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TheMadDutchDude
15-02-11, 23:37
Hey all,

As you may know, I have recently purchased some parts to build up a small computer as I thought my laptop was on it's way out. Well, it turns out, that as of today... it was the SSD all along. The SATA connections aren't connected to the PCB anymore and that is what was causing the "drop outs"... I wonder if I should RMA it or if it would be a waste of time as it may be classed as "user damage".

Anyways, enough jibbing on... let's get to the rig! :)

I'll just list the parts used, and then show you some pictures.

CoolerMaster Elite 342 mATX case.
MSI G41M-P25 DDR3 motherboard
Intel Core2Duo E8400 @stock (anything above 340FSB doesn't POST! :()
Actic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro (my TRUE doesn't fit)
Corsair XMS3 DDR3-1600MHz C9-9-9-24 @1333MHz C7-7-7-20
ATI HD4630 512MB
Mushkin Callisto 40GB SSD boot drive
Samsung F3 1TB for data storage
Corsair Builder Series CX500w

I must say, this rig absolutely flies! It's only being used as a low power rig for MSN, internet browsing and sorting out iTunes for my phone etc.

How about some pictures? Not bad for a phone, hey? I do love my iPhone4.

Keep in mind that cable management in this case is nonexistent...

http://www.upload3r.net/images/05274858345760752566.jpg
http://www.upload3r.net/images/18179406066914607463.jpg
http://www.upload3r.net/images/37376632795108447621.jpg

My SSD is not out here because I can't be bothered to get a mount for it... it's out here because if I move it, it doesn't work. :cry The black thing in the middle of the drive is a bit of plastic which is around 1cm high.

I got the 500w PSU because if I wanted get a more powerful GPU further down the line, I'd be covered.

Thoughts?:thumb:
Mr. Strawberry
15-02-11, 23:54
very nice ;)
Serhan
15-02-11, 23:55
Looks...different :ariaboss:


I'd RMA it - worth to try I'd say.
TheMadDutchDude
15-02-11, 23:56
very nice ;)

Thanks.:thumb:

Looks...different :ariaboss:
I'd RMA it - worth to try I'd say.

Mhmm, I'll contact Aria in the morning. :)
SilveR_172
16-02-11, 12:02
Nice small little rig ,
TheMadDutchDude
16-02-11, 12:15
Nice small little rig ,

Thanks. :)

By the way, where my HDD is, those bays can be removed although I have kept them in as I'd rather have my HDD actively cooled.
scrivz69
16-02-11, 12:28
Nice build mate.
KarlHungus
16-02-11, 12:44
Thats a nice little build even with the ssd in an odd place :thumb:
TheMadDutchDude
16-02-11, 12:45
Nice build mate.

Thanks bud.


Thats a nice little build even with the ssd in an odd place :thumb:

Not much I can do about that unfortunately. I'm awaiting a response from Aria to see whether I can RMA it or not. If not, I'll try to sort it myself. Thanks, though. :)