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Brains1969
13-05-11, 23:19
Hi all I have a treat for you

Here is a complete build log of our Viper System from start to finish.

This is the Viper's Bill of Materials document (B.O.M). This is what we use to check the components are correct for the build
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0035c.jpg
The New HAF932
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0031c.jpg
The Components
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0032c.jpg
Here is the MSI P67A-GD65 Board
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0036c.jpg
Here is the ECO II 120 Cooler
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0038c.jpg
Now assembled along with the memory
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0039c.jpg
A Close up shot of the ECO II
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0040c.jpg
The New HAF932 out of it's box
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0041c.jpg
Rear view (The rear Coolermaster fan will be coming out)
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0042c.jpg
The new look front now with USB 3.0
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0043c.jpg
The side panel with 200mm Fan
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0044c.jpg
Just showing you a simple idea we use by re-screwing the case screws so as not to lose them
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0045c.jpg
The new inside (notice it's now all black)
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0046c.jpg
The removed Coolermaster 140mm being replaced by the Be Quiet 120mm
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0047c.jpg
The Be Quiet fan now attached (Inside view)
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0048c.jpg
Rear view of the Be Quiet fan
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0049c.jpg
The HAF932's accessories
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0051c.jpg
The back panel with all the case cables showing
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0052c.jpg
Another little trick i do is attach the 3 pin connector for the side fan to the front fan's outer rim (there is no interference with the front fan doing this)
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0058c.jpg
Notice the DVD drive bay has a gap at the side when the plate is removed
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0064c.jpg
This is how it looks with a drive in place
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0065c.jpg
The HAF932 comes with black stickers for this purpose and attach like so
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0063c.jpg
Now the drive is in place with the stickers attached to both sides
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0066c.jpg
The HAF 932 comes with 4 USB 2.0 ports however the GD65 only has 1 header so i have to tuck a cable away like so
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0068c.jpg
The case cables are now being tidied along with the DVD Sata Data cable
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0071c.jpg
These are the the working USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and Front panel sound cables
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0070c.jpg
The Kingston SSD out of its box
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0072c.jpg
Now attached to 1 of 2 provided SSD carriers
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0073c.jpg
The 1TB Samsung F3
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0075c.jpg
Now attached to the removable drive carrier
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0076c.jpg

As i'm only allowed to post 30 images at a time i will have to split the thread.

T.B.C.
Brains1969
14-05-11, 00:35
Here's the rest of the Build Log

The PSU out of its box and ready to be assembled into the case
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0077c.jpg
Now attached with the many cables protruding through the back panel
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0078c.jpg
This is our build tray that we use. Once the build is complete this is emptied ready for the next one so that we only use the screws and fittings for that particular build
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0079c.jpg
The PSU comes with 4 6+2 PCI-ie cables the 2 additional attachments are tied back as we don't need them for our braids
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0080c.jpg
The 2 PCI-ie cables now with their braids attached. We also do this with the 24 Pin ATX and the 8 Pin 12V cables
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0084c.jpg
Two of the PCI-ie cables are not required so i tie them then tuck them behind the PSU like so
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0082c.jpg
The Sata Power are in place and the Molex cables are tidied away with just one being used for the side panel fan
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0086c.jpg
The DVD drive now with all it's cables attached
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0087c.jpg
The inside of the case is now coming together with all the cables in place for the Motherboard
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0089c.jpg
This goes with the job lol
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0091c.jpg
The Board now in place with the ECO II attached and most of the case cables
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0093c.jpg
A close up where i hide the the fan cable for the Be-Quiet and where i feed the 8 Pin 12v
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0094c.jpg
Here's all the Front panel cables now in place
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0099c.jpg
The HD6970 Graphics card with it's accessories
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0104c.jpg
Now attached
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0109c.jpg
The back panel now fully assembled and all cables in place
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0106c.jpg
The inside now fully assembled
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0107c.jpg
This is all the accessories, manuals etc that we include in the motherboard box which the customer receives
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0111c.jpg
A build label is then attached to the Computer's underside with the Builder's initials, Date of build and Order Ref. We also attach one to the outer box
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0112c.jpg
Back Panel now re-fitted
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0114c.jpg
The Rear showing the I/O plate and Graphics card all fitted
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0115c.jpg

Now for the Testing

It Lives!!!!!
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0118c.jpg
The inside all lit up as the beast powers up
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0120c.jpg
The EFi Bios screen
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0119c.jpg
The Overclock has been set and now we run Memtest for a few passes (note the Overclock and Memory timings don't show up correctly with the Sandybridge CPU's???)
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0121c.jpg
Windows is now being installed
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0125c.jpg
Now comes the real stress testing
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0131c.jpg
The Crisis game Benchmark we use to stress the Graphics card (The blurriness is because the image is moving very fast!!)
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0133c.jpg
After a cold boot back into windows the computer is now packed and ready to be despatched to it's eager owner
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria%20Build%20Log/IMG_0136c.jpg

Hope you enjoyed reading this and it gives you an insight into what we do here at Aria :thumb:
Lisa
14-05-11, 00:46
That was awesome Brians, thanks!

Just a thought but wouldn't it make more sense to cable tidy once you know it's all working as it saves wasting time in that event and having to snip a load of cable-ties off. Or am I missing something?

Or are you just that good!?

:D

Is it really bad that I see all those cables and I just want to sleeve them??

xx
Brains1969
14-05-11, 00:55
That was awesome Brians, thanks!

Just a thought but wouldn't it make more sense to cable tidy once you know it's all working as it saves wasting time in that event and having to snip a load of cable-ties off. Or am I missing something?

Or are you just that good!?

:D

Is it really bad that I see all those cables and I just want to sleeve them??

xx

Thanks for the kind comments Lisa!!

The Computer has to be fully built and cable tied for the testers. If there are any issues (which unfortunately do happen now and then) they are responsible for sorting this out. We have to go onto our next build almost immediately :).
JustJoe
14-05-11, 01:05
This is awesome.

Whats the turn around for these? in terms of time it takes to build one machine. I'd imagine it gets streamlined after a while.
Brains1969
14-05-11, 01:15
This is awesome.

Whats the turn around for these? in terms of time it takes to build one machine. I'd imagine it gets streamlined after a while.

Thanks again for the encouraging comments

This type of build could take about 1.5 - 2.5 hours. There is no streamlining as such as quality comes first in all our builds no matter what the cost. The time varies amongst the builds we do depending on the amount of components and amount of cable tying involved. :thumb:
mrnothersan
14-05-11, 07:26
Wow Brains that is so cool! The cable management is completely different to mine. It is tidy! lol that must take hours
Well done :)
TaxMonkey
14-05-11, 08:42
Love this, has given me some great ideas for the cables in mine (when (if) I get it working).

Excellent job Brains:clap
DarkStrider1987
14-05-11, 10:30
Wow, fascinating read. Thanks for putting this up, very interesting to see all the care that gets put into your builds.
uyr
14-05-11, 10:53
yes thanks Brains, things like this are really interesting for the forum :cool:
El Wayneo
14-05-11, 11:00
NIce build log, i might have to invest in some of those 6 pin and 24/6 pin adapters.
Mokey
14-05-11, 12:15
Is the replacement fan you put on the back blowing air from outside the case, through the aio rad and into the case? If so, is that so it can use cold air rather than warm air rising off the gpu and then it can be exhausted out a top fan?

Nice looking build, those extension cables make a big difference. :thumb:
Sarky
14-05-11, 12:20
Amazing Brains, you're extremely talented with PC building! Top job as always.

Do you always install Windows on each bundle/system to stress test then format? OR how do you do that? I know some PC's don't come with Windows installed.
Brains1969
14-05-11, 17:32
Is the replacement fan you put on the back blowing air from outside the case, through the aio rad and into the case? If so, is that so it can use cold air rather than warm air rising off the gpu and then it can be exhausted out a top fan?

Nice looking build, those extension cables make a big difference. :thumb:

On this build the rear fan is drawing air in as the top fan will be used to exhaust


Amazing Brains, you're extremely talented with PC building! Top job as always.

Do you always install Windows on each bundle/system to stress test then format? OR how do you do that? I know some PC's don't come with Windows installed.

If there is an overclock on the build then windows is installed from an external source. If Windows is included then it will be installed as standard
Zaim
14-05-11, 19:08
Excellent work mate, looks really good :thumb:
pobbrett
14-05-11, 20:25
nice to see how its done there, surprised there aren't psu's built with the cables coming out the side for cable management would make life so much easier lol.
nice work tho mate and on a nice turn around too :thumb:
BurningFeetMan
15-05-11, 09:31
Hey Brains that's some nice work and it seems like you take a lot of pride in doing it, and doing it well :)

Must be nice to get your hands on all these components, just a shame you don't get to take them home at the end of the day :'(

That haf case CPU cutout looks like its in the wrong place, or is it just my phone being a pain?
Philnoob
22-05-11, 20:16
thanks for the blog.... nice to see such workmanship... cannot wait until my new rig gets built next week!!!
monkeybones
25-05-11, 15:44
Thanks for the build log, Nice work Brains :thumb:
Lacoot
25-05-11, 18:04
Was a great read!
berendir
16-07-11, 12:21
nice insight into your work! awaiting a aria built rig soon too :D
joker3327
16-07-11, 12:50
"Whats coming over the hill..is it a monster"

...Great Build nice insight and its good to know that the systems are built by people that actually care and are not just thrown together...
ALTERN8
16-07-11, 14:17
Was a great read!

I agree, I love seeing this type of thing... and picking up a pointer here and there :D
jammi
18-07-11, 02:17
Nice to see an aria build take shape.
sibeer
18-07-11, 08:18
If I bought my PCs in one go I reckon I would get you guys to build them for me. Nice workmanship and testing there guys.
andyn
18-07-11, 09:07
Thanks for the detailed post, great to see how much effort goes into the little details :).
bulldog147
19-07-11, 01:25
Nice photos but the HAF cut out backplate is very poor indeed! Will not be able to take the bottom 2 screws out.
Dillon
24-11-11, 17:18
After seeing these pics and very nice cable management then I'm going to let you guys build it
popabear
24-11-11, 17:43
great read . great build . thanks for taking the time to post it
jakey118118
24-11-11, 20:51
i do like to spend the time loking at these build logs, great build guys, well done :thumb:
adamj97
25-11-11, 21:23
looks really good :D
hamster603
29-12-11, 23:53
more more MORE!
Spaceritual
26-01-12, 18:47
Very good insight indeed :)
GeorgeTheLion
25-02-12, 23:42
:S You make that in 2.5-3 hours? It takes me like 6 hours to made a computer xD.

I must admit I am rather jealous of you guys at aria building computers for a job handiling hardware all the time. I do like me some hardware.
I3R0K3N7FEET
02-03-12, 04:31
am i wrong in thinking that those PCIe and ram slots were thinner than normal? hurt my head a little

also... nzxt cables? -_- hate them personally.... overall amazing build quality none the less.
GeorgeTheLion
02-03-12, 16:45
am i wrong in thinking that those PCIe and ram slots were thinner than normal? hurt my head a little

also... nzxt cables? -_- hate them personally.... overall amazing build quality none the less.
both look pretty standard to me. :)
I3R0K3N7FEET
02-03-12, 18:27
ram slots maybe but PCIe- standard? compare the x16 with the thickness of the x1 slots!

http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria Build Log/IMG_0036c.jpg
Brains1969
02-03-12, 22:10
ram slots maybe but PCIe- standard? compare the x16 with the thickness of the x1 slots!

http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad283/Brains1969/Aria Build Log/IMG_0036c.jpg

I've got that exact board.. It must have been the angle I took the photo because they are just standard PCI-e slots. i've got 2 HD6950's in mine :)
I3R0K3N7FEET
03-03-12, 06:31
The same camera angle some girls use to take photos with no doubt!!
GeorgeTheLion
03-03-12, 15:41
The same camera angle some girls use to take photos with no doubt!!

xD Fantastic comment. +1 :)

MSI really have started to upp their game with motherboards, look much better.
I3R0K3N7FEET
03-03-12, 18:11
im still sceptical about msi boards. every one that i used ended up -not working- chirping like a birds nest- or simply failed. msi graphics cards on the otherhand.... top notch imo
GeorgeTheLion
04-03-12, 09:22
im still sceptical about msi boards. every one that i used ended up -not working- chirping like a birds nest- or simply failed. msi graphics cards on the otherhand.... top notch imo

Yeah I know what you mean, before sandy(i am not too sure about now) they had a bad reputation at least in the forums I use to operate in. Mainly for always ending up dead.

I do agree MSI's gpu's are top notch, they look and perform fantastically.