Newbie here - Checkout my ASUS Crosshair V F-Z AMD FX-9590 Corsair 760T Build!

[jefff88]

Hi All,

I'm new here, hoping to learn as much as I can from you guys and also check out the amazing builds y'all have!
Im a bit on the novice level of PC building/enthusiasm so looking forward to getting new ideas and tips to help get the best out of my hardware.

My last build was 6-7 years ago with a Phenom x4 2.2Ghz so I was well behind with USB2.0 technology & DDR2 for years but have now caught up (FINALLY) and just built this 8-Core AMD 760T rig just last week! So much fun reviving a old hobby!

So I'm thinking of custom watercooling (never done before) but I'm not really sure if its worth it? and if it will heavily reduce temps. Plus, Im really lazy with maintenance so I went Closed loop. But if you have ideas or suggestions on changing my mind, please let me know!

Check it out : )


SPECS


CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.85GHZ @1.45v
(5.0 at 1.5v but not ideally smooth gaming & too hot!)

Cooling: Corsair H100i (4x SP120 Quiet Edition in push-pull)

Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z 990FX Chipset

RAM: 16GB Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB DDR3 1866 (2 x 8GB) CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (with Lightbar Kit)

GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X Vapor-X SA-R9280X-3GD5-VAPOR 3GB OC (1100/1600) (Crossfire)

SSD: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB SSD MZ-7PD256BW

HDD1: Seagate 4TB SSHD 8GB Cache ST4000DX001

HDD2: WD 1TB 7200rpm 64MB Caviar Blue WD10EZEX

Power Supply: Seasonic X-1250 80Plus Gold 1250W

Case: Corsair Graphite Series 760T Arctic White CC-9011045-WW (w AF140 Quiet Edition White LED)

Optical: Pioneer DVR-221LBKS DVD-RW

Lighting: NZXT HUE RGB LED Controller

Other: NZXT Aperture M Internal Card Reader



Benchmarks:

PCMARK7: 5824 (@5.0ghz)

3DMARK11: P14126

[HiVizMan]

Heck of a system you have got there mate.

[jefff88]

HiVizMan wrote:
Heck of a system you have got there mate.

Thank you!!

MeanMachine wrote:
Very nice indeed Jefff88.

If CPU temps are over what you like, mount a little fan on the back plate of the chip, I did and got a 4-5c drop. It wont help the VRMs much,but there is a solution coming for NB liquid cooling.

Don't you just love those Dominators.

Oh man I love these dominators! Look and perform well!
I might actually try that.. thank you for the tip.. hopefully I can reduce some temps.

Do y'all have any suggestions as to a watercooling kit? i believe ive come across xspc raystorm? any good you reckon?

[MeanMachine]

Very nice indeed Jefff88.

If CPU temps are over what you like, mount a little fan on the back plate of the chip, I did and got a 4-5c drop. It wont help the VRMs much,but there is a solution coming for NB liquid cooling.

Don't you just love those Dominators.

[chrsplmr]

Well Played. Welcome to ROG ..

Great to see such a Beast on the AMD side of the Game ..
When you get a second and take a notion to how about getting a RealBench v2
Score on the Board ?
Best of Luck. .c.

[jefff88]

chrsplmr wrote:
Well Played. Welcome to ROG ..

Great to see such a Beast on the AMD side of the Game ..
When you get a second and take a notion to how about getting a RealBench v2
Score on the Board ?
Best of Luck. .c.

Thanks guys!

Awesome ill try running the Realbench V2 tonight.. let you know how that goes..

What's a respectable score for that?

[Dr__Zchivago]

jefff88 wrote:
What's a respectable score for that?

After you've run the benchmark, you will have the option to upload your results.

Navigate to the "ROG Realbench" folder in the forum, "Realbench V2 [Discussion Forum/Download Links]," and click on the "v2 Leaderboard Link."

From there, find yourself in the line-up!

Z

[jefff88]

Dr. Zchivago wrote:
After you've run the benchmark, you will have the option to upload your results.

Navigate to the "ROG Realbench" folder in the forum, "Realbench V2 [Discussion Forum/Download Links]," and click on the "v2 Leaderboard Link."

From there, find yourself in the line-up!

Z

Just ran it.. and here's my best score..

Whoooo in the top 10 for AMD : )

[Arne_Saknussemm]

Yep, I like that! :cool:

[HiVizMan]

Nice one mate, keep on tweaking and you should be able to climb that AMD ladder.