What kind of camera are you using? All you shots look somewhat filtered.
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What kind of camera are you using? All you shots look somewhat filtered.
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Originally Posted by exe163
Canon 40D ... not sure what you mean by "filtered." Some of the shots intentionally have a shallow depth of field which puts part of the pic out of focus. Also getting some reflections when shooting through the acrylic windows, so don't know if that's what you're seeing.
I've actually just been learning photography this past year ... so still a long ways to go.
Incredible work Shazza! :oscar: Thank you for sharing!
I just looked up that camera and WOW!
The price for it is madness.
But it looks to be a beauty, I'd love to have a one :D
Shazza, please show more photos - also from the outside :)
Shazza what kind of fittings are those on your gpu waterblock?
Thanks, JimiP - glad you enjoyed it.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimiP
It's actually now one of the "older" Canon models ... there should be some good deals on them, as many people move up to newer models.Quote:
Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3
Will do, dualbrain. Plan to show the whole setup, but it's difficult to get good shots of the outside - even with extra lighting using a reflector. Will give it another go in a couple weeks when I return from vacation. Also want to get some showing the view in the top window, as that came out better than expected.Quote:
Originally Posted by dualbrain
The fittings are Bitspower Rotary 45s, with a compression fitting at end to attach the tubing.Quote:
Originally Posted by =[PULSAR]=
In honor of your build:
Here is a bear that my wife made for my daughter when she was very young, it is named "Watch Bear" as that was it's task. :) It is a little dirty from all the years of her sleeping on it. The bear is 26" tall sitting down.
LOL ... good one, SIGfever! I had a bear just like that when I was growing up ... still have it, actually (so it's REALLY OLD :) )
40D is hardly old in the Canon line it was released in aug 08 and the 50D was released in Oct 08.Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
I have a 20D and would much rather have a 5D as the 10/20/30/40/50 are not full frame sensors unlike the 5D and 1D.
You have a great camera and with some good lenses could take some very good pics.
:)Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
Actually this one my wife made would probably be more fitting your build. :up:
Nice job, shazza. I like your photographs. :)
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Originally Posted by firebane
Thanks, firebane. I think you meant the 40D was released in Aug 07 ... that's why I said it was an "older" model in quotes - since the 50D and the 5D II have come out recently.
Rest assured, camera equipment won't be holding me back ... my husband has a IDsIII, and a 5D ... and a great collection of lenses. In this case, it's the photographer who has a lot to learn ;), but I'll get there. I'm at the point where I can recognize a great shot, even if I can't yet create them.
@SIGfever ... now that's a nice bear, but a little too blingy for my taste :rofl:
@Ashraf ... thank you for your nice comment.
Wow, awesome looking build.
Love the multi colored tubing for the different loops. Might do something similar to that with my next build.
Good luck with the rest of the build!
incorrect.Quote:
Originally Posted by firebane
Canon EOS 40D released August 2007 in retail channels even earlier to shops/wholesalers etc been available 1.5 now, in high end camera world thats light years away, for us normal folks its still good, I use a Nikon D40 and its the jam imo and very old per se all things considered.
Outstanding build. I plan on using many elements of it as a guide for my own, if I ever get the parts together for it.
Wow, awesome build and awesome pictures!
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Originally Posted by Aielman
Thanks, Aeilman and hotwaxisbad. I'm hoping to get some pictures up of the completed system in the next week or so. Been on vacation for a couple of weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by hotwaxisbad
just curious shazza, how did you mount the pumps, double sided tape or something?(i'm almost going to copy your whole build :P)
I've got them temporarily mounted using the pads that come with the pumps - peeling only a small piece of the protective paper, since I've moved things often. I was worried about heat, but so far no problem ... being that close to the fans from the radiator may help. Thinking about trying some of (UN) Designs brackets for my permanent mount.Quote:
Originally Posted by just a noob
Feel free to copy anything ... I'm sure you can make some improvements.
looks great as always shazza.
I have used the neoprene pads that come with the DDC and have never had heat problems or failure, actually in my build the pump that used to run in the old build as a hard mount with good cooling runs slower RPM than the one that was on the neoprene pad.... I suppose that's a function of loop restriction though :)
Shazza,
This is truly a work of art! I love people that are passionate about their work and hobbies and you fit that bill!
Here is my fuzzy guy! A tribute to my favorite Airedale...Mr. Angus.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01369.jpg
You should try them after all I need some way to pay for my build! :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
Build is looking great BTW.
Thanks for the nice comments, Sniipe, theseeker (I love Mr. Angus), and Dave. I'm itching to get back to my water cooled build ... am in Florida for a couple of weeks, and it wouldn't fit in my carry on. Keeping myself occupied working on my Florida rig ... doing some cable management at the moment (arrggghh). I'm dying to watercool the i7, but it doesn't make sense when I'll only be in Florida sporadically for the next year or so. I sense an upgrade on the Mountain Mods build before I even finish it :p: That's the trouble with buying my parts almost a year ago and then not having time to do the build.
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Originally Posted by SiGfever
OMG why you post a pic of dave? :rofl:
Shazza looks awesome!
That outfit is actually quite comfortable! :ROTF:
naekah, if you are referring to our beloved n00b admin, you're incorrect, or color blind, whichever, because its not pink :P
:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by just a noob
oh shoot we better run now.
when he comes back from CES, you and i are both DEAD.
OKay ... back on track :yepp::rofl:
Well ... not really. As this post has little to do with my current water cooled build other than I consider it penance - and practice at cable management. Finally tore my air cooled i7 build apart and put it back together right - at least 80% there. Gosh, air cooling is boring (no offense, anyone).
I absolutely cannot be considered going for aesthetics over performance in this build. Those Noctua fans are just plain ugly - but, they work. My goal with this build was QUIET (with the ability to get a bit of gaming in):
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http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...48_kquzX-M.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...28_8pRE4-M.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...84_EyR5u-M.jpg
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Good stuff shazza, that case is really a beauty :up:
considered some yate loons/sanyo denki san aces? those aren't so ugly in my mind, and they can be fairly quiet
Nice Shazza!
I was wondering when someone was gonna use the A20 in a build, i have been umm-ing and ahh-ing over it for some months now. Looks great!:)
great work there shazza :up: :D
WOW Shazza!
I actually have to move my head forward to see the cables! (Not because of the small photo :P because there are only a FEW)
Awesome work with the cable management!!!!!
Beautiful build there Shazza. I love to watch all your pictures.. DSLR rules:)
Back on track to my MM build. Still working on getting some decent photos of the whole case. Here's some examples of work in progress:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...18_5hNRN-L.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...29_uYrWN-L.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...37_79ecR-L.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...57_ZpKd8-L.jpg
Great sleeving and very clean as usual!
shazza,
Have you considered switching the DVD and the display?
The build looks great. :up:
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Originally Posted by theseeker
Thanks, guys. I'm willing to consider anything at this point ... figure I'll tear it down tomorrow to try some different arrangements. AAAARRRGGGGHHHH, as much as I love working with the inside of Mountain Mods cases, I just have such a hard time making those bays look decent.Quote:
Originally Posted by SiGfever
I definitely would order powder coat next time ...
what don't you like about the anodizing? the fact that nothing matches it?
Very Clean! I like it!! How many fan do you run per channel on the Scythe Kaze master?
this is an outstanding build :up: - alot of hard work went into it & it def shows :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
& I LOVE THOSE 45 DEGREE FITTINGS!
Shazza, when you put in your own background try to put a black one in a new layer them burn it up to raise highlights in certain areas, this creates a more realistic and attractive effect than a gradient :up:
I like the basic anodized finish ... BUT, with the mountain mods case, the bay covers in particular have a slightly different finish - actually more noticeable when trying to photograph. Not too worried about matching things like the DVD drive ... that can always be stealthed.Quote:
Originally Posted by just a noob
It varies from 1 to 3 ... but I do have my rad fans on the controller (3 fans soldered into one lead). It's still controlling, but looks like I blew out the LED ??? Dunno, got another on order though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nemon
Thanks ... yep, those fittings are a delight.Quote:
Originally Posted by PradaG
I'm gonna sleep on it, but thinking seriously of ripping this apart and getting it powder coated :eek: I'd like to try a totally different case, but I love the horizontal mb and all the room inside.
Gracias ... good idea. I was just playing around with the background, and learning as I go, so I'll give that a shot. My $500 lights don't measure up to your pro setup, but I'm having fun trying different things. Your photos inspired me to try a little harder :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
I'm glad dude, I'm gonna send you a pm in a bit, I have some software I think you will like ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
Hey Shazza,
I was wondering why you oriented your Duality front in the manner in which you did (with the bay drives on the bottom). I threw away my original UFO Horizon and purchased a CYO Extended Horizon just so I could invert the face to get the bays at the top to make it easier for me to swap DvD's (my case sits on casters on the floor).
Did you run into some difficulties with the bay drives on the top as opposed to the bottom?
@ ranker ... you know, I've had them both ways. I ended up going with the bays on the bottom because I wanted to set my reservoirs on the top of the bay casing. I thought this might lead to vibration, but no issues - so I decided to leave it as is. My case sits on my desk, so the location of the optical drive isn't a problem.
I am the master of trying to figure out how to fit components in without having to use additional screws / holes / etc. (cause I have no skills in that area). I'm sure you'll be able to come up with a much better way to mount everything. I may still try the (UN) Designs brackets, but so far things are sturdy and quiet.
I see I see.Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
I'm finishing up my H2GO build I haven't had much time to do a "dry" run for my new CYO extended UFO. I initially wanted to have the bay drives at the top for the sake of access to the dual DvD drives and in order to have room to place my 3 XSPC Res top + pump on the bottom most PA120.3 all mounted to the PA120.3 by use of the UN Designs fan + mount brackets. My goal was to make draining easier by keeping the radiator and pumps at the lowest point in the loop. However, I do realize that by doing so, the bay drives would make things a lot "messier" by keeping them up top with all the power/sata cables cluttering things up. When you tried it with bay drives up top, did it make cabling and tube routing more complicated? easier? no difference?
For me, keeping them on top made wire management more cumbersome, but I'm sure it can be overcome. My drains are very convenient to use, although the use of the 90 degree fittings is controversial and probably not absolutely necessary. I did, however, try the CPU loop with no 90 degrees and found no temp difference - so went with the shorter tubing.
My disclaimer is that I am not an extreme OC'er ... so I define performance as decent temps and ability to run the system very quietly when I want to. How it looks is actually secondary, although I like things neat and tidy.
Haha, no need to worry about a flame or anything. My questions are purely for assisting me with my newest MM build. I've had a Horizon for the past two years: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=150496Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
I wanted an update to the Horizon so I went with my new CYO Horizon case. Out of all the cases, you've done the best with wire management. As a result I'm seeking your advice on optimal orientation for the sake of routing and cable management disregarding the performance part of the equation.
I appreciate all the insights you provided so far.
One other question, as this is my first build with an anondized paint job, I'm looking for bay covers to cover up the slots I'm not using. Would you suggest the anodized bay cover or the acrylic ones? I've used the acrylic ones in the past with my powder coated ones, but I'm wondering if the anodized ones are better.
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It varies from 1 to 3 ... but I do have my rad fans on the controller (3 fans soldered into one lead). It's still controlling, but looks like I blew out the LED ??? Dunno, got another on order though.[/QUOTE]
My controller works well with two fans per channel.
Having three fans per channel, the led rpm flashes from 1500 RPM's( speed of my fans)
to 0 RPM's every 2 seconds, but keeps the fans at set speeds.
these controllers may not be able to handle more that two fans per channel, tho its rated for 1A per channel and my fans are 0.24A per fan.
Well see how long it lasts.
If you get another one and it does the same thing or not with three fans on one channel, let me know. If not i will RMA this one.
No worries, ranker ... I didn't interpret your questions as flaming. Re the bay cover ... I used acrylic in my first MM build. I think it looks better if you have something interesting to see behind it. My preference is the anodized if you're just covering one or two slots. The cover I have on the bottom right bay is a Lian Li fan holder ... I used it to give myself another exhaust fan. I had it because this originally started out to be a 343B build.Quote:
Haha, no need to worry about a flame or anything.
@ Nemon ... I'll let you know what I find with the new Kaze. The rating should take three moderately powered fans, but not sure what I've done to mine. Odd to me that only the LEDs are out on 3 / 4 connections.
Thanks so much for the kind words, andy. Yeah ... I've got some nice parts for anybody doing a 343 build :yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by mcoffey
Well, I finally figured out how to make those bays look like they belong in my case:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...52_9A83u-L.jpg
(Apologies to the serious-minded here, I just needed a break from finally cleaning up all my mess from this build)
Shazza, I have to say that I'm blown away by your work. You are by far the coolest Grandmother! Mine just sits around eating dry biscuits, drinking earl grey tea and watching Coronation Street...
I look forward to your future offerings. :)
nice build. hows the murdermod sleeving kit? I'm ordering mine today. how much do you get?
oh, and BTW "Elderly Grandmother who enjoys gaming and trying to build a PC"
REALLY?
Shazza, great sleeving job and excellent setup, in every case. I actually really like the Lian Li air cooled build, it's really slick.
Fantastic photos too. It brings me a lot of pleasure to view a work log that someone put some effort into and that has great pictures.
Hey ... I like biscuits too :p: Thanks, Charles ... it's been fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by charles_h
You get lots with the Psychopak ... enough for you PSU and lots of other sleeving as well. Well worth it, in my opinion. And ... yeah, just a lil ol lady here, trying to keep up with you guys. Can't wait to finish Fallout 3.Quote:
Originally Posted by retrogamer1990
Thanks for the compliments, BlueAqua. Means a lot coming from you.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueAqua
This build is almost over :( It's been a design/build as I progressed - never meant to get this intense. A couple more hardware updates, and it will be pretty much done. My next one will be better planned, but will be sometime later this year.
I love those latest pictures, very creative. :clap:
You definitely have a talent for builds and could easily sell them professionally. :up:
I went with a slightly different idea. I wanted the larger amount of 5 1/4 bays because of the reservoir/pump combo I plan to use (if it ever goes on sale). So I did a CYO using a horizontal config and with all 4 sides with patterns having the 3 hole on the bottom.Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
I was thinking of it has having the same affect as a pedestal, but without the additional size to the case. The idea is that there will be a cooling chamber, if you will, on the bottom, with the 2 rads pulling air in front and back, and then venting right back out the adjacent sides, and then with all the left over heat up top venting through the holes on the top and back.
We'll see how it goes. I'm holding off on my build on the fair chance I may be out of work this summer, but that's giving me plenty of time to learn at the feet of the masters like yourself :)
I'm starting my build today and I think I'll try it with the opposite orientation. The only thing I worry about is that it makes cable management much harder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aielman
awesome hardware
Well if it was easy, what would be the point? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ranker
peace,
Aielman
:yepp:
I was originally going to put the bays on top however because I am so picky about cable management I had to settle with them on the bottom. The SATA cables would have had to been almost four feet long in my case! I know your cases are a little smaller but the cable would still have to be long. It doesn't matter about the power cable because you can just extend it to where you need it.
In my case the bays on the bottom actually works out better because my case is on my desk. If you mount your motherboard horizontally then I'm not sure cable management would be too difficult. There is always a way too hide cables if you try hard enough.
Welllllll ... all good things must come to an end. Added my second 4870x2 card yesterday, and somehow managed to bork my Rampage Extreme. I had this problem before when I tried to add the second card, but the board was within the 30 day period at Newegg, so I got a new one. This one has been working great, so thought I'd try again. Dunno what I did :shrug:, but will see if my RMA is successful. If so, my brother will have a new setup, cause this is my 4th ASUS RMA, and I'm gonna try something else.
This build is coming down today :( It's been fun, and a great learning process. I really appreciate all the support you folks have given me.
In memory, as I wipe the tears away ...
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...74_pUXbN-L.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...50_2NSDd-L.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...07_cascY-L.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...43_i9MpC-L.jpg
My blingy 90 degree fittings
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...90_WfSKJ-L.jpg
:wave: THE END (for now) :toast:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...01_Watcx-L.jpg
nice final pics :up:, except the end, the dead of the MB, very strange that it didn't work to put the card in CF ...
Shazza - please more pictures. All of them are very beautifully showing your system, so I guess you can even show more. Please do us all the favour. :)
Sorry to hear about your motherboard. But this just gives you the opportunity to redo the rig.
As we all know sometimes the journey is more important and fulfilling than the destination. :)
Shazza becareful.
2 HD4870X2 can draw 73amps on there own. Im running that setup.
Also another thing, not giving your HD's enough voltage will lead them to dying. This is very common.
So keep an eye on your voltages if possible.
Thanks, Oli4v.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oli4v
Thank you, Nils. Unfortunately, the only pics I have now are tear down shots -- just too sad to post :(Quote:
Originally Posted by dualbrain
So true, SiGfever. No regrets ... it was a very entertaining journey. I'll pick myself back up and get started all over. Hubby's taking me to dinner to help relieve the pain ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SiGfever
Yep ... that may be the case, although this PSU did handle two cards before when they were on air. The mb acts like one I had before that I killed by getting water on it ... but, I can't find any evidence of a leak. We'll see what Asus finds out.Quote:
Originally Posted by NaeKuh
its friggin anoying.
I have never seen a system with power consumption like this.
Honestly its quite scary if you think about it.
:rofl:
Shazza i asked jonnyguru his thoughts on dual psu's setups and how to set one up properly.
I'll keep you updated with what he tells me.
Seems like our only hope maybe to dual psu our systems. :rofl: :up:
Certainly was a nice clean looking set-up shazza and some great photo's too :up:
Don't worry about the build ;) it's an awesome build and your skill level is VERY high!
I can't wait for the "next" one :O :clap:
close project are sure. :D
it is a shame about the board :(
your build has beautiful flow - very nice job -
my grandmother still golfs, and some knitting but i wish she was into this! she has a good eye (something you 2 have in common) & i'm sure could bring a wealth of handicraft to the table. To bad she is in AZ (warm) & i'm in chicago (super cold)...sadly, little would be acomplished, as a visit there would not be spent inside (i need some sun! golf..golf..golf!)
You had me at the color coordinated triple loop! Beautiful build, Shazza!
-Fellow MM fan
Thanks, NaeKuh - I'd appreciate any info you gather!Quote:
Originally Posted by NaeKuh
Appreciate the comments - your builds are so beautiful, I enjoy all your work logs.Quote:
Originally Posted by coolmiester
The "next" one may be just around the corner ... at least there will be an interim fixup coming soon ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by dingdong555
GraciasQuote:
Originally Posted by PaRn ssR
Thank you. Maybe I'll run into your GM on the golf course, and she can help me with my next build.Quote:
Originally Posted by PradaG
Ahhh, thanks Cpt ... but you did a much better job making the MM case look good.Quote:
Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint
New parts received ... we'll see what I come up with for the next one.
Look forward to seeing the new build. I assume your sticking with the MM case and all the rest of your components.
Whatever you do I'm sure it will rock!!
AH no! Shazza!
Between, you Charles, Sniipe and other, Ii'll never get my own build done.
Always reading and watching your's instead :)
Welllll ... yes, and no. Updates soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by armeniandave
I don't think I'm quite in their class, but thanks for the nice comment. I always get addicted to this place when I'm in the midst of a build.Quote:
Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3
Expect to have some progress pics tomorrow. New parts are installed, and running. Just trying to decide how many changes I'm going to make. But, for now, I've got other things on my mind:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/3...54_fZzo4-L.jpg
A brief update, just so you'll know I haven't been slacking:
The Apocalypse: Tore out the Rampage Extreme. Installed the EVGA X58 + GTX 285. Just checking everything works, before redoing all my loops and wire management (#$&**%#@###&!!!)
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...03_T8u8k-L.jpg
You like my external hard drive setup?
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...96_MyW5B-L.jpg
Added the second 285, and I didn't blow up anything this time:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...19_bZ5f8-L.jpg
Gotta lose the chipset fan and mosfet cooler:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4..._TGwoG-L-1.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...86_7uCft-L.jpg
While it looks like I didn't get much done, I've been having fun OC'ing the CPU and the GPUs. AND, got a couple hours of Fallout 3 in.
(I sure hope Charles doesn't see this mess ... )
Shazza,
Once again, you have been hiding secrets:shocked:
hehe, I was looking at that 2nd pic and thinking: "man... that's a big 'ol mess a wires..." hehe
You know, I had the same thing with the Fried Chicken build - rat's nest 'o wires. SiGFever touched on it in Rocky's worklog - we need to come up with a solution for managing the cable management. One thing I was thinking was some kind of array concept like with spark plug wires - you know those plastic clip thingies that hold the wires in a row. Something like that could be interesting... maybe a trip to the local auto parts store is in order. :)
Shazza, where is the 3rd GTX 285? :rofl:
How are you liking the Evga x58 so far? I've been thinking of picking up the Evga Confidential board they're working on whenever it arrives.
Great update! It's nice to see you trying out some new toys after your "old" ones just gave out on you from too much use and abuse. :)
More pics please.
I am looking forward to the "Next Evolution". I know with your skills this one will be just a beautiful as the last. I still say that you could sell these professionally. :up:
hey man don't sell youself short, your build was a beauty and certainly as distracting as some of the other best builds around :) :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
UH OH ... I got busted pretty quickly on these ***runs and hides***
@Rocky - I was trying to hold out til later in the new year for the i7 build in AZ, but I am weak: EVGA X58, GTX 285 x 2, with Corsair Dominator RAM.
@Charles - Yep, I've seen some setups where they put connector ports in. I'm sure you can come up with something, Charles. Plus, Dave is doing some cool (UN)Designs for hiding cabling in his Ascension.
Just remember ... I had all these cables in there before, with the exception of the extra two GPU connectors. Gotta figure out how to sleeve those - they are a bit funky. The hard drive is outside, because I didn't want to use the one in the case since I'll keep it for the other components.
@ Blue Aqua - I sure did wear that 775 setup out quickly :p: Musta been the whole 10-12 hours of gaming I did with it. And about that third 285 ... hehe, let's just say this started out as one, but I couldn't resist the second. I will be strong! I'll post some info tomorrow on my impressions of the EVGA X58 vs the P6T Deluxe, but so far it's pretty good. I may step-up once the new EVGA board is out.
@ SiGFever - thanks. I would never want the responsibility of building for money, but let's just say my friends and relatives are quite happy with the hand-me-downs.
@SNiiPE - thank you, sir. I am just having fun with this stuff, keeping myself occupied.
No hardware pics today ... just been playing around with everything and enjoying the new i7 and 285s.
So far, pretty happy with performance. I've been running all day with the CPU at 3.8 with no issues. Also played around a bit OCing the 285s, and still got some headroom on them. Here's some data, for anyone who might be interested (Ambient at 23 degrees):
I use Real Temp 2.90 to monitor Temps (duh!), and use the Cool Down test as a quick check for stability and responsiveness of the core sensors. Max temp at 56:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...5_unwbw-XL.jpg
Haven't played much with Vantage, but here's a shot of one of my runs (GPU at 729/1584/1333, Temps in low-60s on air with fan at 40%, Physix Enabled):
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...2_VcPPz-XL.jpg
Haven't seriously tried to top 4.0, but it probably won't be too hard:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...3_4sXqX-XL.jpg
And, just for fun ... here's a shot after running Linpack for an hour at 3.6. Max temp is 58 degrees ... note Vcore for this run was at 1.39, compared to my 3.8 setting of 1.29. I think I can reduce it a bit more:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...2_yfGwN-XL.jpg
Other comments - Played Fallout 3 for several hours at max settings (2560x1600, Ultra High), and never had an issue. I could not get the 4870X2 / E8600 combo to run this game for more than a few minutes once I escaped the vault. Had to lower the res and other settings. Too many variables to call, but let's say I'm happy to have gone back to the Green Team. I love this game, but it is on the depressing side:
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EVGA X58 vs ASUS P6T Deluxe X58 - not too much to say. I actually found the ASUS easier to OC. All I basically had to do was set memory timings, up the BLCK, and it would do it's thing. Seems like you need to be a bit more specific with the EVGA, and I've got some more tweaking to do on voltages. BUT, there is a lot of good advice in the EVGA forums, so not a problem. A minor complaint with the EVGA Bios update process - ASUS has more options and it's a bit easier to flash the BIOS. The Northbridge (if that's what you still call it) fan, and the Mosfet cooling tower on the EVGA look cheesy to me. Easy enough to fix with cooling blocks. I do have a problem with my P6T where it only shows 4 of 6GB of memory, which seems a fairly common problem.
Bottom line - I don't think you can go wrong with either of these boards for the basic stuff. It will be interesting to see how the EVGA Classified performs.
That's it for now. I know looking at other people's performance data is as fun as mud, but I find these work logs make good archives for when I want to look something up months later :p:
Shazza,
That is looking stellar as usual! You should have no trouble hitting 4 you have plenty of room and your temps are great. Your 285's are looking great on air.
I too am curious about the new eVGA MB. I had their 680 in my previous system and I had no problems at all.
Rocky
Having a scotch yet after all that hard work?
OMG Shazza - don't show these pictures of modern games. I avoid all these threads and websites, because my latest game was programmed in 2001 and I don't want to lose interest and excitement about graphics, when I start playing all the games I missed in the last 8 years ... once I can retire :D
... but you could not know that I am so far behind ... I try to forget the Fallout-picture ... I try to ...
:)
;) I know it's hard to believe, but sometimes we actually use these computers to PLAY GAMES :up: I don't have as much time as I'd like, but someday...Quote:
Originally Posted by dualbrain
Got a few new toys, while waiting for the GTX 285 Waterblocks:
Decided to try the Lamptron Fan Controller ... the Kaze is a bit too delicate. Didn't realize the Lamptron also came with extensions ... nice.
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...01_RZRK6-L.jpg
Needed a front headphone jack for those noisy late night gaming sessions (sorry, Nils)
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...48_dziWt-L.jpg
I have no idea what "Free Cooling Playing" means, just wanted a bay mount for my HD
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...98_TY92S-L.jpg
Never heard of Sytrin. The lil fans may not survive (they are removable)
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...67_Vc5oT-L.jpg
And with the front cover on
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Needed LEDs for my XSPC res (accidentally threw out one of the originals)
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...26_SNSwj-L.jpg
A comparison of the Bitspower LEDs and the Feser LEDS: The one in the center is the Feser - a bit shorter, sleeved with neoprene or something similar.
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...5_6JMKy-XL.jpg
I know I keep wowing you guys with exciting stuff lately ... :rofl::rofl::rofl:
Now, off to do some more sleeving.
I like alot!
The HDD cooler looks interesting.
I really love the look of the Lamptron's but from what I hear they dont play nice with my San Aces so Ill have to stick with my Sunbeam Rheobus. My next build which will be for the I7 I might have Gary at Sidewinder make me up some real Rheostats to use which dont have the clicking issue at slow speads with some fans....
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Originally Posted by shazza
Thanks, guys ... for the warning on fan controller. I don't need any squealing pigs around here, so I'll keep an ear out for them. I have a spare Sunbeam, if this doesn't do the trick.
(Can you tell I'm procrastinating with my sleeving. Should have ordered the Multi-Media I/O port bay cover with custom sleeving :( )
After seeing the Psychopack I keep having this strange urge to redo all my sleeving and even tackle the power supply. :eek: