Its build day! Finally. First time builder. i5 2500k, OC but quiet Fractal build.

David_VI · 30 Apr 2011 at 02:48

Okie Dokie here are some new pics.
I don't believe how addictive this is, I unplugged everything then redid it all trying hard to manage the cables. I didnt want to waste cable ties as I only have 4 left after wasting some the previous day..so used those plastic things that you get an abundance of.. I believe its okay to use these?

BEFORE:

And after the wedding:

Those Sata power leads are a pain, with so much excess between drives!

Size becomes apparent

Does anyone know what setting I should use for the CPU Fan considering the Kuhler is plugged into it? I'm sure I read somewhere it needs full power as its not just a fan and it controls the fans itself, but I couldn't find this information again..

Cheers for your help!

hyperst · 30 Apr 2011 at 12:09

I think having that CPU Smart FAN Control as disabled as you have it is correct and it will be full power all the time like that, as for tidying the cables, get some cable tie holders (little square plastic holders with double sided tape) and you can use them to tidy things up, also you could braid some cables if your up for it, if not you can buy them pre braided

David_VI · 30 Apr 2011 at 16:40

hyperst said:
I think having that CPU Smart FAN Control as disabled as you have it is correct and it will be full power all the time like that, as for tidying the cables, get some cable tie holders (little square plastic holders with double sided tape) and you can use them to tidy things up, also you could braid some cables if your up for it, if not you can buy them pre braided

Cheers, yeah I used two old Sata cables as I wanted right angled ones and the mobo only came with two. The old ones being red makes them stick out a bit!

I've noticed that when I first turned on the system the first few times it seemed quiet, I could not hear it unless I really tired, however now it seems slightly louder and from what I can tell the noise is coming from the Kuhlers radiator area, so the two fans on it, not sure which.

Dunno if this is normal can be solved? Different fans? Or having both fans working off the Kuhler using a splitter?

David

Sgt Tackleberry · 30 Apr 2011 at 19:17

nice job m8ty any benchmarks as of yet?.

Off topic, I'm sure i know that lady in that picture.

David_VI · 30 Apr 2011 at 19:25

Sgt Tackleberry said:
nice job m8ty any benchmarks as of yet?.

Off topic, I'm sure i know that lady in that picture.

What benchmarks would you like? Oddly got 17000 ish on 3d mark vantage then 15000 OC'ed..

And the lady, shes looking rather simple in that photo.. Maybe you do know her haha.

Sgt Tackleberry · 30 Apr 2011 at 20:12

David_VI said:
What benchmarks would you like? Oddly got 17000 ish on 3d mark vantage then 15000 OC'ed..

And the lady, shes looking rather simple in that photo.. Maybe you do know her haha.

Strange, how heaven benchmark, 3dmark 11.
What are your temps like?.

I've mite have nicked her once outside liquid for being drunk lol, that could be why, lol.

David_VI · 30 Apr 2011 at 20:17

Don't think shes ever been nicked and doesn't really do the clubbin thing haha.

I'll try 3dMark 11 and my temps appear fine. With this OC and running Linx the highest on one core is 63C

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David_VI · 30 Apr 2011 at 21:16

3dMark 11
P3475 3DMarks

Sgt Tackleberry · 1 May 2011 at 06:18

All good benchmarks. Nice job.

It's been bugging me all night while I've been at work, I knw your lady friend some where!. Where does she wrk?.

Sgt Tackleberry · 1 May 2011 at 06:23

EDIT sorry this was a double post!.

Mods can/could you delete it thanks u

David_VI · 1 May 2011 at 11:53

She only just started working and not in Colchester, however 4 or so years ago she used to work on Crouch Street in that gothic'y shop that no longer exists..

Anyway that is a rather bad picture of her looking rather simple

She looks different normally, more attractive haha.

Sgt Tackleberry · 1 May 2011 at 12:52

David_VI said:
She only just started working and not in Colchester, however 4 or so years ago she used to work on Crouch Street in that gothic'y shop that no longer exists..

Anyway that is a rather bad picture of her looking rather simple She looks different normally, more attractive haha.

LOL, ok then.

When/are you going to overclock this bad boy then?

David_VI · 1 May 2011 at 13:32

Sgt Tackleberry said:
LOL, ok then.

When/are you going to overclock this bad boy then?

Have been 'trying'
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18269962

rjk · 2 May 2011 at 09:23

great to see this got resolved quickly and that your new case turned up safe and sound.

build is looking great

David_VI · 2 May 2011 at 12:58

rjkoneill said:
great to see this got resolved quickly and that your new case turned up safe and sound.

build is looking great

Thank you Rich!

Now if only I could get the Kuhler silent!

iBSOD · 2 May 2011 at 13:20

You first post says you used a GTX 460, but your sig says 470?

David_VI · 2 May 2011 at 13:46

iBSOD said:
You first post says you used a GTX 460, but your sig says 470?

Got me there. Its a 460, i'll edit the sig. I remember getting confused and had to check the box!!

David

zom247 · 3 May 2011 at 13:02

Did you have to buy any extension cables for the psu to reach the 8 pin/24 pin board connections?

Looking at buying this case and psu for my Sandybridge build.

David_VI · 3 May 2011 at 13:05

zom247 said:
Did you have to buy any extension cables for the psu to reach the 8 pin/24 pin board connections?

Looking at buying this case and psu for my Sandybridge build.

Yup, I got both, but only used the smaller one (8 pin), although it depends on how tidy you want to make it. For the price i'd say get them, then you have the option and easier to organise the cables with a bit more excess.

Sum up...It wasn't a stretch but the 8pin is deffinately needed, however the 24pin you can do without but helps.

DJ_Hughesy · 3 May 2011 at 13:27

looks nice n neat, nice build