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Indeed. But I did it for looks not for cooling performance.
Good move I like it the way you've done it.
Indeed. But I did it for looks not for cooling performance.
Can I tempt you?
http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/120mm+Akasa+Viper+PWM+Fan+?productId=46481
Expensive but decent fans, I had four on a customers H100. Worked great.
almighty15
01-11-11, 14:06
Got my 2 packs of the 8Gb Orange Corsa today, 16Gb of RAM baby :D
It's actually a very nice shade of orange in real life :D
Overclocking results
1600Mhz @ 9-9-9-24-1T @ 1.50v :+1
1800Mhz @ 9-9-9-24-1T @ 1.50v :-1
1800Mhz @ 9-9-9-24-1T @ 1.65v :-1
1600Mhz @ 8-8-8-24-1T @ 1.50v :+1
1333Mhz @ 6-6-6-24-1T @ 1.65v :-1
1333Mhz @ 7-7-7-24-1T @ 1.50v :+1
1333Mhz @ 7-7-7-24-1T @ 1.35v :+1
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp166/almighty151986/2011-11-01135440.jpg
Got my 2 packs of the 8Gb Orange Corsa today, 16Gb of RAM baby :D
It's actually a very nice shade of orange in real life :D
Overclocking results
1600Mhz @ 9-9-9-24-1T @ 1.50v :+1
1800Mhz @ 9-9-9-24-1T @ 1.50v :-1
1800Mhz @ 9-9-9-24-1T @ 1.65v :-1
1600Mhz @ 8-8-8-24-1T @ 1.50v :+1
1333Mhz @ 6-6-6-24-1T @ 1.65v :-1
1333Mhz @ 7-7-7-24-1T @ 1.50v :+1
1333Mhz @ 7-7-7-24-1T @ 1.35v :+1
You know you just wanted to show off your phase unit! :p
almighty15
01-11-11, 15:05
You know you just wanted to show off your phase unit! :p
5Ghz and still fine tweaking ;)
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk
watercooled
01-11-11, 15:06
5ghz 1075 v 5ghz 2500k
how does it compare ?
5ghz 1075 v 5ghz 2500k
how does it compare ?
The 1075T getting bummed everywhere.
almighty15
01-11-11, 15:30
5ghz 1075 v 5ghz 2500k
how does it compare ?
The 2500K would still trash it tbh, I reckon with mine at 5Ghz and a 3Ghz+ NB the 2500K will still be a good 25-30%+ faster.
This 1075T flies though at 5Ghz, Did have it at 5.2Ghz IBT stable but because I've just moved to 4x8Gb RAM sticks it's put extra strain on the IMC so I've had to drop the clocks.
http://i54.tinypic.com/xfwx1v.jpg
Cables need tiding up :P
Here's a updated picture with the Asus Direct CUII GTX 570, cable management is still very poor at the moment, been very busy with Uni work. I couldn't fit the card in with the hdd cage, had to modify it slightly (move it across abit more) Couldn't get rid of it since Its full of HDD's :D
http://i42.tinypic.com/ei5m6e.jpg
Card seams to be sagging down a bit.
watercooled
04-11-11, 14:37
zaim thats a lot of
1061
Lol I knw, will clean and sort cables out over the weekend.
Great stuff! But It doesnt look like the front fan can do allot of cooling with the Sound card blocking it
Great stuff! But It doesnt look like the front fan can do allot of cooling with the Sound card blocking it
Yeah and surprisingly the temps etc are brilliant (Currently Idling at 28c). I can't move the soundcard to the first PCI-E 1x slot since the CPU cooler is too close to it, even If i move the graphics card down to the second pci-e 16x slot it'll be too close to the PSU, Really don't like the layout on this board.
If Scam decide to screw me over with the TF3 (fan issue's) I'll be running both cards in SLI for a bit, does mean i'll lose the sound card :cry
Boomstick777
04-11-11, 14:51
Card seams to be sagging down a bit.
My old Asus HD 6970 CUII did that aswell, thought the GTX 570 version wouldn't sag becausce of the backplate ..
Here's a updated picture with the Asus Direct CUII GTX 570, cable management is still very poor at the moment, been very busy with Uni work. I couldn't fit the card in with the hdd cage, had to modify it slightly (move it across abit more) Couldn't get rid of it since Its full of HDD's :D
http://i42.tinypic.com/ei5m6e.jpg
Card seams to be sagging down a bit.
BEAST!!!! omg :D
Here's mine again, it's changed.http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9743/001dji.jpg
wonderlust
04-11-11, 18:02
Not too bad, just needs a little cable management :p
My Elite 430:-
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/JimHalsey/SDC10958.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/JimHalsey/SDC10960.jpg
Yeh looks a bit messy by the HDD's
maybe I'll sort it out :P already got all the unused cables squished behind the optical drive trays though :S
wonderlust
04-11-11, 18:28
maybe I'll sort it out :P already got all the unused cables squished behind the optical drive trays though :S
Cable tie them in a bundle next to the HDD bays.
Mr. Strawberry
06-11-11, 12:09
some night shots of mine :D (i was bored last night :/)
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv188/stevenwright6379/New%20PC/DSC00574.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv188/stevenwright6379/New%20PC/DSC00578.jpg
some night shots of mine :D (i was bored last night :/)
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv188/stevenwright6379/New%20PC/DSC00574.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv188/stevenwright6379/New%20PC/DSC00578.jpg
Nice! What colour are those lights? are the blue or clear? real nice effect whatever they are
Mr. Strawberry
06-11-11, 12:25
the fans are white LED but the frame and fan blades are blue so they glow blue and the LEDs going around the motherboard are white
Thats what I thought, just couldnt see where the blue was reflecting from, really cool effect :D
Temporary ghetto setup FTW!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z305/aidanz2007/tj07%20Build/P1100229.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z305/aidanz2007/tj07%20Build/P1100247.jpg
Mr. Strawberry
06-11-11, 13:53
X58A-UD7?
that build does look good
will take a picture of my pc tonight with the side panel on, never thought to do that :/
You run the res the same way I do
@strawbs - cheers :) and yes it is a ud7.
@Martin - do you mean with the larger end cap at the top?
Sent via Tapatalk - excuse typos :)
watercooled
06-11-11, 14:04
may change mine that way
me likey
Yes, same as the inner tube thing also.
Yea I did it to use the inner tube to suck up water from the res when the pump goes off to prevent gravity sucking a big bubble up into the top tube as it makes the water sink back down through the loop a bit.
If you get what I mean lol :P
Sent via Tapatalk - excuse typos :)
Bad picture of set up ;
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae22/PrimalAir/06112011420.jpg?t=1320805375
Watch out for midgets head butting that HDD :P
Watch out for midgets head butting that HDD :P
Lol, it needs to go in the rig, I'm just too lazy.
Mr. Strawberry
09-11-11, 18:40
Bacardi :eek:
you do know it is illegal to drink while surfing the web? :chuckle:
on another note this is the show off your pc thread not desk :P lol
FML, have I posted in that wrong thread :p?
Mr. Strawberry
09-11-11, 18:50
it disgusts me that you could be so careless :D
think we should all just agree martins case is empty until we get pics of the inside :D lol
About to take a photo of my 11 (ish) year old rig, running Ubuntu 11.04 and a whole 512MB RAM!!
And yes, I did read the title 'Show Off Your PC'
Dusty mess :p
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae22/PrimalAir/03102011415.jpg?t=1317672493
Mr. Strawberry
09-11-11, 18:58
only dusty where the side fan is though, hope it is dust filtered
only dusty where the side fan is though, hope it is dust filtered
Yeah it is :p
About to take a photo of my 11 (ish) year old rig, running Ubuntu 11.04 and a whole 512MB RAM!!
And yes, I did read the title 'Show Off Your PC'
yeman - ol' skool
http://oi52.tinypic.com/34obxmw.jpg
Cable management is clearly of utmost importance.
http://oi52.tinypic.com/34obxmw.jpg
Cable management is clearly of utmost importance.
Can it play Crysis? :P
Mr. Strawberry
09-11-11, 19:53
Can it play Crysis? :P
of course it does look at it!
Why would you even ask such a thing?
The framerates I can get with that are exceptional.
I thought I was oldskool with an eight year old rig!
Bring on some more oldies!
must be 60 fps yeah? nice clean video of crysis playback :)
must be 60 fps yeah? nice clean video of crysis playback :)
Oh don't worry man, I'm sure these old timers could give Crysis a run, we folk just don't like to stress them too much, their getting on you know.
*cough* I'm probably younger than you
phwoar - me wonder what the gfx card in that baby is - S3 Virge? Matrox?
Its an ATI Sapphire something, my mum is the only one that uses it so I can't really remember the spec.
Its an ATI Sapphire something, my mum is the only one that uses it so I can't really remember the spec.
She might need sum voodoo with that card lol! (hope ur old enough to know what a voodoo card is!! ;) )
She might need sum voodoo with that card lol! (hope ur old enough to know what a voodoo card is!! ;) )
Indeed, We learn that in Ancient History
got some extra bits through the place that sounds like man send me two of each and charged me for it -.- unhappy chappy.
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/5091/20111112154714.jpg
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/1593/20111107091154.jpg
i now have two dx2's and 2 headsets the joystick was separate.
HS1A's ftw, just they lack bass from the get go.
yer well i got a 7.1 system for bass ill just have to get over it in games.
Great sound card there - I just love it
HS1A's ftw, just they lack bass from the get go.
might be your sound card, i have some an they sound fine but that's on X-FI titanium pci-e
Can always get a bit extra out with EQ.
well gotta say if you dont have a sound card already get one the difference is amazing.
might be your sound card, i have some an they sound fine but that's on X-FI titanium pci-e
It's not my sound card lol. They sound fine, but I'm used to Corsair SP 2500's for bass, so the HS1A's seem lacklustre in comparison, I'm also not the only one to mention about the H1SA's lacking bass from the get go.
I'm sure Zod would agree?
Can always get a bit extra out with EQ.
That's what I was using at first, but as I've been using my headphones more, I've found that I no longer have to keep it enabled, as the sound's much better now.
watercooled
13-11-11, 14:39
ickle pc
have since replaced the fan on the arctic cooler to a coolermaster sickleflow
http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx279/watercooled2/SNC16306.jpg
http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx279/watercooled2/SNC16336.jpg
well gotta say if you dont have a sound card already get one the difference is amazing.
Agreed, its well worth it, got the same card and couldn't be happier :)
Looking Good WC.
It's not my sound card lol. They sound fine, but I'm used to Corsair SP 2500's for bass, so the HS1A's seem lacklustre in comparison, I'm also not the only one to mention about the H1SA's lacking bass from the get go.
I'm sure Zod would agree?
That's what I was using at first, but as I've been using my headphones more, I've found that I no longer have to keep it enabled, as the sound's much better now.
Well i used asus xonar before for gaming then switched to x-fi, theirs quite a difference in games.. the emulation the xonar use isn't as good.
It's not my sound card lol. They sound fine, but I'm used to Corsair SP 2500's for bass, so the HS1A's seem lacklustre in comparison, I'm also not the only one to mention about the H1SA's lacking bass from the get go.
I'm sure Zod would agree?
That's what I was using at first, but as I've been using my headphones more, I've found that I no longer have to keep it enabled, as the sound's much better now.
don't know atm im pretty deaf and have only used the headset for about 2 hours so i'll drop some drum and bass on later and test it.
My Cosmos S.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s184/kcisn22007/011-4.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s184/kcisn22007/017.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s184/kcisn22007/025.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s184/kcisn22007/016-1.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s184/kcisn22007/010-7.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s184/kcisn22007/014-6.jpg
Thanks for looking :thumb:
Wow.. that looks like something out of Dr Who!!! Nice man
DragonTeeth
19-11-11, 19:51
Wow. :eek:
You've got a whole warehouse of fans there!
Smexy looks to top it off. I wish I had a decent case.
The CoolerMaster Wave Master is what I have. Looks nice, but no window. :rolleyes:
But I guess it gives me an excuse to not keep my cables tidy! :p
almighty15
19-11-11, 20:15
Lol, I have 12 fans in my Cosmos!
Mr. Strawberry
19-11-11, 20:24
as with any fan count war this picture has to be posted
1267
watercooled
19-11-11, 20:33
no GPU ?
Back to piddly air cooling in a Corsair 650D :(
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af344/zoomee/20111115_204631.jpg
Not as much fun as custom water but hey i got a serious case of cba at the moment
Sniperdude
20-11-11, 00:32
http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo97/sniperdude_2008/P1010206Custom.jpg
http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo97/sniperdude_2008/spup.jpg
just need to paint the insides of the door panels as they could not be powdercoated then its done
Thanks for the replys its much appreciated. :thumb:
No GPU as im still new to getting wet so i stick to onboard graphics for the mo.
Dont think i would trust myself to try a card yet but maybe next build.
scottwhitten
22-11-11, 10:09
Hey guys been a resident lurker on the forums not inputted much since I joined but gonna try and change that found some old pictures of my rig and vids of me testing hope you like:
Testing eyefinity other vids on channel as well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpFsdfH55dU
Antec 300 Case
2500k running oc to 4.5
8gb Mushkin Blackline 1600
MSI P67A-G45
Asus 6950 2gb Direct CU
Kingston 40gb SSA for OS
2x 250gb sata on raid 0 for games
1tb for media
Hiper 580w PSU
CM 212+ (Only part not bought from Aria as they didnt sell them at the time)
Not the highest spec yoke about but getting their slowly
http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu194/nabsickle/rig1.jpg
almighty15
22-11-11, 13:16
The life of my 2500k :)
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp166/almighty151986/DSC_0105.jpg
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp166/almighty151986/DSC_0106.jpg
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp166/almighty151986/DSC_0107.jpg
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp166/almighty151986/DSC_0108.jpg
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp166/almighty151986/DSC_0109.jpg
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp166/almighty151986/DSC_0116.jpg
Why are you using such a cheap board for phase?
almighty15
22-11-11, 13:23
Why are you using such a cheap board for phase?
I'm getting sick of explaing this now.. It's a PLACE-HOLDER...
And it still does 5Ghz fully Intel Burn Test
With the cold of the phase unit it runs very very cool anyway..
I'm getting sick of explaing this now.. It's a PLACE-HOLDER...
And it still does 5Ghz fully Intel Burn Test
With the cold of the phase unit it runs very very cool anyway..
Woah chill, first time I've seen you running a 2500k
almighty15
22-11-11, 13:34
Woah chill, first time I've seen you running a 2500k
Swapped my Phenom 2 x6 and mobo out for it last night.
I'm sorry matey, Just sick of every one moaning about the board.
I was just curious to be honest, I mean its won loads of awards but didn't think it would be that decent for phase. Last board you had was built for it too, but anyways, nice job so far.
Why swap it anyway if it maxes the chip?
almighty15
22-11-11, 14:16
Why swap it anyway if it maxes the chip?
It'll be swapped because of CF at x8/x4 and no SLI support!
WelshDoneK
23-11-11, 22:46
Might aswell show off my baby eh ?
kinda looks like this :
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/71711_10150273560180244_644755243_15240859_717763_ n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380349_10150950166855244_644755243_21634355_134415 520_n.jpg
but is actualy a sexy red if u can geta picture fo it :D
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/39592_10150273580090244_644755243_15241152_1719709 _n.jpg
Currently going under a revamp of a 2500k + z68x ud3p and some ram keeping my 4870x2 >< haha
A Ginger Sheep
24-11-11, 02:26
very sexy rig there mate, what chair is that, I WANT, did you get a bucket seat for a car and convert it?
jointhedotz
24-11-11, 07:12
very sexy rig there mate, what chair is that, I WANT, did you get a bucket seat for a car and convert it?
Linky (http://www.recaro.com/en/product-areas/special-fields-of-operation/products.html)
I'm sure a quick google will lead you to a retailer ;)
SilveR_172
24-11-11, 11:42
welsh , what case is that , corsair ?
WelshDoneK
24-11-11, 12:07
welsh , what case is that , corsair ?
Lian LI with ALOT of mods :D its the A70
and for the Pc chair Yep its a recyling recaro i has stalker!! :O
Is all that under your bed? Or in a caravan!? Looks great by the way.
WelshDoneK
24-11-11, 12:55
Under a loft bed thingy on a bit of work surface :D my room is only 2.2m x2m ... and damn he z5500 sound good in here @D
Hell mate, you've done well with the space, I love people priorities in life! Rock on :D
SilveR_172
24-11-11, 13:29
you do all the mods yourself ? and got a work log?
Looks like an old ttl build from a while back?
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WelshDoneK
24-11-11, 13:45
Looks like an old ttl build from a while back?
As he said TTL buikt it for me all of 2 maby 3 years ago now ill find the build log :D
WelshDoneK
24-11-11, 13:49
here we go :D http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=159625
Under a loft bed thingy on a bit of work surface :D my room is only 2.2m x2m ... and damn he z5500 sound good in here @D
And you only fit 1 desk in?
I fit 2 in about the same hehe
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/3276/img2794g.jpg
A few snaps of my new sound card :)
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2773/20111124142939.jpg
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4814/20111124142921.jpg
Sniperdude
24-11-11, 14:58
nice.
thought you had a white case?
I do, its just black inside :)
BigIan88 you should watercool the soundcard or it looks out of place.
Sniperdude
24-11-11, 15:12
looks great mate....all it needs its some LED's and as it happens hahah....http://forums.aria.co.uk/showthread.php/87009-NZXT-white-200CM-led-kit?highlight=
Under a loft bed thingy on a bit of work surface :D my room is only 2.2m x2m ... and damn he z5500 sound good in here @D
They sound good everywhere :D Z5500's are awesome.
looks great mate....all it needs its some LED's and as it happens hahah....http://forums.aria.co.uk/showthread.php/87009-NZXT-white-200CM-led-kit?highlight=
Nah, Im not a fan of LED's - I prefer a minimalist look that doesnt look make my room look like a nightclub :lol:
Sniperdude
24-11-11, 15:33
They sound good everywhere :D Z5500's are awesome.
bla sooner have my speakers >Z5500's
WelshDoneK
24-11-11, 15:34
And you only fit 1 desk in?
I fit 2 in about the same hehe
but mine is 2m long :P and has 2 22" monitors and my tower on it plus sat 3-4 other mobo's etc lol
Sniperdude
24-11-11, 15:35
Nah, Im not a fan of LED's - I prefer a minimalist look that doesnt look make my room look like a nightclub :lol:
thats why they have a pci on and off switch mate and dimmer. see mine on page 239 hardly a disco
WelshDoneK
24-11-11, 15:38
hmm cant view the link :( lol
thats why they have a pci on and off switch mate and dimmer. see mine on page 239 hardly a disco
Hardly the sales forum either...
but mine is 2m long :P and has 2 22" monitors and my tower on it plus sat 3-4 other mobo's etc lol
2x1m desks each with a pc and 2 monitors on. I did consider making it a single 2m but I like the divide so my gf keeps her crap on her desk lol
Would put up pics but have another 4 towers sat behind where I sit and room is getting a little junk yard ish.
hmm cant view the link :( lol
3 months and 100 posts or something to see sales forums.
NOTE FROM DT - PLEASE USE EDIT POSTS
WelshDoneK
24-11-11, 15:52
ahh i see
you you has a pc room this be my bedroom has a wardrobe + chest of drawers and my bed etc :D:d haha
cheapest i have seen those recaro seats for are £800 wow!!! think i will make my own lol
WelshDoneK
24-11-11, 17:24
ROFL i paid £96 for mine as a pc chair 4 years ago! :O !
You wanna know a GOOD seat for a pc chair ... escort Rs turbo early ones or pug 205/405 gti really comfy also the astra gte's of early days!
lmao gotta love inflation!!
WelshDoneK
24-11-11, 17:55
must say second hand on ebay tbh . Off some jap preformance ar sales place :O! love it so much tbh but needs to be repadded after 3-4 years of 4+ hrs a day used lol
haha but im sure its still comfy?
WelshDoneK
25-11-11, 10:35
haha but im sure its still comfy?
ohhh yes! it defo is :D mmmmm reacro bummmmmm
Sniperdude
25-11-11, 10:48
Hardly the sales forum either...
and your hardly a mod.
Bit of an update to mine, Q6600/4gb to 2500k/16gb:
http://i.imgur.com/f3PZn.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/c02aC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/XHBQS.jpg
Is that cooler on your gpu one of the zalman ones with the shroud taken off?
It is indeed, the shroud blocked the only two S-ata ports I had access to (the other were blocked by the card/cooler) on my old motherboard so I removed it.
As the sytem is black/blue/white I decided to leave it off, as it wouldn't fit in at all.
WelshDoneK
25-11-11, 21:05
mmmm now gwt some BLACK ram dude looking <3
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/4523/imag0136cj.jpg
Cleaned up a bit since last time. Going to mount the speakers in the corners and bunch the cables up.
Thinking of wall mounting the 3 monitors so the don't jiggle around. can have speakers on desk then :)
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1484/imag0139qw.jpg
Am I banned now?
galloway28
28-11-11, 15:54
Loving the three monitors & keyboard.
Loving the three monitors & keyboard.
Got another 3 on the other side of the room as well :woot:
8pin PCIe extentions came yesterday :)
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x101/bigianuk/2011-11-30210351.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x101/bigianuk/2011-11-30210419.jpg
A few too many LED's for my liking but im sure i`ll adjust ;)
black marker or gaffa tape it!
Looks amazing buddy
I dont think you realise how tempted I am to try and trade the matrix for a reference 580 so I can WC it :lol:
A section of matte black vinyl could possibly cover it nicely, or maybe a thin alu cover sprayed black?
I'm with you on the reference 580 idea :)
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WelshDoneK
02-12-11, 22:10
are them the extension they selling in the shop?
WelshDoneK
02-12-11, 22:31
http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo97/sniperdude_2008/spup.jpg
just need to paint the insides of the door panels as they could not be powdercoated then its done
whats the monitor on the side touch screen? looks abit like a ipad or something i likes
Just looks like a widescreen monitor in portrait.
WelshDoneK
02-12-11, 22:36
Just looks like a widescreen monitor in portrait.
hmmm might be just read his signature , looks pretty sick along side the bigger one like that ideal for venrio / ts etc
Yeah its nice for web pages. I have a 2nd monitor I just need a desk arm.
WelshDoneK
02-12-11, 22:43
i got dual setup just that setup looks nicer
Then rotate, like a pimp.
Sniperdude
02-12-11, 23:13
looks abit like a ipad or something i likes
Ipad how very dare you. never been so insulted LOL no apple products in my place :spank
as said its just a 22 inch monitor mounted to the wall on a £10 swing arm bracket
are them the extension they selling in the shop?
No, they are custom cables however the BitFenix cables arent too dissimilar and are far better than standard PSU braid ;)
New i7 950 from Aria and a sapphire x58 pure black elsewhere. One of the Ram slots is faulty but that's ok, was too cheap to send back.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e176/A_Marvel/Img_2529_sm.jpg
Sniperdude
05-12-11, 09:57
looks nice mate
is memory still working in dual channel?
looks nice mate
is memory still working in dual channel?
Yeah, dual channel works fine. I only had a dual channel kit anyway. Running 3.8GHZ + HT and not going above 60 C. A world of difference over the q6600 so I'm chuffed.
(...goes to adjust top drive tray)
Sniperdude
05-12-11, 10:20
great when a plan comes together isn't it
jakey118118
05-12-11, 12:10
Looks great, nice to see you didn't freak out about the faulty slot like some people do :)
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af344/zoomee/th_20111207_195514.jpg (http://s1022.photobucket.com/albums/af344/zoomee/?action=view¤t=20111207_195514.jpg) http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af344/zoomee/th_20111207_200803.jpg (http://s1022.photobucket.com/albums/af344/zoomee/?action=view¤t=20111207_200803.jpg)
Waiting for next gen graphics before the grafix go under water too!
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af344/zoomee/20111207_201200.jpg
btw thanks almighty for the pump n res ;)
Build log and tutorial here:
http://forums.aria.co.uk/showthread.php/88537-Corsair-650D-Custom-watercooling
Why'd you go from air cooling to watercooling to air to water :p?
Because he could :scratch
Because he could :scratch
LOL :)
Couple of reasons
A)- To see if air cooling could handle my OC (which it couldn't)
B)- To downsize the case - My previous setup was a 120.3 (nowhere to put this) along with a DDC + XSPC Res top (nowhere to put this either in a 650D).
You know what they say - Once you go water, you don't go back :P
Water's just lovely.
And that's what PCPlod said, I wouldn't know, ignore list ftw.
Come on you guys, this is why we can't have nice things.
WelshDoneK
12-12-11, 01:55
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/379783_10151034148155244_644755243_21926227_730008 058_n.jpg
My new mobo / ram with my new cpu mount :D 2500k @ 4.7 and max temps 44 i likes!
I need a third monitor, or three new ones!
http://i.imgur.com/wDu1a.jpg
Have never liked Dual screens, I think stick with one or go to three.
Have never liked Dual screens, I think stick with one or go to three.
I agree. I was never going to say no to a free 2nd one, but I definitely NEED a third now! Perhaps it's Ians setup that has made me even more jealous!
Quick question though, I will use logic to understand that I will need an extra GPU for a third monitor - so does it have to be the same model as my current one, or can I get a cheap second one?
It has to be the same card, can be a different manufacturer but the only thing a different card can do is help it's performance.
Not worth spending an extra £250 on GTX570HD then just for a third monitor :(
Sad times.
Mr. Strawberry
17-12-11, 14:30
Not worth spending an extra £250 on GTX570HD then just for a third monitor :(
Sad times.
i am in the same situation as you
want a third monitor but don't want to spend £250 on another 570
I am guessing there is no loophole either! I've got the EVGA HD version, and the prices haven't come down :(
Well, this should work: http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/th2go/ but not sure about the quality of it.
And it's a bit pricey.
Some quick snaps of the finished window mod/gfs pc. The blue cold cathodes aren't done justice by the lighting I had to take pics.
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwdfhiFxev1qeypopo1_400.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwdfkrhIIw1qeypopo1_400.jpg
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwdfilH7mT1qeypopo1_400.jpg
When the lights go out...
http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwdfuuZN0J1qeypopo1_400.jpg
Lorem-Ipsum
18-12-11, 00:10
About what was said a few posts up. I'm running 2 screens from an 8800GT and another 2 from a Gt220.
In what way can't you run two different cards?
I understand there can be issues with drivers so you have to use the same make ie nvidia/ati but you can certainly use different cards........ unless that is only in linux.
Hmmm, I have a GF 7950GT lying around, if I could get that working in the machine I'd buy another monitor today! :D
almighty15
18-12-11, 23:34
Quick video I made :)
-48.3c is the Evap temp and -41.2c is the temp of a sensor I mounted to the 2500K's IHS :)
yxb_SITXcq4
The noise is amplified by my phones mic...
Just a few snippets of the K2 in my PC, will take some propper finished pics when my GPU arrives
Picture quality is rubbish as taken with Iphone but did my best lol.
http://i44.tinypic.com/kbod44.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/xpu1s.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2h2lcmv.jpg
LOVE this cooler so much, looks like a beast in my rig and with the slogan outside the window 'Tuf Inside' it really aint lying! lol. Getting extremely good temps off it im at 4.4ghz and when heavy gaming the very max I reach is just under 50 degree's, but for the most part it stays at around 38! running prime for ages it gets to the high 50's but doesnt reach 60 at this clock, really pleased with it. Big thanks to Helios aswell :thumb: Ive always been a fan of this cooler since I first saw it and he made it possible to have :)
(And if your wondering what the mini GPU is its a 5570 I won from the guys at Vortez, helped me get my rig up and running early and its a suprize what it can do!!! plays the usual steam games at max 60 fps and 1080p, and MW3 near max settings, also NFS the run at max [well it is a pure console port lol] and even BF3 @ 720p and on high (still looks really good) a little mini powerhouse! lol, will sit very nice in my lil bro's rig once my card arrives)
Thats huge but not to outperform the Scythe?
Looking nice though!
It is a beast, I think once I get my GPU in there and take some pics in the light you'll be able to see really how big it is lol (although the card im getting is a monster in size too...)
Its not the very best performer and a couple of degree's behind the Silver Arrow and D-14 under heavy loads (There's a review and comparison of it here http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/alpenfoehn_k2_cpu_cooler_review,1.html) but for me the looks of it more than make up for that, I dont really need the most performance anyway, a few degree's wont really make a difference for me all I do is play games and stuff im never really pushing my CPU to the max on tests and what not.
Also it is completely silent, the fans are just running @ 450-600 rpm (even at load) and they are dead silent, thats with those temps aswell, if I put it on turbo mode @1000+ rpm all you can hear is a woosh of air the temps are better but for what im doing they are already very cool so no need.
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4827/201101010058.jpg
http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/4807/201101010059.jpg
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4145/201101010061.jpg
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/8924/201101010062.jpg
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/6940/201101010063.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6316/201101010064.jpg
Looks very nice Ian :thumb:
Looks very nice Ian :thumb:
Its changing again in a few days, I have an 800D in my possesion and ive ordered more WCing parts so i`ll make a project log for that some time next week :)
Mr. Strawberry
23-12-11, 16:37
Looks very nice Ian :thumb:
almost too nice :scratch
jointhedotz
23-12-11, 16:41
Are those the spectre pro's in there Ian? (judging by your 120 rad)....if so how are they? Or do I have to wait for the full review?
Looking awesome as ever, almost a shame you're moving onto the 800d tbh
Yeah im running them for a few days so I can give an thorough opinion - i`ll be posting my thoughts on them the day after boxing day I think ;)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6539852001_7501e2fdc7_b.jpg
Nice one Kii, really nailed those colours. They're working great together, just the right amount of each :D
Sent via Tapatalk - excuse typos :)
thanks aidan, those were the first set of pics that I edited in my log :p
Looks like something from Star Trek.
Joey Propane
23-12-11, 22:37
My ickle A05... Only a couple few more days till she's broken up and I move back to a full sized rig:
http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo187/D-Cyph3r/Project%20Black%20and%20Bruised/2011-11-23121024.jpg
http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo187/D-Cyph3r/Project%20Black%20and%20Bruised/2011-11-23121145.jpg
you gonna sell the a05? I love those little cases :)
Joey Propane
23-12-11, 23:12
Aye, pretty much everything from this rig will be getting sold in the new year. :thumb:
looking for a new case for my secondary pc when it gets built :) thinking arc midi or a05, something small that I can still watercool if I want :p
Got my Graphics card and mines all done :) very happy indeed, the card is a beast over 30cm long and extremely wide (only about 4cm from the side of the case) and heavy, had to position the power cables to help support the weight and not droop atall. I got some sound proofing sheets and decked it out (also makes it look quite nice and neat) and the thing is pretty much silent, all I can hear is air moving even while playing BF3 on max.
Again pics are poor taken with an Iphone but will do lol
(oh yeh had to use the 6 tp 8 pin converter because its a 16 pin card!!)
http://i39.tinypic.com/1z66xb8.jpg
The card is definitely the best looking I have seen!! Its a shame it isnt upside down so you can see the full beauty of it lol
http://i41.tinypic.com/51atko.jpg
And heres how I mounted the fan to get clean air straight to the CPU cooler (resulting in extremely good temps)
Just pretty simple really a bit of plastic glass and some no nails sticky tape lol, atm I still have thge drive covers on because the Shinobi as you know has strips of vents down the sides, but I have some mini circle grill on order to put in place.
http://i39.tinypic.com/wbcewo.jpg
Overall extremely happy, can play all games at max settings and 1080p, BF3 in mp sometimes turn a few minor things down to keep 60 fps but for the most part it is beastly and I havent overclocked it yet, but apparently it overclocks like a complete Mofo. Now I just need that beast Asus Soundcard (the £150 one) and some Headphones and im sorted :D
Turbo Porridge
06-01-12, 02:09
My PC Spec as Per SIG
http://i43.tinypic.com/p4vfq.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/rlxgtv.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/1609d9d.jpg
Opinions? :D
My PC Spec as Per SIG
snip
Opinions? :D
Turn your cpu cooler 90 degrees so it blows towards the rear of the case, should improve cooling/temps on the cpu and generally temps around the case.
Apart from that looks nice.
Turbo Porridge
06-01-12, 02:21
Turn your cpu cooler 90 degrees so it blows towards the rear of the case, should improve cooling/temps on the cpu and generally temps around the case.
Apart from that looks nice.
Thats a result of rushing trying to get it to work and then ultimate lazyness :D
darklighthim
06-01-12, 15:25
My current system as per sig. I would try and do more cable management but not a lot i can do with my case without modding and i will be getting a new one. Also this was done fairly quickly when i got a motherboard back from RMA and found it worked when i had tested it outside the case and wanted to get it in my case ready to install windows.
I do hope to upgrade this year so things will probably change.
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/3015/dsc5041e.jpg
watercooled
06-01-12, 15:26
My current system as per sig. I would try and do more cable management but not a lot i can do with my case without modding and i will be getting a new one. Also this was done fairly quickly when i got a motherboard back from RMA and found it worked when i had tested it outside the case and wanted to get my system back up and running. I do hope to upgrade this year so things will probably change.http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/3015/dsc5041e.jpg
get rid of that eco cooler before it leaks everywhere
darklighthim
06-01-12, 15:52
get rid of that eco cooler before it leaks everywhere
Are these supposed to leak? Mines has been no problem for a while now even after removing and installing it several times.
http://i.imgur.com/1tdlX.jpg
watercooled
06-01-12, 16:02
i have known a few to fail
i would not trust them one bit
http://i.imgur.com/1tdlX.jpg
Looks very neat, I might flip the psu over in my one.
http://forums.aria.co.uk/showthread.php/3396-Show-Off-Your-PC?p=1633275&viewfull=1#post1633275
Looks very neat, I might flip the psu over in my one.
http://forums.aria.co.uk/showthread.php/3396-Show-Off-Your-PC?p=1633275&viewfull=1#post1633275
Aria built it :P what case have you got? thinking about doing a window mod myself as my case looks rather boring lol.
darklighthim
06-01-12, 16:37
i have known a few to fail
i would not trust them one bit
I've seen a few that failed but so far mines is working really good so no need to ditch it for the moment. If/when i upgrade though i might squeeze in a new cooler into my budget once i know the case i might have.
Aria built it :P what case have you got? thinking about doing a window mod myself as my case looks rather boring lol.
Bitfenix outlaw same as you...
For my window I used some edging trim stuff off eBay and a bit of tinted acrylic my dad nabbed from his work and some thick doublesided tape used for numberplates to stick the window in.
Yeah im running them for a few days so I can give an thorough opinion - i`ll be posting my thoughts on them the day after boxing day I think ;)
very nice mushy ram. love the gold black white colour scheme. Now can we se the whole desk? what do you do for a living? :P did you accumalate all that over a short/long period of time?!
Marc
Here's mine, sorry about the terrible phone camera, I'm too lazy to charge my bridge camera up!
Repping the NZXT Guardian 921RB :]
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t199/fletcher92/271844_10150291288848659_608428658_9022211_6391675 _o.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t199/fletcher92/322546_10150564597553659_608428658_10675176_163459 0870_o.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t199/fletcher92/328098_10150415632663659_608428658_10046180_112881 6421_o.jpg
very nice mushy ram. love the gold black white colour scheme. Now can we se the whole desk? what do you do for a living? :P did you accumalate all that over a short/long period of time?!
Marc
You can read the build log here bud :)
http://forums.aria.co.uk/showthread.php/88613-Project-Jello-Jackster-Josh
Had a quick tidy and a re-wire...
http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww350/F1REFOX2107/P1060522.jpg
http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww350/F1REFOX2107/P1060523.jpg
Looks pretty neat, what case is that? I quite like it.
Looks pretty neat, what case is that? I quite like it.
Coolermaster Elite 430
Here is my system, It's been a project for around 12 months and had lots of money spent on it but its worth every penny,
http://www.cnrsolutions.co.uk/a.JPG
http://www.cnrsolutions.co.uk/b.JPG
Seeing as I added a few more pics to my worklog I thought I'd post one here too :P
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z305/aidanz2007/tj07%20Build/_MG_6725.jpg
Sniperdude
15-01-12, 16:50
Seeing as I added a few more pics to my worklog I thought I'd post one here too :P
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z305/aidanz2007/tj07%20Build/_MG_6725.jpg
Think it looks crap mate TBH LOL
bloody show off has me dribbling again
Seeing as I added a few more pics to my worklog I thought I'd post one here too :P
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z305/aidanz2007/tj07%20Build/_MG_6725.jpg
Think some pikey has gone and nicked your back panel and the expansion port covers...
Think it looks crap mate TBH LOL
bloody show off has me dribbling again
Ahahaha :D Thanks mate :)
I need to progress it soon though!
Sniperdude
15-01-12, 16:58
Ahahaha :D Thanks mate :)
I need to progress it soon though!
by the time your done perfecting it.. it will be upgrade time and you will have to start over :lol:
Lol maybe :P But I'll most likely keep this as a complete build and start a fresh on another project on a more up to date platform, we'll see.
Seeing as I added a few more pics to my worklog I thought I'd post one here too :P
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z305/aidanz2007/tj07 Build/_MG_6725.jpg
So sexy!
Looks very nice but also a bit clinical. Hospitals, dentists etc give me the heebie jeebies. ;)
New Fans....
http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww350/F1REFOX2107/IMG_0042.jpg
TheMadDutchDude
16-01-12, 01:03
Nice looking fans.
Can I ask why you've mounted your 212+ that way round rather than the usual vertical manner?
Seeing as I added a few more pics to my worklog I thought I'd post one here too :P
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z305/aidanz2007/tj07 Build/_MG_6725.jpg
Nice photoshop skills :P
Looks great.
Nice looking fans.
Can I ask why you've mounted your 212+ that way round rather than the usual vertical manner?
Better airflow. The 3 fans surrounding the cooler are all extracting heat away from the heatsink. With it vertical the top fans are fighting with the cpu fan to draw the air out rather than it naturally flowing out. It dropped the temp a couple of °C having it this way.
So sexy!
Hehe, thanks :D
Looks very nice but also a bit clinical. Hospitals, dentists etc give me the heebie jeebies. ;)
Maybe it's the silver interior? That's getting blacked up at some point :)
Nice photoshop skills :P Looks great.
Lol, no photoshop :P Just a nice lens :)
Sniperdude
17-01-12, 10:38
Better airflow. The 3 fans surrounding the cooler are all extracting heat away from the heatsink. With it vertical the top fans are fighting with the cpu fan to draw the air out rather than it naturally flowing out. It dropped the temp a couple of °C having it this way.
how is that fan mounted facing the GPU?
EDIT
LOL I put my glasses on and seen its the side panel LOL :chairfall:
enteryournamehere
17-01-12, 14:03
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4950/39047810150457717698940.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/39047810150457717698940.jpg/)
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My new racing corner consists of:
LG LE4500 42"
Logitech G27 Wheel
Logitech Z5500 Speakers
Logitech G19 Keyboard (not pictured)
Logitech G500 Mouse
and the Pc in my spec :)
Finally pics of my rig :) The photo quality isnt great as its from phone cam
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/9979/compmontage.jpg
Kust wanted to show my first ever build which was accomplished at christmas, finishing off with the monitor that i recieved 2 days ago.
Moonchester
19-01-12, 12:59
Hope this works pic of my home rig.. As stated previously, cable management is one of my weak points..
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7659/homepc.jpg
Eurgh ! Dont like led fans atall, how can you focus when it is like et is in the room ?
Sniperdude
19-01-12, 19:18
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4950/39047810150457717698940.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/39047810150457717698940.jpg/)
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My new racing corner consists of:
LG LE4500 42"
Logitech G27 Wheel
Logitech Z5500 Speakers
Logitech G19 Keyboard (not pictured)
Logitech G500 Mouse
and the Pc in my spec :)
nice but would defo get them speakers in the right places
Friends PC I just built ;
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae22/PrimalAir/IMG_20120126_223849.jpg
watercooled
26-01-12, 22:45
looks good
i have the same case
how tight was the GPU ?
looks good
i have the same case
how tight was the GPU ?
I honestly didn't think it was going to fit at all.
Although that case isn't going to be used in my mates PC, rather the HAF 912 which is sitting next to me, and my friends motherboard is a different Asus Z68 one. I'm using the fractal and Gene Z for other reasons.
Fractal arc ATX version is awesome, although I was expecting the Midi to turn up at my door.
watercooled
26-01-12, 22:53
i no what you mean
i had to take out the top HD bay to fit a 5870 then squeeze the HD bay back, in i must of been so close to breaking something as i was using some force lol
for the money those fractal cases are solid
i moved the front intake fan upto the top and replaced the intake with a sickleflow
I'm actually very jealous at his rig for some reason, I think I'd much prefer something like his, except watercooled, with a 7970 :p
You don't know how tempting it is for me to sell up some of my stuff, get a gene Z etc.
But this case is absolutely fantastic, I'd love one myself.
watercooled
26-01-12, 22:59
I'm actually very jealous at his rig for some reason, I think I'd much prefer something like his, except watercooled, with 2x 7970 :p
You don't know how tempting it is for me to sell up some of my stuff, get a gene Z etc.
But this case is absolutely fantastic, I'd love one myself.
fixed it for you :thumb:
Lol, I can't afford two 7970's watercooled :p
Meh, I'll wait till Kepler, go Ivy and do it.
watercooled
26-01-12, 23:06
sounds like your mind is made up.
almighty15
26-01-12, 23:43
New Fans....
http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww350/F1REFOX2107/IMG_0042.jpg
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp166/almighty151986/IMG_0042.jpg
There are 3 fans blowing cool air into the bottom of the case. One on the side one on the bottom and a front fan. I was getting better temps with it like that. But it does not really matter too much as it's in bits on my desk awaiting delivery of an Arc Midi, Corsair H100 and a rebuild hopefully tomorrow...:D
Its not much, furthermore my house is being redecorated so its quite dirty atm but heres my build which my HAF922 that I did some work on.
ASUS P7P55D Pro
Intel Core I5 750 OC@3.7Ghz
ASUS GTX560
Corsair XMS3 4GB RAM, (My Vengeance stuff broke)
OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W PSU
Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Xtream Audio/Xtream Gamer? Can't remember which
K World Plus TV
In terms of cooling I have that cool Enermax Appolish Vegas fan on the front and Coolermaster Megaflows on top and side, on the bottom I have a Be Quiet 140MM fan but its not particularly quiet so I disconnected it, and on the back I have a Coolermaster Turbine master which is an excellent fan and absoloutely silent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqQyg_OokrM
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/3226/mybuild.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/mybuild.png/)
I should be receaving a Corsair H40 very soon and when I do I will tidy up all the wires clean up the inside of the system and upload a new photo.
Moonchester
31-01-12, 18:07
Loving the subliminal message in the dust.
My Storm Scout with 7970 squeezed in
http://cdn.overclock.net/a/a3/525x700px-LL-a30df467_424117_10150528543931494_659761493_917866 6_1276972701_n.jpeg
I like the 'LOL' mat :) and nice pc
Just built this. Need to pick up some bitfenix extention cables and mounting adapters. That way i can have the harddrive and ssd up top in the 5.25" bays.
Special tanks to tinytomlogan who advised on the case and ran the competition where I won the HIS 6950 IceQ
Specs ~~
Case: Silverstone tj08-e
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Gene-z/Gen3
CPU: Intel i5 2500k running at 4.56ghz >:D
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake frio
Graphics: HIS 6950 IceQ - Huge cooler edition lol
RAM: Corsair vengeance low profile 8GB 1600mhz
HDD: 1TB WD Caviar black
PSU: Gigabyte Odin 800GT
http://respectedgiant.com/images/vZ6um.jpg
http://respectedgiant.com/images/pw4Q.jpg
http://respectedgiant.com/images/oy4nV.jpg
http://respectedgiant.com/images/JQuy.jpg
http://respectedgiant.com/images/48uyO.jpg
http://respectedgiant.com/images/zLBs7.jpg
Looks fab! Fantastic cooler, too :).
tinytomlogan
01-02-12, 18:00
Does look good dude, good enough to need its own thread and more pictures :D
Does look good dude, good enough to need its own thread and more pictures :D
Will do once I get the extras I need to make it look even better :D
im re building mine for the 3rd time in 2 months
will post pics when i do soon as my stuff arrives :P
My dusty machine, I need to sort that out :p
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae22/PrimalAir/IMG_20120201_212720.jpg
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae22/PrimalAir/IMG_20120201_212733.jpg
That's a LOT of dust, don't you use dust filters?
I think it would look better with a pastel coolant and moar lights.
That's a LOT of dust, don't you use dust filters?
I think it would look better with a pastel coolant and moar lights.
The Xigamatek Elysium has dust filters, I have no idea why it gets dusty.
Rear is an exhaust.
Top is where my 120.3 rad exhausts
Front near the HDD's is intake, they've got filters.
Not 100% sure on the side intake.
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