Computer cases - Page 2

blakeK2 · #16 04-13-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 94_blk4x4

Oh I agree, it is a blast to do, but at times it can be a pain in the ass. I can't wait until i'm done with this build.

I might have another change up, because I can't start this build until June, and that is about the time Intel is launching Ivy-Bridge, so if I went that route it could be even more of a beast.

Decisions Decisions

Have you ever thought about doing a rack set up? That is what is all the rage up here.

94_blk4x4 · #17 04-13-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 94bseries

There's some serious geek speak going on here. Had no idea this shit was this in depth. Pretty impressive honestly since most people buy a computer bog it down with crap and then upgrade when it goes on the Fritz. Pretty cool

LOL, yeah and this is only part of it. It goes on ALOT more then just this.

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Originally Posted by blakeK2

Have you ever thought about doing a rack set up? That is what is all the rage up here.

Yeah, but I really have no need for it, and plus I don't want it. For what I am going to be doing this will be plenty.

Going back to the 2 SSDs, 1 for the OS and bootup and 1 for the games only, it has no real advantage, so I save some money there by not buying a second SSD, but once the prices come down on the larger ones I might pick up 1 or 2 more, then I should be set until its time to upgrade again.

I'll keep this thread updated on my build and process, hope you guys enjoy it.

Tom · #18 04-13-2012, 06:49 PM

I'm not familiar with either of those cases but when I was researching cases I kept coming across this bad boy:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119160

Might be worth checking out as well.

94_blk4x4 · #19 04-13-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

I'm not familiar with either of those cases but when I was researching cases I kept coming across this bad boy:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119160

Might be worth checking out as well.

Thanks for moving this thread Tom.

Yeah I know a few people that are running that case, and they love it. According to them it performs as well as it looks due to the 230mm fans that it has.

They tried to get me to buy it, but it doesn't look "rugged" enough, I'll sarafice a little cooling for the outside looks, esp. when I know if I need more cooling I can add it with out an issue.

94_blk4x4 · #20 05-03-2012, 08:22 PM

well a little up-date.. Plan A (see pic) has been scraped, I got screwed out of 2k, so I have to upgrade what I have for the time being, but it will work alright I suppose.

If anyone happens to have a Q6600 Intel LGA 775 socket processor they would like to sell let me know ASAP.

This was Plan A.

Tom · #21 05-04-2012, 08:53 AM

Looks like a pretty sweet build.

FYI, the hyper 212 comes with its own thermal compound in the box. Reviews of it says it's pretty good stuff, so you could probably save some $$$ and get rid of the artic thermal compound.

94_blk4x4 · #22 05-26-2012, 08:03 AM

Got my parts, not exactly what i wanted, but it works awesome, all except the damn video card, which I think might be DOA, not sure gotta do some testing on it. Here is my CPU-Z of my new specs.

GameTremor · #23 06-01-2012, 08:38 AM

This is my other passion! I wish that I saw this earlier, I could've helped you out with parts. As for the cpu choice, GREAT! I have that chip and it's fast as hell. Don't worry about upgrading to an i7 for gaming, as the only thing it has that the i5 doesn't is hyperthreading, which is useless for gaming. Good choice on case, too. If you want to go liquid cool, snatch the Antex Kuhler, the single fan system works just fine and has my cpu at 20c average at full load, even with a 4.2ghz overclock. Enjoy your system!

94_blk4x4 · #24 06-07-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GameTremor

This is my other passion! I wish that I saw this earlier, I could've helped you out with parts. As for the cpu choice, GREAT! I have that chip and it's fast as hell. Don't worry about upgrading to an i7 for gaming, as the only thing it has that the i5 doesn't is hyperthreading, which is useless for gaming. Good choice on case, too. If you want to go liquid cool, snatch the Antex Kuhler, the single fan system works just fine and has my cpu at 20c average at full load, even with a 4.2ghz overclock. Enjoy your system!

Thanks. So far the cpu seems to do great, in august though I might complete the IVY bridge setup and buy an IVY bridge chip, not sure yet though. I am upgrading the video card, i know that for a fact.

94_blk4x4 · #25 09-23-2012, 05:55 PM

thought i'd bump this old ass thread... heres the new setup.

2-21in acer screens
ThermalTake Revo case with 3-200mm fans 1-140mm fan, 2 usb 3.0 ports, 2 usb 2.0 ports, ESATA port, Hot swap bay, and home made cart

Current specs on air-

and if anyone is on overclock.net my user name is-phre0n

next month-
Possible ivy-bridge cpu
New CPU fans
GTX670/680/ or 690
Re-sleeving of wires
Another SSD