10/09/2016 UPDATE: Please go to second page 
Purpose: I purchased a new case and a new heatsink. Initially I built my first machine prior to joining OCUK however never created a build log and therefore decided I would this time. This rig will be used for an array of stuff from gaming, browsing, general hobbies and work.
Firstly, massive thank you to the people who have helped me out and given advise on this site so far, it's really apprecited!
Now, let's start with what the machine previously look like and the specs.
As you can see, it was a small, poor quality, budget case, with no cable management features. But I done the best I could with it and it done the job for the time being. So hat's of to you case!!.
The specs were:
FX-4100 w/ stock HSF
Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3
4Gb RAM DDR3 @ 1333Mhz (unsure as to what brand?)
Gigabyte 7850 2Gb
OCZ Agility 3 90Gb
WD Green 750Gb
XFX 600w Semi Modular
Below I've included the link to a thread I started with the results from an OC on the stock HSF. Temps got a little too high for my liking, almost in 60's, so i stopped there and knocked it down a notch for peace of mind.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18464814
Now we move on to the rebuild, the specs for this are the same as above apart from the following:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Cooler Master CM-690 II Advanced USB3.0 Dominator Case - Black/White £83.99
1 x Thermalright HR-02 Macho CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366) £39.98
Total : £136.27 (includes shipping : £10.25).
I went for the white and black case because I intend to go for a White/Black/Blue theme.
P.S. sorry about the quality on some/most of the images I only had my Samsung S2 available:
Here's the old case all stripped down.
The mobo with the stock HSF off (much easier than I expected).
Couple more bits, the GPU and PSU out. All parts were cleaned of any dust as well as possible.
Now on to fitting the new HSF. I forgot to mention I got the HR-02 from B grade at pretty much half the price (bargain I thought) however some of you may find the next image disturbing........
Dun dun dun, this is how it turnt up to me well after i half cleaned it, I don't blame OCUK of course because it's B grade and minor.....I blame the owner before me haha.
Anyway this is how I got it to look after a little elbow grease and some trusty TIM cleaner - Akasa AK-TC TIM Clean CPU & Heatsink Cleaner [AK-TC] worked a treat so thanks to the guys who recomended me that
CPU before.......
......CPU after.
Back in the socket and with the bracket mounted to the mobo (again easier than I expected!)
And the beasty HR-02 is on.
The new case
voila, the bottom HDD cages removed as I only have two drives at the moment so no need for them
Mobo, PSU and SSD installed, plugged some cable in and gave her a test boot. She still works
**Note to self** In future, plug this in before putting the mobo in or HSF on otherwise you will curse and sweat for at least 10 mins
An injury!! cut my thumb when putting my HDD in the quick release tray. Don't ask how, not even I can explain
Slowy getting there
The back so far. Cable management was so much easier in this case as there was so much more room to play with.
Ok so the above is where I am currently at, which I think is so far so good for a days work on the weekend.
It's not finished just yet, I'm looking to complete it by adding the following:
Braided cables - Blue (also to sort out the final cable management, hence the mess coming through at the bottom right)
Some interior lighting - undecided
Side window (More research required)
Alternative area to mount SSD & HDD to the remove cages
Purpose: I purchased a new case and a new heatsink. Initially I built my first machine prior to joining OCUK however never created a build log and therefore decided I would this time. This rig will be used for an array of stuff from gaming, browsing, general hobbies and work.
Firstly, massive thank you to the people who have helped me out and given advise on this site so far, it's really apprecited!
Now, let's start with what the machine previously look like and the specs.
As you can see, it was a small, poor quality, budget case, with no cable management features. But I done the best I could with it and it done the job for the time being. So hat's of to you case!!.
The specs were:
FX-4100 w/ stock HSF
Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3
4Gb RAM DDR3 @ 1333Mhz (unsure as to what brand?)
Gigabyte 7850 2Gb
OCZ Agility 3 90Gb
WD Green 750Gb
XFX 600w Semi Modular
Below I've included the link to a thread I started with the results from an OC on the stock HSF. Temps got a little too high for my liking, almost in 60's, so i stopped there and knocked it down a notch for peace of mind.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18464814
Now we move on to the rebuild, the specs for this are the same as above apart from the following:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Cooler Master CM-690 II Advanced USB3.0 Dominator Case - Black/White £83.99
1 x Thermalright HR-02 Macho CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366) £39.98
Total : £136.27 (includes shipping : £10.25).
I went for the white and black case because I intend to go for a White/Black/Blue theme.
P.S. sorry about the quality on some/most of the images I only had my Samsung S2 available:
Here's the old case all stripped down.
The mobo with the stock HSF off (much easier than I expected
).
Couple more bits, the GPU and PSU out. All parts were cleaned of any dust as well as possible.
Now on to fitting the new HSF. I forgot to mention I got the HR-02 from B grade at pretty much half the price (bargain I thought) however some of you may find the next image disturbing........
Dun dun dun, this is how it turnt up to me well after i half cleaned it, I don't blame OCUK of course because it's B grade and minor.....I blame the owner before me haha.
Anyway this is how I got it to look after a little elbow grease and some trusty TIM cleaner - Akasa AK-TC TIM Clean CPU & Heatsink Cleaner [AK-TC] worked a treat so thanks to the guys who recomended me that
CPU before.......
......CPU after.
Back in the socket and with the bracket mounted to the mobo (again easier than I expected!)
And the beasty HR-02 is on.
The new case
voila, the bottom HDD cages removed as I only have two drives at the moment so no need for them
Mobo, PSU and SSD installed, plugged some cable in and gave her a test boot. She still works
**Note to self** In future, plug this in before putting the mobo in or HSF on otherwise you will curse and sweat for at least 10 mins
An injury!! cut my thumb when putting my HDD in the quick release tray. Don't ask how, not even I can explain
Slowy getting there
The back so far. Cable management was so much easier in this case as there was so much more room to play with.
Ok so the above is where I am currently at, which I think is so far so good for a days work on the weekend.
It's not finished just yet, I'm looking to complete it by adding the following:
Braided cables - Blue (also to sort out the final cable management, hence the mess coming through at the bottom right)
Some interior lighting - undecided
Side window (More research required)
Alternative area to mount SSD & HDD to the remove cages
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