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Hi everyone, I am starting this thread to document the build of my new system. I am not a pro, however I do have some experience in putting together some pc hardware. Also, I am not afraid to use some tools for cutting, drilling, etc. to obtain what I dreamed about. I do have a life, family and professional – so building this system may take a while... In mean time, any comment, suggestion, idea is welcome!
The basic plan is to build the strongest computer I can with decent external look and do it in a way to keep it as silent as possible. By “strongest” I mean the best I can afford. I do have some parts already and I am ready to upgrade some of them as well as I am prepared to spend more – but all in a resonable limit. “Decent external look” for me is simple as possible. A simple black (possible matte) exterior with as few lights as possible – the essence will be inside! “Silent” is quiet. Intending to make a balance between performance and quietness, sometimes even going more for quiet.
Let’s see what I am starting with. I have an Asus Rampage III extreme motherboard and an Intel Core i7-980X processor. Regarding the graphics, I am definetely going for an SLI system, not sure yet about the cards... Right now I do have 3 EVGA GTX 480 Superclocked ones, but will see. As for the memory, I have a 12GB Corsair Dominator and a 24GB Kingstone HyperX kit, both of them at 1600 MHz. The storage will be a combination of SSD(s) and HDD(s), right now having 2 120GB Corsair Force GTs and 2 2TB Western Digital Caviar Blacks. I have two strong power supplies, a Corsair AX1200 and a Silverstone ST1500, will use them based on needs (depending more on what graphic cards will use at final assembly).
All my build is going to be based on a Corsair Obsidian 800d, hundred percent sure that will be modded. More on this later.
A basic recuirement to achieve my goals (especially the “silent” part, but benefic for the “strongest” part too) is the water cooling system. In my next post this will be the focus of my writing.
The basic plan is to build the strongest computer I can with decent external look and do it in a way to keep it as silent as possible. By “strongest” I mean the best I can afford. I do have some parts already and I am ready to upgrade some of them as well as I am prepared to spend more – but all in a resonable limit. “Decent external look” for me is simple as possible. A simple black (possible matte) exterior with as few lights as possible – the essence will be inside! “Silent” is quiet. Intending to make a balance between performance and quietness, sometimes even going more for quiet.
Let’s see what I am starting with. I have an Asus Rampage III extreme motherboard and an Intel Core i7-980X processor. Regarding the graphics, I am definetely going for an SLI system, not sure yet about the cards... Right now I do have 3 EVGA GTX 480 Superclocked ones, but will see. As for the memory, I have a 12GB Corsair Dominator and a 24GB Kingstone HyperX kit, both of them at 1600 MHz. The storage will be a combination of SSD(s) and HDD(s), right now having 2 120GB Corsair Force GTs and 2 2TB Western Digital Caviar Blacks. I have two strong power supplies, a Corsair AX1200 and a Silverstone ST1500, will use them based on needs (depending more on what graphic cards will use at final assembly).
All my build is going to be based on a Corsair Obsidian 800d, hundred percent sure that will be modded. More on this later.
A basic recuirement to achieve my goals (especially the “silent” part, but benefic for the “strongest” part too) is the water cooling system. In my next post this will be the focus of my writing.
You understand me right.
Yeap! For me, beside the good look and content, silence is an important parameter too. You know, after all those voices in my head telling me what and how to do, it would be a relief to enjoy my build at the end... :cool:
(no worries, it's everything good with my head - I was just joking)
(no worries, it's everything good with my head - I was just joking)
Thanks, tadhp - but yesterday wasn't my lucky day... 😞 After I took apart the case, I was planning to start with cutting. Unfortunately, my power drill played me a bad joke... But no worries, I am not giving up! :cool:
wolverine7074, believe me, I didn't tried to steal the name of your build - or anybody's other built. It was a spontaneous choice, any similarity or matching of my build's name is just an unintended coincidence.
I was looking for your builds but could not find them - where did you posted them?
wolverine7074, believe me, I didn't tried to steal the name of your build - or anybody's other built. It was a spontaneous choice, any similarity or matching of my build's name is just an unintended coincidence.
I was looking for your builds but could not find them - where did you posted them?
That's a real monster u have there! I'm curious about this build. Not only for your good arguments 😉
And beside tho's Case Names.. yeah can happen. Google is ur friend. If not find the name.. that can happen. To bad. But ur still calling it BlackBeauty?
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And beside tho's Case Names.. yeah can happen. Google is ur friend. If not find the name.. that can happen. To bad. But ur still calling it BlackBeauty?
** Cyg's Website **
I've got your point, CignitrOn: less talk more work - right? I agree with you. Believe me, if I would have endless time and wouldn't have to do other things beside building pcs, BlackBeauty would be already fully functional. As I stated in my first post of this thread, I do have other duties too, so this build may take a while... It's my hobby, there is no time limit for me.
About the "real monster" you could see previously, well, that's over. As I said, it was not my built, I just got it for parts. But don't worry, BlackBeauty will be a beast too! :cool:
Regarding the name of my build, "BlackBeauty" will be! As I explained to wolverine7074, it was a spontaneous choice. I didn't and don't care if there exist or not other systems with this name - I'm building it for myself, so I'm giving it whatever name I want. This, of course, if I'm not violating the rules of this forum with this name - I did checked those, didn't found anything against. Let me know (you, our ROG fellows, or the administrators) if you see some problem here, and will think about it!
And, to show that I was working, here are some pictures!
Corsair Obsidian 800D in pieces:
A great discovery for me was that I found my storage drives I forgot in the hot-swap bay. Man, I was looking for those! 😉
With the motherboard tray, 5,25" cage and hot-swap bay out, I tried to fit again the bottom cooling unit. As you can see, the midpanel really needs to be replaced:
And here is the first challenge, I have to modify the top panel to accomodate this 3x140mm rad with it's shroud:
So, this is where I am now. Two more working days and I hope that will be able to share some more images!
About the "real monster" you could see previously, well, that's over. As I said, it was not my built, I just got it for parts. But don't worry, BlackBeauty will be a beast too! :cool:
Regarding the name of my build, "BlackBeauty" will be! As I explained to wolverine7074, it was a spontaneous choice. I didn't and don't care if there exist or not other systems with this name - I'm building it for myself, so I'm giving it whatever name I want. This, of course, if I'm not violating the rules of this forum with this name - I did checked those, didn't found anything against. Let me know (you, our ROG fellows, or the administrators) if you see some problem here, and will think about it!
And, to show that I was working, here are some pictures!
Corsair Obsidian 800D in pieces:
A great discovery for me was that I found my storage drives I forgot in the hot-swap bay. Man, I was looking for those! 😉
With the motherboard tray, 5,25" cage and hot-swap bay out, I tried to fit again the bottom cooling unit. As you can see, the midpanel really needs to be replaced:
And here is the first challenge, I have to modify the top panel to accomodate this 3x140mm rad with it's shroud:
So, this is where I am now. Two more working days and I hope that will be able to share some more images!
Hello, my friends, I am sharing here some big news! 😄 😄 😄
I was mentioning before in this thread - moreover, I started a dedicated one over the mobo section - about my need of a broken R3E motherboard. Since, the only one I had (do you feel what is comming?) is built in a temporary system until I am working on BlackBeauty, I needed an other one to use as a template during the work.
So the source of my happiness right now is that I've got my broken R3E! 😄 And, I got it from ebay by winning my first auction ever! (until now I was buying using the "buy it now" option, never won any auctions).
It was advertised as not working, for parts only. The explanation was that the cpu pins are bent and one of the pci-e slots not working (may be because of the bent pins?). So, just perfect for my needs!
Here it is:
It did come with the factory heatsink in the original box, with most of the accessories (actually did not spent to much time for checking this - anyway I have the other one). It shows signs of usage. After removing the factory heatsink, I had the feeling that this mobo was not only used but abused too. Perhaps, it was used with a water block - based on what conditions I found under the heatsink, I doubt that would be the factory setup...
After I cleaned the template-mobo (it had some sticky thing and thermal paste all over), went on and installed the EK waterblock (I have an other one for the final build). Put in a Core i7-920 cpu and placed the waterblock on it too. Also inserted the Corsair Dominators and installed their waterblock, as well as the 3 EVGA GTX 480s. Here are some pictures from different angles:
It's just perfect for my ideas! Just to remember, I want to create a cover for the mobo - want to hide everything (cables, capacitors, etc.). Now, I can keep my functioning mobo working during the entire building process... 😄 😄 😄 (sorry for so many smilies, but I'm really happy about this broken mobo)
I was mentioning before in this thread - moreover, I started a dedicated one over the mobo section - about my need of a broken R3E motherboard. Since, the only one I had (do you feel what is comming?) is built in a temporary system until I am working on BlackBeauty, I needed an other one to use as a template during the work.
So the source of my happiness right now is that I've got my broken R3E! 😄 And, I got it from ebay by winning my first auction ever! (until now I was buying using the "buy it now" option, never won any auctions).
It was advertised as not working, for parts only. The explanation was that the cpu pins are bent and one of the pci-e slots not working (may be because of the bent pins?). So, just perfect for my needs!
Here it is:
It did come with the factory heatsink in the original box, with most of the accessories (actually did not spent to much time for checking this - anyway I have the other one). It shows signs of usage. After removing the factory heatsink, I had the feeling that this mobo was not only used but abused too. Perhaps, it was used with a water block - based on what conditions I found under the heatsink, I doubt that would be the factory setup...
After I cleaned the template-mobo (it had some sticky thing and thermal paste all over), went on and installed the EK waterblock (I have an other one for the final build). Put in a Core i7-920 cpu and placed the waterblock on it too. Also inserted the Corsair Dominators and installed their waterblock, as well as the 3 EVGA GTX 480s. Here are some pictures from different angles:
It's just perfect for my ideas! Just to remember, I want to create a cover for the mobo - want to hide everything (cables, capacitors, etc.). Now, I can keep my functioning mobo working during the entire building process... 😄 😄 😄 (sorry for so many smilies, but I'm really happy about this broken mobo)
