[Build Log] Project GW2 Special build

I'm building a new computer to play Guild Wars 2 (the remaining betas and game when released). My budget is limited.


Here are the pieces:

DVD: Asus DVD Burner - 20$
FANS: 3x120mm 2000 rpm fans(for cpu heatsink) - 24$
CASE: Thermaltake Commander Series White/Black -60$
MOTHERBOARD: GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 -120$
GPU: ASUS Radeon HD 7850 -260$
PSU: CORSAIR GS700 -120$
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) 2133mhz -90$
CPU: AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) -115$
SSD: Mushkin Enhanced Chronos 120GB -100$
NORTHBRIDGE COOLER: Logisys Computer CC2 North Bridge Cooler 2 -10$
CPU COOLER: hyper 212 evo -35$

LIGHTING:
Blue LED case feet -15$
White LED sunlight stick -9$

average cost: 1100$
extra 100$ for acrylic panel, paint and other

Total(and max budget): 1200$

So, here is the plan: White/Black theme with little blue(and a touch of GW2 of course)

FIRST- cut side panel to install smoked acrylic panel(width of the motherboard)
then, apply custom etched applique of GW2 logo on right side of acrylic panel, 3/4 of the applique and i'll paint 1/4 in blue on the remaining part of the white panel(on the case)

SECOND- fully white paint the PSU(except grill and sticker) and the GPU cover

THIRD- Make acrylic back plate for GPU with a decal on it (probably just 7850HD or a logo)

FOURTH- get that artwork painted on the right panel of the case



FIFTH- White ArenaNet logo painted on the two remaining drive bay cover

SIXTH- 'NCSOFT' painted in black on top of the case

FINALLY- Overclock the **** out of it and enjoy GW2!! I also heard some 7870 successful bios flash, so i will surely give it a try.

I would have sleeved everything but it is over my budget :\

Can't wait to start!

What do you think? any advice or proposition? I will probably start in two weeks, giving me the time to sell my current rig. I'll post pictures and update as soon as i start
Edited by remz1337 - 9/27/12 at 5:53pm

haha thanks, but i use my dvd burner alot and 20$ isn't going to kill me , for the 670 i'll look into it, but i'm a bit of amd/ati fan ^^, and the fx4100, i've already used one and i was pretty impressed, i know it's probably not the best gaming cpu but for the price it's nice and you get great overall perfomance(casual program, programming and other stuff) and with a great overclock i hope this system can last me at least 3-4 years.

I just thought a GW2 computer would be nice

EDIT:i just love led, not too much but just enough to be attractive and eye-catching
Edited by remz1337 - 5/16/12 at 6:08am

i totally agree with you, i noticed the same thing when i tested one. That's why i think the fx4100 is perfect for me

thx

UPDATE: i'm having some difficulties to sell my current rig :\ and i don't want to lower the price since i won't be able to build this awesome project but I guarantee it will be done during summer

nice! are you happy with the fx4100? Or phenom would have been a better choice?

Exactly what i thought, thx!

Update on the project:
1-I am talking with a professional airbrush artist to get the artwork painted to the right panel of my case.

2-still didn't sold my current rig, i'll lower the price a bit in 3-4 daya