LightingRafa
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UPDATE::: Hello All, This is my first build! Excited to see the build come to life! Here are some components I have already purchased: Motherboard: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3D Case: Hadron Air Memory: Hyper X Fury White Series DDR 1600 8gb x 2 Hard drive : Samsung Evo 250gb SSD Cpu Cooler: GamerStorm Gabriel Replacement Fan for Cpu Cooler: AeroCool DeadSilence 120mm White LED Case Lighting: NZXT Sleeved 1m white LED CPU : Intel Core i5-4690K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core 3.5GHz LGA 1150 HD Graphics 4600 Video Card: undecided Removed HardDrive cage on Hadron Air currently, saving the front part of the cage for the blueray slim drive. I cut the bracket on my NZXT kit to mount on and off/ dimming switch for led's on back 2 holes of Hadron. Pics coming soon!
post edited by LightingRafa - 2015/03/09 20:11:41
~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/04 14:24:28
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Hello LightingRafa, Sounds like you have the beginnings of a nice build. Hope to see pics soon. Let us know if you have any issues or questions on your Z97 Stinger. Feel free to contact us 24/7 at 1-888-881-3842 or by email at support@evga.com.
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/04 16:16:09
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What gpu's are you choosing between? I looked at that Gamerstorm Gabriel, that is actually a pretty neat little heatsink, I do like the vertical design more than the traditional horizontal, but the blue color... I look forward to pictures of the build. I am about to build my brother a mitx with the hadron for his college. College these days almost require computer and internet.
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/05 13:33:25
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For the GPU I have 3 on my radar: EVGA GTX 960 FTW 2GB (ACX fans) PNY GTX 960 2GB (reference design) MSI GTX 960 2GB (reference design) Im trying to stay within the $199-$250 range. I'm leaning more toward the MSI GTX 960 because it is a reference design and has the white lettering on the side. If I come across some extra funds I'll probably get: EVGA GTX 970 4gb (reference design) currently at $329.
post edited by LightingRafa - 2015/03/05 14:03:08
~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/05 15:26:33
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LightingRafa For the GPU I have 3 on my radar: EVGA GTX 960 FTW 2GB (ACX fans) PNY GTX 960 2GB (reference design) MSI GTX 960 2GB (reference design)
Im trying to stay within the $199-$250 range. I'm leaning more toward the MSI GTX 960 because it is a reference design and has the white lettering on the side.
If I come across some extra funds I'll probably get: EVGA GTX 970 4gb (reference design) currently at $329.
I would personally wait and save for the EVGA 970 reference. Give you more room to grow especially with that z97 (that's a darn good board), and you don't need to the ACX. I don't think the Hadron is really built properly for that type of cooling. I am sending you a PM, might help you out with the problem, after seeing your post I rambled through my parts bin and found a gem.
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/05 15:26:33
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LightingRafa For the GPU I have 3 on my radar: EVGA GTX 960 FTW 2GB (ACX fans) PNY GTX 960 2GB (reference design) MSI GTX 960 2GB (reference design)
Im trying to stay within the $199-$250 range. I'm leaning more toward the MSI GTX 960 because it is a reference design and has the white lettering on the side.
If I come across some extra funds I'll probably get: EVGA GTX 970 4gb (reference design) currently at $329.
I would personally wait and save for the EVGA 970 reference. Give you more room to grow especially with that z97 (that's a darn good board), and you don't need to the ACX. I don't think the Hadron is really built properly for that type of cooling. I am sending you a PM, might help you out with the problem, after seeing your post I rambled through my parts bin and found a gem.
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/06 21:31:35
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Update : Products and Pics from project
~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/07 06:01:58
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/07 18:05:48
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~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/08 07:46:16
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Update; Installed NZXT LED bracket.
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~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/09 22:02:08
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Update on the components: Motherboard: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3D Case: Hadron Air Memory: Hyper X Fury White Series DDR 1600 8gb x 2 Hard drive : Samsung Evo 250gb SSD Cpu Cooler: GamerStorm Gabriel Replacement Fan for Cpu Cooler: AeroCool DeadSilence 120mm White LED Case Lighting: NZXT Sleeved 1m white LED CPU : Intel Core i5-4690K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core 3.5GHz LGA 1150 HD Graphics 4600 Cable Extensions : Ensourced Custom Paracord Sleeved Extensions Video Card: ***undecided*** 3 Possibilities - EVGA GTX 970 4GB 256 Bit SuperClocked (Reference Design) $349.00
- MSI GTX 960 2GB 128 Bit (Reference Design) $199.00
- PNY GTX 960 2 GB 128 Bit (Reference Design) $199.00
~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/10 20:40:56
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/10 20:50:25
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~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/11 17:56:02
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Preview of how motherboard and cooler will look in the Hadron Air. Can't wait to fire this up!
post edited by LightingRafa - 2015/03/11 20:13:18
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~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/12 05:33:46
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Looking forward to final pics!
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/20 12:04:20
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My paracord sleeving from Ensourced.com came in!
post edited by LightingRafa - 2015/03/21 13:25:12
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~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/26 12:10:39
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Update on my monochrome mini build: I set this up last night, still need a little cord cleanup and work on centering those hard drives. I'm probably going to remove the blue usb 3.0 cable since the mother board has 4 of them. Still waiting on my custom backplate and dvd drive. Appreciate any feedback!
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~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/03/31 06:52:39
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Update on my build: Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini Did some cord cleanup. I unplugged the blue 3.0 cable and tucked it away behind the video card. My custom faceplate came in yesterday from the guys at v1tech.com
post edited by LightingRafa - 2015/03/31 06:55:46
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~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/04/01 09:46:37
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Excellent, is the last picture the finished build?
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/04/01 10:24:19
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Almost finished. DVD slim drive arrives tomorrow. Once that it in, it will be completely finished.
~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/04/01 10:29:31
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/04/01 13:18:49
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LightingRafa Almost finished. DVD slim drive arrives tomorrow. Once that it in, it will be completely finished.
Once that is done post another pic!
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2015/04/06 16:14:13
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~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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Re: (Project Log) Hadron Air ~ Monochrome Mini
2016/03/31 08:44:22
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Update from my Build: Installed NZXT Hue + Lighting System Added a Samsung 500gb SSD Replaced Stock Fans with 2 Corsair AF120's
post edited by LightingRafa - 2016/03/31 08:46:26
~ LightingRafa CPU: Intel i5-4690KMB: EVGA Z97 Stinger Core 3DRAM: HyperX Fury White Series DDR 1600MHZ (16GB)GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GD5HD: Samsung EVO 250GB SSDHD: Samsung EVO 120GB SSDOS: Windows 7 PRO 64 BitCASE: EVGA Hadron AIR http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=34738
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