agent8
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Over the years I have done a few upgrades here and there using really old parts but this time, I am re-doing almost everything. I don't have the money to go crazy so some of the parts were budget or bought used but my main goal is something STABLE. I don't want to mess around with overclocking or fidgeting with stuff anymore, I just want a rig that works. With that being said, here is my list of parts for better or worse. Case: Zalman Z3 Plus in white https://www.amazon.com/Za...3-Plus-W/dp/B00JQPGUEK(I got this dirt cheap on a newegg shellshocker) Motherboard: MSI B150M Bazooka https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Skylake-Motherboard-B150M-Bazooka/dp/B016AT9F5A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495585028&sr=8-2&keywords=msi+bazooka(Also dirt cheap on a shellshocker with a rebate) CPU: I7 6700 (Did not get the K variant since I won't be overclocking and it was on ebay for a good deal) CPU cooler: Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-RR-212E-20PK-R2-120mm/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495585180&sr=8-1&keywords=212+evo Because it just seems like the go-to for air cooling Ram: Gskill Rip Jaws 16gb ddr4-2133 https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231884SSD: My old Samsung 250GB (for now) and may add at least a 500 GB ssd down the line PSU: Ultra X3 1000 Watt (old but still going strong) GPU: Hopefully by next week, I will have a MSI GTX 1080 from another member!!! WOOT WOOT! The case is white and most of the parts are black. The front fan has a blue LED. The MSI GTX 1080 has a red theme but the side LED I believe can be changed to whatever color. The Ram has red heat spreaders. So I am wondering if I should go with a black,white and red theme and change the front fan and maybe get some red sleeving... The front would look something like this... Or should I plasti-dip the heat spreaders white and do some black/white sleeving and keep it strictly black and white and leave the stock fan so it looks like this in the front? I know with a Bios update, I could have used a new I-7 7700 but with all the reports of temp spikes and stuff, it was easier to find a 6700 and the price was right. What do you guys think?
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/05/24 00:58:37
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System could use some EVGA parts in it. Maybe like an EVGA gaming mouse? Really it looks like it should be a pretty good build.
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agent8
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/05/24 04:45:16
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Hoggle System could use some EVGA parts in it. Maybe like an EVGA gaming mouse? Really it looks like it should be a pretty good build.
HA HA. Yes in fact I have a Torq X5 that I love. If I have enough later, I was thinking about an Evga Power supply since my Ultra is pretty darn old.
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/05/25 14:49:46
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Sweet setup! Nothing quite like an EVGA PSU :) :)
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agent8
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/05/25 19:56:13
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Hey! I shouldn't get a blue ribbon ! I haven't built anything yet. LOL. I think I am going to go with red lighting since the ram and the 1080 are already read and the keys on my keyboard are red LEDs too. I was thinking about some fans like this...
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/05/25 21:19:31
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agent8 Hey! I shouldn't get a blue ribbon ! I haven't built anything yet. LOL.
I was thinking the same thing. LOL. Wasn't me.
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/05/26 12:44:39
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agent8 Hey! I shouldn't get a blue ribbon ! I haven't built anything yet. LOL.
I was thinking the same thing. LOL. Wasn't me.
Wasn't me either so I assume a mod thought you had finished the work
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/05/26 12:49:08
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/05/26 23:48:46
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Well we can always remove the BR if you wish. I went ahead and removed the ribbon and we'll monitor the progress of this build.
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/05/28 07:44:42
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Ok, I will keep the thread updated as I finish it. All parts are bought and just waiting for them to arrive. This is going to be fun!
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/05/28 09:09:34
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I'm sure this mod will rock!
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/05/31 17:54:49
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Nice, I love the white case
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/06/06 10:43:06
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Gtx 1080 MSI arrived yesterday and most of my sleeving is done .Ordered a second SSD and I had to make my own dual tray since this case only takes one SSD and I didn't want to buy an adapter plate and wait. Hopefully soon I'll post some pictures and updates. This case has a little bit of issues with the wire management but I'm doing the best I can.
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/06/14 10:45:23
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Nice build man! I like Zalman products, they make some decent fans that are quiet. How about changing the name to Ice Fire, or Ice hot, or reverse of either. Must add some pics in MR, I know you said you are busy. But we all know, if not done = 2 demerits. And you could have gone either red or blue, and it would look great either way. Good job!
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/06/14 13:12:08
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Thank you! Ice fire.... I like it. Or how about Icyhot , for the lulZ. I had 6 pics in MR but they keep disappearing and then reappearing.
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/06/20 21:21:24
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Since this build is done, am I supposed to get a br? Technically, the new DVD drive already crapped out on me and has to be replaced so I guess I'm not "done" lol.
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Re: My first build in a long, long, long time. Opinions wanted
2017/06/23 03:30:18
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I rellay like the look of the case. :)
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