Hi all,
got my components 2 weeks ago and built it last week. Was my first build in what seems an eternity. But since my old trusty Mac Pro wasn't up for the latest games, and neither MS or Sony could convince me to buy their consoles this year, I thought I'll build up a new small gaming rig that could be easily transported from my desk to my TV.
I love the outer design of the case. It was a pain to put everything in (damn drive cage and long GPU) but I had fun with it. I will post some pictures later, but here are the specs:
Case: Hadron Air with standard outtake fans
MOBO: Asus Maximus VI Impact
CPU: i5 4670k
CPU Cooler: EVGA mITX Cooler
RAM: 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance LP black
GPU: MSI R9 280X Twin Frozr
ODD: the matisha sold by EVGA
HDD: Kingston HyperX 3k 240GB
Previous owned stuff attached to it:
Apple Cinema Display 27" + Kanex SnapX mDP Switch
Belkin Nostromo n52TE
Logitech G19
Logitech G602
Microsoft wireless receiver for 360 controller
Razer Tiamat 2.2
Issus and future plans:
Had to bend the left side a bit to get the GPU in. But it is possible to get it in without the bending. The Impact's Soundcard was in the way to lean the GPU in further
Cable management to rework (perhpas some sleeving and rerouting)
PSU Fan... Under full load, the cooler and top stay really quiet/acceptable, but the PSU turbine can be well heard even with headphones on.
I'm perhaps considering taking the HDD Bay out, spacing the front cover a bit to get an intake in the front, but this would mean removing the ODD and putting it in a case or reselling it.
