Sexy Hardware Close-Up Pic Clubhouse.

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

Its pictures like this that make me love TPU.....

 

[NTM2003]

 

[emissary42]

do i spot MSI Z97M Gaming?

Well do you? It is not a bad board at all, decent overall performer and CPU overclocking was a breeze - G3258 @ 4.7GHz air cooled with minimal effort.

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sexy & close

 

[Shou Miko]

Well do you? It is not a bad board at all, decent overall performer and CPU overclocking was a breeze - G3258 @ 4.7GHz air cooled with minimal effort.

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sexy & close

i should be able to, been thinking about getting it myself plus i sell a lot of hardware so i should know it

 

[GreiverBlade]

Earlier, i had this computer. I wasn't to happy with it, so i wanted to change it out to something much smaller and at the same time be MUCH better.

So what did i end up with?

Yes, this one.

The main reason i decided to go for an Mini-ITX build this time is to be able to take it with me when i'm traveling to my friends and family and at the same time have it as my main computer at home. The computer case is only 331 (H) x 208 (W) x 233 (D) mm in size, so i can fit it into the most smaller hand baggages.

I have somewhat figured out what my computer is going to be called this time. The name will be 'Dark Nova'. But i might change the name if i find a better suited name for the computer. If you have a tips or an idea on what i can call it, then just let me know.

Alright, now i'm gonna write down the full specification on my new computer here.

• Computer Case: Rosewill Legacy U2-B-Window Black (Jonsbo U2).

• Motherboard: ASUS Maximux VII Impact.

• PSU: Corsair HX750, 750w, Modular, 80 PLUS GOLD Certified.

• CPU: Intel Core i5-4690k.

• CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 Liquid Cooler.

• GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 970 DirectCU Mini 4 GB.

• RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB DDR3 1866 MHz (2X4GB) CL9.

• SSD: Corsair Force Series F120, 120 GB, 2.5 inch, S-ATA II.

• HDD: Western Digital Black 3 TB 64 MB Cache S-ATA III.

• Keyboard: Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810.

• Mouse: Logitech Anywhere MX Wireless Mouse.

• Mousepad: Razer Destructor.

• OS: Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 (64-bit).

• Screen: Samsung 32-inch Full HD LED-TV (UE32C6715).

• Screen 2 (For Traveling): Dell Professional P2214H.

As you can see, it's pretty up-to-date with the new Motherboard, Processor, Graphic Card, Power Supply and so on.

However, i will be updating my SSD to a Samsung SM951 M.2 SSD with 256 GB later (or something better) as i can use one directly on the motherboard and will also update my memory to a faster DDR3 2400 MHz CAS10 RAM with 16 GB of memory from Corsair later.

And here is the list on what i'm gonna upgrade on / to the computer later.

• CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H80i GT Performance Liquid CPU Cooler.

• RAM: Corsair DOMINATOR Platinum Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 2400MHz CAS10.

• SSD: Samsung SM951 256 GB (i can use one M.2 SSD directly on the Asus motherboard).

• Mousepad: Corsair MM400 Compact Edition Gaming Mouse Mat.

I think this computer will be pretty awesome and pretty powerfull when i have got everything i need.

If you have anything on my lists that you would change out, then let me know. I'm always happy to get recommendations on better items if there is anything better .

So what do you guys think of my new build project?

should go in "Your PC ATM" thread instead of here ... i see Sexy but no real close up at all (http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/your-pc-atm.65012/page-1091)

my turn...
Am1 shots

RaPi2 vanity

 

[The Norwegian Drone Pilot]

should go in "Your PC ATM" thread instead of here ... i see Sexy but no real close up at all (http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/your-pc-atm.65012/page-1091)

Thanks for letting me know. The same post is now posted there. So i will just delete my post here.

 

[sneekypeet]

This should be pretty snappy to play around with once the processor arrives

 

[radrok]

My PSU gave up after 8 years of continuos use and my AX1200 cannot handle for some reason my overclocked Titans so I thought why not

crappy phone pics inc

 

[RealNeil]

EVGA GTX-690s

 

[t_ski]

This should be pretty snappy to play around with once the processor arrives

I like my Xp941 quite a bit. That's the mobo I wanted, but couldn't find when I was ready to buy

 

[radrok]

I like my Xp941 quite a bit. That's the mobo I wanted, but couldn't find when I was ready to buy

I wanted to switch to the X99 Sabertooth but you can't use all three 16x slots and m.2

How does lane arrangement work on that one? (I don't even recognize that mobo)

 

[sneekypeet]

(I don't even recognize that mobo)

http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/X99E_WS/specifications/

 

[radrok]

http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/X99E_WS/specifications/

Alright, thank you

Looks tasty, will see if I can get one over here.

 

[RealNeil]

An ASUS & PNY GTX-570 PCB back centered.

 

[GC_PaNzerFIN]

Well hello there!

 

[sneekypeet]

New toy has arrived

 

[radrok]

New toy has arrived

I'm eager to know your experience with the X99 E WS, I'm on the verge of buying it but the Owner's thread in OCN has put me off a little because so many people had issues with it.

 

[sneekypeet]

I'm eager to know your experience with the X99 E WS, I'm on the verge of buying it but the Owner's thread in OCN has put me off a little because so many people had issues with it.

Thing is I got the board in a trade. It is way more than I needed, but the price was right
Not so sure I would be testing this WS for what its intended uses would normally be.

 

[RealNeil]

New toy has arrived

Nice toy you got!
I'm getting a 5930K next month. Can't wait.

 

[sneekypeet]

Nice toy you got!
I'm getting a 5930K next month. Can't wait.

I have one of those as well, very impressed with what that chip is capable of. Got both via Amazon.

 

[RealNeil]

Got mine for $450 from a good friend.

This will be my first X99 build.

 

[stinger608]

New toy has arrived

Okay, now your just showing off Sneeky.........Bhahahaha

 

[sneekypeet]

Okay, now your just showing off Sneeky.........Bhahahaha

Maybe you are right, that background is pretty fancy looking.

 

[Shou Miko]

I got this docking today, I needed to take some data out of my dad's old Maxtor usb enclosure, since the adapter in it don't work properly anymore.

Just took at random 500GB WD Black i had laying around at the office to test this with.

A little benching with CrystalDiskMark and trying to a ISO file and my Aion folder.

Spoiler

CrystalDiskMark:

I think this is a fine speed considering it's a normal hdd not a ssd i am testing here.


Copied the newest Windows 10 Preview ISO file i had laying around it's 3,46gb:

This went faster then what i expected so I decided to try smth a little big, my "Aion Free-To-Play" folder it's 30,1gb with all updates.

I had to pause it at 99% to actually get a short bcs it's sooo fast

I don't have anything negative to say about this Orico USB 3.0 docking, and i got 2 Orico USB 3.0 enclosures already with the same chip inside with 2x4TB WD Red drives in so i would say ik Orico and they make good products for reasonable money.

 

[sneekypeet]

I think I sorted out which memory to use... for now!