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New watercooled monster build - Status: Build done, software now (pictures inside) - ProfoundZeus™ - Jun 11, 2013
Starting a new build as my old is semi-dead.
My old build:
Spoiler (Click to View)
New build:
CM Storm Stryker
Asus Rampage IV Extreme
i7-3970X Extreme Edition 3.5GHz
XSPC RayStorm 750 RS360 (V4 Pump) WaterCooling Kit (might get diff rad, extra stuff)
Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 1300W
Same Ram, later a 64GB 2.1GHz kit
2x GTX780's or 2x GTX770's.
Samsung 512GB SSD 840 Pro
Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Fatal1ty Soundcard
Misc: Some fan mods, lots leds and neons.
Misc: Optical Drives etc, Cardreader etc
So what do you think?
EDIT: Because of the mass flames. Suggestions are very welcome. I do not want to show off anything, simply needed/need advice on some parts. I do not aim to build the best fast ass pc or anything, nor the most costy.
Now here I'm adding pictures of single parts.
WARNING HIGH RES PICS!
Asus Rampage IV Extreme Motherboard:
Spoiler (Click to View)
Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition
Spoiler (Click to View)
Cooler Master Storm Stryker:
Spoiler (Click to View)
STATUS: Build has been Completed!
Motherboard: Installed
CPU: Installed
Watercooling loop: Leaktested and installed
PSU: Installed
PSU Front panel: Installed
SSD Custom case: Installed
SSD: Installed
ODD's: Installed
Cardreader: Installed
Extra fans, and LED's: Installed
RAM: Installed
GPU: Installes
* - Skeptiks - Jun 11, 2013
Case is all preference so i'll leave that be
Change mobo to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157371
Change CPU to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899
You can keep cooler. I recommend http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608041
Change PSU to Silverstone 1000w silver
Get a 780 from the money saved with the CPU
Get a samsung 840 pro 128GB
* - ProfoundZeus™ - Jun 11, 2013
(Jun 11, 2013 01:54 PM)Skeptiks Wrote: Case is all preference so i'll leave that be
Change mobo to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157371
Change CPU to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899
You can keep cooler. I recommend http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608041
Change PSU to Silverstone 1000w silver
Get a 780 from the money saved with the CPU
Get a samsung 840 pro 128GB
Mobo - I'm pretty sure about the mobo, I've had good experiences with the ROG series so far. Also it supports only 3-way SLI and 32GB RAM.
CPU - I'm pretty sure about that too. I always buy top of the top currently available, and since the Haswell extremes aren't out yet i'll go with this.
Cooler - Hmm no really sure, I liked mine more, as there is more space in the case then
SSD - samsung 840 Pro 128GB, thanks! EDIT: Also just found a really good offer for this at my retailer!
* - Muddaland - Jun 11, 2013
Get a Samsung or Intel SSD, set it as your boot drive. Why don't you go for custom watercooling? Get one of those kits (XSPC), custom is much better than H100i. Or if you don't want a custom loop, get a ThermalTake Water 2.0 Extreme, it'll get you few degrees cooler, I've tested. RAM is fine, but if you want cool looks, take a look at the Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer. And for the PSU, go with a Corsair one or a Silverstone. Much better and more stable. If you got anymore questions, feel free to PM me!
* - ProfoundZeus™ - Jun 11, 2013
(Jun 11, 2013 02:09 PM)t3chie Wrote: Get a Samsung or Intel SSD, set it as your boot drive. Why don't you go for custom watercooling? Get one of those kits (XSPC), custom is much better than H100i. Or if you don't want a custom loop, get a ThermalTake Water 2.0 Extreme, it'll get you few degrees cooler, I've tested. RAM is fine, but if you want cool looks, take a look at the Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer. And for the PSU, go with a Corsair one or a Silverstone. Much better and more stable. If you got anymore questions, feel free to PM me!
I would really like to go for XSPC but its hard to get them for me.
ThermalTake Water 2.0 Extreme, can't get that either its discountinued :/
PSU, Im thinking of changing that as the last CM went bad for me
* - Aesthetics - Jun 12, 2013
(Jun 11, 2013 11:26 PM)ProfoundZeus™ Wrote: I would really like to go for XSPC but its hard to get them for me.
ThermalTake Water 2.0 Extreme, can't get that either its discountinued :/
PSU, Im thinking of changing that as the last CM went bad for me
Who cares if it's hard, that's how you learn. I had no knowledge what so ever on watercooling; yet I manage to build a great watercooling loop ad learnt shit load of stuff along with it.
* - ProfoundZeus™ - Jun 12, 2013
(Jun 12, 2013 12:19 AM)Aesthetics Wrote: Who cares if it's hard, that's how you learn. I had no knowledge what so ever on watercooling; yet I manage to build a great watercooling loop ad learnt shit load of stuff along with it.
Read again please
Quote:hard to get them for me
I wasn't referring to the using part. I was referring to the buying part.
EDIT: Pmed you :D
* - 'Snorlax - Jun 12, 2013
Wait what. You want to go with GTX 570 in SLI with that build?
If you're a gamer, don't go easy on those graphic cards... Just go ahead and get something better already. Like the GTX 780 or GTX 690.
* - ProfoundZeus™ - Jun 12, 2013
(Jun 12, 2013 04:54 AM)Snorlax Wrote: Wait what. You want to go with GTX 570 in SLI with that build?
If you're a gamer, don't go easy on those graphic cards... Just go ahead and get something better already. Like the GTX 780 or GTX 690.
No, just waiting for a specific version to come to my retailer.
Ofc i'll go with a 2x GTX 780's :)
Also decided on watercooling.
Getting XSPC RayStorm 750 RS360 (V4 Pump) WaterCooling Kit
* - Aldo. - Jun 12, 2013
(Jun 11, 2013 01:54 PM)Skeptiks Wrote: Case is all preference so i'll leave that be
Change mobo to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157371
Change CPU to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899
He wants a monster build man, so that i5 wont cut. This is why hes going for the 6 Core i7 even tho he can get the non extreme and save about $500
* - RA4W - Jun 12, 2013
This is a real monster, and in my opinion i like Asus boards the most :). Been using them in all my builds
* - Ramsay448 - Jun 12, 2013
Swap the i7 Extreme for a Pentium.
2 780's? Shit cards. Go with 2 8800GT's.
8GB RAM is enough.
Get a 450W XFX Power Supply.
Itll rape the build you want to get.
* - ProfoundZeus™ - Jun 12, 2013
(Jun 12, 2013 05:44 AM)RA4W Wrote: This is a real monster, and in my opinion i like Asus boards the most :). Been using them in all my builds
Same here, ROG series enthusiast.
@Aldo.
Exactly. I was to close to a similar choice on my current build. Either a i7-990X for $1k or an i7-2600K which is a step lower than that for half the price. Got the i7-990X :)
@Mark Webber
Nah
* - Aldo. - Jun 12, 2013
(Jun 12, 2013 05:52 AM)ProfoundZeus™ Wrote: @Aldo.
Exactly. I was to close to a similar choice on my current build. Either a i7-990X for $1k or an i7-2600K which is a step lower than that for half the price. Got the i7-990X :)
I'm talking about the non extreme 6 core i7 for 2011 socket
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116492
* - GL1TCH3D - Jun 12, 2013
I'm assuming the OP doesn't care one bit about having a good gaming experience?
No quality audio =\