My new build - Parts ETA 12/04/2011

Hydrogoo · 11 Apr 2011 at 14:27

I just ordered all my new parts today and expecting delivery tomorrow. I'll update this post when they arrive and I'll try to keep it updated as I proceed with the build. Parts I ordered are (this is from memory):

i5-2500k OEM
Gigabyte UD4-B3 P67 Mobo
G.Skill RipjawsX 8Gb 12800c9 (2x4Gb)
MSI Twin Frozr GTX580
Crucial C300 64Gb SSD for OS
2x Samsung F3 1Tb drives for storage
Sony Optiarc DvD rewriter
Internal Card reader
CoolerMaster CM-690 II Advanced Dominator
CoolerMaster Silent Pro Modular 700W PSU
CoolerMaster V6GT CPU Cooler (with PWM)
CoolerMaster CM-690 II Case window side panel
NZXT 24 pin ATX extension cable (Just in case!)

I know it looks like I'm being a Cooler Master Hoe, but I do like the look of the cooler and it should look nice insde that case. Updates will come tomorrow

Update **Images**

http://www.iblogged.co.uk/2011/04/14/my-new-pc/

Find them at the website above, haven't gotten my computer back up to speed so the images are mahoosive. Best not to post them here.

alex24 · 11 Apr 2011 at 14:28

Very nice spec mate, that should tear through anything you throw at it for a while yet.

Is this your first build?

Hydrogoo · 11 Apr 2011 at 14:35

Its my third or fourth personal build, but it will be the first one I'll have publicly posted on the forums. My last builds have always looked messy and been hogs for dust etc, I've spent a lot of time looking at what parts (case etc) that are best for cable management as I want this build to look clean and professional.

alex24 · 11 Apr 2011 at 14:41

Well great component choices, it should look sweet if you put some decent time into the cable management. It's all about just planning the routes and being neat. It requires patience, but if you don't rebuild that often then you're set.

I'd be inclined to put the NZXT cable on anyway, as iirc those CM PSUs have similar cable style to the Corsair ones where the 24-pin ATX isn't braided to the end and it looks a bit, well, gash. The braiding isn't that dense either, so you can see through to the wires. The molex/sata cables are nicer though as they're just black, so can be pretty smart in a case with black internals like your new one.

Hydrogoo · 11 Apr 2011 at 14:46

Thats one of the few downsides to using product images on OCUK website, they never show the fullest of pictures about what you are buying. Thanks for the heads up on the use of the NZXT cable.

My wife was stood over my shoulder as I hit the purchase button, got a comment to the effect of "Can't believe you are spending that much on a PC!!"

My PC is my passion

alex24 · 11 Apr 2011 at 14:57

Join the club!

Some people drink, others smoke. Me, well I overclock!

Hope the build goes smoothly mate.

Br4d · 11 Apr 2011 at 15:00

Very Nice psec mate, Enjoy it

snaggster · 11 Apr 2011 at 15:15

alexhull24 said:
Join the club!

Some people drink, others smoke. Me, well I overclock!

Hope the build goes smoothly mate.

Wish i could stick to just one.... I do all three..... :eek:

Hydrogoo · 11 Apr 2011 at 15:19

I used to do all three then I quit smoking. After the night I had on the drink this weekend just passed, I'll prolly give up drinking too!! Worst hangover ever...

~Mike~ · 11 Apr 2011 at 16:11

Thats a nice list of components there. I'm sure you are going to really enjoy building your new machine. I'll be looking out for your updates.

Hydrogoo said:
My wife was stood over my shoulder as I hit the purchase button, got a comment to the effect of "Can't believe you are spending that much on a PC!!"

Hydrogoo · 11 Apr 2011 at 22:09

My parts are still in the warehouse queue, so likelihood of parts arriving tomorrow are extremely slim.

Hydrogoo · 12 Apr 2011 at 13:07

Just an update - Spoke to OCUK and they have kindly split my order down for me as one of the parts still hasn't come into thier warehouse yet (windowed panel for the CM-690 II Advanced case). So if all goes well I will get the rest of the components tomorrow, thus starting my build tomorrow night!

Hydrogoo · 13 Apr 2011 at 13:42

Parts are all here, I've laid them out and took a picture of them all but had limited time so not uploaded them yet. Will be unboxing and building tonight. Updates will come as I've had time to do so!

~Mike~ · 13 Apr 2011 at 20:17

Look forward to further updates and pictures.

Hydrogoo · 14 Apr 2011 at 00:44

Massive nightmare putting the computer together. Seems i might have a dead ram module so i'm going to have to rma. Altho not sure if i can get away with sending one stick back or if both need to go. Tried all the usual jazz with one stick etc. Seem to be having trouble getting the computer to boot with one stick and the other stick just plain won't let it boot. Spins up the fans then turns off. And cycles like that indefinitely. Time to go to bed tho. Will have a quick try again in the morning before work just to make sure it is the ram then take appropriate action.

Hydrogoo · 14 Apr 2011 at 09:07

Right, I've got pictures etc to post once I've got my cables etc tidied up. I've spoken to OCUK this morning and instead of doing an RMA and waiting for them to test the memory, I'm just buying some new memory and sending the old stuff back for a refund. That way I get to continue setting up my new rig with as little disruption as possible.

~Mike~ · 14 Apr 2011 at 20:36

Hydrogoo said:
Right, I've got pictures etc to post once I've got my cables etc tidied up. I've spoken to OCUK this morning and instead of doing an RMA and waiting for them to test the memory, I'm just buying some new memory and sending the old stuff back for a refund. That way I get to continue setting up my new rig with as little disruption as possible.

Glad you sorted out the memory problem, very good of OcUK to swap your memory over like that.

Hydrogoo · 14 Apr 2011 at 23:28

Updated my OP with a link to some pictures. I'll post some better ones over the weekend once I've got some good light and had a chance to get it powered up and some nice running pics taken.