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Hey all,
Sorry if this is the wrong section. Just wanted to show you guys my new build. (I have to type this thread up all over again after wiping the text by accident. Damn it! :S)
I've taken PCs apart before so this wasn't too difficult, but still a good challenge as my first build.
Computer I was using before build:
New build: scroll down to find out...
To start off: The Corsair C70 in Military Green. What else?

Top of the case

Love the reset button (looks like a missile launcher
)


Side panel off

Front panel

(Sorry I don't have a normal picture of the case from the front - totally forgot!)
The motherboard: Asus Z87-Plus. The pins on the I/O backplate were a pain in the ass. Haven't dealt with those in a while ^^.

Motherboard is installed.

And of course : HASWELL! 4770k running at 4 x 3,5 Ghz. I will attempt to overclock my CPU for the first time in a few days. I think one can hit around 4.6-4.8 Ghz with the Asus Z87-Plus. Will post results later.


The heart and brain of a computer... technology is amazing.


CPU is nice and comfy in its socket.
Simply stunning.

Overview of PC with the CPU installed.

Of course this build wouldn't be adequate without water cooling. The Corsair h100i


This was my first time using water cooling. It wasn't too difficult to install.

I will confirm this for all those who want to know. Yes, the Corsair H100i is definitely compatible with the 1150 Haswell socket.
You can adjust the screws when mounting it to the back of the motherboard. All you have to do is slide the screws inwards, and they will align with the holes on the motherboard. It even says <---> 115X on the backplate.


The thing will stay shaky, even after installing the screws on the other side, but don't worry. Once you put in the actual block and the mounting bracket, and tighten them on with the thumb screws, everything becomes rock solid.
I hope that helps someone out there.
H100i is installed.


Memory: 16GB of Corsair DDR3 Ram, running at 1600Mhz. CL10 if I remember well.


The doc at work ^^

Ram is in place.

The PSU: Corsair TX750 V2


Installing the power supply... Who wants spaghetti?

HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB (7200RPM 6GB/s Sata)


HDD in the tray.

SSD: Samsung 840 Pro.

I was hesitating between the 840 and 840 Pro because of the role it might play in render times for videos (SSD --> HDD). I couldn't find a clear answer so I went with the 840 Pro to be on the safe side.

SSD in the tray.

Just the DVD burner.


Graphics card: Gigabyte Nvidia GeFore GTX 770 2GB OC WF3




Last but not least: the GPU is installed.


Wiring didn't end up being so bad in the end!

The new monitor: Asus VG248QE running at a whopping 144Mhz and 1ms reaction time


I absolutely recommend this mouse and mousepad.
I know the Logitech G700 has too much buttons - but I bought it for the grip and the look. It's a bit of an overkill, sure, but well worth it.
The mouse pad (Taito Mini-Size 3mm by Roccat) is an absolute dream as well. Totally recommended, even if you're just surfing the internet.

All done!




How the setup looks now

Anyway I hope you liked my build and I look forward to posting results from my first overclock!
If you would like to know what I actually do with PC and why I needed a new powerful one, then click here
:
Additional comments:
-The PSU has sleeved wiring, which is alright even though it doesn't cover everything. However the extra cables had to be tied down and hidden at the bottom of the case. A modular PSU would've been ten times better in this case. I might think about that for the next build in a few years.
-In the beginning, the computer booted fine but the DVD drive didn't turn on. Both the H100i and the DVD drive were connected to the same SATA power cable, but the first connector wasn't being used. My instinct told me to move the cables "down" by one connector.
From this:
--> DVD Drive
--> [unused]
--> H100i
--> [unused]
to this:
- [unused]
- DVD drive
- [unused]
- H100i
That fixed the issue
The DVD Drive booted fine and I was able to install Windows.
-Another problem I ran into was the "CPU Fan error" message at boot up.
There is a 3-pin fan connector on the motherboard called "CPU_FAN". If you don't connect the processor fan there (in my case the cooling block), then the computer thinks you don't have a CPU fan running, which isn't true. Just connect the 3-pin fan power cable there and the error message will disappear
(Hope this helps anyone who might run into the same problem).
P.S.
A buyer's tip: I ordered everything from www.caseking.de, however the SSD, monitor and DVD burner were from Amazon.
Can I recommend Caseking? Well. Here's the thing. Everything arrived in good shape, but the shipping tracking didn't really work at all (shipped by GLS).
As for the customer service.. I really have to say caseking.de suck. I'm sorry to bash, but I feel it is important to advise others.
I called to cancel another monitor I ordered with the PC, and the man on the phone was not only pretty rude, but he also told me that nothing could be done, although the monitor was there for another 24 hours. This means I had to go and send it back myself after it arrived, which is simply stupid and a waste of time. I'm still waiting for them to reimburse the monitor and the shipping costs.
The prices were however pretty damn good, if not the lowest I found in Europe. For example, I got the 4770k at a mere 304 euros and the shipping costs were very reasonable (only 15 euros).
Sorry if this is the wrong section. Just wanted to show you guys my new build. (I have to type this thread up all over again after wiping the text by accident. Damn it! :S)
I've taken PCs apart before so this wasn't too difficult, but still a good challenge as my first build.
Computer I was using before build:
- 4GB of DDR3 Ram (1333 Mhz)
- Intel i7 860 (4 x 2,8 Ghz)
- AMD HD Radeon 5770 1GB
- Gigabyte H55MH-USB3
New build: scroll down to find out...

To start off: The Corsair C70 in Military Green. What else?

Top of the case
Love the reset button (looks like a missile launcher

Side panel off
Front panel
(Sorry I don't have a normal picture of the case from the front - totally forgot!)
The motherboard: Asus Z87-Plus. The pins on the I/O backplate were a pain in the ass. Haven't dealt with those in a while ^^.
Motherboard is installed.
And of course : HASWELL! 4770k running at 4 x 3,5 Ghz. I will attempt to overclock my CPU for the first time in a few days. I think one can hit around 4.6-4.8 Ghz with the Asus Z87-Plus. Will post results later.
The heart and brain of a computer... technology is amazing.
CPU is nice and comfy in its socket.

Overview of PC with the CPU installed.
Of course this build wouldn't be adequate without water cooling. The Corsair h100i
This was my first time using water cooling. It wasn't too difficult to install.
I will confirm this for all those who want to know. Yes, the Corsair H100i is definitely compatible with the 1150 Haswell socket.
You can adjust the screws when mounting it to the back of the motherboard. All you have to do is slide the screws inwards, and they will align with the holes on the motherboard. It even says <---> 115X on the backplate.
The thing will stay shaky, even after installing the screws on the other side, but don't worry. Once you put in the actual block and the mounting bracket, and tighten them on with the thumb screws, everything becomes rock solid.
I hope that helps someone out there.

H100i is installed.
Memory: 16GB of Corsair DDR3 Ram, running at 1600Mhz. CL10 if I remember well.
The doc at work ^^
Ram is in place.
The PSU: Corsair TX750 V2
Installing the power supply... Who wants spaghetti?
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB (7200RPM 6GB/s Sata)
HDD in the tray.
SSD: Samsung 840 Pro.
I was hesitating between the 840 and 840 Pro because of the role it might play in render times for videos (SSD --> HDD). I couldn't find a clear answer so I went with the 840 Pro to be on the safe side.
SSD in the tray.
Just the DVD burner.
Graphics card: Gigabyte Nvidia GeFore GTX 770 2GB OC WF3
Last but not least: the GPU is installed.
Wiring didn't end up being so bad in the end!

The new monitor: Asus VG248QE running at a whopping 144Mhz and 1ms reaction time

I absolutely recommend this mouse and mousepad.
I know the Logitech G700 has too much buttons - but I bought it for the grip and the look. It's a bit of an overkill, sure, but well worth it.
The mouse pad (Taito Mini-Size 3mm by Roccat) is an absolute dream as well. Totally recommended, even if you're just surfing the internet.
All done!

How the setup looks now

Anyway I hope you liked my build and I look forward to posting results from my first overclock!
If you would like to know what I actually do with PC and why I needed a new powerful one, then click here

Additional comments:
-The PSU has sleeved wiring, which is alright even though it doesn't cover everything. However the extra cables had to be tied down and hidden at the bottom of the case. A modular PSU would've been ten times better in this case. I might think about that for the next build in a few years.
-In the beginning, the computer booted fine but the DVD drive didn't turn on. Both the H100i and the DVD drive were connected to the same SATA power cable, but the first connector wasn't being used. My instinct told me to move the cables "down" by one connector.
From this:
--> DVD Drive
--> [unused]
--> H100i
--> [unused]
to this:
- [unused]
- DVD drive
- [unused]
- H100i
That fixed the issue

-Another problem I ran into was the "CPU Fan error" message at boot up.
There is a 3-pin fan connector on the motherboard called "CPU_FAN". If you don't connect the processor fan there (in my case the cooling block), then the computer thinks you don't have a CPU fan running, which isn't true. Just connect the 3-pin fan power cable there and the error message will disappear

(Hope this helps anyone who might run into the same problem).
P.S.
A buyer's tip: I ordered everything from www.caseking.de, however the SSD, monitor and DVD burner were from Amazon.
Can I recommend Caseking? Well. Here's the thing. Everything arrived in good shape, but the shipping tracking didn't really work at all (shipped by GLS).
As for the customer service.. I really have to say caseking.de suck. I'm sorry to bash, but I feel it is important to advise others.
I called to cancel another monitor I ordered with the PC, and the man on the phone was not only pretty rude, but he also told me that nothing could be done, although the monitor was there for another 24 hours. This means I had to go and send it back myself after it arrived, which is simply stupid and a waste of time. I'm still waiting for them to reimburse the monitor and the shipping costs.
The prices were however pretty damn good, if not the lowest I found in Europe. For example, I got the 4770k at a mere 304 euros and the shipping costs were very reasonable (only 15 euros).