Sense and Sensibility [A Build Log]

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10-21-2008, 04:37 PM
BlueAqua

Looks like a fantastic build Twwen2! We all make some mistakes on these, there are just too many variables in these builds. Great tube routing and use of fittings, looks very professional.

Where is your other stick of ram? :stick:
10-21-2008, 05:26 PM
disruptfam

We require more pics of the finished build :)
10-21-2008, 05:29 PM
disruptfam

I can help with the cable management side of things since i have the same case...

I can give you run down of what i did... But i wish i had a cam to show you properly :(
10-21-2008, 06:57 PM
emoners

@twwen2: will you be making a window?
10-21-2008, 07:00 PM
MomijiTMO

Bahha @ psu cable. I can't remember what bizarre things :D

Your pc is really good so time to oc this baby!
10-21-2008, 08:49 PM
emuexport

Excellent work twenn2! on both your worklog and of course your case! :up::up::clap::clap:

Now comes the fiddly bit of getting your OC just right! Looking forward to temps and clock results!

emu
10-21-2008, 09:38 PM
twwen2

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

Looks like a fantastic build Twwen2! We all make some mistakes on these, there are just too many variables in these builds. Great tube routing and use of fittings, looks very professional.

Where is your other stick of ram? :stick:

Haha it's in now.:D
I installed vista with just one stick for stability, you know the deal.

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Originally Posted by disruptfam

We require more pics of the finished build :)

Trust me, you don't!:p:
There's nothing left to shoot, just the plain black box really.

Quote:

Originally Posted by disruptfam

I can help with the cable management side of things since i have the same case...

I can give you run down of what i did... But i wish i had a cam to show you properly :(

Sure, go for it! I can't guarantee that i'll do anything about it, the box is all closed up now courtesy of 12+ screws. :rofl:

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Originally Posted by emoners

@twwen2: will you be making a window?

I'd love to, but at this stage i can't afford to get it done professionally, and i'm not gonna try myself!;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomijiTMO

Bahha @ psu cable. I can't remember what bizarre things :D

Your pc is really good so time to oc this baby!

Quote:

Originally Posted by emuexport

Excellent work twenn2! on both your worklog and of course your case! :up::up::clap::clap:

Now comes the fiddly bit of getting your OC just right! Looking forward to temps and clock results!

emu

Thanks guys.:)
I can't wait to start the overclocking. So far i've spent 2 days straight installing software and downloading updates. I've taken two days off work to study for my exam tomorrow, and i can honestly say i haven't done a single minute of study...:shakes:

Wish me luck boys! :D
10-21-2008, 09:43 PM
emoners

Quote:

Originally Posted by twwen2

I'd love to, but at this stage i can't afford to get it done professionally, and i'm not gonna try myself!;)

coz it simply looks great & too bad it's gonna be covered up. :(

good luck on your exams mate!:up:
10-21-2008, 10:03 PM
MomijiTMO

Yes even with the SP1 disc, Vista happily downloads so much garbage. Ugh that is the most annoying part of a new pc.
10-21-2008, 11:29 PM
bianco

great work twwen2!
10-22-2008, 12:15 AM
skinnee

excellent work twwen, congratulations! :clap: :clap: :clap:

We've all made the forehead slap type mistakes, its kinda like a right of passage. :D
10-22-2008, 04:46 AM
emoners

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

We've all made the forehead slap type mistakes, its kinda like a right of passage. :D

:rofl: i have to agree...but it turned out pretty well in the end! very very good job twwen!:up:
10-22-2008, 04:52 AM
MomijiTMO

Hey I remember one of my dumb moments. I attached my fans to the front panel and then realised that I should have attached the rad first. So on goes the rad and the fans were then attached but then the rad couldn't fit through the space. So I had to attach everything pretty much in the case which took me a lot more time, not to mention all the time wasted.

=D
10-22-2008, 01:32 PM
Oli4v

You're Doing a GREAT job man !, looks very nice;)

Props up !
10-22-2008, 01:37 PM
evil-98

looks great man! :up:
10-22-2008, 04:51 PM
twwen2

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

great work twwen2!

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

excellent work twwen, congratulations! :clap: :clap: :clap:

We've all made the forehead slap type mistakes, its kinda like a right of passage. :D

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Originally Posted by emoners

:rofl: i have to agree...but it turned out pretty well in the end! very very good job twwen!:up:

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Originally Posted by Oli4v

You're Doing a GREAT job man !, looks very nice;)

Props up !

Thanks and welcome to XS! :welcome:

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Originally Posted by evil-98

looks great man! :up:

Thanks all, the support is really appreciated. Glad you like it :up:
10-23-2008, 04:44 AM
twwen2

~Encore~

Well, you asked for it! :rofl:

But i won't pretend that i don't enjoy the attention either...:p:

These pics are 1000 times better, i used a pseudo-tripod (box on top of chair) for all the shots. As you can see they come out nice and sharp.:up:

I actually took about 20 nice ones, then went to re-size them and lost a lot of detail in the process. They turned out looking like those disgusting JPEGs you see sometimes in 16bit color...

Being pretty upset, i ripped the sides off the case and took another 20 shots, but these ones are even better than the previous set!

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c...g/IM000453.jpg

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c...g/IM000454.jpg

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c...g/IM000455.jpg

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http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c...g/IM000452.jpg

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c...g/IM000449.jpg

I also managed to find some drivers for my 32bit Netgear wireless card to work on Vista x64, so i'm typing this on the new rig as we speak! :cool:

Oh, i'll get to overclocking soon. But at 3.33GHz stock, who can complain!? 10x multi...... FTW! :ROTF:

P.S. The exam went great today. The questions were very similar to the sample exams provided for study, it happens that way every year! :rofl:

1 down, 3 to go...:rolleyes:

*****
10-23-2008, 04:54 AM
BlueAqua

Great pictures Twwen! I really like how the pictures capture the vibrant color of the orange fans.

Why didn't you use orange tubing on the inside? Good to hear your test went well. I'm sure we can all agree to spending a little too much time with our hobby once and a while. ;)
10-23-2008, 05:16 AM
HawaiianSupermn

Jeeze, very nice build! :D I wish there was a window on the side for 24/7 appreciation.
10-23-2008, 11:42 AM
Dangals

Those photos turned out great - congratulations on a job well done :clap:
10-23-2008, 01:07 PM
MomijiTMO

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

Great pictures Twwen! I really like how the pictures capture the vibrant color of the orange fans.

Why didn't you use orange tubing on the inside? Good to hear your test went well. I'm sure we can all agree to spending a little too much time with our hobby once and a while. ;)

Errrr holy cow I think us students really should get some kind of wc government grant seriously =|

Oh and from memory I think Twwen said the Feser orange tubing was too stiff for the tiny amount of room in that case.

Soooo how's that oc going? I am now joining you in cram cram time.
10-23-2008, 01:13 PM
twwen2

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

Great pictures Twwen! I really like how the pictures capture the vibrant color of the orange fans.

Why didn't you use orange tubing on the inside? Good to hear your test went well. I'm sure we can all agree to spending a little too much time with our hobby once and a while. ;)

Thanks BA!
Momo is right, the feser tubing is way too stiff. Doesn't bend enough. Pro-LRT FTW!

Quote:

Originally Posted by HawaiianSupermn

Jeeze, very nice build! :D I wish there was a window on the side for 24/7 appreciation.

Cheers, i'm having a serious think about the window. For now i'm just running with one panel off so i can drool at the prettys :ROTF:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangals

Those photos turned out great - congratulations on a job well done :clap:

Thanks again dangals. I'm lovin ur log too :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomijiTMO

Errrr holy cow I think us students really should get some kind of wc government grant seriously =|

Oh and from memory I think Twwen said the Feser orange tubing was too stiff for the tiny amount of room in that case.

Soooo how's that oc going? I am now joining you in cram cram time.

Where's my govt grant hey!?
Cramming.... FTW! :p:
10-24-2008, 03:36 PM
switch8

Great Work Twwen2! Amazing finish! What are your temps like @ stock? Can't wait till you stretch this babies legs to 4GHz! I'm thinking with my TJ-07 build coming up, i'll either have it powder coated or just do it myself with some spray cans... I'm still undecided but i'll most likely attempt it myself!

Again, great work! Now relax and spend some time with your new little bundle of joy!

... don't mention exams.. makes me feel sick! ;)
10-24-2008, 08:49 PM
Retro

twwen2::toast:
I guess as an aircooling guy I shouldn't be in here but had to comment on your superb build, and photos. Awesome job!
I was considering the Silverstone SG01-B, and an NZXT Rogue case as well, before I bought the Mini P180.
Didn't even think to look at the Lian-Li V-350B. Wish I had:rolleyes:
10-25-2008, 01:48 AM
pcaddict

Awesome build! :up:

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