A build for a friend. EDIT Finished add pics.

[Duke{CLR}]

I'll run all this stuff by him, he plays one game and only a few business apps so speed would be better then capacity.

[BlackArrow]

oh, and by the way....that P67 MoBo is already obsolete.

I ordered mine on Monday...and just called and cancelled and replaced with the Z68 that rolled out today

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4330/asus-p8z68v-review

Newegg.com - Computer Hardware, Motherboards, Intel Motherboards, LGA 1155, Intel Z68

[Duke{CLR}]

I will have to read up on these or catch up on my mac pc podcast. Maybe this will cause a drop on the older boards.

[Dead...Again]

Hmmm I hadn't heard of the Z68. I wonder what advantage it has over P67.

[Duke{CLR}]

LIAN LI Lancool PC-K58W Black 0.8 mm SECC, Plastic + Mesh ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $79.99

Done! This will eb the first build I make for someone so I hope it goes well.


NZXT 9.84" 8Pin Motherboard Power Extension Cable Model CB-8P $6.99

GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD3P-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $169.99

EVGA SuperClocked 015-P3-1582-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support ... $489.99

ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ ERV920EWT 920W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC ... $169.99

Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I72600K $314.99

Mushkin Enhanced Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 996982 $139.99

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $59.99

LG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS70 OEM - OEM $19.99

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit English 1-Pack - OEM

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel ...
Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound $6.99

Subtotal $1,598.88
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Rush Processing (Preferred Account) -$2.99
Rush Processing $2.99
Order Total $1,608.89

[Infamous]

the only thing i dont really like is the cooler. it will be better than stock, the DC pipes will stop me from actual complaining, but still

[Rand{CLR}]

Do you actually need the motherboard power extension cable with this setup?

-Rand

[Duke{CLR}]

Do you actually need the motherboard power extension cable with this setup?

-Rand

I'm not sure, but I have read several reviews of the PSU the required it, better safe then sorry. I also like that it is black so I will probably throw that one in the Vascetamator. I also probably don't need that thermal paste but I will havr it just in case. I want to be sure I send it to him in a low maintenance condition.

[Duke{CLR}]

I assembled this bad boy played a round of BC2 on it and OCed it to 4.4 with the easy turbo software that comes with the MB. All I need to do now is clean up the wres a bit.

The case was nicely designed but as you can see the holes for the wires make routing the power cables a bit of a pain, that 24 pin one is a bear. The tooless assembly was supporsing solid except or the DVD drive, I had to put a few screws in there. The motherboard is nicely laid out and it all went together smoothly and the Gigabyte software is easy to use. This thing is super quiet too.

The only problem I have is getting the damn mic to work. I have had trouble getting the mics to work on every damn PC I have built so far so you think they would make it easier.


Shot at 2011-05-29


Shot at 2011-05-29


Shot at 2011-05-29

[Apache Warrior]

Nice job Duke.
Apache

[Infamous]

personally i find that PSU set up odd. the mount, not your wiring.
other that that looks nice and simple. good airflow should keep everything cool .

[Zantheus]

Nice build Duke

[Duke{CLR}]

I was worried about the PSU mount as well infamous but its solid as a rock and because all the contact parts are rubber it's quiet too. I tidied up the wiring a bit...


Shot at 2011-05-29


Shot at 2011-05-29

I have ordered a 140mm fan and the rubber mounts for it to give a little more flow out the top and that should do it.

[AmazingRedd]

neat setup!

[BlackArrow]

Very nice job Duke