MWD - Build (Final)

01davie · 21 Apr 2014 at 13:39

A quick update from my own blog but finally here on Overclockers UK, the system is complete (new desk still hasn't arrived). I'll give you the full specs and some pictures, I would love to hear feedback.

CASE: Cooler Master HAF X
CPU: Intel i7-3770K with Intel (closed loop) Water Cooler
MOTHERBOARD: Asus Sabertooth Z77
RAM: 32GB GeiL EVO Leggera 1866Mhz
GPU: x2 EVGA GTX Titan
NETWORK: Asus PCE-AC66
SOUND: Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty Champion
SSD: x4 Intel 335 180GB
PSU: Corsair AX1200i Platinum
CABLES + FANS: BitFenix pre-braided cables + Spectre Pro Fans

Enjoy the pics, any questions or comments please let me know.

01davie · 21 Apr 2014 at 16:38

One possible future change would be to switch to the 2011 socket motherboard which would mean new board and cpu (probably memory as well). I have considered an Xeon, Corsair Platinum and the Asus Rampage IV Extreme Black Edition as viable replacements. Would like some opinions.

Doomedspeed · 21 Apr 2014 at 22:26

Looks stunning, loving the SLI bridge.

Shouldn't the Cooler head to the other way around (so you can read 'intel')?

On your upgrade plans, it depends what you're using it for?

01davie · 22 Apr 2014 at 12:39

Hard find those Evga sli bridges, your right it should but once i installed it i didn't want to reposition it.
This is only used for gaming so any upgrades are for the improvements to gaming i would gain.

Josh · 22 Apr 2014 at 12:42

Those cables are sexual! Very nice/clean build.

fantasticCG · 22 Apr 2014 at 12:45

01davie said:
Hard find those Evga sli bridges, your right it should but once i installed it i didn't want to reposition it.
This is only used for gaming so any upgrades are for the improvements to gaming i would gain.

Got mine from the makers didn't find it hard.
Like your build a lot dude those green cables really stand out

01davie · 22 Apr 2014 at 13:56

I managed to find the bridge off eBay however the first one i found was the wrong size. I have included a shot of the system when it was first built, I do apologise for the state it was in before i came to my senses.

I will add some external shots of the whole set up once the new desk is in place before the weekend.

Captain_Bosh · 22 Apr 2014 at 15:52

Nice build, I have those Corsair pre braided green cables and Bitfenix fans in my build too. Hope to have a build log up soon just waiting for a couple more parts from the States

I would only suggest routing the second PCI-E cables round the back like the first PCI-E cable as it would look a bit cleaner.

01davie · 22 Apr 2014 at 17:11

The pre-braided were expensive but i feel are worth it, i think your right on routing the gpu cable round the back as well. I'll give that a go tonight and do a picture update tomorrow.

Captain_Bosh · 22 Apr 2014 at 17:22

Yeah they are a bit pricey but they do include loads of extra cables, shame they don't include the motherboard one though

01davie · 22 Apr 2014 at 17:23

That annoyed me that i had to buy it separate, additionally i had to buy an extension for the supplemental motherboard power cable.

Digital X · 22 Apr 2014 at 17:34

I see the GPU and sound card, but what's the one below?

01davie · 22 Apr 2014 at 17:35

There are 2 Titans, one Asus AC wifi card and the Creative Sound card. What are you seeing?

01davie · 22 Apr 2014 at 18:59

Quick new set of images, thanks Bosh for the advice I've moved the cable.

Captain_Bosh · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:33

Looking good, do you not have another set of x2 single PCI-E cables to use for it so it matches the first cards cabling?

I think my set came with at least 4 individual cables

01davie · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:43

Yes it does and i could swap them if i wanted so thats another possibility

Exoon · 23 Apr 2014 at 16:49

Them cables look awesome, Are they the bitfenix ones from OC ?

ZXSpectrum · 23 Apr 2014 at 17:07

Isnt the psu supposed to be the other way round so that it draws cool air in from under the case and expels out the back to make the PSU more efficient (Also the reason for the filter. Oh and it also helps stop problems that may arise by dropping something into the psu.. :eek:

Captain_Bosh · 23 Apr 2014 at 19:11

Exoon said:
Them cables look awesome, Are they the bitfenix ones from OC ?

The Corsair set
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-125-CS

01davie · 23 Apr 2014 at 22:34

The PSU can be either all fans are set to draw air from the from and push it out via the back so there's constant air flow, the power supply can be either I thought.