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fiveub · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:05

Here we go, this is going to be my first proper build/modification that I have spend some good money on. Sure it isn't the highest of end systems out there, but it is fine for a good ol' Counter Strike: Source session and some film making.

So here we go, here is the case:

Changing the front fan to an Apache Black, will do the same for the back when Overclockers UK have more stock which should hopefully be soon.

I have also removed the hard drive cage as I am going to be using Intel SSD's.

I have a Blu-Ray drive to install, so here it is, plus a Lian Li modification kit to make it match the front of the case nicely.

Here comes the lovely Gigabyte z68 UD4, can you guess I am going for a black theme here? - Will be worth it as the side panel will eventually have a window.

Motherboard not fitted in yet, finding it hard to align the stand off screws with it.

So here we are so far, more to come, got some Intel SSD's and WD Black Hard Drive to put in and obviously the other bits too. Will update when more has been done!

Rroff · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:07

Nice gotta be the best looking motherboard gigabyte have done yet

Evoss · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:07

Looks like a lovely case, I was thinking of this for a build aswell, but was unsure on the front mounted PSU. Let us know how you get on with it.

Evoss

RJC · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:08

Looking good, just use a crow bar to position the motherboard

KiiYzOo · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:10

wooo I love the a05nb

fiveub · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:10

RJC said:
Looking good, just use a crow bar to position the motherboard

Yeah, I am too scared of breaking it.

TheCenturion · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:14

That motherboard is actually beautiful.

What are you planning to do to make the build look pretty? Any spraying, braiding or anything like that?

Number_25 · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:14

The case looks stunning, I love Lian Li's!

Nice motherboard by the way. Z68's look very impressive from what i've seen so far.

tidusjar · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:16

Very stylish! I think everyone agrees that is a nice looking mobo! Seems like this is going to be a nice build,

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Emphacy · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:20

It's gonna be nice and sleek I can tell!
The case doesn't have a side window though. It would be a shame to hide the beauty of the internals, esp. with that motherboard!

fiveub · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:29

This is one of the babies that is going in there.

tidusjar · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:34

Nice

Lucky you haha

Tommyzz · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:36

Looking good mate, I like the plain and simple cases like that.

dekez · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:43

Very nice looking build, I love the clean lines of the case.

On a completely random note, your username - I've been reading it in my head as "five you bee", just realised it should be read as "sub".

tidusjar · 4 Jul 2011 at 20:02

dekez said:
Very nice looking build, I love the clean lines of the case.

On a completely random note, your username - I've been reading it in my head as "five you bee", just realised it should be read as "sub".

Oh yeah! I've been reading it the same haha

Zefan · 4 Jul 2011 at 20:23

Looks great so far, I love that style.

The UD4 is very sexy

fiveub · 4 Jul 2011 at 20:30

The IO shield may need changing, not really the dark theme is it.

Backplate... Not sure what to do with the sticky part on the back side, might try and take that off and remove the stickiness off with thermal paste cleaner.

IC Diamond with a nice little cooler fitted, nice match to the case I think. Just need another Apache Black, one for the fan and one for the back of the case.

rjk · 4 Jul 2011 at 20:44

welcome to the intel elmcrest elite!

superb hardware choices too

gigabyte board looking sleek in there too. looking forward to seeing this in the flesh 5UB
always been a massive fan of this case

GoogalyMoogaly · 4 Jul 2011 at 20:53

Is the front fan set to exhaust and the rear fan an intake?

fiveub · 4 Jul 2011 at 20:57

rjkoneill said:
welcome to the intel elmcrest elite!

superb hardware choices too

gigabyte board looking sleek in there too. looking forward to seeing this in the flesh 5UB
always been a massive fan of this case

Thank you matey. I will make sure I bring it to the HQ in towards the end of the build.

GoogalyMoogaly said:
Is the front fan set to exhaust and the rear fan an intake?

Sure is.