Second Build - University

Project Othello

I would like to thank my sponsors, Mr Schultze and Mrs Kogan, I really appreciate your support throughout my project





Project Othello


specs are:

- i7 2600
- MSI H67 E45
- 4GB OCZ Platinum
- TX650
- CM 690 lite
- 5850 Extreme
- H50
- Sharkoon white ccfl
- E700 tv card
- two sata dvd drives

I bought the components AGES ago, but due to family commitments, am starting the build today!

Right then, ive printed off the guide, got the cat out of the room and here are the pics so far:







I had a PITA replacing the 120mm coolermaster fan with the 140mm Xigmatel because the screws were of such poor quality that the teeth were gone in seconds - i need to see where i can get more of these





Got the bottom drive from MM, when i test it, ill leave feedback

Pics seem broken for me.

tidusjar said:

Pics seem broken for me.

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try them again, i think ive fixed them

Pics fine for me. Looking good so far!

Looking good

Out of interest, why not a 2500K and P67/Z68 build? Would have allowed overclocking and for most purposes, the Hyper-Threading on the 2600(K) is negligible.

Vinni3 @H|H said:

Out of interest, why not a 2500K and P67/Z68 build? Would have allowed overclocking and for most purposes, the Hyper-Threading on the 2600(K) is negligible.

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because i got a deal on the 2600 and H67 board i could not say no to!

Also, because this is a uni rig, i wanted COMPLETE stability and my home rig, which has OC 2500K and p67 bluescreens every once-in-a-while

update 2:

right then, ive relocated and finished the first half of building


i had to really think about the order of installation because of the h50 with push/pull

i ended up doing it like this:
1) screw rad into case with standard case fan
2) ram, and backplate onto mobo
3) install mobo into case
4) install cpu and h50 retention plate
5) connect h50 pump block and screw down
6) connect other fan for push/pull

it was quite hairy at times with such a small board, but here are the pics so far






















i think it is looking good now, but one thing i dont like is the h50 backplate - why is it wonky with 1155/1156!?

also, i bought a spare set of h50 screws from the bay for the push/pull config

the h50 isnt set an an intake, still as an exhaust, but from my readings, it will make little difference, especially with pushpull

Can you make the pictures the same size as the top of the thread? I really hate having to click on a individual pic to see full size.

Looking good

stulid said:

Can you make the pictures the same size as the top of the thread? I really hate having to click on a individual pic to see full size.

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done

Looking good, Same case I'm using

Looking good, can't wait to see it finished!

just a quick update for this morning

i have put in the hard drives

ill be contacting coolermaster about the drive bays though as the rubber grommets have started to disintegrate already

i had a few thoughts about the ssd:

1) stick it under the mobo so that it could be seen - but becuase of where the leads go, it would have to updise-down.... nope

2) stick it on the psu somewhere - trailing leads aroung?... nope

3) stick it on the hdd cage - the nobules were in the way... nope

4) no 2.5/3.5 bay adapter so just used double-sided tape - result below






the reason for the backup OS drive is that this will my uni machine and i really need stability so if the ssd starts to BSOD or whatever, i can just swap the cables to the backup drive and get back to work

Nice rig, all that for ~ £475 !!!

If you still need screws for your fan, i have 4 of the rubber fan mounts (as long as the fan has open corners). Trust me your address and i will stick them in the post.

Good idea about fitting the ssd.

Nice build for so little!!

I love the CM 690 II

P.S. I didn't know the 'Lite' version didn't come with a 2.5inch bay adapter. D=

Coming along nicely.

Built into one of these a few months back and found it very nice to work with.

That wonky back plate thing is a bit of a concern though. looks like the retaining nuts are in the wrong holes to me.

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Had a bit of a closer look, hope you don't mind, it was bugging me, and I can see that all is fine. A bit clever really as by placing the holes as they have they can minimise the size of the back plate.

By drawing between the back plate holes we can see that although the plate is slightly rotated the holes are square with each other and parallel to the long and cross axis.

G-Dubs said:

Coming along nicely.

Built into one of these a few months back and found it very nice to work with.

That wonky back plate thing is a bit of a concern though. looks like the retaining nuts are in the wrong holes to me.

Edit...

Had a bit of a closer look, hope you don't mind, it was bugging me, and I can see that all is fine. A bit clever really as by placing the holes as they have they can minimise the size of the back plate.

By drawing between the back plate holes we can see that although the plate is slightly rotated the holes are square with each other and parallel to the long and cross axis.

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yeah, the first thing i checked was that the nuts are in the right places, then i googled and apparently is is like that for 1155...

thanks for confirming it though

Posted the fan mounts, should be with early next week.

Shame about the hdd grommets, hope CM sort you out.

Good luck with the rest of the build.

freddie64 said:

Posted the fan mounts, should be with early next week.

Shame about the hdd grommets, hope CM sort you out.

Good luck with the rest of the build.

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LEGEND - thanks very much