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Please just place pictures and maybe a short description here only.
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(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/7517/resizedp.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/835/resizedp.jpg/)
(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2050/dsc01461uf.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/dsc01461uf.jpg/)
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8051/resizedsandybridge.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/resizedsandybridge.jpg/)
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/9943/dsc01522n.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/146/dsc01522n.jpg/)
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/3217/dsc01537d.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/dsc01537d.jpg/)
(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/4875/sysb2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/sysb2.jpg/)
(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5756/sysc4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/8/sysc4.jpg/)
(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1694/sysf5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/39/sysf5.jpg/)
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My computer. I am also planning a custom case. I do not know if i will be building it from scratch or taking a old tower case and modding it.
(http://a.imageshack.us/img202/2069/p1030639q.th.jpg) (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/p1030639q.jpg/)
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(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4039/022ss.th.jpg) (http://img443.imageshack.us/i/022ss.jpg/) (http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/355/010nr.th.jpg) (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/010nr.jpg/) (http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5817/020dl.th.jpg) (http://img101.imageshack.us/i/020dl.jpg/) (http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3508/013vj.th.jpg) (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/013vj.jpg/)
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;D
(http://article-images.clunk.org.uk/articles/water-cooling-guide-for-beginners/IMG_0967-big.jpg)
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Some pics of my setup..
- Gigabyte Poseidon Case
- Gigabyte 965p-ds3 (Rev 3.3) (VDroop Modded)
- Q6600 g0 @ 3.58GHz Stable 1.48v (40c idle / 62c load)
- Tuniq Tower 120 Cooling / as5
- 6GB Corsair XMS2 PC6400
(http://www.rickymatthews.com/gb/08072010451.jpg)
(http://www.rickymatthews.com/gb/08072010453.jpg)
(http://www.rickymatthews.com/gb/12062010408.jpg)
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(http://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2010/216/a/6/RIG_by_sabrefresco.jpg)
(http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2010/216/f/a/RIG2_by_sabrefresco.jpg)
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(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2010/216/6/0/RIG3_by_sabrefresco.jpg)
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(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2010/216/d/2/RIG5_by_sabrefresco.jpg)
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(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/216/6/8/RIG8_by_sabrefresco.jpg)
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(http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2010/216/6/f/RIG11_by_sabrefresco.jpg)
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As promised, a couple pics of my NH-D14 in my Antec 900. Offshore right now, so these are the only ones I got.
Resized for ease of looking.
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9509/sidepanelc.jpg)
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1172/closeupn.jpg)
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Great, much better! ;) I see that you also disliked the mesh on the side panel.
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Yeah, well, to be honest there was a little fan clip that was in the way. So I had two choices; remove the clip or the mesh. I chose the mesh and like the overall look. I also took time to do proper cable management, hard to tell, but all the cables are now run along the sides of the case. Overall, much better airflow.
Edit: As a result, I have been helping people now on overclockers.com with this cooler and my case :D
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(http://www.darkmantis.co.uk/images/DSC01206.JPG) (http://www.darkmantis.co.uk/images/DSC01206.JPG)
That comp is amazing man nice job
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Thanks, glad you like it, but it is even better now as I have been busy modding a bit more. Just waiting for one more piece to arrive and I can finish it for now. Not that it is ever finished. Hehe. ;)
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Here is mine. My case is pretty small even for a mid tower (18.43" x 17.20" x 7.52"). Wires are extremely hard to hid but majority of the wires are hidden behind the 3.5 bays. The main one showing is the 24pin. Running 3 Xigmatek 120mm 61cfm fans (intake,side,exhaust), 1 120mm Antec 3 speed, and the 120mm power supply fan w/ CPU idle temps around 36-37c.
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2231/cimg2877f.jpg) (http://img89.imageshack.us/i/cimg2877f.jpg/)
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8624/cimg2881l.jpg) (http://img13.imageshack.us/i/cimg2881l.jpg/)
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/3306/cimg2882d.jpg) (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/cimg2882d.jpg/)
(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/8224/cimg2891k.jpg) (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/cimg2891k.jpg/)
(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/1166/cimg2892z.jpg) (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/cimg2892z.jpg/)
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A very nice build yourself and one to be proud of. Considering you are only using a standard case the wiring etc is very neat. That Scythe Mugen2 is a big cooler for that case eh. Well done. ;)
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Yes the mugen 2 is very big lol almost didnt fit. I think i got less the 1/4"
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1631/cimg2762y.jpg) (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/cimg2762y.jpg/)
Not touching the window at all but close
(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/8172/cimg2765r.jpg) (http://img684.imageshack.us/i/cimg2765r.jpg/)
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Yes definitely a good fit :o Just hope that you didn't need to crank those bolts down too tight to get it in that far ;)
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No its tightened just like normal it just barely fit LOL
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Here is my cooler master Haf 932! ;D
i think the i7 960 makes it prettier.. Not the red colours on it :P
Good job peeps, keep posting those pics cause im getting new ideas :D
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A couple of photos of my extended cooling loop ;)
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5576/400x300pic2.jpg)
(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/3933/400x300pic1.jpg)
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/5256/400x300radiator.jpg)
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My GA-System ;D
(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/7576/24122010096.jpg)
GA-790XTA UD4
AMD BE 1090T
Kinston HyperX 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 1.65v
eVGA GTX 460 SC 1GB
XT Thermaltake 750W
x3WD 80GB RAID0
x2 500GB Saegate
Thermaltaje spedo advanced
WC: Ek Supreme HF / Thermochill PA 120.3 (15mm) + x3 Ultra kaze 3k / Laing D5 + EK X-Top Rev.2 / EK Multiption res x2 Basic 250mm / Bitspower "Shiny Black" 19/13.
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Here is a shot of my main rig, see sig. I'm now using a Corsair AX750 though.
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Looks nice Bill. Clever idea for the ribbon cable for the floppy, wish I had seen that years ago. ;)
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+ pics ;D
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4210/foto1yrs.jpg)
(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/686/foto4am.jpg)
(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8591/foto3ps.jpg)
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Very nice, clean and tidy build. A credit to you. 8) Was there any reason why you didn't include the GPU in the cooling loop?
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At the moment I do not need, since the GTX460 are pretty cool.
Will come and block for Gigabyte GTX570... ;D
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I have the same reservoir as you, but my HD5970 is too long for me to mount it like you have :(
Looks amazing, barely a cable in sight!
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I finally opened her up and got a shot with my AX750 installed. Its still a cable cluster but much better than before.
Bill
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Certainly a big improvement Bill. The AX series are really nice and a high quality product. 8)
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Updated!
At the end I have not GTX 570, but a Gigabyte GTX460 1GB SLI :P.
(http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/9619/13012011139.jpg)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7280/13012011147.jpg)
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/3714/vantageh.th.jpg) (http://img510.imageshack.us/i/vantageh.jpg/)
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Hey, that's a nice looking PC you got there :).
There's one thing I want to ask - how did you manage to run SLI on GA-790XTA-UD4? I always thought it's a crossfire only MB?
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check out ;D
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60844 (http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60844)
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Huh, that's quite neat! Makes you wonder why all these companies can't figure out a deal to make all boards working with both SLI and crossfire ( considering that it's clearly software related limitation ).
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Updated!
At the end I have not GTX 570, but a Gigabyte GTX460 1GB SLI :P.
(http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/9619/13012011139.jpg)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7280/13012011147.jpg)
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/3714/vantageh.th.jpg) (http://img510.imageshack.us/i/vantageh.jpg/)
Nice rig. I must admit, you have big balls displaying a competitors wallpaper on this site. :)
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some cards + hdd's + TV LCD removed ... !!
(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8345/65982507.jpg)
(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/2921/25552703.jpg)
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/696/32631568.jpg)
Pierre
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Very nice Pierre. That's about how I imagined your system to be with lots of hard drives. Just be careful you don't run out of space!! ;)
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yes
the Sharkoon Rebel12 is a beautiful and practice case
http://www.sharkoon.com/?q=en/node/1134
at right that is an old case for 8 * SCSI CDROM with 2 x AD4SR5HPMU Addonics adapters
with 8 * 1TO HDD's WD Green in RAID 10
also 2 * white box's with port multipliers with also 1TO disks
and ...
toilet pipe to channel the air towards the CPU
PIerre
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Updated!
At the end I have not GTX 570, but a Gigabyte GTX460 1GB SLI :P.
(http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/9619/13012011139.jpg)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7280/13012011147.jpg)
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/3714/vantageh.th.jpg) (http://img510.imageshack.us/i/vantageh.jpg/)
Nice rig. I must admit, you have big balls displaying a competitors wallpaper on this site. :)
My fault ... Anyway, I changed my evga GTX460 for two Gigabyte GTX460, what more could you want? .. xD
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My fault ... Anyway, I changed my evga GTX460 for two Gigabyte GTX460, what more could you want? .. xD
OK we will let you off then ;D
toilet pipe to channel the air towards the CPU
I did notice that and remembered your thread on how to make it and it's performance. ;)
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Got it, now this is my new wallpaper .. xD
http://www.hitechlegion.com/images/stories/press/gigabyte/g1killer/g1c1920.jpg (http://www.hitechlegion.com/images/stories/press/gigabyte/g1killer/g1c1920.jpg)
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Hey! Much better ...but no need to creep! ;D
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This one of gigabyte is nicer ::) ;D
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OK creeping worked..... you got your extra applaud point ;D
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No no, not crawling, it is true, is more beautiful than that of E "v :-X A, Gigabyte FTW!...xD.
When you can, take some nice pictures with a SLR camera.
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first post :3
my current setup:
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/Gigabyte%20ud9/th_DSC_0303.jpg) (http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/Gigabyte%20ud9/?action=view¤t=DSC_0303.jpg)
waiting for my case, a response from gigabyte and money for more parts :b
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Very nice although the cable management leaves a bit to be desired! :o Is that what you call a testbench?
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I just wondered if the cans of coke were some new form of cooling! :o
Having seen the damage a can of that stuff can do to computer components I wouldn't have them that close to my build.
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all the cans was emptied before i resived my ud9(and other components) i was just to lazy(wantet to boot the rig so bad ;D ) to clean up, i removed them now ;)
and yes it's my "bench" marking ;)
my computertable is a "kitchen counter" thats attached directly to the wall, it's good looking and there are no table legs to anoy me :3
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New pics.. ;D
(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/6351/27012011184.jpg)
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/3328/27012011189.jpg)
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3053/27012011187.jpg)
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Very tidy build and I love the cable management. ;)
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New pictures after the rebuild. New CPU block, graphics card, radiator, fan controller etc
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3728/dsc01382w.jpg) (http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3728/dsc01382w.jpg)
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/1162/dsc01384r.jpg) (http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/1162/dsc01384r.jpg)
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New pictures after the rebuild. New CPU block, graphics card, radiator, fan controller etc
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3728/dsc01382w.jpg) (http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3728/dsc01382w.jpg)
Nice.
Never would the shorter circuit, if you put the power supply in the bottom of the case, and put the radiator on the top, but inside the case?
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If you check out my other pictures you will find the circuit is very long indeed! :o :o
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Hi,
im new here so here my 800D pic, still need to finalise the build (just built it last week)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/a5ian/IMG_0287-2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/a5ian/IMG_0289.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/a5ian/IMG_0286.jpg)
a5ian300zx
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Very nice looking system. How about a picture with the side off so we can see the internals properly?
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@ a5ian300zx, Your graphics card is a Gigabyte GTX460? serves the full cover ..?
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Hi,
The graphics a card is a ATI 5770 (I dont play games on the PC) also will take some more pic when i get my new camera this week the iphone 4 pics blurry. also have another custom side window coming (covers up the PSU bay)
XSPX RX360 + Enermax TB silence fans
Ek Supreme HF with custom flow jet
D5 pump with EK v2 attachment
250mm res
1/2" primochill tubing
black nickel compression fittings
koolance drain valve
a5ian300zx
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Ok, thanks, I thought it was a Giga GTX460, because in the photo, the PCB of the graphics looks blue.
Very nice indeed your pc
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i got my new case today ;D
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/Gigabyte%20ud9/th_DSC_0421.jpg) (http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/Gigabyte%20ud9/?action=view¤t=DSC_0421.jpg)
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/Gigabyte%20ud9/th_DSC_0420.jpg) (http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/Gigabyte%20ud9/?action=view¤t=DSC_0420.jpg)
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Certainly looks a lot nicer in the case than strewn all over the table with the Coke cans. ;D
Nice tidy build there now. I like to see good cable management like that, makes all the difference.
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Hi,
few more pics
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/a5ian/_DSC0100.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/a5ian/_DSC0094.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/a5ian/_DSC0079.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/a5ian/_DSC0077.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/a5ian/_DSC0074.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/a5ian/_DSC0080.jpg)
I still need to connect one of the front bays, receive my custom side panel and my UV light, at the moment i using a Lamptron UV 5 Led.
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Well it is certainly looking nice now and nearly finshed. Can never have too many UV lights.
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i got some more graphical horse power today ;D
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/Gigabyte%20ud9/th_DSC_0443.jpg) (http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/Gigabyte%20ud9/?action=view¤t=DSC_0443.jpg) :o 8)
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Now that is being just plain greedy! :'( :'( :'( :'( but I suppose that you need something to warm the place up in Norway's winter months!
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i sure does heat up the room the machine is in, but will watercool it when i get my next paycheck ;D
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Well it won't cut down on the heat given out but it will be easier on the poor old ears!
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i got some more graphical horse power today ;D
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/Gigabyte%20ud9/th_DSC_0443.jpg) (http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/Gigabyte%20ud9/?action=view¤t=DSC_0443.jpg) :o 8)
Oh my god! Any benchmarks? Or did you break them with the insane FPS?
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at stock with the 11.1 driver i get 41181 points on the gpu in 3dmark vantage, but these drivers are not good for quadfire, the fps drops are terrible :(
*wishing for amd to get some kickass cfX drivers soon*
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Never mind that when are you going to watercool them all? I noticed the blocks were on your order sheet.
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That is quite impressive. I only get around 30k with my setup, and that is with almost 1GHz core on the GPU also.
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the plan is when i get my next paycheck (wich will be around the tenth of march) but i might get some money today
it's my 19th birthday (http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/th_party_19.gif) (http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/?action=view¤t=party_19.gif)
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Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY then ;D ;D ;D ;D
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nice seeing all these pics. I am considering to put mine, but only the external setting. the internal is really an embarrasement. Lots of untidy cables (I should have used modulated PSU or bigger casing). Not really a good setting inside.... Maybe instead I should post the screen capture of my computer properties and Windows Experience Index.
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Feel free to post any pictures you want and no need to feel embarrased as we all have things we wish we could change about our systems. ;D
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i got some more graphical horse power today ;D
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/Gigabyte%20ud9/th_DSC_0443.jpg) (http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/alexbalibander/Gigabyte%20ud9/?action=view¤t=DSC_0443.jpg) :o 8)
Wow, great CF!, what's it going minesweeper with the creatures? xD
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A couple more pics of my Bench-test rig
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/4310/dsc01520y.jpg) (http://img641.imageshack.us/i/dsc01520y.jpg)
(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4113/dsc01530sn.jpg) (http://img684.imageshack.us/i/dsc01530sn.jpg)
Showing new cooling fan for HDDs installed
(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5446/dsc01536mt.jpg) (http://img695.imageshack.us/i/dsc01536mt.jpg)
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/3217/dsc01537d.jpg) (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/dsc01537d.jpg)
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Very nice, is that a sb setup?
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Yes it's the same one as in my Living Review of the GA-P67A-UD5
http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,4776.0.html
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Dark good table bench, I've bought a Dimastech V2.5, when mounting, I do some photos;).
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/1949/09032011260.jpg)
(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/7992/09032011252.jpg)
(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/4495/09032011257.jpg)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6153/09032011267.jpg)
Saludos! ;D
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Nice looking rig D4L70N, very neat and tidy.......
now if only I could get my own to look as tidy! :o
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Thanks :)
It's the good thing about the plastic that covers the power supply, you can put all the cables down there.
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Looks really nice and I do like the colour of the liquid. Subtle!
Did you customise your pump or is that how it came ?
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The liquid I use is distilled water with antifreeze ELF. 1/4 antifreeze 3/4 water distilled
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/4596/27012011190.jpg)
The pump has assembled a top EK.
EK-D5 X-TOP - Acetal G1/4 Rev.2 (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/pumps-and-accessories/pumps-accessories/ek-d5-x-top-acetal-g1-4-rev-2.html)
Saludos!.
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I like the pump top from EK very much and will order one for my Liang vario as it makes it much easier to use smaller diameter hose connections and looks cleaner too.
I use just distilled water in my loop with just a few drops of bleach to act as a bacteriocide. Do you get any problems with biological build up in your system ?
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Yes, the top of the pump is great because you can put the fitting / hose, as they want.
And no, I have no problems with water and antifreeze brings the biocide, and is also anti-foaming.
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Maybe I shall try some next time I refill the loop then. It certainly looks good. 8)
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Nice case, very clean looking setup D4L70N, the psu sleaving job is great.
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The pump has assembled a top EK.
EK-D5 X-TOP - Acetal G1/4 Rev.2 (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/pumps-and-accessories/pumps-accessories/ek-d5-x-top-acetal-g1-4-rev-2.html)
Hi
I just received the same pump top now and beautifully made it is too. I can now re-site my pump but I want to incorporate this filter in the system as well.
http://www.candccentral.co.uk/aquacomputer-filter-with-stainless-steel-mesh-ball-valves-and-mounting-plate-34018.html
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Nice case, very clean looking setup D4L70N, the psu sleaving job is great.
Thanks ;)
The pump has assembled a top EK.
EK-D5 X-TOP - Acetal G1/4 Rev.2 (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/pumps-and-accessories/pumps-accessories/ek-d5-x-top-acetal-g1-4-rev-2.html)
Hi
I just received the same pump top now and beautifully made it is too. I can now re-site my pump but I want to incorporate this filter in the system as well.
http://www.candccentral.co.uk/aquacomputer-filter-with-stainless-steel-mesh-ball-valves-and-mounting-plate-34018.html
I'm not very keen to put filters, since they do is make the circuit more restrictive.
But hey, do not look bad.
I mounted the TOP ek your D5?
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Hi
If you want to you can check out my review of the filter here: http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,4867.0.html
I have the pump top now but as I am still using the pump it will have to wait until I can find time to change it over.
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Hi everyone, Her's my prgress at the moment....http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/6831/atwohafxcases.jpg
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Nice Jannie! Stereo HAF-Xs. Cool 8) 8)
What's that beige box doing hiding underneath the desk though ?
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Hope these uploads work
(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/6831/atwohafxcases.jpg) (http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/6831/atwohafxcases.jpg)
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/9311/btop230mmfans.jpg) (http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/9311/btop230mmfans.jpg)
(http://img852.imageshack.us/img852/9356/cinside.jpg) (http://img852.imageshack.us/img852/9356/cinside.jpg)
(http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/8625/dhafx.jpg) (http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/8625/dhafx.jpg)
(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8420/eharddrivedock.jpg) (http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8420/eharddrivedock.jpg)
(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/3969/fallblue.jpg) (http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/3969/fallblue.jpg)
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Very impressive, and you didn't want to show them! ;D Nothing to not feel proud about there.
Are they UV or blue CCLs ? I couldn't make my mind up ?
Hope you don't mind but I just fixed the link in your second picture so that it works now. ;)
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Hi Mantis. There must be a better way than showing all theses links???
Yes there uv
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Jannie I will contact you later with the instructions and then we can sort it but I have to go out for a while now. ;)
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jannie these are some great PCs you have there! The office or whatever that room is is even better, though ;D. I mean, DAT SHELF! :o
I'm afraid I don't have anything even remotely gorgeous to show but here I go ;). Just one pic for the time being as I didn't even have the energy to take it properly. I've spent about an hour fighting with that bottom fan. I don't know if this is something that only Gentle Typhoons experience but that bottom air intake is normally way too close to the fan. It caused a mighty whine at higher RPMs that at least doubled overall case noise. Because I didn't have anything else, I used 2 motherboard spacers to get it far enough.
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7523/img3674v2.jpg) (http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7523/img3674v2.jpg)
I have no idea why the image got distorted in the top right corner.
I know there's a lot of multicolored cables around but I don't think I can do much better than this. I can't really find more space to tuck them away. The bane of non-modular PSUs, I suppose :P.
Moderator edit: I hope you don't mind but I recoded your picture to fit
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I noticed the same that the Typhoons are very close to the surface of the mount. What I would suggest is that you get an old fan of the same size (or even a cheepo fan) and rip the centre out so you have just the surround and use that as a spacer.
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Your new picture uploads look better Jannie! Practice makes perfect. ;)
Looks like you have a decent collection of DVDs there too.
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Jannie and BTW,
Absolutely amazing builds! Both look so beautiful, professional, and downright nice! I really like those CM HAF X cases Jannie! May I ask what CPU cooler you are using there? BTW, very nice job on that HAF 932! Both you guys did an excellent job. Thanks for sharing those pics!
Soar
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I'm afraid I don't have anything even remotely gorgeous to show but here I go ;). Just one pic for the time being as I didn't even have the energy to take it properly. I've spent about an hour fighting with that bottom fan. I don't know if this is something that only Gentle Typhoons experience but that bottom air intake is normally way too close to the fan. It caused a mighty whine at higher RPMs that at least doubled overall case noise. Because I didn't have anything else, I used 2 motherboard spacers to get it far enough.
I have no idea why the image got distorted in the top right corner.
I know there's a lot of multicolored cables around but I don't think I can do much better than this. I can't really find more space to tuck them away. The bane of non-modular PSUs, I suppose :P.
Moderator edit: I hope you don't mind but I recoded your picture to fit
If you really want to get rid of the multicoloured cables you could sleeve them. Most modders do this and it does give a nice finish to the job. A bit fiddly but worth it.
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Soar, you really don't want to know how it looks on the other side. Suffice to say that it's one huge tangle of cables that barely fit ;D.
If you really want to get rid of the multicoloured cables you could sleeve them. Most modders do this and it does give a nice finnish to the job. A bit fiddly but worth it.
I just may go for it but probably no sooner than around summer. Won't make that much of a difference anyway as most of the non-black cables are SATA ones and I don't really see the point of modifying them. That leaves POWER, HDD, etc. cables and motherboard power extension. Right, GT fans and eventually the rear exhaust, too.
In the end, it doesn't matter all that much as normally you won't see more than the front and right panel of my case. Most of the time it's just sitting there under my desk :P.
Man, I'd like to paint it black inside but I don't have the means to do it.
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No as you say a lot of the coloured cables are SATA but if you wanted to it is easy to change them for black ones to match the rest. I even got some round rather than flat SATA cables which are even less conspicuous.
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Hi Soar, the cooler is Noctua NH-U12P-SE2 CPU Cooler, I was going to go for the Noctua NH-D14 Processor cooler, But as Absic says ITS BIG and it covers your memory slots, The only thing I find strange is that its mounted vertically and this is the only way I can mount it with the brackets supplied, but it does the job ok.
Dave
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Actually Jannie I would say the NH-D14 is big but I wouldn't say it would overlap your memory slots any more that your present one.
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Hi Soar, the cooler is Noctua NH-U12P-SE2 CPU Cooler, I was going to go for the Noctua NH-D14 Processor cooler, But as Absic says ITS BIG and it covers your memory slots, The only thing I find strange is that its mounted vertically and this is the only way I can mount it with the brackets supplied, but it does the job ok.
Dave
Beautiful build Jannie!
I find it very impressive!
Keep of the good work!
Soar
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Soar, you really don't want to know how it looks on the other side. Suffice to say that it's one huge tangle of cables that barely fit ;D.
If you really want to get rid of the multicoloured cables you could sleeve them. Most modders do this and it does give a nice finnish to the job. A bit fiddly but worth it.
I just may go for it but probably no sooner than around summer. Won't make that much of a difference anyway as most of the non-black cables are SATA ones and I don't really see the point of modifying them. That leaves POWER, HDD, etc. cables and motherboard power extension. Right, GT fans and eventually the rear exhaust, too.
In the end, it doesn't matter all that much as normally you won't see more than the front and right panel of my case. Most of the time it's just sitting there under my desk :P.
Man, I'd like to paint it black inside but I don't have the means to do it.
Yes, for now, my "other side" also looks like a total rats nest! In time I'll clean in up. But for now, I am so happy the machine works and works well!
I do not understand not having the means to paint the inside...
For me, it was as simple as buying one can of black spray paint, removing minimal amount of hardware, and going outside and spray painting it. It only took me about an hour and now I am glad I did it before the assembly.
To do it real good, you should rough it up with steel wool or fine [220 grit] sandpaper, choose a warm day [70f degrees or higher], tape off the parts you do not want painted, and just do it [using several fine coats of paint are much better than one thick coat, like I did]! It is much easier than it appears...
Why is this so challenging for you?
Please help me to understand.
Soar
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Bytheway...there is good videos on youtube how to strip down the case for painting , if your stuck....
http://www.youtube.com/v/k3PZ41m8JPw?version=3
Moderator edit: Hope you don't mind Jannie I just tidied up your post ;)
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No I would have to agree with Soar. There is no real problem apart from maybe having the time that should stop you from painting the inside. Not exactly rocket science! Best to wipe all down with spirit, preferably acetone, first.
Now I know which system is #1
Not so hard to understand Soar, eh? ;)
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Ah, well, I haven't really done something like this before and I've seen people taking their HAFs apart to paint them and that seemed rather bothersome to do. If it's this simple then I may just give it a try over the summer. About not having the means, let's just say that I don't have a lot of space to do something like this atm.
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As long as you have enough room to strip your computer down then you should be alright. Just make sure that you put the case on some paper or something else like that to stop the overspray. Hold the can about 20-25 cm away from the surface and spray in light even strokes. Build up the finish rather than trying to lay on to much at once that way you don't get runs and it dries quicker. You can aid drying with a hairdryer if necessary.
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I thought I would add a couple of pictures of my watercooled testbench here even though I have the review elsewhere.
(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7500/sysa1.jpg) (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/sysa1.jpg/)
(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/4875/sysb2.jpg) (http://img543.imageshack.us/i/sysb2.jpg/)
(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1694/sysf5.jpg) (http://img39.imageshack.us/i/sysf5.jpg/)
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New pics!
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/4959/p1030175.jpg)
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9795/p1030181v.jpg)
(http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4990/p1030196n.jpg)
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/9832/p1030194d.jpg)
(http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/3206/p1030201.jpg)
(http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/4269/p1030206.jpg)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2184/p1030216v.jpg)
(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/655/p1030215c.jpg)
;D
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Very nice indeed! That's a Dimastech bench isn't it ? What did you think of the quality of the actual build ?
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If you are a dimastech V2.5, I think of it, because that is amazing, I've done a review on it, but this in Spanish....
http://foro.noticias3d.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=360048 (http://foro.noticias3d.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=360048)
Un saludo!.
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Looks like a nice review and I will struggle though it all later when I have more time as my Spanish is a little rusty now. Keep meaning to brush up on it.
Beunas tardes
Dark Mantis
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Thanks;) to be my 1st review I think I have done nothing wrong ... xD.
I wanted to ask for custom, which was painted blue and the Gigabyte logo big, but no .. a lot of money .. xD
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I know what you mean as I looked into it regarding a Plexiglas case with the logo laser etched onto the front. Big bucks.
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(http://i54.tinypic.com/5v9fef.jpg)
(http://i54.tinypic.com/29p2e06.jpg)
specs in sig..
waiting on the rest of my parts, CPU, 2nd GPU, PSU
should be here Saturday which will be a day full of benches..
;D
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waiting on the rest of my parts, CPU, 2nd GPU, PSU
should be here Saturday which will be a day full of benches..
Eh! It's a hard life for some....you would find the sofa more comfortable ;D
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well I guess working for Futuremark benching is in my blood..
:P
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Yes I guess so. I forgot you worked for Futuremark. (Is this a good time to ask for a freebie? Just between ourselves of course ;D)
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I toke some pictures of my pc, but with the webcam of my laptop; if I use my phone it probably be even worse pictures :P
I toke me quite some hours to get the cables like this, not bad I think for do this first time but it's not really finnish yet. I got a fancontroller wich gives a 13 extra cables :-\ I still have to figur out how to let all those power/temp sensor cables run. And after have to replace all those bindingstrips. I just used of those deepfreezer bags binders for the moment.
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z297/ChrS3/Computer/CablemanagementCM690IIAdv.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z297/ChrS3/Computer/CM690IIAdvFside.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z297/ChrS3/Computer/CM690IIAdvFTside.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z297/ChrS3/Computer/CM690IIAdvLside.jpg)
When is complete finnished all, I'll get someones dig.cam. to make better pictures. At the windowed side I've not so much place to put the laptop now.
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Well it is looking nice already and by the time you finish it all it should be a build to be proud of.
I will look forward to the completed project pictures. ;)
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Thx mate ;) Really glad I picked this CM case because it looks cool AND it's quite easy to work in and the price was well ok.
I've connected the fancontroller in the late afternoon. Looks cool, but the picture isn't so good. It was alot of extra cable, I think not really need to put 6 temp sensors. 4-5 is enough. I have to redo all the cabling again a time, but not too soon I think, it's alot of work!
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z297/ChrS3/Computer/KazeMasterPro.jpg)
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Thar's the only problem with doing a really nice cable management job, every time you want to change something you have to rip it apart and change it all.
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Heres a pic of my gaming rig. I really need to upgrade. :D :D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Fisher_Racing/6a6f6777.jpg)
This is my real gamer pc. It shows the 790FXT board,but I have since installed the P67A. And gotten rid of that wire nest at the bottom.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Fisher_Racing/10ada984.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Fisher_Racing/7e09253e.jpg)
And here's what i use to play my games. 8)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Fisher_Racing/792a00ed-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Fisher_Racing/15d400b5-1.jpg)
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Nice. From memory I seem to remember the the top picture was of Rand Corporation's envisionment of a home computer back in about 1954. Yes I was going to buy one too but that monitor put me off as it used to make my neck ache! ;)
Interesting setup for the gaming rig though. Everything at your fingertips there for certain!
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Quite a gaming setup you have there Ripjaws. What games do we play?
Myself, I'm a big Total War fan and at the moment playing alot Shogun 2. Only the first Shogun and Medieval I never got, but I cannot wait for Medieval 3, 2 was so great I think I unpatiently want to see the game with graphics of today. I build this computer for this, serieusly. I saw on youtube what I was missing all playing on my laptop with low settings. Other games I play now & then is TF2, L4D2, FM11(seldom actually because it ask alot of time to play it), GRID, N4S hot pursuit (at moment) but I have alot more games on Steam.. I can like play something like Settlers also.... I think I am going to get Driver San Fransisco also. Maybe FM12 if I can find it at least half the normal price.
I should get me Starcraft 2 also, I loved playing the first.
;D
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Haven't been on in a while. Some really nice rigs being posted up, the water cooling ones look sweet
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(http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo97/sniperdude_2008/P1010117Custom.jpg)
shame i went for Gigabyte init .... if i didn't i might not have to take it all apart because my pci slots don't work correctly.
and getting any soft of help or support from Gigabyte is like pulling teeth
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Here's my rig, setup in signature.
Headphones on screen are Astro A40 Wireless.
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/mypc.jpg)
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My desktop (GA-MA770-UD3 rev 1.0):
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/private%20shyte/DSC_0082.jpg)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/private%20shyte/DSC_0081.jpg)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/private%20shyte/DSC_0083.jpg)
Shes getting updated slowly (current specs are in my signature - its the one on the left)
At the moment the inside of the case is like a rats nest so no pics of inside until shes all done :P
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Looks impressive from the outside anyway! The HAF 932 cases are very good and look the part as well as having plenty of interior space. I have one for my work machine too.
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Certainly beats the case I had before; that was a "cheap" £30 one from the local shop. I managed to get a year out of that case until I decided to get this one. Ive had it for over a year.
About the only thing I have done though is accidentally killed a fan for it measuring up for part of the update Im planning, but I might replace that fan with an LED one anyway ;)
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when I bought my case they still came with a silver (unpainted) inside. So the first job was to make a few alterations to the windows and side panel etc before spraying everything black. Looks so muchj better now. I see that they supply them painted inside from new now. Big improvement.
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Sounds like an idea (mines silver or grey as I would call it. Actually you could probably tell that from the pictures)
It also sounds like a lot of hard work and I dont know if I can be bothered painting all the silver black (and it would have to be done in matt black to match the rest of the case)
EDIT:
Actually, should I show my "rats nest"?
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Hey, it doesn't hurt to show the mess as it is now. You can then glory in how much of an improvement it is when you do the cable management.
I stripped the whole case down before painting it inside. Literaly removed every last nut and bolt but it wan't such a bad job to be honest as the case is designed well. I then sprayed the whole case inside and out so everything matched exactly. It is a hassle but worth doing especially if you intend to show off the inside of the case with lights etc.
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And theres always the "how not to wire your new computer" factor ;)
Ok, when I get a free ten minutes I will upload it
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Ok, heres the outside without using the flash (fan removed as this is the one that is damaged)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/private%20shyte/DSC_0087.jpg)
And this is the area where I really have a problem:
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/private%20shyte/DSC_0084.jpg)
Ive uploaded a zoomed in photo of the area in question, but I dont think its really worth posting here as I think you can tell where it is.
The plan:
For a start that grey IDE cable has to go. In fact if Im really honest that drive its connected to can disappear as well ;)
New power supply as the 530W is getting old and I think its out of warranty soon. A new one has already been recommended (http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,7267.msg61539.html#msg61539) so I dont need any help for that (except just to check the length of the cables)
New motherboard to get fitted with the same CPU heatsink (for now) and change of memory (think Ive just got to decide on colour but thats about it)
New CPU heatsink. Again one has been chosen (and yet to be brought)
New graphics card (will save up for that first)
Might do some lights. Another LED fan is defo planned at least.
No plans for how long it will take; it will get done when its done
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It's not nearly as bad as you lead us to believe! I thought there was cables everywhere but once you get shot of the IDE ribbon that will make a big difference. ;)
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It's not nearly as bad as you lead us to believe! I thought there was cables everywhere
Ok, so it is bad, but its not as bad as I thought? Ok, Im being too harsh on myself again (like always ;))
I know that it can be improved dramatically though. I rewired another one of my mates PC up after I done mine and that looked really neat in my opinion (just a shame I didnt grab a pic of the wiring), yet that was in a much smaller case.
once you get shot of the IDE ribbon that will make a big difference. ;)
Well, we shall see. Ive got stuff lying around and get second hand parts fairly easily enough so if I really want another SATA DVD drive I can probably get a second hand one on the cheap ;)
What I really need to do is decide on what Im doing with my card reader (thats the wire thats disconnected); I hardly use it.
Oh, and theres a slight give-away as to what board Im putting in the bottom photo, to the right but in the middle (if you know what I mean). Didnt think that was in the the photo :-X
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Mine - Top Deck Station * Enermax MaxRevo 1350W PSU * Gigabyte GA-X79-UD7 * Intel Intel Core i7-3960X @4.6GHz* Corsair H100 * Corsair 32GB @1866MHz 9 10 9 27 2T* 2 120GB Vertex3 Max IOPS SSDs in RAID0 * 2 750GB Western Digital Caviar Blacks in RAID1 * Plextor PX-LB950SA for a burner * LG UH12LS28 drive for a reader * MSI N560GTX-Ti Twin Frozr II w/2GB DDR5 running dual ASUS VW266H 25.5" widescreens * DTV/DSL Internet connection at 10 meg per/sec down and 768K per/sec up:
(http://nopeople.com/homepage/2012_computer/images/8W9C1705_1-running.jpg)
My wife's - i7965X/GA-X58-Extreme/6GB Corsair/nVidia 460GTX/90GB OCZ Vertex2 SSD:
(http://i41.tinypic.com/z2tg8.jpg)
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Nice pair of machines there Excavator. Your wife's in particular is very tidy.
I have a couple of testbenchs that I use mainly for reviewing devices and I find them invaluable for taking photos and swapping out components but I wouldn't use them all the time as they are a pain to keep clean. ;)
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Hey, it doesn't hurt to show the mess as it is now. You can then glory in how much of an improvement it is when you do the cable management.
I stripped the whole case down before painting it inside. Literaly removed every last nut and bolt but it wan't such a bad job to be honest as the case is designed well. I then sprayed the whole case inside and out so everything matched exactly. It is a hassle but worth doing especially if you intend to show off the inside of the case with lights etc.
Very nice setup. super clean ;D
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Before: http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,2373.msg62161.html#msg62161
Work in progress:
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/private%20shyte/DSC_0104.jpg)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/private%20shyte/DSC_0106.jpg)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/private%20shyte/DSC_0107.jpg)
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Update:
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/private%20shyte/DSC_0108.jpg)
Here's a good reason to buy a modular PSU:
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/private%20shyte/DSC_0109.jpg)
And around the back (out of sight, out of mind theory)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/private%20shyte/DSC_0110.jpg)
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Some damn fine systems here guys, i'll get some pics of mine sorted soon!!
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So yeah, after spending £200 i've decided to take some more pictures, new case, new cpu fan, new case fans, better cable management (although still sux!)
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/IMG_20120201_171655.jpg)
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/IMG_20120201_171716.jpg)
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/IMG_20120201_171743.jpg)
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/IMG_20120201_171837.jpg)
Hope you like! I'm not as creative as some people here, with self case builds etc, but the noctua fan JUST fits inside my case, had to do some adjustments but yeah...
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/IMG_20120131_215022.jpg)
^ As you can see, 1mm maybe?
Here's some pics of some parts I bought, might be of use to someone looking at a Noctua NH-D14.
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/IMG_20120131_160950.jpg)
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/IMG_20120131_161012.jpg)
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/IMG_20120131_161030.jpg)
Got to say, best (cpu) fan i've ever seen, temps dropped from 39-45 to 19-22 from stock intel fan.
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Okay so after taking the pictures of the inside of my case, I was quite embarrassed to show all that cable mess!
So I just spent the last 3 hours rearranging everything so it looks acceptable, here's some pics, hope these don't hurt your eyes as much as the first one lol!
Before:
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/PC/IMG_20120202_184230.jpg)
After:
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/PC/IMG_20120202_204436.jpg)
Before:
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/PC/IMG_20120202_184213.jpg)
After:
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/PC/IMG_20120202_204307.jpg)
Before:
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/PC/IMG_20120202_184147.jpg)
After:
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss246/MiiCK90/PC/IMG_20120202_204402.jpg)
A lot of hard work, so happy, much better airflow now and much nicer to the eye!
MiiCK :)
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Well done! Three hours well spent if you ask me. Looks as good as any now. ;)
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OK, I know I said I wouldn't do it but......
well after much persuading and with help and advice from Dark Mantis, Aussie Allan (Thanks to both of you for this) & hours of research on the internet I have finally bitten the bullet and gone down the water cooling route.
BEFORE:
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4379/absicwater001.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/26/absicwater001.jpg/)
With the Noctua NH-D14, which has proven to be an excellent Air Cooler and has given me some really remarkable O/C results with both AMD and my Intel rig.
AFTER:
(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/9299/absicwater003.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/absicwater003.jpg/)
Now, there's not really a lot my space inside my case which is the NZXT Tempest Evo, so I did have to dig out a chainsaw (good piece of advice from DM here!) to do a little modification but no one said it would be easy.
ALL LIT UP AND PRETTY!
(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/2537/absicwater002.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/absicwater002.jpg/)
And now the system is up and running. Already, I have noticed that things are much cooler and I have my i5 2500k humming along at 4.6GHz with the CPU showing 27C (down from nearly 40C on air) at idle and up to around 40C under full load (further testing needed to qualify this result) with the room showing an ambient temperature of 22C. Now hopefully, I will be able to break the 5.2GHz I got with the Noctua Cooler. ;)
The system is now a bit quieter than before, although I do find the occasional gurgle of water, passing through the reservoir, a little disconcerting.
For those who are interested, the main water cooling components in this build are:
XSPC RayStorm CPU Block
XSPC Single Bay Reservoir
Laing D5 Vario 12V Pump (running at setting 3 at the present)
Koolanc Laing D5 Pump Top
Phobya G-Changer 360mm Radiator
13-16mm (1/2") Tubing
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Excellent build with the water cooling system absic! looks the dog's danglies! ;) I bet you are glad that you decided to go for a couple of lights as well as they do set it all off in the end.
Well done mate!
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Hi DM thanks for your comments and once again, thanks for your support, help and advice. You helped make the whole thing a lot easier.
Not totally happy with everything yet and am considering a larger chassis to put everything into. The bottom of the case, which I avoided showing in the pictures, looks a real dog's dinner as it is a bit cramped and there is not enough room for some really neat and tidy cable management. Also, I need to get a couple of UV lights into the case, to really show things off. Still, I like to think of it as a work in progress and it does give me something to look forward to over the coming months.
That said, the actual loop build was pretty painless. I had a minor issue with one of the connectors on the back of the reservoir leaking, when I first started to fill it, but that was easily resolved. Everything is now working as it should and I have to say that last night, I did feel a touch of pride when I turned the lights off and saw the PC in all its glory, glowing in the dark.
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Well it's another thing that you can say youv'e done now and knowing you you will soon be teaching the rest of us!
It will enable you to get somewhat higher overclocks, well at least it won't be the temperature that holds you back.
Wear your badge with pride my friend, you have rightly earned it.
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I guess you saw it all first on bit-tech but here you go......
(http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.php?albumid=1674&pictureid=24661)
(http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.php?albumid=1674&pictureid=24662)
(http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.php?albumid=1674&pictureid=24665)
(http://forums.bit-tech.net/picture.php?albumid=1674&pictureid=24635)
your eyes are not deceiving you yes that IS ancient Sumerian cuneifrom!
These have been CNC engraved on rather than a form of cheap laser etching.
Cuneiform reads passion for high end water cooling.
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looking really nice now gilgamesh and certainly come on a lot since I last saw it. I like the Cuneiform. What made you pick that, from what I remember they don't use it in Yorkshire ! ;D
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hahah
not many people know this but I am an amateur sumerologst and Cuneiform person. Ancient sumer and its writing is the single biggest passion in my life after my children:)
Essentialy I got tired of the mods based on games etc so I decided to do something different and what better than something based upon ancient Sumer:D:D:DD:D
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Yes I couldn't agree more. It is so refreshing to see mods that are totally different like the Mayan Temple that Dan McGrath did recently. Absolutely brilliant.
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aye
my next project (apart the the little owl project im working on now) is another unique one.........
Rather than MOD a case it is essentialy a case built from scratch but in the shape of a model.
The next one though based on the theme of ancient Sumer again is a Unique one.
Its an Ancient SUmerian Ziggurat
(http://people.wku.edu/darlene.applegate/oldworld/webnotes/3neareast/images/ziggurat_of_ur.jpg)
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Certainly will be good if it looks anything like that and I know the quality of your work is high so I will look forward to seeing it. What are you planning to use as basic materials ? It does lend itself to a great computer layout.
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Updated pic of my computer with eyefinity 27" Iiyamas.
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Hi All
So it's been nearly 2 years since this thread was started... long time indeed. Thanks for posting all of these wonderful pics.
I've created special Facebook album (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.472242899456028.123276.246415092038811) with such photos. If you want your rig to be posted there just upload the picture of your rig on our Facebook timeline (wall) (http://www.facebook.com/GIGABYTE.UK) with short description (what's inside) and you should see it in the album soon.
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Has anybody posted his rig photo(s) at our Facebook?
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Not yet mate, but now you come to mention it...... ;)
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/526399_4489625446692_1280142165_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/555648_4489626486718_939222701_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422325_4489633926904_1267652115_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/405247_4489634446917_2071560190_n.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/odQm6.jpg) ;D
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Before: http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,2373.msg63225.html#msg63225
Now:
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/The%20beast/IMG_20130221_205007_zpsb9de8849.jpg)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/The%20beast/IMG_20130221_211016_zps20ba1f39.jpg)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/The%20beast/IMG_20130221_211033_zps356050c1.jpg)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/The%20beast/IMG_20130221_211300_zpsa227f720.jpg)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/The%20beast/IMG_20130221_211622_zps52d20aac.jpg)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/The%20beast/IMG_20130222_182754_zpsbe2a142d.jpg)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/The%20beast/IMG_20130222_182850_zpsf9cf5dc6.jpg)
In the dark:
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/The%20beast/IMG_20130222_182457_zps0405064d.jpg)
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/The%20beast/IMG_20130222_182548_zps10cbc7b9.jpg)
With front grill removed (camera didnt want to pick up the light otherwise):
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/The%20beast/IMG_20130222_182645_zps92772f77.jpg)
For those who want to know if a 200mm (or a 230mm) fan that's 30mm deep will fit in a HAF 932 with a NH-D14: Yes it will, and leaves you this much space:
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/cchaos81/The%20beast/IMG_20130221_211840_zps04c71aae.jpg)
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Nothing Special, but I have build 3 or these and of course I use as many Gigabyte parts as I can since I've used them for 10 years or so.
I've built these for office use, so there are not fancy lighting features to show off :).
I7 3770k, Gigabyte Radeon 7870 (Nice and quiet!), 8GB of GSkill Ram, Z77-UD3H Mobo, 700Watt ToPower PSU, Kingston 120GB SSD, Seagate 2TB HDD. Overclocking mildly to 4.2Ghz.
Fun part is, these are made to run Photoshop and other GFX design programs, and does a bang-up job doing it!
(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s535/Rick_Loucks/2012-12-14081856_zps6cba9512.jpg)
(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s535/Rick_Loucks/2012-12-14081951_zps5d23f7dc.jpg)
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Here is my MITX prodigy with a Matx Sniper M5 in it.
(http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/17/15/99/96/img_0124.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=369&u=17159996)
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(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0210.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=422&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0211.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=423&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0212.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=424&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0213.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=425&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0214.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=426&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0215.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=427&u=17159996)
Green leds instead of blue
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0216.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=428&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0217.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=429&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0218.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=430&u=17159996)
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(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0221.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=433&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0222.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=434&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0223.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=435&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0224.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=436&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/killer10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=437&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0227.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=440&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0226.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=439&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0233.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=449&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0234.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=450&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0235.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=451&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0236.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=452&u=17159996)
The XFX 290 Black Edition in place
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0239.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=455&u=17159996)
Waiting for the Kryographics waterblock to continue.
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Beginning Watercooling
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0248.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=472&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0249.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=473&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0252.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=476&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0251.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=475&u=17159996)
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Beginning watercooling.
Fixing CPU block.
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0256.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=482&u=17159996)
Plumbing is done.
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0257.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=483&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0258.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=484&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0259.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=485&u=17159996)
And now lets get serious: LEAK TEST.
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0260.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=486&u=17159996)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0261.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=487&u=17159996)
Searching for leaks.Hope not.
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Looking good and hopefully no leaks. Still not sure about the green though! :D
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Finally everything is fine and running.
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/17/15/99/96/img_0262.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=488&u=17159996)
;D
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Looking good and hopefully no leaks. Still not sure about the green though! :D
I have to go with the mod theme. ;D
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I found a few sales lately and upgraded my setup. :)
First pic is where I started.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Fisher_Racing/20150107_093917_zpssycbsnw7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fisher_Racing/media/20150107_093917_zpssycbsnw7.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Fisher_Racing/20150214_091923_zpsx5ybwig1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fisher_Racing/media/20150214_091923_zpsx5ybwig1.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Fisher_Racing/20150214_095807_zpsciikchlk.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fisher_Racing/media/20150214_095807_zpsciikchlk.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Fisher_Racing/20150214_111357_zps58vu6sdx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fisher_Racing/media/20150214_111357_zps58vu6sdx.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Fisher_Racing/20150214_115009_zpsiw24hztf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fisher_Racing/media/20150214_115009_zpsiw24hztf.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Fisher_Racing/20150214_115049_zps9y6xeyiq.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fisher_Racing/media/20150214_115049_zps9y6xeyiq.jpg.html)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/Fisher_Racing/40e39a63-be16-42a7-a576-0f4f42f34f84_zpsitt869wa.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fisher_Racing/media/40e39a63-be16-42a7-a576-0f4f42f34f84_zpsitt869wa.jpg.html)