LebGeeks

Aly

Member

Re: Post your rig

This is one insane rig !!! you took care of all details and got the best of the best, enjoy it man :)

Die_Kapitan

Member

Re: Post your rig

Greets to: BorderLinxDhl(given a chance, they'll rip you off..not that they already do/did), Amazon, NAM, Tech Guru, Bahij.M, AVOlio, Die_Kapitan, Aly and Lebgeeks.

Anytime dude

NAM

Member

Re: Post your rig

This is intended for Coding & Web more than Gaming, all parts listed have been bought nearly together with 1-2 week space.
Greets to: BorderLinxDhl(given a chance, they'll rip you off..not that they already do/did), Amazon, NAM, Tech Guru, Bahij.M, AVOlio, Die_Kapitan, Aly and Lebgeeks.

Congratulations Bro hope you had fun putting all this together :) and hope enjoy it for a very long time :)

DNA

Member

Re: Post your rig

Greets to borderlinx and Amazon? why? did they sponsor this build lol.

Sup3r

Member

Re: Post your rig

Thanks guys, hope you the best.

Anthony2000

Member

Re: Post your rig

Sup3r how was your experience with Borderlinx? I heard they rip off a LOT of money on shipping...

silo_m8

Member

Re: Post your rig

so today was interesting, i managed to pull of my first case mod: Blue leds strips on the top and bottom, i think it looks good!

since its my first time showcasing my setup might as well list my specs, this was a continuously upgraded system:

CPU: Intel i7-4790k OC at 4.4ghz
COOLER: Corsair H100i
MOBO: ASUS Z97 Pro gamer
GPU: ASUS Strix GTX 980 4gb (im tempted to SLI)
RAM: Kingston HyperX Beast 8x2gb 2400mhz
SSD: 2x Kingston HyperX 3k SSD 240gb (not raided, 1 for OS, 1 for Games)
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2Tb
PSU:Thermaltake Smart Series 730W (im eager to get rid of this one)
CASE: Thermaltake Core V71 full tower
MAIN MONITOR: LG 34UM95 ultra-wide QHD IPS panel, 3440x1440 resolution
SLAVE MONITOR: LG 23EA53V-P Full HD IPS Panel, 1920x1080 resolution (was my main monitor)
GAMEPAD: Xbox360 controller for windows
HEADSET: BLOODY G501 radar 360 gamingn 7.1 headset
generic Keyboard and mouse.

What do you guys think of the PC, and the leds?

Kazouza

Member

Re: Post your rig

Awesome build man, looks great!

silo_m8

Member

Re: Post your rig

Awesome build man, looks great!

thanks

ironman

Member

Re: Post your rig

so today was interesting, i managed to pull of my first case mod: Blue leds strips on the top and bottom, i think it looks good!

since its my first time showcasing my setup might as well list my specs, this was a continuously upgraded system:

CPU: Intel i7-4790k OC at 4.4ghz
COOLER: Corsair H100i
MOBO: ASUS Z97 Pro gamer
GPU: ASUS Strix GTX 980 4gb (im tempted to SLI)
RAM: Kingston HyperX Beast 8x2gb 2400mhz
SSD: 2x Kingston HyperX 3k SSD 240gb (not raided, 1 for OS, 1 for Games)
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2Tb
PSU:Thermaltake Smart Series 730W (im eager to get rid of this one)
CASE: Thermaltake Core V71 full tower
MAIN MONITOR: LG 34UM95 ultra-wide QHD IPS panel, 3440x1440 resolution
SLAVE MONITOR: LG 23EA53V-P Full HD IPS Panel, 1920x1080 resolution (was my main monitor)
GAMEPAD: Xbox360 controller for windows
HEADSET: BLOODY G501 radar 360 gamingn 7.1 headset
generic Keyboard and mouse.

What do you guys think of the PC, and the leds?
http://i.imgur.com/vCjc2UX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/0vKKgcE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/AJE8Rjq.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GdjgXxQ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/m5MhcdW.jpg

Awesome RIG man, but why don't you get a new Mechanical Keyboard and a gaming mouse  ?

silo_m8

Member

Re: Post your rig

It's on my list, along with a new Psu and another 980

Anthony2000

Member

Re: Post your rig

same case, power supply, and headset! im looking to change my PSU too since its making weird noises (capacitor coil whine, not fan) and i think its causing my PC to BSOD(It's happening frequently)

silo_m8

Member

Re: Post your rig

same case, power supply, and headset! im looking to change my PSU too since its making weird noises (capacitor coil whine, not fan) and i think its causing my PC to BSOD(It's happening frequently)

Mine hasn't failed me,  but I'm looking forward to change it so I can sli 980s

Tech Guru

Member

Re: Post your rig

@silo_m8

Nice Build Overall - Are you monitoring your GPU Temperature what are your readings - from where did you get the blue led strips / add some white too kind of dark inside - how much your system overall cost you.

IF you want to SLI sure get rid of the Thermaltake Smart Series 730W  and get an Thermal Take 850 Tough Series (80Plus Gold Certified) fully modular.

What are you playing these days !

silo_m8

Member

Re: Post your rig

@silo_m8

Nice Build Overall - Are you monitoring your GPU Temperature what are your readings - from where did you get the blue led strips / add some white too kind of dark inside - how much your system overall cost you.

IF you want to SLI sure get rid of the Thermaltake Smart Series 730W  and get an Thermal Take 850 Tough Series (80Plus Gold Certified) fully modular.

What are you playing these days !

Airflow isn't the best, my strix is idling at 30 c and peaking at 69 c with an overclock of 1450mhz on the core with the power limit at 110%.

I got the blue led strips from an electric shop, i soldered the strips to 4 pin molex connectors that I cannibalized from an ancient power supply and plugged them into a 6pin-to-molex adapter for 12v. If you see it live, it's actually not dark so I think it looks good.

As for system costs, it was a continously upgraded system so I didn't keep track much, but the main reason is that if I keep track, i will feel bad about the costs. I buy my parts for lebanon and I'm a relatively early adopter for new parts, so the prices have the usual lebanese markup. In short, the system costs more than I would like to admit.

As for sli, after extensive research I realised that the thermaltake psus are actually bad and not very efficient, even the toughpower didn't make through the gauntlet of tests that review site put it through.  So I was considering either an FSP AURUM or a COUGAR Psu.

As for the games I'm playing: recently finished Gta v, playing mortal kombat x, witcher 3, heroes of the storm and hearthstone.

Anthony2000

Member

Re: Post your rig

@silo_m8

Nice Build Overall - Are you monitoring your GPU Temperature what are your readings - from where did you get the blue led strips / add some white too kind of dark inside - how much your system overall cost you.

IF you want to SLI sure get rid of the Thermaltake Smart Series 730W  and get an Thermal Take 850 Tough Series (80Plus Gold Certified) fully modular.

What are you playing these days !

Airflow isn't the best, my strix is idling at 30 c and peaking at 69 c with an overclock of 1450mhz on the core with the power limit at 110%.

I got the blue led strips from an electric shop, i soldered the strips to 4 pin molex connectors that I cannibalized from an ancient power supply and plugged them into a 6pin-to-molex adapter for 12v. If you see it live, it's actually not dark so I think it looks good.

As for system costs, it was a continously upgraded system so I didn't keep track much, but the main reason is that if I keep track, i will feel bad about the costs. I buy my parts for lebanon and I'm a relatively early adopter for new parts, so the prices have the usual lebanese markup. In short, the system costs more than I would like to admit.

As for sli, after extensive research I realised that the thermaltake psus are actually bad and not very efficient, even the toughpower didn't make through the gauntlet of tests that review site put it through.  So I was considering either an FSP AURUM or a COUGAR Psu.

As for the games I'm playing: recently finished Gta v, playing mortal kombat x, witcher 3, heroes of the storm and hearthstone.

you are definitely right about the airflow, the intake fans are just too far and not powerful enough to really pass air through the components, and as for the psu, the highest efficiency rate cougar psu i came across was a bronze. thermaltake do make good psu's, but also some really bad ones (different OEM manufacturers for each model)

Tech Guru

Member

Re: Post your rig

@silo_m8

Not All Thermaltake PUS are not Reliable ; the Tough power series has proved it self to be very reliable and  efficient  to be used at high end systems:

http://www.overclock.net/t/183810/faq-r … r-supplies (The list is mostly comprised of high availability units offered by global brands)

Reviews:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Ther … r_DPS-850/
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id- … upply.html
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2009/09/ … WWWMnmJiUk
http://www.geeks3d.com/20110527/thermal … su-review/
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews … h_xt_850w/

Also,  Corsair makes a Tier 3 PUSs (not solid) like the CS Series:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id- … -list.html  -The Most Update PUS Units Tier List

Business Game  market outreach  that almost all PSU companies play

silo_m8

Member

Re: Post your rig

@silo_m8

Not All Thermaltake PUS are not Reliable ; the Tough power series has proved it self to be very reliable and  efficient  to be used at high end systems:

http://www.overclock.net/t/183810/faq-r … r-supplies (The list is mostly comprised of high availability units offered by global brands)

Reviews:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Ther … r_DPS-850/
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id- … upply.html
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2009/09/ … WWWMnmJiUk
http://www.geeks3d.com/20110527/thermal … su-review/
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews … h_xt_850w/

Also,  Corsair makes a Tier 3 PUSs (not solid) like the CS Series:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id- … -list.html  -The Most Update PUS Units Tier List

Business Game  market outreach  that almost all PSU companies play

My concern is availability in lebanon, only psus I found are thermaltake, FSP and cougar

Die_Kapitan

Member

Re: Post your rig

If you're willing to get parts from outside of Lebanon, I'd suggest you get an Antec, EVGA, XFX or Seasonic PSU.

MrClass

Member

Re: Post your rig

I might be coming to Lebanon on Eid il Fitr. I might be able to get you a Seasonic PSU from Dubai. I've seen them, they are beautiful.

silo_m8

Member

Re: Post your rig

I might be coming to Lebanon on Eid il Fitr. I might be able to get you a Seasonic PSU from Dubai. I've seen them, they are beautiful.

I'll send you pm, I'm interested.

silo_m8

Member

Re: Post your rig

i got a nice surprise, i actually found a Corsair PSU at macrotronics and i immediately pulled the trigger . will post pictures when i replace the psu and add the second 980.

macrotronics told me that they actually have a stock of corsair psus RM series, if anyone is interrested.

Last edited by silo_m8 (July 3 2015)

omarmasri

Member

Re: Post your rig

Very nice RIG man congrats on the new items

I wanted to buy that Case but I then went with a similar smaller version of it which is the CM690 III (I like it)

I got a ToughPower GOLD 750Watt PSU It's running great for now. RM series is a mice choice too.

I also want to mod my case with LEDs it you don't mind sharing more on where you got them

MY PICS ARE COMING SOON BUT I WANT IT TO LOOK NICE BEFORE I POST

silo_m8

Member

Re: Post your rig

Very nice RIG man congrats on the new items

I wanted to buy that Case but I then went with a similar smaller version of it which is the CM690 III (I like it)

I got a ToughPower GOLD 750Watt PSU It's running great for now. RM series is a mice choice too.

I also want to mod my case with LEDs it you don't mind sharing more on where you got them

MY PICS ARE COMING SOON BUT I WANT IT TO LOOK NICE BEFORE I POST

I bought a standard led strip from an electric shop (same led strips that are installed in houses, pools, etc...)

Then I soldered 2 wires to them, then I cannibalized a male molex power connector,  and soldered the 2 wires on the 12v pins on the molex, and then molex to pcie power connector on my PSU.

ch-b

Member

Re: Post your rig

My rig:

Core i7 4790 3.60 ghz 

Microsoft Windows 10 Home, 64-bit 

Msi z97 gaming 5  mb

16 gb ddr3 2400mhz corsair 

WD BLACK SERIES 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"

Msi Gtx 970 4 gb OC version 

Thermaltake tough power 750 watt 

Asus VG248QE @144hz 1920x1080 

Razer headset kraken pro 

Samsung evo 250 gb M.2 

Razer blackwidow mechanical keyboard+ Steel series rival mouse+Qck gaming pad