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Offline Dragon

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New build
« on: September 10, 2009, 09:10:02 AM »
Comments welcome.  This would be my first build with an i5, reviews show it to be quite a capable processor - great bang for the buck.  Customer is not an AH player (yet  :devil)  but is looking to replace his old blown up Dell with something with some gaming ability.  Price can bounce a bit, but not too much.

M17-7415 :: Windows Vista Home Prem 64-bit Operating System - OEM - DVD - Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon (0.45 lbs)      
$149.99
I69-1750 :: Intel Core i5 750 Processor - 2.66GHz, LGA 1156, 8MB L3 Cache, Quad-Core, Lynnfield, Retail (0.72 lbs)      
$209.99
G452-0100 :: Gigabyte P55-UD4P Motherboard - Intel P55, Socket LGA1156, ATX, Dual-Channel DDR3, PCIe (2.45 lbs)      
$179.99   
L12-1334 :: Lite-On IHAS424 Internal DVD Writer - DVD+R 24X, DVD-R 24X, DVD+RW 8X, DVD-RW 6X, SATA, Lightscribe (2 lbs)      
$39.99   
C283-2054 :: Cooler Master RR-B10-212P-GP Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler - 120mm, LGA 1366, 1156, 775, AMD AM3, AM2+, AM2 (2 lbs)
$29.99
O261-2026 :: OCZ PC12800 Obsidian 4GB Dual Channel Memory Kit - 1600MHz, 4096MB (2x 2048MB) (0.3 lbs)      
$97.99
TSD-500AALS :: Western Digital WD5001AALS Caviar Black Hard Drive - 500GB, 7200 rpm, 32MB, SATA-3G (3.6 lbs)      
$129.98
2 @ ($64.99 each)
C44-3400 :: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy SE (2.45 lbs)      
$29.99
E145-0264 :: EVGA GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Video Card - 896MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0 x16, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, VGA Support (2.6 lbs)      
$214.99   
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
A406-1101 :: NZXT Tempest ATX Mid-Tower Case - Clear Sides, Front USB, eSATA Ports (30 lbs)
$99.99
P227-1009 :: PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750-Watt ATX Power Supply - Quad PCI-Express SATA-Ready (Blue), 80Plus (7.2 lbs)      
$124.99



Total $1307.88
   
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Re: New build
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2009, 09:51:27 AM »
Looks very good to me dragon.
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Re: New build
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2009, 10:19:55 AM »
WOW going a little over board  but nice layout
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Re: New build
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2009, 02:01:54 PM »
Would you like for me to send you some pictures I received from TD about case modifications?
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Re: New build
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2009, 02:12:36 PM »
Quote from: Getback on September 10, 2009, 02:01:54 PM
Would you like for me to send you some pictures I received from TD about case modifications?

That would be great.  Check PM
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Re: New build
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2009, 02:43:17 PM »
Oooh.. case porn..  :aok

Watch TD manhandle the wide open box with his tools..
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Re: New build
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2009, 04:48:05 PM »
when you drill the holes for the mobo 8 pin connector on the tempest case go little higher than the double rail.  you'll know what i mean when you get the case.  this is to avoid putting any stress on the mobo from the wires.  pictures that i got from TD on how he mods the tempest case really made a difference in hiding all the wires :).   also plan on spending an extra 200 to send all the wife/gf/kids/parents/roomate/dogs/cats/fish out for the day.  will avoid all the constant whining about "how long its taking you to finish" :)

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Re: New build
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2009, 12:27:36 PM »
Quote from: Dragon on September 10, 2009, 09:10:02 AM
Comments welcome.  This would be my first build with an i5, reviews show it to be quite a capable processor - great bang for the buck.  Customer is not an AH player (yet  :devil)  but is looking to replace his old blown up Dell with something with some gaming ability.  Price can bounce a bit, but not too much.

M17-7415 :: Windows Vista Home Prem 64-bit Operating System - OEM - DVD - Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon (0.45 lbs)      
$149.99
L12-1334 :: Lite-On IHAS424 Internal DVD Writer - DVD+R 24X, DVD-R 24X, DVD+RW 8X, DVD-RW 6X, SATA, Lightscribe (2 lbs)      
$39.99   
C283-2054 :: Cooler Master RR-B10-212P-GP Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler - 120mm, LGA 1366, 1156, 775, AMD AM3, AM2+, AM2 (2 lbs)
$29.99
TSD-500AALS :: Western Digital WD5001AALS Caviar Black Hard Drive - 500GB, 7200 rpm, 32MB, SATA-3G (3.6 lbs)      
$129.98
2 @ ($64.99 each)
C44-3400 :: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy SE (2.45 lbs)      
$29.99
E145-0264 :: EVGA GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Video Card - 896MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0 x16, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, VGA Support (2.6 lbs)      
$214.99   
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
A406-1101 :: NZXT Tempest ATX Mid-Tower Case - Clear Sides, Front USB, eSATA Ports (30 lbs)
$99.99
P227-1009 :: PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750-Watt ATX Power Supply - Quad PCI-Express SATA-Ready (Blue), 80Plus (7.2 lbs)      
$124.99



Total $1307.88
   

OCZ Gold Tri Channel 6GB PC12800 DDR3 Memory - 1600MHz, 6144MB (3 x 2048) (O261-7510)

EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard - LGA 1366, Intel X58, SATA, SLI Ready, CrossFireX Ready, Triple Channel DDR3 support, RAID, Hyperthreading support (E145-2055)

I7 920

Final build, ordering parts tomorrow
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Re: New build
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2009, 12:59:16 PM »
So the build is done.  Took about 7 days and of course, had several issues, but with some help from our favorite builder TD, everything came together in time for the scheduled Saturday delivery. 

The first problem was the NZXT Tempest arrived with hidden damage, the front panel took a hit and several of the retaining posts were broken off and laying in the case.  I contacted NZXT and, of course, was told that it was the fault of either TigerDirect or FedEx.  Dead end there.  I called Rich and because of his connections, I had a new front panel on it's way to my house the next day.  Thanks again TD.

After assembly, the comp was not testing to the specs I (we) wanted.  13,200 benchmark score.  Decided to read a bit and found that I needed to upgrade BIOS to take advantage of the full tri-channel 6 GB 2000 MHz memory.  Done.  Benchmark 13,850.  Better, but still not there.  Ugh.  Called TD.  Tweaked BIOS for an hour or so and worked on very mild overclock.  Ended up with just over 17,000 score.   :x

Thanks Rich for your time, extra effort, help and (because I'm an idiot while on the phone with ya) patience.  My customer just about fell over when I delivered this thing, hooked it all up, installed his games and fired them up.  Even his mom was like "holy sh** that's sweet"

I forgot to fun the wire from the front audio under the board so it's running in plain site under the VC and I just couldn't get all the wires to hide as well as TD, but maybe next time...


Case modifications are done and most wires found a home.



Finishing up the routing of wires.



Everything looking as good as I can get it.









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Re: New build
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2009, 05:07:40 PM »
not to bad bro good job
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Re: New build
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2009, 01:39:48 AM »
Nice, hope she performs well! Keep us posted.
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Re: New build
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2009, 12:46:25 PM »
Quote from: Dragon on October 03, 2009, 12:59:16 PM
So the build is done.  Took about 7 days and of course, had several issues, but with some help from our favorite builder TD, everything came together in time for the scheduled Saturday delivery. 

The first problem was the NZXT Tempest arrived with hidden damage, the front panel took a hit and several of the retaining posts were broken off and laying in the case.  I contacted NZXT and, of course, was told that it was the fault of either TigerDirect or FedEx.  Dead end there.  I called Rich and because of his connections, I had a new front panel on it's way to my house the next day.  Thanks again TD.

After assembly, the comp was not testing to the specs I (we) wanted.  13,200 benchmark score.  Decided to read a bit and found that I needed to upgrade BIOS to take advantage of the full tri-channel 6 GB 2000 MHz memory.  Done.  Benchmark 13,850.  Better, but still not there.  Ugh.  Called TD.  Tweaked BIOS for an hour or so and worked on very mild overclock.  Ended up with just over 17,000 score.   :x

Thanks Rich for your time, extra effort, help and (because I'm an idiot while on the phone with ya) patience.  My customer just about fell over when I delivered this thing, hooked it all up, installed his games and fired them up.  Even his mom was like "holy sh** that's sweet"

I forgot to fun the wire from the front audio under the board so it's running in plain site under the VC and I just couldn't get all the wires to hide as well as TD, but maybe next time...


Case modifications are done and most wires found a home.

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Finishing up the routing of wires.

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Everything looking as good as I can get it.

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Nice score my E8500 + Radeon 4870 does only 14700 points.
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Re: New build
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2009, 07:42:35 PM »
My AMD 7850 at 3.0Ghz and PNY 9800GT only scored 10,571.  :frown:
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Re: New build
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2009, 12:37:53 PM »
How do you run the benchmark?
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Re: New build
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2009, 12:44:27 PM »
Looks better than my cable management. Then again, I didn't mod the case.
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