[MunneY]

Hello everyone.

Today I'm going to be starting a new build log in NZXT's newest case, the Manta. This is something I've personally bugged the crap out of them for, for the better part of 2 years. I was one of only a handful of reviewers to actually get a chance with it. Once I found out it was coming I got together with some folks and we bring to you...

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Agent 47

So now that I've realized that the game comes out on March 11th, I'm going to center the build around the game. I've always been a massive fan and figure the white and black them will be perfect! I'll add some touches to make it seem like the perfect machine for the job, perfect Agent 47. It'll be fast, precise, powerful and portable.

The Parts!

Case - NZXT Manta - Matte White
Motherboard -EVGA Z170 Stinger
GPU - Visiontek AMD Radeon R9 Fury X
CPU - Intel i5-6500 (non K)
RAM - TBD
SSD - TBD
PSU - EVGA 650 GQ


GPU Block -EK-FC R9 Fury X -Nickel
CPU Block - EK-Supremacy EVO - Acetal+Nickel with Black Backplate
Pump / Reservoir - EK-XRes 140 DDC 3.2 PWM Elite
Radiator - EK-CoolStream 240 and 280mm
Fittings - EK-HDC 16mm White
Tubing - EK-HD PETG 16mm Tubing
Sleeving -Custom Black and White Extensions from ENSOURCED
Fans - EK Vardar F2 120 X2 and 140 X2
Coolant is Mayhems X1 Oil Black Concentrate!

Once I got news this case was coming, I got so pumped.... Here are my Initial shots of the outside!

Yea... I left the film on :-D

My Video of the case

 

[MunneY]

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Originally Posted by Sulfatron

I'm in!! Subbed ??

Welcome!

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Originally Posted by num1son

Having reviewed it myself, I'm really curious to see what you come up with!

I'm not doing anything too crazy... I had something I wanted to do, but I couldnt quite swing it this time around.

Open to suggestions!

 

[MunneY]

Okay... So I didn't' realize the new Hitman game came out in March. So I'll be changing the build to be more centered around it.

I'm a massive fan, so this is perfect!

 

[MunneY]

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Originally Posted by bluedevil

Sweet buddy! Dis gunna be gud!

ohhhhhhhhh yeah
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Originally Posted by xD3aDPooLx

You know I am here.

Indeed.... why did we not think of this name before?
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Originally Posted by Gilles3000

Subbed ofc.

Welcome

 

[MunneY]

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Originally Posted by WhiteWulfe

It's a Munney build so naturally in!

Welcome...

Ow we are in the right place ill get some more content flowing soon!

 

[MunneY]

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Originally Posted by Kontrast

Bloop bloop bloop

Ding
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Originally Posted by Origondoo

Sub. There is a lot of potential in this case.

welcome guys! Glad to have you here,

I should have most all of my parts tomorrow or Friday so expect some updates as soon as they show up!

 

[MunneY]

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Originally Posted by corpsemaker

Why are you not using 2 x 280mm? (it's 15-ish more percent radiator area if it fits)

P.S.
Subscribed

my original plan was to use 2 280s but I couldn't source the radiators from EK for a couple of different reason. Too thick and out of stock :-D I'll explain more as I get all the components in and start fitting everything!

 

[MunneY]

Actually...

So I finally had an off day and got to do some photos!

Lets start off with the power supply!

I chose the EVGA 650GS PSU for this build for a couple of reasons. It's just the right amount of wattage for the price point I was looking at, as well as being gold rated. It is only semi-modular, but I'm not to bothered by that!

Lets start with the box!





EVGA is #1



Full specs!



What all ya get in the box!



Nice all black flat cables. This is a HUGE Plus!





Even the non-modular cables are all black and the wrapping is not see through... +1 @EVGA-JacobF







MMMMM... I love peeling off stickers!



All together now... but something, just doesn't seem right for a build of this caliber!



Ah there we go!





REALLY Digging the color scheme now. I've never been a "RED" color guy, but it fits with this!


Special thanks to Ensourced Customs for the sweet extensions. He got them done in like 2 days and to my door in another 2. Couldn't ask for better service from a vendor, especially a small boutique one!

 

[MunneY]

I wonder what could be in here?!

 

[MunneY]

Ok... So I know I teased the big box last time, but were not quite there yet... unless you find my youtube channel LOL

ANYYYYY WAYS!

Its been a long time since I've used an AMD card (not counting mining) and I figured it was time, especially with the fact that the new Hitman game is going to have have DX12 and really use A-sync compute. I reached out to the guys at Visiontek and they hooked it up!
















Probably my favorite shot. Dat booty


I do kind of dig the power usage lights.... and that tiny tiny bios switch.




Everyone talkes about how small the Fury X is... I'm not seeing it


Banana for scale

 

[MunneY]

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Originally Posted by xD3aDPooLx

Either that Banana is big or the Fury x is Hella Small... keep it up man

It is actually really small... Its odd feeling compared to older GPUs
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Originally Posted by szeged

munney loves him some big bananas

hummmmmmmmmm... what

 

[MunneY]

HYPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MunneY]

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Originally Posted by Origondoo

If It's ingame graphics then I need Fury X2 asap

Btw. why don't you implement your youtube video for this build?

If you are meaning the EK stuff... its coming!

 

[MunneY]

Alright, onto the next piece!

I have to say right off the bat, I have a rather unhealthy obsession with EVGA motherboards. The black sleek look of them and the high end stats as well as EVGA's customer service has me sold.

So I present.. the EVGA Z170 Stinger

 

[MunneY]

Yea it is. I juat love their near all black look. Very sleek and stealthy!

In a day where everything is colorfull and RGB, it really stands apart

 

[MunneY]

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Originally Posted by Spenning

Probably the best looking Skylake ITX motherboard out there. Asus and MSI have probably been on LSD when designing their boards.

Im not gonna say I dont like color but there are some crazy things out there.... and too over the top.

 

[MunneY]

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Originally Posted by bluedevil

Agreed, only two things I would change.

1. SATA port placement.
2. Better M.2 support.

Other than those two things, the board is pretty much perfect.

I'm ok with the Sata ports spot. It would probably be to hard to move them to the edge.

The M.2 is kind of lacking considering its only E-Key, which means NO NVME drives.... *stares at useless 950 pro*

 

[MunneY]

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Originally Posted by szeged

the build looks better than the builder.

but thats not hard to do now is it?

Okay Manicorn.

 

[MunneY]

So I tried something a little crazy today... and well... it worked :-d

:-D I'll shoot a video later talking about what I've done and what I'm gonna do!

 

[MunneY]

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Originally Posted by imersa

Radiators have been seen...
Y NO UPDATE

In progress yo. Slow ya roll!