Project Millertime - A Core I5 750 build

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10-30-2009, 02:15 PM
Chicken Patty

thats cool man. I've dressed up all year long for halloween so Im ready :rofl:
10-30-2009, 02:28 PM
dylskee

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Originally Posted by millertime359

I'll be coming from a class, so probably won't be dressing up.

That is about how it ends up. :)

Itty bitty update. :cool:

Well I got the case back and it looks great, especially for what I paid for it.

Expect some real updates this weekend. :D

Looking forward to the updates and lots of pics!! :up:
10-30-2009, 09:32 PM
Wezly

How did I miss this?

Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next! :up:
10-31-2009, 01:11 AM
aka_GK

great! subd :up:

Photo tip:
If you will post the pictures in little bit larger size (e.g. 1024x768) you can avoid excessive sharpening that you have now. Or just scale down your pictures with any program with good AA algorithm (like Photoshop) before posting.

Another tip :D
For now my favourite button in the camera is "set custom white balance". I take the white page, put the camera view on it then press this button and I am ready to take the pictures with any light conditions without any color distortion :p: However not every camera has this function
10-31-2009, 01:11 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by aka_GK

great! subd :up:

Photo tip:
If you will post the pictures in little bit larger size (e.g. 1024x768) you can avoid excessive sharpening that you have now. Or just scale down your pictures with any program with good AA algorithm (like Photoshop) before posting.

Another tip :D
For now my favourite button in the camera is "set custom white balance". I take the white page, put the camera view on it then press this button and I am ready to take the pictures with any light conditions without any color distortion :p: However not every camera has this function

Thanks for the tips.

I'm don't think I have that custom white balance. The camera is just a cheap Panasonic 5MP point and shoot. I think the thing is like 3 years old now.

I don't have any photo editing software yet either. This is probably my first major photo shoot. ;)

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Originally Posted by dylskee

Looking forward to the updates and lots of pics!! :up:

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Originally Posted by Wezly

How did I miss this?

Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next! :up:

Well, here you guys go. :D

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000459.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000463.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000466.jpg

I didn't paint that lower bay bacause if the HHD racks. I was worried they would have issues slidding. I also figure you wouldn't see it. I might just take some paint one day and take care of it.

Well, hope to be showing off some final build pics tomorrow. :up:

Happy Halloween all. :D
10-31-2009, 01:34 PM
CptDreadFlint

Powedercoating job came out looking ace, mt :up:
10-31-2009, 01:55 PM
shazza

+1 on the nice powder coating job.

Pics are getting better and better.
10-31-2009, 02:29 PM
creidiki

Its true, black does go with everything ...

Also, lol, your cuts are almost as bad as mine :yepp:
10-31-2009, 04:08 PM
millertime359

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Originally Posted by creidiki

Its true, black does go with everything ...

Also, lol, your cuts are almost as bad as mine :yepp:

Yea, that top cut is not going to be seen, so just got it done. ;)

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Originally Posted by shazza

+1 on the nice powder coating job.

Pics are getting better and better.

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Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

Powedercoating job came out looking ace, mt :up:

Yea, for $35, I not complaining ;)

Thanks guys, the case is almost together, almost ready for the build to begin. :)
10-31-2009, 04:39 PM
charles_h

$35 for powder coating is awesome and it looks great. :up:

Looking forward to seeing the build come together MT. :)
10-31-2009, 11:07 PM
Chicken Patty

ahh the pics he promised :)

I must say the powder coating came out great my friend :D Now finish the build :p:
11-01-2009, 12:31 AM
anubis_is_evil

looking good :yepp:

$35 for powdercoat, Daym !

asking around $50 for my internal LL V2000 case in my place :shakes:
11-01-2009, 08:54 AM
millertime359

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Originally Posted by anubis_is_evil

looking good :yepp:

$35 for powdercoat, Daym !

asking around $50 for my internal LL V2000 case in my place :shakes:

Yea, I got lucky and found a spot that does weekly high volume runs, so they said they would just throw mine in and charge me your minimum charge. I also only had an option of the matte black or a gloss white.

$50 is about right though. I got a quote for $40 and one for $60 for just basic colors.

Thanks much.

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Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

ahh the pics he promised :)

I must say the powder coating came out great my friend :D Now finish the build :p:

It's getting there, thanks much. I'm happy with it.

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Originally Posted by charles_h

$35 for powder coating is awesome and it looks great. :up:

Looking forward to seeing the build come together MT. :)

Thanks Charles. :)

Update! :D

Well, its still not done yet. There are a few odds and ends to do. I installed the bottom fans upside down for one. :shakes:

I still need to build another extension cable for the second 8 pin ATX power cable. I also have a couple of hoses to still connect and a few final connections to make along with some cable management issues.

It does look really nice though. I am really happy with it so far. I hope to have it under a leak test sometime tonight. :)

Couple of teaser pics. ;)

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000473.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000476.jpg
11-01-2009, 09:04 AM
Chicken Patty

looking good miller. ONce you find away to route the cables slightly better as I see the CPU 8 pin is going right through the middle of the action. AFter that I think it'll look awesome :up: Good job so far buddy.
11-01-2009, 09:04 AM
De5tr0yer

Nice going there!

Really like powder coated case now.

And this blue-black combo seems to be an eye catcher :)
11-01-2009, 09:09 AM
millertime359

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Originally Posted by De5tr0yer

Nice going there!

Really like powder coated case now.

And this blue-black combo seems to be an eye catcher :)

Thanks. Yea it looks really sharp. It should look better once I put all the finishing touches on it. :)

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Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

looking good miller. ONce you find away to route the cables slightly better as I see the CPU 8 pin is going right through the middle of the action. AFter that I think it'll look awesome :up: Good job so far buddy.

Yep, that will be fixed for certain. I was running those tubes late last night and didn't notice I did that till I got it done. :cool:
11-01-2009, 09:28 AM
CptDreadFlint

Looks great, MT. That blue sleeving...is that Nil's MDPC-X sleeving? Would like to see a close-up shot perhaps?
11-01-2009, 09:33 AM
Chicken Patty

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Originally Posted by millertime359

Thanks. Yea it looks really sharp. It should look better once I put all the finishing touches on it. :)

Yep, that will be fixed for certain. I was running those tubes late last night and didn't notice I did that till I got it done. :cool:

yeah, that happens to me sometimes. Only that I get lazy and leave it like that till I have to take it apart again :ROTF:

I am also interested in seeing a close up shot of the sleeving if possible? :D
11-01-2009, 01:57 PM
millertime359

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Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

I am also interested in seeing a close up shot of the sleeving if possible? :D

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Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

Looks great, MT. That blue sleeving...is that Nil's MDPC-X sleeving? Would like to see a close-up shot perhaps?

The blue sleeving is actually some that I got from BoxGods. Its is some nice sleeving. Its a little bigger diameter than Nil's Sata sleeves. Everything else is Nil's stuff though.

I'll see if I can get a good photo of the sleeving tomorrow. I'm working on homework at a friend's house today. Yea for school :down:
11-01-2009, 02:08 PM
WinstonSthlm

Nice work Miller! :)
Have to agree, powder coating for 35$ is a real bargain, and it turned out really good!
11-02-2009, 05:11 AM
Kanzy

The coating turned out really good and I guess black does look good in a cosmo, better than I expected
11-02-2009, 04:09 PM
millertime359

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Originally Posted by Kanzy

The coating turned out really good and I guess black does look good in a cosmo, better than I expected

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Originally Posted by WinstonSthlm

Nice work Miller! :)
Have to agree, powder coating for 35$ is a real bargain, and it turned out really good!

Thanks guys.

GOOD NEWS :D

It is up and running. I was trying to wait for the sun to break so I could take some photos, but it didn't till I had to leave for classes and now it is dark.

I'll try to get photos up in the morning. I've been busy getting everything installed, so no OC'ing just yet.

Thanks guys. :up:
11-02-2009, 09:08 PM
mikecdm

It's looking great. I like the powder coating and you can't beat the price.

I want to see how things go. I'm wondering how good the temps are with the XT. I bought one on friday and I got it today. It even came with the 1156 backplate. I had emailed michelle about the backplate immediately after I bought the block. Seems like I'll have two backplates now. The bad thing is that I won't know how well the XT cools for a while. I ended up killing my MB before I got a chance to test out the XT.
11-03-2009, 07:46 AM
millertime359

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Originally Posted by mikecdm

It's looking great. I like the powder coating and you can't beat the price.

I want to see how things go. I'm wondering how good the temps are with the XT. I bought one on friday and I got it today. It even came with the 1156 backplate. I had emailed michelle about the backplate immediately after I bought the block. Seems like I'll have two backplates now. The bad thing is that I won't know how well the XT cools for a while. I ended up killing my MB before I got a chance to test out the XT.

Well, I have the T3 with the Core I5 under the XT on a MCR320-QP on sub-loop 1 and the GTX295 with the EK block on a MCR220-QP on sub-loop 2.

I did a quick OC on the GTX295 to 683/1386/1197 and the Core I5 is at 1.3v and 3.2 IIRC. I just clicked the dummy OC on the EVGA BIOS for the time being.

The CPU was at about 45 and the GPUs were at about 48. The P55 chip stayed in the 40s, but the VRMs were showing around 55. I have both 8 pins pluged in. This was while playing Crysis for about 15 mins. It was just a quick test to check temps and see how pretty Crysis looked. :cool:

It seems that the P55 chip needs cooling like a normal SB needs cooling, but some VRM waterblocks might not be a bad idea. ;)

I'll post screen shots when I start OC this thing for real. :)
11-03-2009, 07:59 AM
millertime359

BIG UPDATE!!! :D

Here are the final build photos. :cheer: (well not final :rolleyes:)

I still need to a new DVD burner and paint it black. That beige plastic sticks out like a sore thumb. I had to steal the DVD burner from my old build as I was still using IDE and forgot to get a new drive. :shakes:

I also need to paint PCI slot covers black. I was debating about getting black thumb screws too, but now that I look at it, the silver thumb screws seem to go with the fittings pretty nicely.

Enjoy guys. :up:

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000490.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000494.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000495.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000499.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000503.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000506.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000509.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000514.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000523.jpg
-mmp
11-03-2009, 08:14 AM
anubis_is_evil

nice one miller :clap:

turns out really good, can you tell the i5 load temp with that setup ?

get the lian li PCI vented slot, own few of them, they look really nice

great job there :up:
11-03-2009, 08:16 AM
shazza

Great job, mt!

Also interested in seeing more on your OC'ing / load temps - so don't think you're finished with this log yet :)
11-03-2009, 08:36 AM
millertime359

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Originally Posted by anubis_is_evil

nice one miller :clap:

turns out really good, can you tell the i5 load temp with that setup ?

get the lian li PCI vented slot, own few of them, they look really nice

great job there :up:

Haven't fully loaded it yet. Crysis was the biggest test so far. I was looking at those, still haven't decided yet. I kind of like the solid plate look. :shrug:

I'll figure something out. :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Great job, mt!

Also interested in seeing more on your OC'ing / load temps - so don't think you're finished with this log yet :)

:ROTF:

Are these build logs ever really finished. :p:

I will probably hold off till the weekend to really mess with OC'ing. I want to enjoy it a bit first. Also school takes away most of my free time. :(

I'll be posting results later on though, along with photos of the few small fixes that need to be made.

I'm also talking to a buddy of mine that has a better camera, a little more talent, ........ and a mac with photoshop. :p:

When we get some time, I'm going to have him take some higher quality photos of it. :D
11-03-2009, 08:49 AM
Wezly

Somehow, in my excitement earlier, I forgot to subscribe :(

But nice dude! Looks incredible. The outside belies the inside, the T3 is a subtle hint :up:
11-03-2009, 10:41 AM
millertime359

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Originally Posted by Wezly

Somehow, in my excitement earlier, I forgot to subscribe :(

But nice dude! Looks incredible. The outside belies the inside, the T3 is a subtle hint :up:

I love it like that. You walk up to it and it doesn't look like much, then you pop the hood. :eek: :D

I added the blue LEDs that came with the T3 to it. The were fitted into the slots that are right behind the threaded inserts. The T3 glows really nice with them and distilled water.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000530.jpg
11-03-2009, 10:51 AM
kgtiger

Congratulations there Miller, all your hard work has paid off, looks excellent!.
I love the blue sleaving as well.
11-03-2009, 02:48 PM
Chicken Patty

Very nicely done MIller. :up: Looks great, the case is very elegant and once you open it up, you see the real beast in it :D

The only thing is the PCIE connectors, if you could have only finished off the heatshrink nicer. Like closer to the connector itself. Other than that, AMAZING!
11-03-2009, 03:34 PM
millertime359

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Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

Very nicely done MIller. :up: Looks great, the case is very elegant and once you open it up, you see the real beast in it :D

The only thing is the PCIE connectors, if you could have only finished off the heatshrink nicer. Like closer to the connector itself. Other than that, AMAZING!

Yea, I cut the sleeving a little short. :rolleyes:

The sleeving could be better. That is one part, but I'm happy with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Congratulations there Miller, all your hard work has paid off, looks excellent!.
I love the blue sleaving as well.

Thanks. :up:
11-03-2009, 03:35 PM
Chicken Patty

Quote:

Originally Posted by millertime359

Yea, I cut the sleeving a little short. :rolleyes:

The sleeving could be better. That is one part, but I'm happy with it.

Thanks. :up:

so you had already planned on fixing it correct? If so, well done ;)
11-03-2009, 03:54 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

so you had already planned on fixing it correct? If so, well done ;)

I might later on. Right now, it not high on the list. I also need to clean up the 24 pin as i didn't do a very good job with keeping the wires from getting tangled.

I'm more worried about the PCI slot covers and the ugly beige DVD burner.

From there, I want to enjoy the comp a little bit before i fix sleeving.
11-03-2009, 04:07 PM
dualbrain

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Originally Posted by millertime359

From there, I want to enjoy the comp a little bit before i fix sleeving.

You deserve a break :) Well done! Now you can start to plan a new project ... because now you have a computer to use, and therefore time for another one :D
11-03-2009, 04:22 PM
Wezly

I agree with dualbrain....
11-03-2009, 04:27 PM
Xion X2

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualbrain

You deserve a break :) Well done! Now you can start to plan a new project ... because now you have a computer to use, and therefore time for another one :D

Ha. Yeah, that's key. When I first had in mind this latest build I thought to myself, "oops.. what am I going to do all my renders and post to project logs with since I'm using these same parts for the new build?"

Hence, the new renderbox I now have. :D

Nice job, Miller. You know that I'm a big fan of the Cosmos!
11-03-2009, 05:09 PM
Chicken Patty

Quote:

Originally Posted by millertime359

I might later on. Right now, it not high on the list. I also need to clean up the 24 pin as i didn't do a very good job with keeping the wires from getting tangled.

I'm more worried about the PCI slot covers and the ugly beige DVD burner.

From there, I want to enjoy the comp a little bit before i fix sleeving.

Little by little my friend. I'll be watching :clap:
11-03-2009, 05:41 PM
millertime359

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Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

Little by little my freind. I'll be watching :clap:

There will be more updates coming. I still need to test this thing. :D Thanks for the comments. :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualbrain

You deserve a break :) Well done! Now you can start to plan a new project ... because now you have a computer to use, and therefore time for another one :D

I think it is going to be a bit before another build starts. Even though my AMD box keeps asking for watercooling. ;)

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Originally Posted by Wezly

I agree with dualbrain....

:up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xion X2

Ha. Yeah, that's key. When I first had in mind this latest build I thought to myself, "oops.. what am I going to do all my renders and post to project logs with since I'm using these same parts for the new build?"

Hence, the new renderbox I now have. :D

Nice job, Miller. You know that I'm a big fan of the Cosmos!

Thanks man. Yea, I got my AMD box as my back-up. It works nice.

I can't wait to see your finished photos. Also wouldn't mind taking a vacation at your parent's place. :D
11-03-2009, 07:10 PM
CptDreadFlint

Dig how your T3 looks, MT!

Did you manage to record/remember your frame rate/rez on Crysis by any chance?
11-03-2009, 07:48 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

Dig how your T3 looks, MT!

Did you manage to record/remember your frame rate/rez on Crysis by any chance?

1680x1050, and I forgot to grab my framerates. :ROTF:

I knew I was forgetting something. :shakes:

I'll post it when I get back on it. :)
11-03-2009, 07:53 PM
SNiiPE_DoGG

the build came out wonderful mate :) cheers :toast:
11-03-2009, 08:17 PM
Chicken Patty

Quote:

There will be more updates coming. I still need to test this thing. Thanks for the comments.

No problem dude. Test it, enjoy it. Then get to work on it :)
11-04-2009, 10:54 AM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

No problem dude. Test it, enjoy it. Then get to work on it :)

:up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

the build came out wonderful mate :) cheers :toast:

Thanks :toast:
11-04-2009, 11:05 AM
De5tr0yer

Pretty good :)

Next step: OC :D
11-04-2009, 11:12 AM
Armitage

Looks great MT :) Do like!
11-04-2009, 12:34 PM
millertime359

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Originally Posted by Armitage

Looks great MT :) Do like!

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Originally Posted by De5tr0yer

Pretty good :)

Next step: OC :D

Thanks guys. :up:

Yea, I used EVGA's Dummy OC to 3.2. I'll be doing an actual OC this weekend. I'll see if I can get it to run 4.0, but I'll probably back it down to 3.6-3.8 for daily use.
11-04-2009, 12:38 PM
shazza

I like the Blue LEDs on the T3 :up:

Really happy for you that this came out so well, and that everything seems to be working like a charm. And, I agree with taking some time to enjoy it.
11-04-2009, 01:02 PM
Zeus

Nice build millertime! :up:
11-04-2009, 01:14 PM
BoxGods

Sexy machine but wheres the kitty perch on top?

Excellent build MT and welcome to the Cosmos club =)
11-04-2009, 02:26 PM
Kanzy

Nicely done, Now I see a reason why u always talk about T3, does look great in your case.
11-04-2009, 03:34 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kanzy

Nicely done, Now I see a reason why u always talk about T3, does look great in your case.

Thanks bud. Yea, it looks great and performs well. The only downfall is the lack of slots and toolless bay support. Overall, very happy with it. :)

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Originally Posted by BoxGods

Sexy machine but wheres the kitty perch on top?

Excellent build MT and welcome to the Cosmos club =)

Thanks G, he has his own chair right next to it. ;)

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Originally Posted by Zeus

Nice build millertime! :up:

Thanks man.

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Originally Posted by shazza

I like the Blue LEDs on the T3 :up:

Really happy for you that this came out so well, and that everything seems to be working like a charm. And, I agree with taking some time to enjoy it.

Thanks Shazza. I like the way the T3 looks with the LEDs too. It has such a nice glow to it.
11-04-2009, 08:57 PM
millertime359

Well decided to get back into Crysis for a bit. It looks like I'm doing about 40 FPS 1680x1050 on high settings. GPUs topped out at 45 PCB temps topped out at 50.

It did drop down to about 14 FPS when things got really hairy.

I'll post some real results this weekend. :)
11-06-2009, 04:32 AM
Vinas

Looking great Miller! That powder coating is really nice. I kinda wish I would have went this route too as spray painting is okay, but it chips pretty easy so I had apply several coats... and I still must be very careful with my build (no banging parts etc :eek:). That res looks really nice too. Have you given any thought to somehow cutting the partitions out of the case? Don't get me wrong because it looks very nice now, I am just curious.

Also, we should LAN sometime and show up the event!!!

Congrats on an awesome build. Since the weather is kinda crappy here in Michigan I think you were very successful with your outside pictures. :up:
11-06-2009, 06:36 AM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinas

Looking great Miller! That powder coating is really nice. I kinda wish I would have went this route too as spray painting is okay, but it chips pretty easy so I had apply several coats... and I still must be very careful with my build (no banging parts etc :eek:). That res looks really nice too. Have you given any thought to somehow cutting the partitions out of the case? Don't get me wrong because it looks very nice now, I am just curious.

Also, we should LAN sometime and show up the event!!!

Congrats on an awesome build. Since the weather is kinda crappy here in Michigan I think you were very successful with your outside pictures. :up:

O yea, your not that far from me. We have had a few sunny days, so I was trying to get out during those days.

Are you referring to the HD drawers? I was thinking about that, but I would only have room for 1 HD then instead of 3. They also help to hide the wiring stuffed in the back of the case. I would have to build another panel to hide everything.

If you want to strip the case back down and get it powdercoated, let me know. That place I had it done at is over in Walled Lake, so its shouldn't be too far for you. ;) They will only do black or white, so you will still need to keep your red parts.
11-06-2009, 06:30 PM
millertime359

OC time.

I ran a base line at stock settings first. 15mins in OCCT.

Something got screwed up with HW monitor it seems, so my SS is messed up. The temps stayed under 50 degrees on that test. I will have to figure out why HW monitor showed max of 128 and min of -32 :ROTF:

Maybe it was everest, or does OCCT really not like it running?
11-06-2009, 06:52 PM
shazza

OCCT tends not to like things like HW monitor running at the same time...
11-06-2009, 07:09 PM
millertime359

Another try at this. This is 3.8 with turbo on. I'm pretty happy with that. :) It was just a quick 15 min test and it passed. Also, I just left the voltages on auto. I'll play around a little more tomorrow. I really do like this setup though. That EVGA P55 FTW is a really nice board.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...me359/38ss.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

OCCT tends not to like things like HW monitor running at the same time...

I saw that warning and decided to ignore it. Might learn my lesson next time. ;)
11-06-2009, 07:14 PM
shazza

Nice results, mt :up: Looking forward to your GPU results.

Now, we just need to get you crunching with that lovely machine.
11-06-2009, 07:17 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Nice results, mt :up: Looking forward to your GPU results.

Now, we just need to get you crunching with that lovely machine.

Yea, got my AMD box for that. Not a heavy hitter, but can't complain. I do need to get it running again though. I've been leaving it off due to electric bill getting a little high over the summer. :shakes:
11-07-2009, 08:49 AM
millertime359

45 min run on OCCT. Clock is 3.6 using turbo boost it puts it up to 3.8. It passed with no errors. Ambients around 22 C for both runs.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t.../3845minss.jpg

-mmp
11-07-2009, 08:51 AM
Wezly

Dude, how are you on sunday already? Are you sure your rig isn't so fast that you created a time machine to fling you into the future?
11-07-2009, 09:00 AM
millertime359

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Originally Posted by Wezly

Dude, how are you on sunday already? Are you sure your rig isn't so fast that you created a time machine to fling you into the future?

:rofl::rofl:

Yea, my BIOS clock is off and I keep forgetting to fix it. :cool:
11-07-2009, 09:53 AM
kgtiger

Looks really good there Miller.

How do you like Windows 7 on this rig?
11-07-2009, 10:03 AM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Looks really good there Miller.

How do you like Windows 7 on this rig?

I love it. I've no issues with it at all. (knock on wood). ;)

If you haven't upgraded yet, I would highly recommend you do so. :up:
11-07-2009, 10:12 AM
Wezly

I love it. I wish the release candidate would stay live forever and just be community supported, making it the first GNU/Windows environment that doesn't blow (I'm talking to you, Win98)
11-07-2009, 05:17 PM
CptDreadFlint

That's the good way to bring a pc to it's knees. :D
And thanks for the Crysis info. When I get this colossal rig of mine running, I'm interested to see how my numbers are going to look.

What's the weather going to be like for Sunday? :p:
11-07-2009, 05:28 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

That's the good way to bring a pc to it's knees. :D
And thanks for the Crysis info. When I get this colossal rig of mine running, I'm interested to see how my numbers are going to look.

What's the weather going to be like for Sunday? :p:

I hope nice so I can paint those PCI slot covers. :p:

Yea, Not an issue with it at all.

You should be fine with Crysis. I think they consider a GTX295 to equal 2 GTX260s. So 2 285 should bring it to its knees. :)
11-07-2009, 05:40 PM
CptDreadFlint

Are you considering adding another 295 to the party?
11-07-2009, 05:44 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

Are you considering adding another 295 to the party?

I don't think so. I'll probably just wait for the new 300 series or I'll ride this one out till the second release of DX11 cards happen.

The single GTX295 can handle anything I got and probably most anything I don't have atm.

Not to mention the block and card are still not cheap. :(
11-07-2009, 06:26 PM
Chicken Patty

hey Miller, those are some sweet temps bro :)
11-07-2009, 08:57 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

hey Miller, those are some sweet temps bro :)

Thanks man. I'm completely satisfied with them. :up:
11-08-2009, 08:55 AM
Chicken Patty

Quote:

Originally Posted by millertime359

Thanks man. I'm completely satisfied with them. :up:

So are we! :clap:;)
11-08-2009, 11:34 AM
millertime359

It was a nice day out, so took the PCI covers out and slapped some paint on them.

I used some black tape on the DVD burner last night to get it to blend in. I installed it last night and forgot to take photos. :(

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...9/P1000531.jpg
11-08-2009, 11:54 AM
CptDreadFlint

What a cool shot! I'd frame it and call it, "Still Life with Slot Covers"
11-08-2009, 12:07 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

What a cool shot! I'd frame it and call it, "Still Life with Slot Covers"

:ROTF::ROTF: :up: That's how we do it here in MI. :cool:
11-09-2009, 11:33 AM
Vinas

Congrats Miller on a completely badass rig!!! You should be proud! I am proud for you, and we live in the same state! (lookout kingpin) :ROTF:

Thanks for the paint offer. I will not be disassembling anytime soon though so, maybe for the next build!!! :clap:

Anyway, I'm glad it turned out so nice, Miller! The res and your WB are my favorite parts. :up: :up: :up:
11-09-2009, 11:41 AM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinas

Congrats Miller on a completely badass rig!!! You should be proud! I am proud for you, and we live in the same state! (lookout kingpin) :ROTF:

Thanks for the paint offer. I will not be disassembling anytime soon though so, maybe for the next build!!! :clap:

Anyway, I'm glad it turned out so nice, Miller! The res and your WB are my favorite parts. :up: :up: :up:

Thanks much. I'm very happy with it. Its been running stable and doing everything I need it to do.

You know we have to represent MI. :yepp:
11-09-2009, 07:55 PM
kgtiger

Nice paint work there Miller.
Are those PCI covers solid?
11-09-2009, 08:13 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Nice paint work there Miller.
Are those PCI covers solid?

Yep, just used spray paint and painted the stock ones. :up:
11-11-2009, 12:12 AM
-TYPHOON-

It looks very nice
11-13-2009, 05:47 AM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by -TYPHOON-

It looks very nice

Thanks much. :up:
11-13-2009, 04:49 PM
shazza

Glad to hear everything is working well. Haven't seen much of you these last couple of days - I'm guessing you must be busy studying ... MW2, that is!
11-13-2009, 07:22 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Glad to hear everything is working well. Haven't seen much of you these last couple of days - I'm guessing you must be busy studying ... MW2, that is!

:p:

Yep, classes during the day, MW2 at night. :D

I'm getting a little annoyed with the lag though and I don't like 6v6. I would have preferred more players.

I love the game, but IMHO, IW net is holding it back. :shakes:
11-23-2009, 07:00 PM
Antioch

Loved the build log though, read through it multiple times.
11-23-2009, 07:20 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antioch

Loved the build log though, read through it multiple times.

Thanks much. I'm glad you have enjoyed it. :up:

Its still running strong and I'm 100% satisfied with it. The Core I5 was a great choice. :yepp:
11-23-2009, 07:44 PM
Antioch

Thinking of getting a Lynnfield i7. I was waiting for the Bloomfields to go to 32nm before I dropped the trusty ol C2D, but it looks like that won't happen. It also looks like Lynnfield won't be going to 32nm either (just the dual-core versions with on-package graphics). Since lynnfield performs better than low end bloomfields Im going to go with that.

I always wanted to cool the MOSFETs in my next watercooled rig, but I hear that the MOSFETs on these P55 boards don't even get warm? If that's the case putting them in a loop would make them hotter.

What are you thoughts and experiences with this?

Also, on your board there is an extra 4-pin molex plug for extra power. I noticed you aren't using it. When do you need to plug in extra power?
11-23-2009, 07:51 PM
millertime359

I have been wondering that too. Unfortunately EVGA doesn't include any info on that Molex plug. They include a bunch of newbie instructions and warning stickers, but no info for things like that Molex plug. I can only guess it is for running SLI and Physx setups.

The Mosfets do get a little warm. I'm showing 40 idle and I think I have seen them get over 50 when under load. The P55 chips stays nice and cool though. I'm showing 27 at idle right now and I don't recall it going above 40 at load. I see no reason to put it under water. The Mosfets might not be a bad idea, but they still aren't bad.
11-23-2009, 09:51 PM
Antioch

Yeah, Southbridges don't get hot. Surprised the SB didn't absorbed onto the processor die yet. One thing at a time, I guess.
11-24-2009, 02:23 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antioch

Yeah, Southbridges don't get hot. Surprised the SB didn't absorbed onto the processor die yet. One thing at a time, I guess.

Well, the NB did on the P55 boards. I think they figured it would be too much taking away both the south and NB. :shrug:
11-24-2009, 06:58 PM
Antioch

LOL, well absorbing the SB would have probably put them over their power budget. Need smaller transistors to add more parts and stay within power budgets.

I just hate that to buy any of the new 32nm Nehalem based parts you'll have to either shell out $1500+ (Gulftown) or have graphics on package, even if you don't want em. What a waste. :(
11-25-2009, 11:14 AM
Vinas

Hey miller, take a look here! http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=239692

They say the T3 may crack... Just be aware man!

Peace
11-25-2009, 01:12 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinas

Hey miller, take a look here! http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=239692

They say the T3 may crack... Just be aware man!

Peace

Yep, I know about that. Thanks bud. :)

Its the reason why I use distilled water. I have had this for a while and no issues. The first one I did, but BoxGods and Brian took care of that for me. :yepp:
11-25-2009, 01:35 PM
Sadasius

Very nice millertime359! Love that motherboard. Looks damn sweet!:up: They say once you go black you never go back. :rofl:
12-03-2009, 08:09 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadasius

Very nice millertime359! Love that motherboard. Looks damn sweet!:up: They say once you go black you never go back. :rofl:

Thanks bud. Sorry, didn't notice the comment earlier. :rolleyes:

It won't fly like yours, but it gets the job done. :)
12-03-2009, 09:08 PM
Utnorris

Looks good Miller. Awesome mod job!!
12-03-2009, 09:20 PM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utnorris

Looks good Miller. Awesome mod job!!

Thanks man, first major mod to a computer case. I'm pretty happy with my results. The next one should be better as I am starting to get the hang of the sleeving.

Must resist the urge to do another build. :rolleyes:
12-10-2009, 09:05 AM
millertime359

Did another quick OCCT run. This time I had rthdribl running in full screen also. It was a 20 min test.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...me359/occt.png
12-10-2009, 09:17 AM
CptDreadFlint

Good to see today's date on your testing, MT :up:

You used your time machine to go forward a day or two on your last testing session. :p:

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