My new build log:

MrCSW · 18 Dec 2009 at 21:52

Hi all,
Recently put my new system together and though i would share some pics.
(I apologise if this is there wrong sub-forum)

Specs as sig, but have had to downclock back to 3.6ghz as i started getting random crashes..eek.

Anyhow, heres a few pics.

My 800d front shot... shall be doing something with the grey dvd drive once my lian-li bezels show up.

Huge top radiator grille, aka dust magnet!...shall be doing something with that soon also.

my attempt of cable management....not ideal be it will do for now.

my new h50...which seems nice so far.

4gb ocz reaper, 4gb ocz platinum.

Internal shot.... not 100% happy with the rad position...but shall see how it pans out with the pipes at the top.

Gtx 260, soon to be replaced by 2x 5770's.

with side panel on.

temps shot with the h50 arfter an hour of occt.... temps are a lot lower than my old asus silent knight.

C+C welcome.
cheers for looking
Callum

MrCSW · 18 Dec 2009 at 22:02

thanks guys.
im aiming to get it as close as possible to 4ghz, once ive given the mx2 some bed-in time.
If not ill settle for it being back to a stabe 3.8 lol

MrCSW · 18 Dec 2009 at 22:05

Redgie - those black cables are the 800d's lower fan and hdd fan, unfortunatly the mobo tray doesnt have any openings to the left....so ill have to remove the board to put them under

hopefully they can be a bit more hidden when i fit the new gfx cards.

MrCSW · 18 Dec 2009 at 22:22

Now youve mentioned those wires...i cant help but notice them!! argh.
Shall have a go of hiding them tomorrow.

Heres the case: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-020-CS&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1489

A bit pricy, but im hoping it will last me a fair few years.

cheers
Callum

MrCSW · 23 Dec 2009 at 16:15

3 of these showed up today...

so have gone from gaping holes:

to slightly smaller/filtered holes.:

also, removes the glow from the top of the case...which is nice.

MrCSW · 23 Dec 2009 at 17:12

Phage said:
Those are nice filters. Can you post a link ?

Unfortunatly not.. but if you search "dust filters" on a popular auction site you'll find them.
Around £1.99 for 3 from china.

MrCSW · 23 Dec 2009 at 20:28

^^ Expensive jewlery for xmas worked for my missus.

MrCSW · 24 Dec 2009 at 09:48

Last night i finally cracked 3.83ghz 100% stable.
2 hours of occt,
10 hours of prime blend. max temp 49*c.

Only problem is i had to set ram to 6/6/6/18

MrCSW · 30 Dec 2009 at 19:58

Got My 5770's in today..
Slight confusion with crossfire,
Do i need to use both crossfire bridges?. also.. as im running dual monitors. do i run them off the primary card?.
Pics soon.

(oh..i hid that wire too lol)

MrCSW · 30 Dec 2009 at 20:11

The old GTX

A bit smaller

Cover On.

MrCSW · 30 Dec 2009 at 20:42

Not overly impressed by the 3dMark score, or Win7 rating.... maybe i need to play with some settings?

MrCSW · 16 Jan 2010 at 12:19

few new touches...

stealth drive bay cover....idea from 'NEM's build thread.

new keyboard, headphones + monitor.

complete set of scary ruby dolls.

MrCSW · 16 Jan 2010 at 21:23

Impressive!.. it may be down to the board, or possibly my lack of overclocking knowledge lol.
Im happy ive got a stable 3.8, which is plenty for me. It seems the ram is holding me back,that'll be next on the upgrade list.

MrCSW · 17 Jan 2010 at 02:24

^^ read a few reviews after i posted that question... some results have shown 2fps extra from using both bridges!!!! lol