booo....no pics
and if people follow your link... it looks like spam

What do you mean it looks like spam? Also I uploaded some pics.

SmoKie McPottbooo....no pics
and if people follow your link... it looks like spam

sorry m8. with no pics and just a link to your site, it looked as if you were trying to sell computers here..aka spam

weak

Mediocre at best. It's just a sub-par system with no real mods.

There's no link to my site, and yes I know its sub-par I didn't post it as a "super computer." It's posted for people to look at and comment. No need for stupid comments like "weak."

How about this for content: You've done nothing on the computer. Do cable management, do a few mods like I dunno any mods really case mods or otherwise, just do something out of the ordinary.

Do a little more cable management and it'll be a decent setup. I like your setup. I don't know what the other dudes are talking about, but I wouldn't really take the opinion of people with little-to-no posts seriously, as spamming usually comes from those who don't help on the forums and don't try to give any suggestions or even creative critisism. Nice job so far, but keep it going and you'll have a good rig.

Just do yourself a favor and don't let those guys aggrivate you, if they can't give suggestions to make the case better, then they probably have no idea what to suggest as there's probably no experience, and with posts such as "weak", they probably won't be on TPU long since that is the least helpful post I've ever read, might as well have just kept huffin fumes instead of wasting time to post that! LoL!!!

Mrw1986, keep up the good work, get that cable management going, heck, if you can sleeve your cables (there's a how-to on TPU) and make it look cleaner.

DiabloAzul126How about this for content: You've done nothing on the computer.

Gotta say, that rates up there with the "weak" comment, kind of sad that you're wasting your time with even posting something like that. LoL! I gotta say mrw1986, these kind of people are just here to waste space, nothing useful will ever be read from their submissions. But I'm sure they'll get bored being stupid and either leave TPU or learn how to do something useful...or get dumber and forget how to turn on the PC, which be great for all of us.

KursahGotta say, that rates up there with the "weak" comment, kind of sad that you're wasting your time with even posting something like that. LoL! I gotta say mrw1986, these kind of people are just here to waste space, nothing useful will ever be read from their submissions. But I'm sure they'll get bored being stupid and either leave TPU or learn how to do something useful...or get dumber and forget how to turn on the PC, which be great for all of us.

Pretty much, I don't know how to turn on my compooter anymores.

KursahGotta say, that rates up there with the "weak" comment, kind of sad that you're wasting your time with even posting something like that. LoL! I gotta say mrw1986, these kind of people are just here to waste space, nothing useful will ever be read from their submissions. But I'm sure they'll get bored being stupid and either leave TPU or learn how to do something useful...or get dumber and forget how to turn on the PC, which be great for all of us.

Kursah FTWz!!!! :rockout:

And for your rig, THE CABLESSS xD Do some cable management to start :D then later do mods o//

Diablo, So you agree with what I posted aimed at you and the other lame users?

I'm not dogging on mrw1986's rig by any means, but it does need work, it just seems the rest of you won't even post suggestions, just lame and pointless posts like the post of yours I quoted, which does rank up there with WeZaL's "weak" post as the most useless post I've ever scrolled past. TPU is a place to help and give suggestions, not waste space...do you actually enjoy submitting pointless posts? I'm just curious...it annoys me to see people do what you have posted along with the rest of the yahoo's thus far in this thread.

Well you come from that viewpoint, but my viewpoint was as follows: this part of TPU is called the Case Mod Gallery. So I normally pass judgment on cases based on modding that has been done, but thus far, nothing has really been modded on this case so I have nothing to judge upon besides specs, but I don't ever really take into account specs when judging one's case as the best cases are sometimes housing the most modest of systems. I am not an idiot, I am not a troll, I just have a different approach than you. That doesn't mean my way is better than yours but it is just how I work. I said: "You have done nothing on the computer." to get my point of no mods completed yet. And that's that. I haven't even rated the rig because I can't really make a decision on no mods.

I mean, I can't really suggest anything further than the most rudimentary cable management because pictures are constrained, and there is no direction in the case mod as of yet.

almost same specs as mine w00t

That's cool and I understand your viewpoint, but I hope you understand my side as to actually trying to give the person suggestions/pointers and maybe even some constructive critisism to maybe give him some ideas as to where he can go with modding before cutting holes and modifying too much.

I was the first one to even post the suggestion for cable management, it just seems the rest of the posts were more of a waste, but that's my view. I hope that clears things up for both of us, as I understand your side, and that's cool if that's how you want to go about it. I preferr to give the person something to think about, maybe that's what they're looking for but didn't want to admit it, it's hard saying.

KursahThat's cool and I understand your viewpoint, but I hope you understand my side as to actually trying to give the person suggestions/pointers and maybe even some constructive critisism to maybe give him some ideas as to where he can go with modding before cutting holes and modifying too much.

I was the first one to even post the suggestion for cable management, it just seems the rest of the posts were more of a waste, but that's my view. I hope that clears things up for both of us, as I understand your side, and that's cool if that's how you want to go about it. I preferr to give the person something to think about, maybe that's what they're looking for but didn't want to admit it, it's hard saying.

Ya, I prefer to help people out as well, I just felt I had nothing to run with (physical case modding, painting, etc.) this computer and the poster was expecting wonders out of everybody. But I suppose I'll just refrain from 'angry/pointless' posts.

I don't mean to offend, and probably got too far out of hand in my past posts, but I just feel even this section should have more helpful/constructive posts. And as you said you noticed that it could use cable management, so at least you have common sense and are willing to stand up for what you posted and supported, gotta give you credit for that. TPU would be a better place if more people would refrain from such helpless posts, but that's the same for any forum out there. Thanks for your understanding, you'll have to check out the other sections of this forum if you decide to OC or want to help others, we can always use more people with experience in the hardware/software sections to help others. Take it easy. :toast:

it's a box with some parts in it, so what.
oh now I get it, the blue light fan is a mod. again, so what.

Hey guys. Cool it.

Please post constructive criticism, or at least a better explanation of your thoughts when commenting on a system. This applies to both positive and negative feedback. End of story. There will be no more discussions in this thread unless they are about mrw1986's system. All posts not discussing this specific system will be deleted and the poster may receive an infraction. If you have any questions/comments/suggestions/complaints feel free to send me a PM.

If you must comment, then please give more justification than a single word. This applies whether your comments are positive or negative.

You are free to express your feelings positive or negative about a system as long as you do it in a polite manner. Do not be abusive. Instead of saying "this system suxorz" think about what you like or dislike and inform the owner. There is usually a more tactful way of saying things.

Thanks for re-iterating what I was trying to do. I think I came off a little rude myself, for that I aplogize, but I dislike coming to this part of the forum sometimes just due to the rude remarks I've seen much of lately. Polaris, I couldn't have put it better myself.

Ya, I prefer to help people out as well, I just felt I had nothing to run with (physical case modding, painting, etc.) this computer and the poster was expecting wonders out of everybody. But I suppose I'll just refrain from 'angry/pointless' posts.

I never was expecting wonders from anybody. I'm looking for comments and suggestions on my rig. Also about the cable management its already done. I can't do anything with what I have there beside sleeving the cables, which I'm not going to do. For instance, there's no where to route my 24pin cable because of lack of length and places to route. I'm building an entirely new rig and selling this to my cousin, and for what he needs its fine. Also there's a hidden cathode in there as well as 2x LED fans. Those are considered mods, I've seen much less modded cases in this gallery, so keep your non-constructive criticism to yourself. Also the case looks much better in person, the camera adds 20lbs. The cable management is excellent besides the non-sleaving/24pin. What looks like a jungle of wires is just the 24pin, then theres a cable that goes to the case fan which can not be routed due to length. I've done the best possible solution to cable management that this case allows.

Thank you,
mrw1986

Yeah the 24-pin's usually create the largest part of chaos, at least you have them primarily in the same area. And hey mrw1986, you have gotta lot of attention to this thread =). What are your plans for your new rig?

Case: Raidmax Smilodon
Motherboard: MSI P6N Platinum
CPU: Intel Core2Duo E6300
RAM: G. Skill DDR2 800 2x1GB
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache PRT Sata Drive x2
GFX: EVGA 8800GTS 640MB
Sound: HT Omega Striker 7.1
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX 520W Modular PSU
DVD: Sony NEC Optiarc Sata DVD Burner
CPU Cooling: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro (lapped)
HDD Cooling: COOLMAX HC-301 Aluminum Alloy Aluminum HDD Cooler
Slot Cooler: Dynatron DB1206SPG PCI Slot Case Cooler
Extra Case Fan: Masscool FD08025B1M3/4 80mm Case Fan
SATA Cables: OKGEAR 18" SATA Cable x2

This all of course rides on if I get the new job I applied for...

mrw1986PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX 520W Modular PSU

e3wwwtest.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703005

$30.

100 more watts.

Highest quality you'll ever need.

:D

Its not modular, but performance is king, right? :)

Thanks for the suggestion, but after a lot of homework I've decided on the Corsair, this whole list has been ongoing since February and it's my final list :)

I have that PSU, it's amazing, quiet and solid. Easy to route the wires you do use out of the way. And it comes with a-plenty of them! You'll be happy!

I didn't check the G.Skill link, but if it isn't, do yourself the favor and get the HZ's with the Micron D9's.

Looks like it'll be a good system. Mine is running like a champ. And my Freezer Pro isn't lapped and it still cools pretty damn good for a cheaper HSF solution, it's worth it's price. Hope that job goes through for ya!

KursahI have that PSU, it's amazing, quiet and solid. Easy to route the wires you do use out of the way. And it comes with a-plenty of them! You'll be happy!

I didn't check the G.Skill link, but if it isn't, do yourself the favor and get the HZ's with the Micron D9's.

Looks like it'll be a good system. Mine is running like a champ. And my Freezer Pro isn't lapped and it still cools pretty damn good for a cheaper HSF solution, it's worth it's price. Hope that job goes through for ya!

Ditto. I even saw some guy who was able to somehow run GTX's in SLI on an HX520.. I.. don't believe him, and I don't have the funds to test it myself.

On the D9's amazing price for the power those things have, I got the non D9 G.Skills in my rig now, still good though. Don't know how necessary the slot cooler is with a GTS that has direct exhaust.

Yeah, I wouldn't think GTX's in SLI would be easy on that PSU, even though it's SLI ready, it'd be working pretty hard and it'd definately be strained and may succumb to premature failure. But it's a very well built unit, I believe Seasonic builds them for Corsair.

And Diablo, remember, those 8800's are like furnaces, they are known to increase the ambient case temperature in most situations, so good airflow in the case is key. I'm planning on doing a mod to my case to have better exhuast for my x1950pro since the X2 cooler exhausts the hot air right at the PCI-e Slot. A simple 80mm fan at the rear pci slot area will suffice, and since I do not have any other cards but the x1950, it will work for me.

And Diablo, you could probably sell your current sticks and buy some D9's without losing too badly, sure it'll cost you in the end, but it could be worth it if you OC. Plus the new heatspreaders on them look awesome! The image on Newegg is of the old heatspreader, I took some pics and posted them here:

forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=33066

Take a look! They are nice!

Hah, ya I know, I just bought them like a couple weeks ago, but I can't OC with the board I have at this point (there's literally no way to overclock on an ECS PT890T-A). Even when I do OC, I'm either just going up to 2.8Ghz(350x8) or 3.2Ghz(400x8), so no big deal.

Do you use Clockgen to attain OC's?

^^ Me? No.

Just curious to what you were usin, I'm not familiar with that board, but from the few ECS boards I've seen in the past, their OC support was bleh at most. My Dad had an ECS board forever, it was a socket 423 P4 board, ran like a champ for what it was.

I like the fact that you are using the rare x700!!! A capable system worthy of any workdesk nook! 6 of 10 my good man!

Btw Polaris, I just saw the Wii mote playing the original star trek theme and I though of you. Er, Kirk anyways. He's sexy.

Thanks erocker for the rating! Ya I bought the card off a coworker for $20 because the fan literally flew into pieces when he was using it. So I bought the Arctic Cooling Silencer Rev. 1 Fan for it and it works like a champ. Plays most games with settings on medium-high. My RAM is what's holding it back, 1gb in Vista Ultimate is no fun :(.

Kursah: They are the d9 chips, same ones you just bought actually :)

Nice! Those'll treat you great! And it's not like the system you currently have is crap, but the one you'll be getting will be amazing in comparison. I went from an old P4 630 1GB DDR ATI X850XT PE system to what I have now, and my system is easily 2x faster if not more!