my first build

el chombo · 17 Dec 2009 at 12:22

hey everyone,

following the advice from everyone on here, i've recently built what you see below. i've been using it for fsx mainly, and i'm very impressed!

Spec:

CPU: i5 750
MOBO: Gigabyte P55 UD3r
CASE: Coolermaster RC-1000
GPU: Gainward GTX260
PSU: Antec Signature Premium 650w
RAM: G-Skill Ripjaw 1600mhz (2x2gb)
CPU COOLER: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev 2
HDD: Samsung F3 1tb
Wifi: Edimax 300mbps

This is linked to an Asus 22" 1080p monitor through hdmi connection.

A few questions:

I've tried tidying as much as possible, however there are several connections that require extenders in order to run the wire behind the mobo. they are the SPDIF audio cable from the gpu and a power connector to the mobo (the one seen going over the cooler). There isn't any way i'd be able to extend it behind and then over the mobo as the slot at the top isn't big enough. does this affect the cooling ability of the cooler as it has the cable's weight resting on it and im worried that the contact force could deviate over the cpu.

I haven't overclocked yet as i don't have a clue (im still reading up on it), but would a 3.6-3.8ghz o/c still give reasonable temps with this cheap cooler? i ran out of money when ordering so i didnt get a noctua :-(

twist3d0n3 · 17 Dec 2009 at 12:47

been shopping at topman i see

Auraomega · 17 Dec 2009 at 12:48

twist3d0n3 said:
been shopping at topman i see

Lmao, this is why I love these forums

For cable management, I'm pretty sure you can get extension cables which will help greatly. From what I've read that fan is pretty ok, I'm planning on getting the same one to fit my new i5 after Christmas, so you'll have to let me know how well it copes at those frequencies (as that's what I want, 3.6-4GHz).

Enjoy your new PC

el chombo · 17 Dec 2009 at 13:03

god damn it! i hate it when there are background inclusions in photos. must try harder!

hornett · 17 Dec 2009 at 13:20

Arr ribbon cables. They make me feel dirty

Cold Fusion · 17 Dec 2009 at 13:24

hornett said:
Arr ribbon cables. They make me feel dirty

You would have thought disk drive manufacturers would have introduced a more ergonomic solution some time ago (like SATA)

Auraomega · 17 Dec 2009 at 13:49

hornett said:
Arr ribbon cables. They make me feel dirty

Ha, you'd rage at me then, I still use an IDE optical drive and 2 IDE hard drives

is there any IDE cables that aren't ribbon cables?

el chombo · 17 Dec 2009 at 14:21

the good old ribbon cable, fear not it will be gone. it's only there due to lack of sata cables which are currently at the 'rents house. i thought i'd bring it back to the old school for a while.

twist3d0n3 · 17 Dec 2009 at 15:10

haven't used a ribbon cable in ages

hideous things...

i made a sick