My i7 Build :)

0neAnd0nly

0neAnd0nly

0neAnd0nly

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What do you think guys ? It will be coming Friday :) So stay tuned for build pictures and product review. **Also sorry Big.Wayne, your info was awesome and really helped me understand the bang-for-buck performance levels of AMD, will defiantly consider it for a good family build in the future. Keep spreading the word bro ;)

I Bought the Geil Black Dragon 6GB 1600MHz because I haven't seen any builds or decent reviews with it yet, should work well hopefully be interesting to see out come !

Should be a nice build, got my Razer Deathadder re-spawn and Razer Vespula Gaming Mouse Mat ready !
 
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ScottMC7000 said:
You didn't want a case with a side window then to show off your expensive components ?

This is my I7 920 kit I bought. :D

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=15753648#post15753648
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I'll show off via performance ;) but nah I really did want a window, I heard they'll be making windowed editions if this case is successful enough so maybe I'd be able to buy the panel later on down the line :)

The two side mount fans slots are nice enough though, a couple of blue led quiet fans there would look pretty good, see if I need them, I might upgrade . . .
 
Everything came by 11am ! Awesome quality of service by Overclockers as always :)

Heres the kit I'm working with,

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Happy with everything, builds going very smooth atm !

So far I've:
Took out the spare Hard-drive trays
Replaced CM exhaust fan with Akasa Apache with anti-vibration mounts
Used the CM exhaust fan as a bottom intake.
Changed the front 140 CM fans screws with spare apache anti-vibration mounts (I was risking it due to its a 140 fan but its worked really well even though it was tricky installing the mounts due to the permanent 2 x hard -drive trays in front.)
Connect PSU & Samsung DVD-RW

Will be finishing off tomorrow with the fun part and will be adding plenty of detailed build pics to help anyone with similar build ideas :)
 
Heres some updated,

As you can see, I've replaced the exhaust and add ant-bibration mounts to exhaust Apache and CM 140 front intake
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Also mounted stock CM as bottom intake
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Josh Pencheon said:
Looks good, I want to see some pictures of that RAM! :D
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Just for you :)
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About to add heatsink and mount to case !

gazzamcg said:
I wan't your address ... for no reason.

Nobody i'd rather be.

CH.
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Haha :)
 
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Finally Complete :)

I was really impressed with the case, it felt like it was based around my Prolimatech Mega heat-sink and Akasa Apache Push/Pull set up with a snug fit, almost touching the side panel by a couple of cm so I can see it perfectly through my side vent. The stainless steel finish looks awesome

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Fast but slightly noisy due to the vents and all fans running at 1200-1300rpm atm haha, still able to cope though just want a silent set up eventually.

Stock temps are at 30-37C atm. Due to all the vents, I might install sound-proofing soon to cause better air flow pressure and a quieter system. Also not sure if I need the bottom intake at all with all the fans, it is bringing in plenty of cool air but will it make much difference with the wind tunnel of Apache fans running at 1300rpm, who knows. Might take off the PWM splitters because the bios isn't able to control the fan speed due to them, anyone else with this problem ?

Also with the modular psu with the flat wiring that wasn't very effect IMO and the two Akasa PWM splitters, wiring was a nightmare to cover.


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But all in all. Really happy with it, the looks, power and cooling. The Cooler Master case is amazing, so well thought out and dust filters everywhere. A pefect case for most people IMO

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Heres some inside pics, a good mix IMO, nothing really out of place :)

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That's excellent - and impressive cable management with that many fans. My cases always look good and neat until I go to do the fans - then it all falls apart, so kudos to you.
 
Sildeh said:
Nice build, love the looks of that case and on a side note, we have the same desk! :P
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WOOP WOOP, Good Taste ;) A little high for my liking though when it comes to play games! Also the light on the front of the case and actually switched off by a button near the power switch, its a great feature because sometimes I don't fancy the light going, deffo in the middle of the night, messes with my eyes haha. Very happppy :)

Marvin said:
That's excellent - and impressive cable management with that many fans. My cases always look good and neat until I go to do the fans - then it all falls apart, so kudos to you.
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Yeah, I might take away the PWM splitter in the front because the fans are actually 3 pin and don't support PWM so they are on full all the time.

My even consider removing the CM fans altogether and replace them with weaker 600rpm fans. Got such a powerful exhaust system, don't really need much of an intake. Although I've kinda got used to the noise now :)

Anyone else have an idea with the Akasa PWM splitters and BIOS settings when it comes to fan speeds etc ?

VortX said:
Very nice, I love the RAM modules, simple but effective style with the black and gold :)
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I know, I think they are great ! I can see them through the bottom vent and front of the case, the red leds on the ram and mobo works well. They were recognised straight away as Cas 8 and 1600mhz, heard some have problems.
 
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