[Completed 4/4/14] NZXT H440 Build - Project Blackfyre **LOTS OF PICS**

[ChrisxIxCross]

Hello All, 

 

Welcome to my upcoming build refresh - Project Blackfyre. After seeing NZXT's all new sexxxy H440 case I have been inclined to refresh my build which has been the same for the most part for over a year now with the exception of the GPU & Memory which were both purchased a few weeks ago. My goal with this build is to build a gorgeous Red & Black themed powerhouse pc with a focus on aesthetics, silence and most importantly impeccable cable management both in the front and rear. The fact that one of NZXT's main staple features within the H440 is being extremely cable management friendly is one of the biggest things that caught my eye other than the prefabbed psu shroud, NO OPTICAL CAGE, instant dual 360mm rad support when I decide to watercool in the future and lastly the cases simple sleek look. So I hope to see you guys soon as I get the remaining parts I need and the case when it launches! 

 

Update 4/4/14 -

 

My case FINALLY came after about a month after my pre-order! Overall I must say things couldnt have possibly turned out any more perfect! Anyways let me know what you guys think and please leave some honest feedback!  

 

Note - These pics are HUGE (I forgot to format them) , so I suggest to ctrl + z to 25% otherwise you're going to be scrolling for awhile 

 

 

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OvZF

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OvZF/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OvZF/benchmarks/

 

Parts List: 

 

- CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K  (Purchased) 

 

- CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i (Purchased)

 

- Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Formula  (Purchased) 

 

- Memory: Corsair Vengeance Red 16GB 1866mhz  (Purchased)

 

- Storage: Corsair Neutron Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  (Purchased)

 

- Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti DirectCU II  (Purchased)

 

- Case: NZXT H440 Red/Black (Purchased) 

 

- Power Supply: Corsair 860i  (Purchased) 

 

- OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  (Purchased) 

 

Additional Items: 

 

- Case Fan: Corsair AF140 (Purchased) 

 

- PSU Cables - Custom Sleeved Red/Black extensions (Purchased) 

 

- NZXT Red Led Kit (Purchased)

 

 

Peripherals: 

 

- Monitor: Asus PG278Q 1440p 144hz 27.0" G-Sync Monitor (Still need) 

 

- Monitor: Asus VG248QE  1080p 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  (Purchased) 

 

- Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK (Purchased) 

 

- Mouse: Razer Mamba 2012  (Purchased) 

 

- Headphones: Cooler Master CM Storm Sirus 5.1  (Purchased) 

 

 

New Parts Total: $ 1852.24

Full Setup Total: $ 3768.81

 

 

Bonus pics of my Asus 780ti that I recently took - 

 

http://imgur.com/a/OMWMN

 

 

 

[Benjamin G]

I think thats gonna look awesome. i don't know what colour your vengeances are but I dont think they would be red which is a shame. maybe get an LED strip too? considering you cant put an NZXT Hue in there

[ChrisxIxCross]

I think thats gonna look awesome. i don't know what colour your vengeances are but I dont think they would be red which is a shame. maybe get an LED strip too? considering you cant put an NZXT Hue in there

I already have red led strips and the ram is red!

[Shd0w2]

That's badass bro.I'm loving it, mcdonalds!....

[Mr.Duck]

OH, Please dont use RED Led's to destroy the looks of the system just use white if you use red it will destroy all the red parts in there trust me i did the same mistake too you better off with white it will bring out those red accents where red led will kill them

 

(BTW im planning on using the same case (white version) its too dawm good to be passed <3.<3)

[iceberg]

Oh man! I can't wait to this finished!

[ChrisxIxCross]

OH, Please dont use RED Led's to destroy the looks of the system just use white if you use red it will destroy all the red parts in there trust me i did the same mistake too you better off with white it will bring out those red accents where red led will kill them

 

(BTW im planning on using the same case (white version) its too dawm good to be passed <3.<3)

Ive had an all white case for over a year now, so I want to try something different, and dont worry I also have white leds so if red doesnt look good I'll be able to switch it over easily.

[Magic Puffin]

Following this! Just ordered the H440 myself, a white one. Starting a build log as soon as I get my parts

[flibberdipper]

I'm intruiged...

[ChrisxIxCross]

Following this! Just ordered the H440 myself, a white one. Starting a build log as soon as I get my parts

Thx, This case cant come out soon enough!

[Magic Puffin]

Thx, This case cant come out soon enough!

 

Exactly my thought! I order it today and my patience is running out haha! Says at it's in the 19th, so hoping for my stuff to be sent by then

[iFrostys]

The right model design looks really nice! Looking forward to updates on this!

[KrutoyEegrok]

This is going to be so cool

[ChrisxIxCross]

The right model design looks really nice! Looking forward to updates on this!

Lol I didnt make that, but thanks!

[rafsunire]

that look class man  

[SpaceSquid]

I would just get a ROG Z77 motherboard, theres not alot of difference between the 3770k and the 4770k.

[ChrisxIxCross]

I would just get a ROG Z77 motherboard, theres not alot of difference between the 3770k and the 4770k.

Im well aware theres little performance difference, however im focusing more on looks and aesthetics. If there was a Z77 RoG board that looks identical to the Z87 Formula, I would have gone with that in a heartbeat.

[ChrisxIxCross]

Update 4/4/14 -

 

My case FINALLY came after about a month after my pre-order! Overall I must say things couldnt have possibly turned out any more perfect! Anyways let me know what you guys think and please leave some honest feedback!  

 

Note - These pics are HUGE (I forgot to format them) , so I suggest to ctrl + z to 25% otherwise you're going to be scrolling for awhile 

[ChrisxIxCross]

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[NerdNinja]

I want that chair! Also the pics keep crashing my chromebook so I can only view like 5 of them at a time 

[EpicGeekonFire]

These pictures are soo good that my computer crashes, loading dis page. 

[CJPowell27]

Loved the build up until the red LEDs

[MangoJuiceStain]

What chair are you using?

[ChrisxIxCross]

I want that chair! Also the pics keep crashing my chromebook so I can only view like 5 of them at a time

Haha! Heres the chair. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007N134L6/ref=mp_s_a_1_33?qid=1396724346&sr=8-33π=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

[ChrisxIxCross]

What chair are you using?

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007N134L6/ref=mp_s_a_1_33?qid=1396724346&sr=8-33π=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70