[shnur]

So here's a DOUBLE build log!

Plan:

Two builds, one extreme, one "budget".

They will be crunching a lot of numbers, so speed is critical!

Also comparisons between both as to how good one is VS the other is critical in the near future when I get everything!

Budget system:

i7 3930K

P9X79 Pro
G.Skill Ripjaw F3-17000CL11Q-16GBZL
Galaxy 550 Ti
Corsair H100
Seasonir M12II 620
WD 500 blue
Crucial 128GB M4 x2
Some LG DVD GH22NS70
Antec P280
Asus XONAR DX
Noctua NF-P12-1300 x5
CoolerMaster R4-C2R-20AC-GP

Extreme system:

i7 3930K

Rampage IV Extreme
Corsair Dominator 16GB 2133 MHz C9
EK Supreme HF
Seasonic M12II 620
Crucial M4 128GB SSD
Hitachi 3TB
Asus Blu-ray Writer 12B1ST/BLK/G/AS
Corsair 800D
Asus PCE-N15 WiFi
Asus XONAR DX
Aquaero 5 LT
Koolance Full cover R4E block
Noctua NF-P12-1300 x?
EK-RAM Dominator X4 2x
2x D5
BitsPower serial D5 top
BitsPower Water Tank Z-Multi 150mm
A bunch of fittings
Primochill 5/8" ID- 7/8" OD Red
EK-Ekoolant UV CLEAR 2x
CoolerMaster R4-C2R-20AC-GP 3x
RX360

Box that everything came in is humongous !



Sneak peek inside!



All parts!

Very hard to get the board out of that box...

Looks Gorgeous!



Little macro shot!



Here's the unboxing video!

 

[skwannabe]

Mother of god... A build with a 3930K is considered a budget build..? I guess that makes my rig a hombo's build. Nice pictures and unboxing. Are you using these computers at work or something?

 

[Improvidus]

Nice! I'm interested in seeing what that 800D build looks like when it's finished. I was considering going with a Corsair case, but ultimately decided to go with a Fractal Design Arc Midi for now. I read a rumor on a forum from a Corsair rep that their upcoming cases are supposed to be pretty amazing. Will have to wait and see!

 

[IIIIICRASHIIIII]

SWEET! Another one bites the dust. We just can't keep our moneyz in our pockets now can we?!?! I'm also a victim.

 

[Ghooble]

Sweet sun god Helios THAT'S your budget build?

 

[IIIIICRASHIIIII]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghooble

Sweet sun god Helios THAT'S your budget build?

The "budget build" without REAL watercooling, and rightfully so. Watercooling is an EXPENSIVE hobby. The "extreme build" has watercooling. Adequately named. Both builds are going to be amazing.

Subbed.

 

[Lutro0]

Looking forward to see how these pan out!

 

[Ghooble]

Quote:

Originally Posted by IIIIICRASHIIIII

The "budget build" without REAL watercooling, and rightfully so. Watercooling is an EXPENSIVE hobby. The "extreme build" has watercooling. Adequately named. Both builds are going to be amazing.
Subbed.

Yeah going under Water is too expensive (hence me not doing it xD)

 

[IIIIICRASHIIIII]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghooble

Quote:

Originally Posted by IIIIICRASHIIIII

The "budget build" without REAL watercooling, and rightfully so. Watercooling is an EXPENSIVE hobby. The "extreme build" has watercooling. Adequately named. Both builds are going to be amazing.
Subbed.

Yeah going under Water is too expensive (hence me not doing it xD)

Once you start, you can't stop. So be ready!

 

[shnur]

Thanks everybody!

Everything is relative my friend.

I built systems for 243$ as well. Depends what's the need of it.

This is for work yes. Much database shuffling and crazy IOPS count!

Watercooling did cost a lot, but I am hoping it will pay off in at least 5-10% increase over the H100 (which is watercooling, but closed loop)

Here's a few pictures of the hardware!



Beautiful sound card. I love it!



Anddddd.... HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE fan!



Special update coming up soon! We just broke the budget limit thought... it'll be worth it!

 

[breadcrums]

envy

i want the wolly mammoth!

 

[moksh4u2]

subbed for your "budget" build

 

[Improvidus]

That's the same sound card I'm using now. Seems to be much better than the Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS PCI card I had before, at least driver wise. If you have multi-channel audio be sure to use the Xonar DX Audio Center to set it up rather than the Windows Sound Settings.

 

[ReignsOfPower]

Looking good my man. Best of luck

 

[shnur]

Thanks everybody for the kind words!

There are a few updates today... First my girlfriend ripped open all my boxes, so no unboxing and I couldn't get proper pictures

Here's a video instead!!!!

Next update in an hour or so when I figure everything out!

 

[Lutro0]

And a peak at the cables for this build.

 

[stren]

Two seperate builds or in one case?

 

[shnur]

Two separate...

Actually... just ordered a third one today!

 

[Improvidus]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lutro0

And a peak at the cables for this build.

Wow, those look incredible! I may just have to order some to go with my Rampage IV Extreme X79 build. I was thinking of just going with all white once I do sleeving, but the combination of red, white and black looks great. I don't suppose I could get a discount if I ordered a set of those red, white and black cables for my Corsair AX850 PSU?

 

[Lutro0]

Shoot me a pm and we will see what we can work out.