Hello to those of you @Overclock.net or just other people that may read this. As a newbie to modding and a newcomer or OCN any commentary or feedback will be greatly appreciated.
Very quick background: I'm a dude living in South Africa. Late last year I built my first pc from scratch as I never really had the money for a proper pc before this. A number of the parts were bought second hand, but when I put it together and it worked first time I was happy and proud
My previous computer was simply not powerful enough and this turned me in the direction of the LGA1366 platform. As for the case, I got a Coolermaster 690 II. I liked all of the features and quality that the case offered and at reasonable price. Eventually I decided to put it under the knife so to say and do a little bit of modding.
Trying to list all of the places and build-logs that inspired me would be crazy, but I have looked at more than a few logs on overclock.net and xtremesystems. The work @ MurderMod and MDPC must be mentioned as what is shown there is amazing. Though my modding goals aren't nearly as ambitious.
Disclaimer:
* Cellphone pictures combined with the fact that I know next to nothing about photography. So excuse the poor pictures, I have been interested in getting a better camera for a while, but for now all the photos are going to be a bit bleh ... I have gotten a new camera and I have been attempting to take better photos, but there will still occasionally be cell phone pics.
Anyway, here we go:
Parts:
CASE > Coolermaster 690 II Plus
CPU > i7 920 D0
MOBO > Asus Rampage II Gene Asus Rampage III Formula
RAM > Corsair XMS3 6GB
GFX > Gigabyte 560Ti OC
PSU > Corsair HX650
OS > Team XG1 120GB SSD
HDD > 2x WD20EARS, 2x 7200.11 1TB, 1x 7200.12 1TB
HSF > Corsair H50 or Coolermaster Hyper 212+ or Noctua NH-D14 depending on what I want to use as I have both at my disposal
Update to parts:
* Sold my H50
* Sold my Gene II and replaced it with a Formula III
Plans:
* Cut out rear 120mm fan grill
* Fit 3x 120mm fans in the front of the case
* Fit 3x 120mm fans in the top of the case
* Replace the mesh on the front and top panels
* Replace the front I/O panel and buttons
* Side panel window
* Custom fan controller
* Possibly watercool the CPU
* MDPC sleeving
* Will see what else pops into my head ....
Possible Table of Contents or List of Updates:
>HERE
Very quick background: I'm a dude living in South Africa. Late last year I built my first pc from scratch as I never really had the money for a proper pc before this. A number of the parts were bought second hand, but when I put it together and it worked first time I was happy and proud
Trying to list all of the places and build-logs that inspired me would be crazy, but I have looked at more than a few logs on overclock.net and xtremesystems. The work @ MurderMod and MDPC must be mentioned as what is shown there is amazing. Though my modding goals aren't nearly as ambitious.
Disclaimer:
* Cellphone pictures combined with the fact that I know next to nothing about photography. So excuse the poor pictures, I have been interested in getting a better camera for a while, but for now all the photos are going to be a bit bleh ... I have gotten a new camera and I have been attempting to take better photos, but there will still occasionally be cell phone pics.
Anyway, here we go:
Parts:
CASE > Coolermaster 690 II Plus
CPU > i7 920 D0
MOBO > Asus Rampage II Gene Asus Rampage III Formula
RAM > Corsair XMS3 6GB
GFX > Gigabyte 560Ti OC
PSU > Corsair HX650
OS > Team XG1 120GB SSD
HDD > 2x WD20EARS, 2x 7200.11 1TB, 1x 7200.12 1TB
HSF > Corsair H50 or Coolermaster Hyper 212+ or Noctua NH-D14 depending on what I want to use as I have both at my disposal
Update to parts:
* Sold my H50
* Sold my Gene II and replaced it with a Formula III
Plans:
* Cut out rear 120mm fan grill
* Fit 3x 120mm fans in the front of the case
* Fit 3x 120mm fans in the top of the case
* Replace the mesh on the front and top panels
* Replace the front I/O panel and buttons
* Side panel window
* Custom fan controller
* Possibly watercool the CPU
* MDPC sleeving
* Will see what else pops into my head ....
Possible Table of Contents or List of Updates:
>HERE