[Datsun]

Show off your rig, setup, room, anything.
Here are some fine examples while I wait for the store to call me to pick up my CPU. :fullofwin:


http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/6517/31080820.jpg
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7332/5607995465fd953497d7b.jpg
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4578/renrencosmosslsuperlegg.jpg


Some INTENSE cable management:

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/3610/1307598665008.jpg
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/4176/1307067827400.jpg
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8821/dsc0154u.jpg

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9462/36306421850a0bbc5851b.jpg

This IS a car site after all, so these should be relevant your interests...

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/341/1306793192687.jpg
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/8910/img4157ls.jpg

and we'll finish this off with some zokusha and dekotora themed cases. LOL

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5756/1306292387390.jpg
http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/2729/salei.jpg

[Manic!]

What case is this?

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/6517/31080820.jpg

[SaviorSelf_666]

600t in white! :hotbaby:

[jeedee]

god dayum...

[Cman333]

They have that case on display at ME.

I <3 that case too. Comes in black also. Was pretty expensive case though.



Mines not all that fancy. Antec 900 case. I suck at cable management.

[roastpuff]

My case was $20 off craigslist. I have no idea what brand it is. Just that it's silver and very tall and has annoying blue LED's.

[Jsunu]

I have this case:

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/3610/1307598665008.jpg

But way wayyy worse cable management.

[Datsun]

I have this case:

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/3610/1307598665008.jpg

But way wayyy worse cable management.

This is a 690II Advance right?

Best valued case imo. Plus they got a sexy white version like most companies are doing:

http://p.gzhls.at/550325.jpg

[Cman333]

What other cases are nice in terms of cable management and ease of servicing + awesome cooling? Oh and something with black inside and side window (I'm a Comp Ricer). I got the Antec 900 originally for the cooling, but kind of regret it because of servicing.

I hate accessing the HDD's on the 900 because I have to like take both sides of the case off, then unscrew 4 screws on each side to slide the holder out, then I gotta unscrew another 4 screws to get each HDD out.


best case I ever owned was the CM Cosmos
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=28494&vpn=RC-1100-KKN1&manufacture=COOLERMASTER

Didn't keep it because it was too big. It was so well built :(

[Datsun]

What other cases are nice in terms of cable management and ease of servicing + awesome cooling? Oh and something with black inside and side window (I'm a Comp Ricer). I got the Antec 900 originally for the cooling, but kind of regret it because of servicing.

I hate accessing the HDD's on the 900 because I have to like take both sides of the case off, then unscrew 4 screws on each side to slide the holder out, then I gotta unscrew another 4 screws to get each HDD out.


best case I ever owned was the CM Cosmos
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=28494&vpn=RC-1100-KKN1&manufacture=COOLERMASTER

Didn't keep it because it was too big. It was so well built :(

A lot of people seem to enjoy the CM HAF series. I think you will like the HAF932 Black edition (looks good IMO; has nice big window; black interior; HAF = high airflow; user friendly). They accumulate dust like vaccum cleaners though, thats the downside of having that amount of airflow. You should check out the HAF X too , but its substantially more expensive.

I chose to go with an NZXT Phantom with my build. It gets good reviews too but the main flaw is that the fans are NOT standard sizing. Otherwise it is a very user friendly case too.

[Cman333]

I'm reallyyyyyy getting sucked into the Corsair 600T now..... Damnit. I gotta get off this COMP TECH forum. You guys are enticing me too much. My basic upgrade is slowly becoming a brand new everything.

[Datsun]

:haha: Well, cases are rarely outdated. Corsairs coming out a new line of BUDGET cases though, called the Carbide.

http://www.corsair.com/cases/carbide-series.html

No window though, but they are priced at around 100. My guess is that extra windowed panels will be available in a few months.

[roastpuff]

Make your own windows... you work in a car shop. Take the side panels, cut a hole in the middle, add some plexiglass. Problem solved :fuckyea:

[Maliuz]

I have this case:

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/3610/1307598665008.jpg

But way wayyy worse cable management.

Same here. Tried to do some cable management but gave up..

[SaviorSelf_666]

Wow guys stop posting pics of the 600t. It's going to make me acutally drive up to richmond and pick mine up since shipping will take a couple days!!! :cry:

[Cman333]

Make your own windows... you work in a car shop. Take the side panels, cut a hole in the middle, add some plexiglass. Problem solved :fuckyea:

LOL

Too much work. Making it look perfect is hard too lol.

[joquio]

I'll post some pictures of my Corsair 650D when I get home....... :haha:

[joquio]

Sorry for the wires but that'll do for now :fullofwin:

6526

6529

6530

[twitchyzero]

shit..i need to learn how to make those OCD level cable management...the best I can do is with zip ties...

[SaviorSelf_666]

joquio: list your specs!

[joquio]

joquio: list your specs!

:lol nothing fancy. I upgraded my CPU/MOBO/RAM/GPU about 3 months ago.
Wish I had gone the 2500k route, which I planned to go. But came across a killer deal I couldn't pass up.

i5 760
Corsair H70
MSI P55A-G55
8GB G.Skill Ripjaw
MSI 560 Ti Twin Frozr
120GB Patriot Inferno Sandforce SSD
Antec TruePower 650W Modular PSU
Corsair 650D

I think that's all:p

[Datsun]

^^^ Hotness. Hows that case treating you airflow wise?

[joquio]

Can't give an accurate opinion on the airflow yet.
The front 200mm case fan is making a weird buzzing noise.
I currently have it unplugged and am still waiting for Corsair to send me a fix kit for it.
So only top 200mm and rear 120mm fans and running and it's hotter than my previous Coolermaster Scout case. It might be because I have no intake fans for now.
Also, the build-in 3 step fan controller is quite handy.

If you really want a case with super airflow maybe opt for the coolermaster HAF series but personally I find them visually hideous.
I chose the Corsair 650D mainly for the subtle look, build quality, cable management.

[ImportPsycho]

This is a 690II Advance right?

Best valued case imo. Plus they got a sexy white version like most companies are doing:

http://p.gzhls.at/550325.jpg

is there available here?

[Preemo]

Spending more money on a nicer looking case is never a bad idea.

1. You're going to look at it everyday.
and
2. It's future proof.

[Datsun]

^^^ He speaks the truth. You dont want your rig to look like this:

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7936/1308254019980.jpg

[joquio]

Hhahhaaha:haha:
BTW, where is your setup Donut? Weren't you putting together a new rig too?

[Datsun]

I've got NASTY cable management..it'll definitely be fixed next week. Right now its just installing windows and stress-testing :)

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/1364/hurpx.jpg

Had to scribble out the pissjugs and other junk on the far right...sorry guys

[joquio]

What case is that?
Fractal Design?
I was under the impression that you also have the white 600T like Geby.

[SaviorSelf_666]

Looks like the nzxt phantom

[Datsun]

Yup NZXT Phantom. Fell in love with the case when it came out and scored it for 90 on Boxing day (red one was for 70 but in-store only).

But if I bought it at retail (roughly the same, 170 vs 175), I'd go with the Corsair.

[Onassis]

That lambo case is beautiful. Anyone know where I can get a custom casemod done up similar ? I don't have the necessary skills or patience lol

[Cman333]

^ To pay someone to do that would be pretty costly I think.

The case I think is the Coolermaster Cosmos. I had that case before, it's a HUGE heavy case.

The paint looks like automotive paint + clear coat, making the plexi side window isnt too hard but you need the tools. I would've flared the corners (use a torch on lowest setting) to give it a nicer smooth edge. Then comes the decals which probably would need to get done at some graphics/sign store.

Then comes the front piece. I can't even guess how that was made. Need a brighter pic. I'll assume ABS plastic wrapped in that 3M carbon material.

[Datsun]

Can't find any more on that case mod, but check the Raven RV01 out. Pretty close design/shape wise.

http://www.silverstonetek.com/images/products/RV01/RV01B-3-4.jpg

http://www.silverstonetek.com/raven/products/r-photo.php?model=RV01&area=usa

[Datsun]

Here's a battlestation of one of the members of Lulzsec.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/06/22/article-2007094-0CB0204000000578-735_634x450.jpg

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2007094/Ryan-Cleary-Hacker-suicide-threat.html

[kchan]

i like my pc to be quiet

here are the specs
Fractal Define R3 - Black
i7 2600k - 4.8ghz stable on 1.3x
Corsair H60 w/ 2 Noctua S-12 fan
Asus P8Z68 Pro
Corsair Dominator 8gb (2x4gb)
Asus DirectCUII 6950 1gb (cannot unlock it sadly)
Coolermaster 750w PSU (got it free, its quiet so cant complain ahahah)
1x1TB WD Black, 1x120gb Intel SSD, 1x60gb OCZ SSD, 1x500gb WD black
Running on a 46" Samsung 1080p (i sit 2 keyboard length away, its perfect for gt5)

no pics since my room is messy as hell atm xD
Thats mostly it, Its really messy right now so I wont take pics

[!MiKrofT]

i like my pc to be quiet

here are the specs
Fractal Define R3 - Black
i7 2600k - 4.8ghz stable on 1.3x
Corsair H60 w/ 2 Noctua S-12 fan
Asus P8Z68 Pro
Corsair Dominator 8gb (2x4gb)
Asus DirectCUII 6950 1gb (cannot unlock it sadly)
Coolermaster 750w PSU (got it free, its quiet so cant complain ahahah)
1x1TB WD Black, 1x120gb Intel SSD, 1x60gb OCZ SSD, 1x500gb WD black
Running on a 46" Samsung 1080p (i sit 2 keyboard length away, its perfect for gt5)

no pics since my room is messy as hell atm xD
Thats mostly it, Its really messy right now so I wont take pics
2 keyboard lengths away? Damn that's really close for a 46"

[kchan]

2 keyboard lengths away? Damn that's really close for a 46"

yea it is, but surprisingly it fits perfect
lots of friends said its too close at first until trying it for themselves :)

[!MiKrofT]

yea it is, but surprisingly it fits perfect
lots of friends said its too close at first until trying it for themselves :)
I tried a 32" 1080p. Couldn't do it. I've downgraded to a 26" for now.

[SaviorSelf_666]

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9268/asdasdcp.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/192/asdasdcp.jpg/)
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/39/img0120l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/img0120l.jpg/)

BOOOM, I have a third monitor but have zero room on this shitty desk. Waiting to move into my new house before I get new furniture.

[Cman333]

Because of you now I have to go buy the 600T. Because of you now I feel like I have to buy the Logitech G510!!!

My G15 looks outta place with the stupid amber lighting.

Buy yeah, you're setup looks pretty bad ass.

[Ikkaku]

DAMN that case looks badass.

[Cman333]

Got my 600T in white today @ $142.xx!

Can't wait to get this bad boy setup. Damn the box is huge.

[SaviorSelf_666]

^Dope!!! I got my second 6870 in today!

[Onassis]

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9268/asdasdcp.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/192/asdasdcp.jpg/)
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/39/img0120l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/img0120l.jpg/)

BOOOM, I have a third monitor but have zero room on this shitty desk. Waiting to move into my new house before I get new furniture.

Beautiful !

Also, for anyone who was looking for a custom case designer I found these guys in Greece.

http://www.slackerxl.com/en/gallery

They include a push start putton to power up the car lol

Depending on how much it is I might just the Lambo Asus :whistle:

[Datsun]

COngrats to everyone getting new parts. :)

600t SE is breakin necks...fuuuuark


Gonna add some more pix:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-u3Ysyk58wqU/TcNAEUp9dUI/AAAAAAAAACQ/TPrz0PSsiYU/s512/Case-Modding-kinky-LianLi.jpg
(lulzy paint job from case mod link above)

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4131/in2a.jpg
(Arctic white Define R3, inspiration for my build)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6076/armygreenhafx1.jpg
(repainted HAF X from GB booth this yr @ Computex)

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/06/img2983600w-1275372827-1275399736.jpg
(well played....)

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/6272/ilfullxfull196609336.jpg

[Cman333]

Finally got mine setup. Part of the 600T fanboy club now.

Does anyone else have issue with the HDD LED flickering?

http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq244/cman_333/IMG-20110624-00300.jpg
http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq244/cman_333/IMG-20110624-00298.jpg
http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq244/cman_333/IMG-20110624-00291.jpg

[Great68]

http://www3.telus.net/bryster/P1000383.JPG

Screen's still too small.

[SaviorSelf_666]

Does anyone else have issue with the HDD LED flickering?


I unplugged my light, its so god damn bright.

[Datsun]

Waiting for mail service to work again, then ordering some white LEDs and changing all the old ricy blue ones out. Otherwise, done for now. :)

http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/5215/build1.jpg

[joquio]

^Good job on the cable management:thumbsup:

I just installed a white LED strip that I found today.
It was a spare from when I bought some to do door sill LED mod for my previous car. :whistle:

I'll post picture when I get some good shots.

[joquio]

Here are some pics I took today:D


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m7/joquio/Corsair%20650D/DSC_0451.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m7/joquio/Corsair%20650D/DSC_0442.jpg



Found a new mounting location for my SSD so that I can remove both of the HDD cage:fuckyea:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m7/joquio/Corsair%20650D/DSC_0449.jpg

[roastpuff]

Pic no work...

[joquio]

pics should be fixed now...?

[Datsun]

Nice setup. Which white LEDs are you using? NZXT?

[joquio]

^Good job on the cable management:thumbsup:

I just installed a white LED strip that I found today.
It was a spare from when I bought some to do door sill LED mod for my previous car. :whistle:

I'll post picture when I get some good shots.


Nice setup. Which white LEDs are you using? NZXT?


^^^^

They look like the top one in the picture.
Had 3M tape on the back just needed to solder a molex connector to it and hide/stick it in the case :p
http://www.led-lighting-systems.net/images/0130-029.jpg

[SaviorSelf_666]

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/1189/img0129gb.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/196/img0129gb.jpg/)

Now in crossfire. Only thing left is swap the fans on the H70 and swap out the 200mm fan up top with 4 Coolermaster Sickleflow's
http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/35-103-063-S01?$S300W$

ps. F.E.A.R 3 is pretty good except that its fps is cap'd to 30. :mad:

[joquio]

Now in crossfire. Only thing left is swap the fans on the H70 and swap out the 200mm fan up top with 4 Coolermaster Sickleflow's
http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/35-103-063-S01?$S300W$


GJ! :thumbsup:

:h5: Same for me just waiting for the Sickflows to go on sale haha.
The corsair fans on the H70 sounds like jets taking off when on full speed.

[SaviorSelf_666]

I think I got them for $5 each (Price match on NCIX). I wanted the noctua's but for $20 a fan its just crazy to spend that much. Plus they are ugly :p

[joquio]

Oh yeah I tried to price match them too at Memory Express but they wouldn't do it.
For some reason the red LED sickflows have two different parts number but they look identical though. Memory Express wouldn't budge so I did not buy at that time.

I actually want something without LED (It's getting too colorful inside the case :p) and really want the Scythe gentle typhoons but they are always out of stock/back ordered everywhere and yes the noctua P12s are just too damn ugly.

[Datsun]

^^^^

They look like the top one in the picture.
Had 3M tape on the back just needed to solder a molex connector to it and hide/stick it in the case :p



Oops reading fail on my part. LOL

But sick DIY, makes the interior look very futuristic. I'll probably be getting a strip too if I cant get my top 200 shine bright enough after LED swap.

I'm looking to get some sickflow R4's too for the front of my case except I'll be swapping the LEDs for white again.

[joquio]

Thanks!

I think I got mine from about 2-3 years ago from DealExtreme but I don't remember paying that much for them. Maybe they increased the price?
12V Flexible Cuttable LED Tape (http://www.dealextreme.com/p/12v-flexible-cuttable-led-tape-1m-60-led-white-5312)
They have a lot more in different length and color.
Maybe try ebay to see if you can get some for cheaper.

Also, is swapping out LEDs difficult?

Two more night shots and I'm done whoring my case, for now :D

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m7/joquio/Corsair%20650D/DSC_0458.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m7/joquio/Corsair%20650D/DSC_0460.jpg

[SaviorSelf_666]

^ ever thought about routing your power cords thru the grommet instead of the cut out hole?

[Datsun]

Thanks!

I think I got mine from about 2-3 years ago from DealExtreme but I don't remember paying that much for them. Maybe they increased the price?
12V Flexible Cuttable LED Tape (http://www.dealextreme.com/p/12v-flexible-cuttable-led-tape-1m-60-led-white-5312)
They have a lot more in different length and color.
Maybe try ebay to see if you can get some for cheaper.

Also, is swapping out LEDs difficult?

Two more night shots and I'm done whoring my case, for now :D



Speaking of DX, I was planning to buy the white LEDs from them, hah

Changing LEDs should be fairly straight forward (peel off glue, desolder, position, solder, fap) but the ones on the PCB of the Phantom's fan controller requires a really sharp tip soldering gun and very still hands. I checked out the top 200mm and it looks pretty easy to do.

I'm planning to have all white lighting except for power LED, which if I can find the right one, will be color shifting, kinda like those light poles @ Production station.

[Cman333]

The NZXT sleeved LED's are pretty nice. Has a controller for it too to adjust brightness and turn on/off.

Thanks to whomever recommended them.

I was originally going to use the same lights as joquio too.

[Cman333]

here's clearer pic of mine. Loving the the all black with white lighting

http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq244/cman_333/IMG-20110626-00304.jpg

[w00tgasm]

I decided I wanted to get a second monitor... Not wanting to get annoyed by having two different ones, I made an effort to find a matching one on Craigslist. A month later, I now have this.

http://i.imgur.com/KZmDf.jpg


The downside is, they're too fucking close to my eyes.


http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/179383_495776309821_508389821_6175093_2786500_n.jp g
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/163151_495793839821_508389821_6175368_6479160_n.jp g


I was thinking about getting a Corsair 600T. But I find that the Coolermaster Sniper case I'm using to be better for air cooling.

Specs:

Coolermaster Storm Sniper Case
AMD Phenom II X2 550 BE (Unlocked 3.1GHz Dual Core to quad core unlock @ 3.75GHz)
Xigamet HDT-S1283
Gigabyte MA790XT-UD4P
Mushkins HP3 DDR3-1600 4x2GB
XFX Radeon 4870
2x Dell 2209WA IPS monitors.
Steelseries 6GV2 (Trying to sell)
Steelseries Ikari Laser

http://i.imgur.com/f2eXu.png

[joquio]

^ ever thought about routing your power cords thru the grommet instead of the cut out hole?

DOH! :facepalm:
Thanks, I didn't notice that grommet hole until you mentioned.
I'll re-route my cable when I get home.


Speaking of DX, I was planning to buy the white LEDs from them, hah

Changing LEDs should be fairly straight forward (peel off glue, desolder, position, solder, fap) but the ones on the PCB of the Phantom's fan controller requires a really sharp tip soldering gun and very still hands. I checked out the top 200mm and it looks pretty easy to do.

I'm planning to have all white lighting except for power LED, which if I can find the right one, will be color shifting, kinda like those light poles @ Production station.

Thanks for the info.
Where do you get your replacement LED from?


BTW, I'll probably get some NZXT extension cable to murder out the cables.
NZXT 24PIN ATX Power Extension Cable (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=52314&vpn=CB-24P&manufacture=NZXT)
NZXT 6PIN Video Card Extension Cable (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=56054&vpn=CB-6V&manufacture=NZXT)

Then I'll be done for now............or maybe upgrade my sound card? :fuuuuu:

Xonar vs X-fi ?

[Datsun]

Thanks for the info.
Where do you get your replacement LED from?

BTW, I'll probably get some NZXT extension cable to murder out the cables.
NZXT 24PIN ATX Power Extension Cable (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=52314&vpn=CB-24P&manufacture=NZXT)
NZXT 6PIN Video Card Extension Cable (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=56054&vpn=CB-6V&manufacture=NZXT)

Then I'll be done for now............or maybe upgrade my sound card? :fuuuuu:

Xonar vs X-fi ?

Ill be looking for the color shifter at lee's electronics on Main. If I can't find it there ill have to go ebay but that canada post shit.. -__-

I'm looking at the same extensions too. Canada doesn't get too many choices for brand/color (bitfenix has a bunch of sick colors even silver, amazon USA got the white versions of nzxt's, etc). Tbh they're a bit expensive but then again I can't stand the gay bacon coming out of my mobo and gpu. Would be sweet if I can get all 3 cables for around $10 but I don't think that's gonna happen, haha

A lot of ppl seem happy with their xonars, but I haven't really been in the loop for audio stuff. Onboard does the job for me lol
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[joquio]

Yeah those extension are way overpriced than what they are worth.
But yeah.... I too hate those rainbow cables.

Just saw the white ones you mentioned on Amazon.com and they do look sweet!
I'll probably stick to the black ones coz I think the white ones look cooler if you have a white case.

But $30+ for 1x24pin and 2x6pin extension cable is really bum raping... :ratedb:

[Cman333]

Awww shietttt.... I didn't even think about getting black cables.....the rainbow coloured shit drives me nuts too

[Datsun]

Scratch what I said about Bitfenix not available here. NCIX will have them (not in stock though), and for cheaper than NZXT ones!

http://www.ncix.com/search/?categoryid=0&q=bitfenix

[SaviorSelf_666]

So decided to dig up the third monitor (I knew the OC DVD's would come in handy someday lol). Installed the 4 sickleflow's, got about a 3-4 degree temp drop, and the noise is bearable now.

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/1111/gopr0037.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/gopr0037.jpg/)
http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/8669/gopr0050z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/gopr0050z.jpg/)

[Cman333]

DAMNNNNNNNNNNNN........ Maybe I should take my other two screens and set em up to compete. LOL

You have me beat. I don't have enough space for 3 monitors. I used to have two on the gaming one, moved it to the pr0n comp.


Becuz of all you bastards I have to keep upgrading and buying cool new gadgets. First the sleeved lighting. Now the sleeve power cables. This will never end.

[joquio]

DAMNNNNNNNNNNNN........ Maybe I should take my other two screens and set em up to compete. LOL

You have me beat. I don't have enough space for 3 monitors. I used to have two on the gaming one, moved it to the pr0n comp.


Becuz of all you bastards I have to keep upgrading and buying cool new gadgets. First the sleeved lighting. Now the sleeve power cables. This will never end.

HAHAHA, welcome aboard :bigthumb::rofl:

[SaviorSelf_666]

Haha, I didn't have room either but I kinda made it happen. I think I'm actually done with my build now. I really can't see anything else I need now. Unless I go for full water cooling lol.

[Datsun]

DAMNNNNNNNNNNNN........ Maybe I should take my other two screens and set em up to compete. LOL

You have me beat. I don't have enough space for 3 monitors. I used to have two on the gaming one, moved it to the pr0n comp.


Becuz of all you bastards I have to keep upgrading and buying cool new gadgets. First the sleeved lighting. Now the sleeve power cables. This will never end.

LOL dont forget the 600T!

I THINK I'll be safe...can't afford or fit 2 more 27" monitors. :lol
Sleeved goodies are a likely future though.

[Cman333]

Oh yeahhhh the case too!!!

It was just suppose to be a CPU, mobo, ram upgrade. Thats it!

Now I keep trying to think of ways to Pimp my rig.

Now I feel like I need a 2nd 27", Modular PSU and keyboard.

One thing I did notice about the 600T. The airflow isn't quite as good as my Antec 900. I disassembled my 900 and painted the inside black and gonna semi pimp my old comp.

I have a bad feeling it won't just be a quick assembly. I'm gonna have to upgrade something. You guys are all BAAAAAAAAAAAAAD for me.

[Cman333]

K here I go again after rerun some wires, NZXT sleeved 24 pin adapter and sleeving the rest.

http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq244/cman_333/IMG-20110628-00313.jpg



I'm itching to peel off the PSU stickers

[Datsun]

I say keep it. Add a bit of those yellow/black hazard tape along the edges. The interior looks like a deadly sci fi building with the shape of the heatsinks and fins and tubing...cant really explain it lol.

[joquio]

K here I go again after rerun some wires, NZXT sleeved 24 pin adapter and sleeving the rest.

http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq244/cman_333/IMG-20110628-00313.jpg



I'm itching to peel off the PSU stickers


Great Job!
Looks nice and clean.
Yes, one more vote on keeping that PSU sticker. You paid a premium for that haha.

You're quick on getting the 24pin extension. We were talking about it yesterday and you got it installed today. lol.
Also, were did you get those smaller tubes to hide the wires?

[Cman333]

Great Job!
Looks nice and clean.
Yes, one more vote on keeping that PSU sticker. You paid a premium for that haha.

You're quick on getting the 24pin extension. We were talking about it yesterday and you got it installed today. lol.
Also, were did you get those smaller tubes to hide the wires?

Impulse buyer. I've never really given a shit how my rigs looked until Donut that evil bastard posted up a pic of the 600T. LOL

Now it torments me. I just keep trying to think of how to keep the wiring cleaner.


I got the sleeving from the shop. We buying hundreds of feet of it. We use it for wire/cable management in cars. If you need any and you're in Richmond lemme know. Can't cost too much I assume.




I need to start ignoring the comp threads. Because of all you I had to take apart my old Antec 900 and paint the inside, I fucked up the outside so dropped it off at a friends bodyshop to get it painted. I never thought I would get into comp modding.

[Datsun]

Great Job!
Looks nice and clean.
Yes, one more vote on keeping that PSU sticker. You paid a premium for that haha.

You're quick on getting the 24pin extension. We were talking about it yesterday and you got it installed today. lol.
Also, were did you get those smaller tubes to hide the wires?

I found a roll of those tubing inside my garage but it didnt have any packaging. I would check princess auto in Coquitlam first though, they seem like they would carry these DIY supplies. I guess Walmart or any dollar store might have them too.

Impulse buyer. I've never really given a shit how my rigs looked until Donut that evil bastard posted up a pic of the 600T. LOL

Now it torments me. I just keep trying to think of how to keep the wiring cleaner.


I got the sleeving from the shop. We buying hundreds of feet of it. We use it for wire/cable management in cars. If you need any and you're in Richmond lemme know. Can't cost too much I assume.




I need to start ignoring the comp threads. Because of all you I had to take apart my old Antec 900 and paint the inside, I fucked up the outside so dropped it off at a friends bodyshop to get it painted. I never thought I would get into comp modding.

http://thumbpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/real-troll-face.jpg

[joquio]

Impulse buyer. I've never really given a shit how my rigs looked until Donut that evil bastard posted up a pic of the 600T. LOL

Now it torments me. I just keep trying to think of how to keep the wiring cleaner.


I got the sleeving from the shop. We buying hundreds of feet of it. We use it for wire/cable management in cars. If you need any and you're in Richmond lemme know. Can't cost too much I assume.




I need to start ignoring the comp threads. Because of all you I had to take apart my old Antec 900 and paint the inside, I fucked up the outside so dropped it off at a friends bodyshop to get it painted. I never thought I would get into comp modding.

I found a roll of those tubing inside my garage but it didnt have any packaging. I would check princess auto in Coquitlam first though, they seem like they would carry these DIY supplies. I guess Walmart or any dollar store might have them too.



http://thumbpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/real-troll-face.jpg


Thanks i'll try look for it at wally or princess.

HAHAHAHHA holy shit that's a real troll face:haha:

[joquio]

BTW CMAN333 I knew we've met before.
I checked my RS feedback again and you bought the Coolermaster CM690 case from me last year :nerd:

[Datsun]

AHA! The impulse PC parts buying didnt come from me after all!

[joquio]

BUSTED!@:troll:

[Cman333]

BTW CMAN333 I knew we've met before.
I checked my RS feedback again and you bought the Coolermaster CM690 case from me last year :nerd:

LOL

You're the one I got that from. Yeah I needed a case for my 2nd comp. That comp is now the 3rd comp which will be rendered useless for awhile. Maybe use that as my HTPC or use it at the shop.

Donut>>> You're still the cause!!! It all started with the 600T case. All my other cases were pretty plain and I didn't really care much about cable management. Now all I've been thinking about it balling out the case. LOL My gf thinks I'm a nerd now. She doesn't share the enthusiasm. :alone:

[Datsun]

wololololo

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3677003223_d8d3ed654c_b.jpg

[joquio]

Look what you guys did to me..................:okay:


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m7/joquio/Corsair%20650D/DSC_0463.jpg

[Culverin]

At least you got a Z68. I'm happy for you.
I'm holding off upgrading my i7-950 with 12gb of ram is plenty for now. I'm going to wait until Q4 and build myself an X79 system.

[Datsun]

Look what you guys did to me..................:okay:

snip

Oh man another victim, lol

Did you get this from the surprise online sale this afternoon??

[joquio]

At least you got a Z68. I'm happy for you.
I'm holding off upgrading my i7-950 with 12gb of ram is plenty for now. I'm going to wait until Q4 and build myself an X79 system.

Oh man another victim, lol

Did you get this from the surprise online sale this afternoon??


Yyyyyaaaaaaah. Too good of a price to pass up.
Got the 2500k+Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3 for $350 taxed in!!! (about$312 before tax) :megusta:

[Datsun]

Wow only 312?!

Hurry up and post the build, that Twin Frozr card is gonna look insane on that board. :D

Thought this was pretty cool and relevant seeing as GB boards are gaining popularity around here:

http://www.bit-tech.net/bits/2011/06/28/gigabyte-factory-tour/1

http://images.bit-tech.net/content_images/2011/06/gigabyte-factory-tour/gigabyte-l-17.jpg

[joquio]

Wow only 312?!

Hurry up and post the build, that Twin Frozr card is gonna look insane on that board. :D

Yup. Gotta love ME's PM/PB policy.
Pm'ed NCIX's after MIR price for the Mobo since Me doesn't have the MIR for that board. So $125+tax
For the 2500k I pm'ed currently lowest price at directcanada $209.99 and I had a coupon for 10% price beat bringing the CPU down to $189

:fullofwin:

[Datsun]

Dang, ME's not playing around...FFFF now I'm tempted to go Pm/B that Kuhler 920.

[Cman333]

Haha this thread is deadly. Causes people to purchase shit they had no intention of purchasing.

Even though ME doesn't offer the rebate, you just need to got to the manufacturers site to get the rebate forms.

At least that's what I did.

Get some pix of the build! It'll look fucking killer in your case.




My other buddy just got the 2600K too.

[joquio]

Haha this thread is deadly. Causes people to purchase shit they had no intention of purchasing.

Even though ME doesn't offer the rebate, you just need to got to the manufacturers site to get the rebate forms.

At least that's what I did.

Get some pix of the build! It'll look fucking killer in your case.




My other buddy just got the 2600K too.

Ya man so true:okay:

But no the MIR is specific to NCIX purchase only but I know what you meant.
I got lucky once with the MSI 560 ti and managed to pm the after MIR price since they didn't update/unaware of their website to included the MIR so I kinda double dipped on the MIR. :fullofwin:

I'll probably install the parts sometime next week. But only the MOBO will look different since the 2500k is hidden under my H70.

Edit: BTW I picked up the Asus Xonar DG too just to try out and so far it's alright. Was gonna go for the DX but don't know if it's that much better than the DG. I'm using headphones only for gaming anyway.
For the price I paid I'm satisfied with its performance over onboard sound.

[w00tgasm]

Don't know why, but I'm itching to get the Corsair 800D and get some watercooling going on ... So expensive.

[joquio]

Hey guys, new MOBO + 2500K + new sound card (X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty) in! :woot2:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m7/joquio/DSC_0467.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m7/joquio/DSC_0468.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m7/joquio/DSC_0470.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m7/joquio/DSC_0475.jpg

[joquio]

BTW, what are your guys temps for the 2500K?
Not sure if it's because of the warmer weather now but I feel that my previous i5-760 was cooler than my 2500K?

My current temps are 30C on the coolest core and 37C on the hottest core.

[Datsun]

I heard idle temps are not reliable measurements. Instead we should work with the load temps. I ran my stock 2500K (w/ CM hyper 212+ in stock config) through Prime 95 for about an hour and the max I could get it was 52C. The ambient temp was 27C. When I have more time I'll reseat my cooler and try more programs.

Also, have you guys been following Bulldozer news? This is pretty interesting:

Bulldozer performance figures are in (http://fudzilla.com/processors/item/23381-bulldozer-performance-figures-are-in)

[joquio]

Hmmm something must be wrong with my cooler then?
I'm getting 57C on the hottest core under load. I've tried reseating the H70 twice coz the first time i put on too much tim.

[twitchyzero]

i saw the white 600T in person at ME few days ago..damn it's nice I think i'll get it for my upcoming build.

I wonder if it's going to be on sale though since demand is pretty high (I saw the regular 600T on sale for $120)

[Datsun]

Hmmm something must be wrong with my cooler then?
I'm getting 57C on the hottest core under load. I've tried reseating the H70 twice coz the first time i put on too much tim.

Whats your method of TIM application? It might not have spread well enough.

It also looks like you're now using Sickleflows on the radiator? Try swapping back on the stock fans because the Sickleflows are meant to be case fans and not heatsink/rads.

Oh and make sure the pump is running 100% (the right plug on mobo/the right setting in BIOS)

Try these out and lmk!

[joquio]

Whats your method of TIM application? It might not have spread well enough.

It also looks like you're now using Sickleflows on the radiator? Try swapping back on the stock fans because the Sickleflows are meant to be case fans and not heatsink/rads.

Oh and make sure the pump is running 100% (the right plug on mobo/the right setting in BIOS)

Try these out and lmk!

:okay:
I'm aware and made sure pump was running 100% (disabled smart fan in BIOS).
You're right, I'm running Sickflows on the rad. Only started using them when I put my 2500K build together so maybe they are the culprit. I'll try switching them out.
Also, I'll try to re-apply the TIM using rice grain technique coz I still think I have too much TIM applied.

Thanks for the help though :)


I have two sound cards up for graps.
Any of you guys interested?
Got a two weeks old Asus Xonar DG (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=56330&vpn=XONAR%20DG&manufacture=ASUS) and a Creative X-Fi Titanium (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=42545&vpn=30SB088200000&manufacture=Creative%20Labs)

[!MiKrofT]

I heard a pea sized dot is the best.

I'm using Innovation Cooling Diamond 7 carat thermal compound on my 2500k. Although my temps are high cause the case is small and doesn't have as good airflow.

Squirt a dot in the middle the size of a pea and apply heatsink. Do not lift up to check it.

Application (http://www.innovationcooling.com/applicationinstructions.htm)

[Datsun]

Whoaaa NCIX has Fractal Define R3 and Noctua NH U12P for only $100. The damn case is worth that much on regular sales! Would be perfect for the HTPC i've been wanting to build.


:okay:

[w00tgasm]

I just bought one for a build I'm doing for my parents...

I'm looking at getting myself the 800D though :P

[Datsun]

I just bought one for a build I'm doing for my parents...

I'm looking at getting myself the 800D though :P

If I get one of these bundles, it'll be used as a comp for my family too. The cooler will be mine though. hah

I've seen an 800D IRL...I'm pretty sure I can fit inside it. If you want a really good deal on one, pull an all nighter at one of the warehouse sales. Last time I saw the 650D, 700D, and 800D each for $100.

[w00tgasm]

Hmm... I'm now torn between the Fractal Design Define XL and the Corsair 800D...

Both cases look great, however the sound dampening walls on the Define XL are attractive to me. Considering that my 560 and CPU are running at 27degrees C, I don't think I'll be going with water cooling anymore.

But the 800D looks amazing with the window and clean edges... So many choices haha.

[joquio]

LOL but you'll be paying so much more for the 800D.
The Define XL is at a good price point me think. It's still on sale for $119.99 now.
NCIX.com - Buy Fractal Design Define XL Titanium E-ATX Mid Tower Silent Computer Case 4X5.25 10X3.5INT No PS - Fractal Design - DEFINE-XL-TITANIUM - in Canada (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=55285&vpn=DEFINE-XL-TITANIUM&manufacture=Fractal%20Design&promoid=1337)

[Datsun]

Update

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/1563/30144410150747681125401.jpg

The lighting on the bottom is a 48-LED strip off eBay with a molex 4-pin connector soldered on like joquio's. Looking to pick up some Gentle typhoons and sleeved extensions in HK...anyone have suggestions as to where I should look first?

[Cman333]

Donut> You're rig is looking goooood.

[Datsun]

Thanks'd. :D

Part 2 of my modding adventures: swapped out the blue LEDs for white ones. First checked voltage supplied to the LEDs from the PCB were 3V (I bought LEDs that took 3-3.4V), and read 2.91 on my multimeter. Then desoldered, resoldered, and hot glued it all. Here are the best photos I can take with the equipment available to me (a P&S and a Blackberry):

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/5301/whiteled1.jpg
http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/655/whiteled2.jpg

Very hard to see but there's a greyish white glow now up top.

[joquio]

Yeah, I can see the greyish white.
Looks clean so far.
Is that a 470 or 570 you got there?
I see you also went with a Gigabyte mobo. Which model?

[Datsun]

I went with a Z68X-UD4 and a GTX 570. :)

[twitchyzero]

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/1111/gopr0037.jpg
Geby nice build
won't that red lighting become an annoying glare next to your tri-monitor set-up after a while?

[w00tgasm]

Nothing special here...

I'm waiting for the AM3+ CPU to come out. My 6GV2 is getting RMA'd at the moment.
Old setup: http://i.imgur.com/KZmDf.jpg
AMD 550 3.75GHz unlocked to Quad core
Gigabyte 990FXA-UD5
Asus 6950 DirectCU II
Mushkins 4x2GB RAM
Corsair AX850
Fractal Design Define R3
2 x Dell 2209WA IPS Monitors
Various headphones and using Fiio E7/E9 Combo dac amp for them...
There is a GG button too.
Probably forgetting a lot of things too.

http://i.imgur.com/thSFz.jpg

[twitchyzero]

those speakers are probably jealous of your headphones and begging to get upgraded lol
what monitor is that in portrait mode?

[w00tgasm]

I hardly use the speakers anyway.
the monitor is a dell 2209wa. IPS monitors are freaking sweet.

[woob]

~1-year old comp:

http://i.imgur.com/sHn3b.jpg

Phenom II X6 1055t
ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3
4GB Corsair XMS3
eVGA GT 240 (needs an upgrade reaaally badly)
Seasonic M12-II 520W
Creative X-fi XtremeMusic
Fractal Design R2
Logitech Z5300e 5.1 Speakers

NuForce uDac-2 DAC
Marantz 2245 Stereo Receiver
Beyerdynamic DT990 Headphones

Coming Soon:

Dell U2412M IPS Monitor
Whatever the cheapest GTX 560 Ti is when BF3 comes out
Ultrasone DJ1 Headphones
2.0 or 2.1 speaker set (going to sell the 5.1 Logitech set and my sound card)

[Renxo]

Finally got mine setup. Part of the 600T fanboy club now.

Does anyone else have issue with the HDD LED flickering?

http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq244/cman_333/IMG-20110624-00300.jpg
http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq244/cman_333/IMG-20110624-00298.jpg
http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq244/cman_333/IMG-20110624-00291.jpg

I have the same case in black, love it. If you use 3 or less HDDs you can move half the stack in the middle and remove the empty one...it would remove any blockage in the front 200mm fan and give you better airflow.

Did you have extra lights added to it? Looks so bright o_o

[dealt]

HEY GUYS, FUCK YOU!

After seeing this thread and how clean you guys have your computer, I went out and bought a whole new rig and I am doing my install as we speak. Impulse? you betcha :thumbsup:

Case: Corsair 650d
Mobo: Gigabyte Z68 board
CPU: i5 2500k
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB 2x4GB
PSU: Corsair AX750
Cooling: Corsair H100
Vid card: 2x XFX 6870's in XFIRE

Realistically I am aiming for this:

http://i55.tinypic.com/jfdxrm.jpg

Dream look:

http://www.million-dollar-pc.com/gallery-2009/murderbox/009/murderbox-02.jpg

Will update you guys on the build after I am complete :)

[Datsun]

LOL unhealthy thread is unhealthy...looking fwd to the build pix though!

Here's the latest shot, an Enermax Cluster fan in the back. So bright it drowns out my hard work on the top fan.

Its super loud and runs full speed because its connected via "4pin -> molex" and not the 3pin my fan controller accepts. Now I gotta go hobo-mode and look for a fan with the right plug so I can mod the adaptor to work. Maybe I'll go butcher my stock cooler. :concentrate:

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/889/whiteledwenermax1.jpg

goal:
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/8500/vdlou.jpg




And finally, new cable porn.

looks pretty tidy, right?
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2577/1313649594077.jpg

mind blown
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/278/1313649882038.jpg

[dealt]

Also CABLE PORN!

http://www.million-dollar-pc.com/gallery-2010/pink-project/pink-project-22.jpg

[dealt]

Ok here it is...finished building yesterday. XFX didn't give any Crossfire bridge which is stupid.

Waiting on the NZXT sleeved power supply cable adapter for a more cleaner look.

ALSO THIS RIG IS FOR SALE!!!

Reasons for selling:
1) I read this forum and wanted to see what I could come up with for a more AESTHETIC looking computer. Dead serious. All black does look pretty sick.

2) And now I'm finished building it (not caring about looks) I want the ASUS P8Z68-V Pro Z68 mobo for the 3-way SLi support. I have 2 6870's in xfire (better performance) but I'd rather go 2x or 3x GTX560 in SLi for the better drivers.

http://i.imgur.com/A0JHL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sU3Uh.jpg

[joquio]

nice looking rig.
I have a very similar setup with the same case.
Is that the Corsair H80 or H100 that you top mounted?

[dealt]

Thanks man. It's an H100. Prefered that compared to the single fan setup
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[mb_]

After going through this thread I'm tempted to build a new rig :devil:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/flipboi_01/DSC03141-1.jpg

This pic was taken a couple of years ago. Only difference is I swapped all case fans for Yate Loons, popped in a 2TB HD and switched my E8400 for a Q9550. Case is a CM 690. I think I did an OKAY job with the cable management :lol

Might have to spoil myself this christmas :concentrate:

[Datsun]

Ok here it is...finished building yesterday. XFX didn't give any Crossfire bridge which is stupid.

Waiting on the NZXT sleeved power supply cable adapter for a more cleaner look.

ALSO THIS RIG IS FOR SALE!!!

Reasons for selling:
1) I read this forum and wanted to see what I could come up with for a more AESTHETIC looking computer. Dead serious. All black does look pretty sick.

2) And now I'm finished building it (not caring about looks) I want the ASUS P8Z68-V Pro Z68 mobo for the 3-way SLi support. I have 2 6870's in xfire (better performance) but I'd rather go 2x or 3x GTX560 in SLi for the better drivers.


Nice rig. Dont get the SLI 560s though, for a variety of reasons I think you should stick to a single GTX580 instead.

[dealt]

Better pics of the rig.

http://i.imgur.com/pHRbq.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/GEgdU.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/CQ9jL.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/8Kfs8.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/XoOlo.jpg

[joquio]

@dealt
Wanna trade with my parts and I add cash? :D
Interested in the AX750 and H100.
I have Antec TP650 (Modular) and H70 for partial trade.

[Pocakj]

Really admire the builds you guys have here, they look amazing.

Wish I had the money to invest on a nicer case and better mobo/cpu, but this is what
I have:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/313656_10150346206329250_513094249_7989716_7308249 49_n.jpg

[Culverin]

Dealt,
Can you show me more of that coffee table?

[dealt]

@dealt
Wanna trade with my parts and I add cash? :D
Interested in the AX750 and H100.
I have Antec TP650 (Modular) and H70 for partial trade.

damn bro, we have almost the exact computer haha.

Sorry but won't be selling/trading the parts :(

Those were the 2 parts I mainly built it around because the AX750 had all black modular cables and the H100 hid perfectly in the 650d case, leaving the mobo more exposed.

[dealt]

Dealt,
Can you show me more of that coffee table?

I'll snap a pic later but trying to remember where I got it from so I could link you instead...

[joquio]

damn bro, we have almost the exact computer haha.

Sorry but won't be selling/trading the parts :(

Those were the 2 parts I mainly built it around because the AX750 had all black modular cables and the H100 hid perfectly in the 650d case, leaving the mobo more exposed.

Dammmmmmmmmmmmnnnn:alone:

[Cman333]

This thread is contagious.......

That's how I got lured in. That damn 600T case got me started.

[Datsun]

Operation HoboDesk™ almost complete.

- bought $6 slab of wood-like material from IKEA as-is
-bought 4x $5 VIKA CURRY table legs
-found out sheet of 'wood' was cheap for a reason, its a hollow (in most places) headboard for a MALM bedframe
-take thin but incredibly dense wooden-fibre desktop from old disassembled desk
-use that to strengthen top sheet of wood and provide mounting place for legs

I estimate the weight to be around 60 pounds. LOL. Makes my 27" monitor look tiny.

http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/8893/desk1d.jpg

Now I'm just looking for a dollar store multi-coat hanger (ones that hook onto the top of doors). After I play with the brackets a bit I'll mount that to the underside of the desk , so I can do cable mgmt later with the surge protectors etc.

[EmOne]

i5, 2x460gtx etc etc...
I need another 24"

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c304/hurrior/IMG_5943.jpg

[!MiKrofT]

Uhh.. Why is your subwoofer on your desk??

i5, 2x460gtx etc etc...
I need another 24"

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c304/hurrior/IMG_5943.jpg
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[Jermyzy]

Uhh.. Why is your subwoofer on your desk??

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c304/hurrior/IMG_5943.jpg

Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)


More importantly. Why is there a box of kleenex on your desk? :troll:

[twitchyzero]

ikea as-is table top ftw...you save so much money and you can't beat the quality for the bang for buck

[PornMaster]

I have had 3 ikea table tops and they all suck

[!MiKrofT]

ikea as-is table top ftw...you save so much money and you can't beat the quality for the bang for buck
Yup. I have 2 of them. They're dirt cheap and I've never had to replace nor care if they get scratched.

[Datsun]

Every as-is item I've bought is damaged in ways that I would probably end up damaging myself if I had gotten it new.

[Datsun]

Silverstones are so tempting...

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/833/1318626183533.jpg
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/7469/28sr9k6.jpg
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/6089/after206.jpg

[joquio]

DAMN YOU Donut!!!11!

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/9/15/128659640516684919.jpg

[Datsun]

We need a mod to fix the thread title to have a warning. :lol

[dealt]

Will end up buying murderbox or try and mod a Silverstone TJ07 myself if I have time :lol

[twitchyzero]

600t white on sale at mem express for $130..buy buy buy
hopefully they'll come out with a revised one with proper front usb 3.0..and hopefully esata/thunderbolt

[Cman333]

600t white on sale at mem express for $130..buy buy buy
hopefully they'll come out with a revised one with proper front usb 3.0..and hopefully esata/thunderbolt


Yeah! I was wondering why the hell there was a USB cable. What the fuck am I suppose to plug it into??? LOL

Awesome price. I paid 143 and thought that was sweet.

[604nguyen]

i have the 600t, had to route my usb 3.0 cable through the box and out the back to plug into a usb port

[Datsun]

In case anyone wants a more elegant approach:

http://lian-li.com/v2/tw/product/upload/image/cu-01/cu-01-01s.jpg
http://lian-li.com/v2/tw/product/upload/image/cu-01/cu-01-02s.jpg

Lian Li Industrial Co., Ltd. (http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=575&cl_index=2&sc_index=50&ss_index=131&g=f)

[EmOne]

picked up another 24" so much real estate :sweetjesus:
http://i.imgur.com/iHeEP.jpg

[kchan]

just finished building this rig for a friend
im no professional and i suck at cable tucking, but here it is
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310690_10150348346032653_514092652_8581769_8575640 64_n.jpg

powered by....
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376229_10150348345797653_514092652_8581768_1886497 278_n.jpg

the case is a Silverstone Fortress FT02

[striderblade]

^ DAMN!! BALLLLLERR

[Hondaracer]

Ocasionally playing BF3 my screen has green flashes come across it like maybe 2-3 times an hour if that, Somthing to do with video card?
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[kchan]

Ocasionally playing BF3 my screen has green flashes come across it like maybe 2-3 times an hour if that, Somthing to do with video card?
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what card are you running? have you tried doing a driver update

[Hondaracer]

HD6970
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[itachi1314]

HD6970
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Same with me... but I updated the driver already too.
Doesn't help. It's not constant.... just kicks in here and there.

-KC

[kchan]

after roaming around forums, its not just the 6970 that has this problem but some nvidia + xbox users have it too
so it should be bf3's problem

u guys running ultra im assuming

[dealt]

god damn kchan! 2 6990's :jizz:

[kchan]

god damn kchan! 2 6990's :jizz:

not mine :okay:

im only using a single 6950, but building my friends pc was an honor :alonehappy:

[Datsun]

How much was the case?

[twitchyzero]

6990 in SLI
money aint a thangg

[kchan]

case is retail $250, but i managed to get it for $220

[Cman333]

My screen flashes green every now and then too. Running gtx560ti
I turned up the fan and it seems to help a bit

[NSX]

NICE looking rigs guys.

QUESTION: For those of you who have such a nice black theme going on inside your rigs, how do you guys pick your parts? How do you guys find just all black parts at the same time as the performance you guys want?

[mb_]

6990 in SLI
money aint a thangg

Crossfire :P

[yuusha]

Whoops. Wrong thread :P

[Culverin]

Ocasionally playing BF3 my screen has green flashes come across it like maybe 2-3 times an hour if that, Somthing to do with video card?
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It's a BF3 bug, it is a well known problem, we're all hoping it gets addressed in the first patch.

[Cman333]

NICE looking rigs guys.

QUESTION: For those of you who have such a nice black theme going on inside your rigs, how do you guys pick your parts? How do you guys find just all black parts at the same time as the performance you guys want?

Just look for black parts. Might not be the cheapest one that's on sale.

[nsmb]

is it worth building a high end rig now or waiting for a bit untill new gpu and cpus come out
got 2500 to spend ( no monitor, mouse, keyboard)
pls help

[Datsun]

Sounds like you should wait for SB-E/X79/LGA2011 to come out (should be soon). $2500 will get you a monster build.

Not very sure on GPU side, but my guess from the rumors is that Southern Islands and Kepler will both show up later in 2012.


Related...DAT SABERTOOTH

http://www.eteknix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sabertooth-x79.jpg

[roastpuff]

Screw you all. Just got a new case and water cooler just so it would look a lot better and neater.

500r and H100.
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[Datsun]

lol You knew what kind of trouble you were getting into by entering this thread. Was the 500R and H100 on sale?

[roastpuff]

lol You knew what kind of trouble you were getting into by entering this thread. Was the 500R and H100 on sale?

Of course. I am a cheap Asian - I am literally using a $20 computer case off Craigslist right now. :heckno:

$79.99 for 500R in white, and $84.99 for H100. Both from Memory Express after price-matching NCIX. :D

[twitchyzero]

is it worth building a high end rig now or waiting for a bit untill new gpu and cpus come out
got 2500 to spend ( no monitor, mouse, keyboard)
pls help

Nvidia Kepler and AMD Southern Islands will pop up next quarter...latter of which is going to be pci-e 3.0 so hold your hard earned cash for now

[Datsun]

Of course. I am a cheap Asian - I am literally using a $20 computer case off Craigslist right now. :heckno:

$79.99 for 500R in white, and $84.99 for H100. Both from Memory Express after price-matching NCIX. :D

Nice finds, esp that case. Just googled for a pic of the H100 inside the 500r, I like how you can conceal the radiator so well up in the top.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dc_K0CPpRtw/ToemaRKjvRI/AAAAAAAAAAw/7fPJMZ8-_5k/s640/2011-10-01%25252011.35.34.jpg

[roastpuff]

Nice finds, esp that case. Just googled for a pic of the H100 inside the 500r, I like how you can conceal the radiator so well up in the top.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dc_K0CPpRtw/ToemaRKjvRI/AAAAAAAAAAw/7fPJMZ8-_5k/s640/2011-10-01%25252011.35.34.jpg

Yeah, that's why I got the case and the cooler combo. They work together nicely from what I heard.

[Nitrous5.0]

Recently put together rig..

1100T at 4.0 Ghz
16 Gb Venegence Ram
90 gb corsair ssd
2Tb seagate hd
990fxa ud3 motherboard gigabyte
Sli gtx 580 3gb Lightning Edititon Extreme
corsair h80 water cooler
ax750 watt psu

but i messed up and now im bottlenecked bf3 cards only run at 60 percent fps dip into low 40s fps lol..

should of gotten a 2500k or 2600k

anyone wanna buy a 1100T and gigabyte 990fx board lol

[roastpuff]

How are you bottlenecked by a hexacore 1100t? It should be fine for BF3 which is more GPU-demanding especially when you turn up AA/AF
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[twitchyzero]

IIRC the super crazy comprehensive BF3 benchmark on tom's hardware said even i3 processor was good enough...i honestly doubt your processor/mobo is holding you back

[Nitrous5.0]

I'm only getting 50-60 percentage on both cards
I'm pretty sure 2x580 gtx 3gb cards are not the problem
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[roastpuff]

You baller. With those cards.... yeah, CPU bottleneck? Or go get a bigger LCD! :p

Right now this is the dillemma facing me:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6462797457_211695e478_z.jpg
What to do?!

[Datsun]

500R for gaeman rig. R3 for file server!

[dealt]

R3!

[roastpuff]

The R3 is.for a friend's build actualky. Still waiting on parts from Intel.
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[ime2006]

Finished my Home Server couple weeks ago...

12 x 2TB in there, full of OOXX, you name it.

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/1932/img20111112171022.jpg
By ime2011 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/ime2011) at 2011-12-05

[Nitrous5.0]

Yup CPU was the problem got a 2500k with a z68ud4 board
Both cards run at 98 -99 percent

Gonna sell my 1100t and 990fxa board get a 27inch 120hz screen
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[Datsun]

How many of us are running the UD4 now? lol

[Datsun]

Twin 200mm's up top now.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/680/200s1.jpg

Still have a new fan control and front panel from RMA that I'm working on changing to white lighting.

[roastpuff]

Cable management is my mortal enemy and I've sacrificed some blood to this build, haha. I'm loving the case though and it was an utter joy to build in. Now to finish making the cables neat...

Some photos:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6558452031_b282689d35_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6558449903_fd936f792e_z.jpg
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[Datsun]

Finally finished all the LEDs and put my computer back together!

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1061/30826362.jpg

[twitchyzero]

roastpuff..what PSU is that? looks awesome in red

[roastpuff]

roastpuff..what PSU is that? looks awesome in red

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Crossfire Edition. AMD red, hehe. My only beef is that it isn't modular. This is from the PRE-OCZ era of PCP&C.
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[ime2006]

roastpuff..what PSU is that? looks awesome in red

looks like he paint it red ~

[roastpuff]

looks like he paint it red ~

It is from factory!!
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[Jayboogz]

hey guys im looking into buying some more ram atm i have 4gigs i have the 64bit version of windows. what would you guys recommend? i only play bf3 and sc2 on my computer i'll post up my MOBO when i get home


TIA!

[roastpuff]

Buy my 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X set lol

[Jayboogz]

How much?!
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[ConCho]

Check NCIX
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[!Nhan]

bump to this thread. bad pic but just finished my new system

http://i43.tinypic.com/20gbfa8.jpg

[!MiKrofT]

bump to this thread. bad pic but just finished my new system

https://photos-1.dropbox.com/i/xl/Tr70zyCqH-mZ_jVEzEHQH_n3LLgEwn8tD3SJljDRSxs/30170767/1329807600/1b0fa25/IMG_20120219_152818.jpg
Finally :p

Btw your link is dead.

[!Nhan]

no it's not...

[Datsun]

STOCK COOLER!!!!

[TOS'd]

And no top exhaust fans!

[joquio]

STOCK COOLER!!!!

And no top exhaust fans!

+1
:moderatorban::moderatorban::moderatorban:


:ilied:

[unit]

least you can do is get a $20 cooler.

[!MiKrofT]

no it's not...
Weird.. musta been my tablet.

[!Nhan]

STOCK COOLER!!!!
:okay:

+1
:moderatorban::moderatorban::moderatorban:


:ilied:

:fuckthatshit:

least you can do is get a $20 cooler.

not really gonna do any intense oc so i don't see the need to use one. although it would make my system look that much nicer

Weird.. musta been my tablet.

:troll:

[unit]

10-20c cooler temps, and much quieter. no reason not to really.
best $20 you can spend on your system

[Datsun]

10-20c cooler temps, and much quieter. no reason not to really.
best $20 you can spend on your system

Pretty much this. Listening to my friend's stock i5 760 cooler is like standing next to a running propeller engine. You could get a Hyper 212+ like me, which I got for $20 on an NCIX weekend in-store sale.

[TOS'd]

H100 sounds like a jet engine on boot, but then it becomes much quieter after that, lol

[!MiKrofT]

I'm using a Zalman copper 8700 with a modified fan for my i7 2700k. Although thinking about replacing it with something beefier.

[twitchyzero]

still waiting for H100 to become affordable again...almost got it for $67 during boxing day if it wasn't for ME's crappy checkout system.

I can't pay $100+ for a heat sink:tosd:

[Datsun]

I'm using a Zalman copper 8700 with a modified fan for my i7 2700k. Although thinking about replacing it with something beefier.

NZXT Havik 140 :accepted:

[TOS'd]

still waiting for H100 to become affordable again...almost got it for $67 during boxing day if it wasn't for ME's crappy checkout system.

I can't pay $100+ for a heat sink:tosd:

I thought I saw it on sale the other day either NCIX/ME for 80 or 90.

[twitchyzero]

it's $90 at ME until today

[!MiKrofT]

NZXT Havik 140 :accepted:
Looks like a clone of the Noctua.. Problem is I have a SFF case so low profile is key. Might get something like a thermalright ax140 or the scythe big shuriken rev2

[Hondaracer]

I'll be getting the noctua once I save up some dough, spent too much on my rig as it is :(
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[!Nhan]

i want one as well lol but just like you when i get money cuz i also spent a bit on my rig

[TOS'd]

I need some help to improve aircooling on my gfx card.

Its got 2 small fans on it, stock ones.

Currently idles at mid 50s Celsius.
At load its around high70s sometimes hitting 80.

Need to get a pic of system or something to show.

[Ronin]

I'm so tempted to build a completely new computer...

...but mine isn't even slow...and I don't play games on it anymore.

[!MiKrofT]

I need some help to improve aircooling on my gfx card.

Its got 2 small fans on it, stock ones.

Currently idles at mid 50s Celsius.
At load its around high70s sometimes hitting 80.

Need to get a pic of system or something to show.
Need more details like what kinda card it is. Most likely you'll be able to replace it with a bigger heatsink with larger fans. Arctic cooling comes to mind.

[TOS'd]

Need more details like what kinda card it is. Most likely you'll be able to replace it with a bigger heatsink with larger fans. Arctic cooling comes to mind.

Oops, I stepped out for awhile after that post and totally forgot to get a picture. Picture of layout and specs to follow. :whistle:

First of all, are those temps normal for a 560Ti?


EDIT: Temps taken from BF3 1920x1080 on high settings.

[!Nhan]

not on mine at least. mine idles at roughly 39C and under load max it's hit is 68C or so.

this is with all high detail on SWTOR

[TOS'd]

gfx card temps: idle@mid50s, load@high70s/80
load based on BF3 fullscreen 1920x1080 High settings

gfx card: http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=01G-P3-1567-AR&family=GeForce%20500%20Series%20Family&sw

Lowest 2 fans that look like they are doing nothing were just extra ones lying around. Could possibly position them better.
And not sure if i should change the back exhaust fan to have it pull in air.
Also all wires are hidden, so they aren't blocking airflow.

My computer, paint ftw.
http://i.imgur.com/MaAst.jpg

[3klipze]

^ clean for dust, reapply thermal paste.

Also, from the diagram, are you drawing air out of the heatsink on your GPU? I always installed mine to suck air into the heatsink of the GPU

[!MiKrofT]

not on mine at least. mine idles at roughly 39C and under load max it's hit is 68C or so.

this is with all high detail on SWTOR
The Twin Forsa does a much better job or cooling due to better heatsink and fans.

[!MiKrofT]

gfx card temps: idle@mid50s, load@high70s/80
load based on BF3 fullscreen 1920x1080 High settings

gfx card: EVGA | Products (http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=01G-P3-1567-AR&family=GeForce%20500%20Series%20Family&sw)

Lowest 2 fans that look like they are doing nothing were just extra ones lying around. Could possibly position them better.
And not sure if i should change the back exhaust fan to have it pull in air.
Also all wires are hidden, so they aren't blocking airflow.

My computer, paint ftw.
http://i.imgur.com/MaAst.jpg
Airflow in the case looks good. If you really want to drop those temps you'll need aftermarket since evga is simply based on the reference design.

ARCTIC (http://www.arctic.ac/en/p/assistant/vga/chip/211)

[Datsun]

gfx card temps: idle@mid50s, load@high70s/80
load based on BF3 fullscreen 1920x1080 High settings

gfx card: EVGA | Products (http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=01G-P3-1567-AR&family=GeForce%20500%20Series%20Family&sw)

Lowest 2 fans that look like they are doing nothing were just extra ones lying around. Could possibly position them better.
And not sure if i should change the back exhaust fan to have it pull in air.
Also all wires are hidden, so they aren't blocking airflow.

My computer, paint ftw.
http://i.imgur.com/MaAst.jpg

I've never used an EVGA DS card myself, but if it does exhaust hot air into the case like MSI Twin Frozr's, your P280 is not the best chassis to use.

If you had a side panel vent and another vent between the HDD cage and the PSU, you could use your 2x 120's in those places to bring out all the hot air thats being trapped inside the case right now.

Best solution w/o cutting into your case is probably get a 120mm exhausting air out of the remaining 6 PCI slot covers.



EDIT: also, leave your top rear 120mm exhausting, you dont want to bring in hot air that's coming out of your GPU below. Change the H100 fans to INTAKE, but use fan filters for that.

[!Nhan]

dude I FUCKING LOVE THAT DRAWING LOL don't know why but it made me laugh haha

:thumbs:

Do you guys thinking adding an exhaust fan to the side of a case would lower temps by a lot? this is out of a corsair 400R case

[TOS'd]

^ clean for dust, reapply thermal paste.

Also, from the diagram, are you drawing air out of the heatsink on your GPU? I always installed mine to suck air into the heatsink of the GPU
The stock fans on the gpu are sucking air into the card I believe.

Airflow in the case looks good. If you really want to drop those temps you'll need aftermarket since evga is simply based on the reference design.

ARCTIC (http://www.arctic.ac/en/p/assistant/vga/chip/211)
Those look promising, but the xtreme plus II is $85+tax at ncix :O

I've never used an EVGA DS card myself, but if it does exhaust hot air into the case like MSI Twin Frozr's, your P280 is not the best chassis to use.

If you had a side panel vent and another vent between the HDD cage and the PSU, you could use your 2x 120's in those places to bring out all the hot air thats being trapped inside the case right now.

Best solution w/o cutting into your case is probably get a 120mm exhausting air out of the remaining 6 PCI slot covers.

EDIT: also, leave your top rear 120mm exhausting, you dont want to bring in hot air that's coming out of your GPU below. Change the H100 fans to INTAKE, but use fan filters for that.
Yea the case was probably not the best choice, but i wanted something pretty plain looking. I hate those crazy looking cases and I have no need for windows etc, as the tower sits under the desk and I never really look at it.

I'll try switching the top two fans with the rad and get them to draw air in instead of exhausting.

Also I'll try to take the bottom inside 120mm and move it to the 6 PCI slot covers and exhaust from there.


Will report back later, thanks so far!

[TOS'd]

After changing around the radiator and fans, as well as moving one of the lower fans to exhaust out the pci cover slots. The cpu was cooler but the gpu was hotter.

In conclusion, I put everything back to were it originally was. And I guess ill just bump up the fan speeds on idle etc. At 50 percent fan speed at idle its around 48ish, so like 6 degrees cooler.

[Datsun]

Anyone else been putting off buying sleeved extensions like me?

NZXT Announces the Premium Cables Starter Kit | techPowerUp (http://www.techpowerup.com/161353/NZXT-Announces-the-Premium-Cables-Starter-Kit.html)
http://www.nzxt.com/new/products/premium_cables/starter_kit

NZXT's full set = $25.

[!MiKrofT]

Good thing my powersupply cables area already pre-sleeved.

[!Nhan]

Corsair Cooling Air Series A70 HIGH-PERFORMANCE DUAL-FAN CPU Cooler LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1366 AM2 AM3 - Corsair - CAFA70 (http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=53612&vpn=CAFA70&manufacture=Corsair&promoid=1009)

what you guys think of this cooleR? seems like a good deal and can go price match at mem express

[Hondaracer]

looks alot like the Noctua, yet the noctua is $50 more?

are noctua products that much better?

[!Nhan]

from the reviews listed on the ncix website the noctua is cooler than the corsair. but then you gotta keep in mind it's only that much cheaper cuz it's on sale lol normally it'd not THAT much of a difference.

I think I'm gonna go price match it tomorrow

[!MiKrofT]

Probably getting discontinued so big price drop. You're not overclocking. Almost anything aftermarket is fine and better than stock. PS. You'll need to take off the motherboard again haha. I assume you already knew that though.

[Datsun]

A70's not that good of a deal at $35. If you check out the prices on shopbot, you'll see the lowest is $32 and if you price match at ME (where its $60) you can beat that with an extra $7 off.

[!Nhan]

i don't need to take my mobo off! i have back panel access to it

[!MiKrofT]

i don't need to take my mobo off! i have back panel access to it
Lol. Oh lucky then.

[SaviorSelf_666]

Geby nice build
won't that red lighting become an annoying glare next to your tri-monitor set-up after a while?

The red LEDs havea dimmer and on/off switch. I think im going to pick up a new 7970 to replace my xfire 6870's.
I need a new desk. I wish i had an ikea in kelowna :(

[!Nhan]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30170767/Pics/IMG_20120306_010142.jpg

Got a new cooler cuz you guys all made fun of me for using the stock one :okay:


thing is loud at 2000rpm. think i'm gonna install resistors to lower it to 1600

[Datsun]

^^ Why dont you use a fan control software and set custom profiles?

EDIT: Gigabyte EasyTune 6 can do this

[TOS'd]

Not sure if this is a "good" deal or not. But this package is $109.99 Web only.

Corsair Hydro H100 CPU Cooler & 2x Noctua P12 120MM Ultra Quiet Cooling Fans

NCIX Silent Bundle Deal Corsair Hydro H100 CPU Cooler & 2x Noctua P12 120MM Ultra Quiet Cooling Fans - Bundle Deals - H100 & NF-P12-1300 (http://www.ncix.ca/products/index.php?sku=69346&vpn=H100%20%26%20NF-P12-1300&manufacture=Bundle%20Deals&promoid=1215)