This was just minutes after installation...

 

[Lutfij]

An idea for your reservoir