I was really shocked to hear that I had won a complete system during the EVGA 13th Anniversary Event. I couldn't believe my eyes. Because it's a really high end system, and never have I owned a High-end system.
 
I don't really post pics or show off, but since many people said that new comers win systems, and sell them off, but let me tell you EVGA also helps many users like me Keep up with the rest of the pack. :) 
 
Since the Past 1 Year, I had switched from two Pentium D Processors, and onto a Core2Duo  processor. Had Shifted from an 8600GT to internal graphics because my bored killed it due to some setting. Then I had got an EVGA  GTX560. Since 2007, I've had a couple of drives die on me, so i stopped being so enthusiastic about upgrading. It used to take me a couple of cold starts and RAM cleaning each time to get the computer running But now EVGA gave me a major system Overhaul. So thanks EVGA and Velocity Micro and Thank God! :) 
 
The Specs of the new system are:
i7 3770K @ Stock 3.50Ghz(Ivy Bridge)
EVGA GTX680 (2GB)
ASUS P8Z77-V Motherboard
Patriot Memory G2 Series 2x4GB kit (1600Mhz)  
Corsair TX850 PSU
Asatek Liquid Cooling (Like the first gen Antec AIO liquid cooling solution
Hitachi 1TB Drive
Blu Ray Player.
 
 
Here are a few Screenshots:


 
 
 

 
 
Here's it when it Came. It arrived in week at the airport, but the customs had stopped it due to the high value, and then after a week of running up and down I managed to get my system. Was so happy to take it home. :) 
 
Few Pics while i was unboxing it. It was like a kid opening Christmas presents early on Christmas. :) 
 

 

 

 
The Box with all the manuals, spare cables etc,

 
The Mouse:

 
The Keyboard & Mouse:

 
I was surprised they included the Mouse and Keyboard. I love the slim keyboard. Although it did take some time to get used to as its key placement was slightly different from my older keyboard. And the Mouse has a nice Rubber grip for the palm :) 
 





 
I was thinking of using My old GTX560 as a dedicated Physix card, but I thought it would be wiser to sell it and get a NAS with RAID capabilities, so I can have a bit more piece of mind with my Data.




 
As you can see, the GTX680 is a monster compared to my GTX560 and 8600GT :) 
 
Here's my old system while i was copying and backing up my data to the new system:

 
And a few days after i had backed up, my primary Drive with half of my data had crashed. So thanks a lot EVGA and Velocity Micro, you really saved me another heart attack. :)
 
Here was my Old System's Mascot, seems like i'll have to get a new mascot :D 
 

 
Here is my new stuff that I traded in my old components for.
Decided instead of using my old system as a 500W media server,  and data back up system, it would be wiser to use a 25W server consisting of a better router with OpenWRT and A DLINK DNS325. The Dlink was on sale, which made it the cheapest NAS to get that time. :)  For now I got a 1TB drive in it, so no RAID. Will upgrade it with another 1TB drive and RAID it around Christmas time and keep my family pictures / documents safe :)  And I plan on getting a Raspberry Pi (512MB version ) in a couple of months.
 


 
I know i need to work on the cable management behind my desk, but For the first time in my life, all the LAN ports on my Switch/Router are in use. :D 

 
In the dark: 


 
A Few More Pics of the New PC stuff: 



 
 
REALLY,  THANK YOU EVGA and VELOCITY MICRO!!!! :) 
 
And thanks a lot for using a Hitachi Drive, instead of Seagate or Western Digital, I hope it's way better than all these dead drives I accumulated since 2007.
 

 
Thanks once again!.. Without you guys I would have had a non working system. I rewired my complete desk. and there wasn't an earth/ground wire in my house, so i added an earth wire to my stabilizer and computer chassis, and attached it to the buildings television antenna pole. The extra current from the chassis has become less, but its slightly there. The LCD is giving off extra current through the HDMI and DVI cable. I dont know why. :S and The Stabilizer is fine, until i plug in my LCD. :S The LCD was new..
 
Anyone having any advice to remove this extra current, would be good. Coz i don't wanna screw up my old system. I barely use it a couple of hours, disconnect the power cables when I'm done, and cover it with the plastic covering that came with it. :) Also planing on getting some slot protectors so no dust, and moisture gets into my slots.
 
Haven't tried folding, its limited to upload speed right? I heard on OCN that one guy was folding on his system, and browsing the web at the same time, and his system actually caught fire :S 
 
 
 
 
 

Very cool...but I would keep the turtle mascot for giggles. 

kody7839

Very cool...but I would keep the turtle mascot for giggles. 

 
Sure, ill keep the Tortoise as my mascot. :D just benchmarked the system using 3DMark 11, and I will be posting the links here. I can't edit the original thread because i logged her account out and don't know her password. 
 
Here is the 3D Mark 11 Result page: http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/4765535
Here is my system's Mods Rigs Page: http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=30962

How's that TP-Link router? Been looking at getting a TP Link for my next router.
 
Looks like a clean system, nice to see some system builders, still care!
 
 

thats awsome congrats on winning something nice 

EVGA_RobB 

Glad you are enjoying your new system.  It's always nice to see prizes go to people in need of them! 

Rob 

 
 
Thanks Rob, it's all because of you guys !.. :) I'm very Grateful for the prize !!. :) I was waiting for the best time to post the thread once my need Networking devices were set up as well. (Otherwise my desk would look empty)

knightsilver

How's that TP-Link router? Been looking at getting a TP Link for my next router.

Looks like a clean system, nice to see some system builders, still care!

 The TP-Link router is a champ !. :) I know a TP link router sounds all chinese, but in a tight budget, they make good devices. :) Depending upon your budget and requirement. If you could afford the ASUS Dualband N66U, then go for it, nothing better than it. But on the other hand, if you don't really require something so grand, and expensive, i would suggest you to go for this TP-Link WR1043ND. I Loaded OpenWRT on it. And im running a lot of applications like Samba server, transmission etc. So it does reboot a couple of times, but if you're running it with less things on it, it may just need a reboot once a month or less.
 
This model has around 400Mhz of the CPU ,and 32MB of ram. The ram can be swapped with a chip of the listed compatible DDR1 RAMS, so it can be upgraded to 64MB, or you can use the USB as RAM MEmory(but it works slower) I'm thinking of putting a couple of heat sinks on it. :)
 
 
Yeah for now the system is so clean. I don't wanna mess it up with my UV lights and stuff, because the guys and Velocity Micro did an amazing job with the cabling. :) Almost all of the cables are hidden. :) 
 
Thanks for all your well wishes guys. :) 
 

XrayMan

 
Congrats. Glad your enjoying it.     =)

 
Thanks man!, I definitely am :) 

Very nice win, congratulations! Thanks for sharing with pics and your experience. One thing surprised me was the cable bundle attached to the CPU cooler.

Nice!

Grats on the system. and also it nice to see it go to someone that need it.

Looks good :D

@ryandigweed
 
We are so glad that you're happy with your new Velocity Micro PC!  We strive to provide superior performance, build quality, and stunning design for our customers.  Before shipping, every Velocity Micro PC endures a grueling set of tests and quality control measures that would bring most systems to their knees. Stress tests, extensive reboots, an overnight burn in, and an exhaustive 200-point QA checklist ensure that every PC meets our own lofty standards. 
The fact that you're so excited about your new system is the greatest compliment and affirmation that our attention to detail is truly worthwhile.
Again, we are so pleased that you're enjoying your new PC and peripherals and that you have decided to share your experience with the world. It means a lot.
 
Thank you,
Velocity Micro, Inc.
Welcome to the New PC Experience

I have got some good news and some bad news. 
 
The Bad news, the Hitachi 1TB drive started to be a bit buggy on boot, and giving issues with partitions. WIndows wouldn't install on it. So the good part, i got an SSD, and installed windows on it. 
 
But unfotunately the SMART test from the Hitachi tools showed the error in the screenshot, How bad is this error? Should i transfer this to the NAS, and get a 2TB seagate? I dont understand how these things keep happening. All i did was play some steam games on it, along with some movies. :S 
 



 

RushXTC

Congratz on the win, Very nice rig.

Also, How are you so unlucky with HDD's?!?! lol.... I've never had one die on me. That's some terrible luck, But at least you have a badass computer!! =D

Probably got bonked during shipping. All it takes is the wrong hit in the wrong way to mess up an HDD.
 
Gratz on the new system though, I am extremely Jelly.

Congrats on the win! Must be overwhelming to receive that. Just out of curiosity did you have the pay anything to receive it for taxes and what not. I remember reading something about prizes over 500 bucks or osmething had to pay taxes.