M(elias)power (finally a thread about my rig!

[melias24]

DISCLAIMER!: I AM NOT A PHOTOGRAPHER, SORRY FOR CRAP PICTURES! HAD TERRIBLE LIGHTING!

Hey guys! Finally uploading pics of my rig! It took me 2 hours to build, but took 4-6 since i had delays, and had homework in between. Yes i know its a stock cooler, wanting to upgrade to unlocked CPU with NZXT Kraken or Corsair H series liquid CPU loop. I am also wanting to upgrade my case to an NZXT H440 or Corsair Carbide air 540, and hopefully by my birthday next year (sept. 25th) i'll have a new GPU, either GTX 900 series or the new AMD 300 GPU's, if they are any good! I will also include my previous PC parts i had in my machine, which i recently upgraded.

Here are the specs! I will also supply links to Amazon for the parts, and Australia websites if they have the parts in stock

Motherboard: MSI Mpower Max z87 ATX LGA 1150 board Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Z87-MPOWER-MAX-Motherboards/dp/B00HWQUI52/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416473339&sr=8-1&keywords=msi+mpower+z87 Australian website: https://dstore.com.au/buy/msi-z87-extreme-oc-flagship-high-performance-triple-cfx--sli-platform--atx-intel-z-17245264?utm_source=googauprodfeed&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4Dlr8Tgvs-i2x6zLpAQfSvtbr6z2MXlsU9sKqf3CFsUhoCK_rw_wcB

Previous Motherboard: Gigabyte G1 sniper B5 LGA 1150. I don't really recommend, the dedicated audio port didn't work but it could've just been my Mobo. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-G1-Sniper-B5-Capacitor-Motherboards/dp/B00HB77YU4 Australian website: http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1150/51116-G1-SNIPER-B5?gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4DtFF7iZLsCz6kTyM-aN4qScuiudBrdHbDEqOrExNoSBoCd6nw_wcB

CPU: Intel Core i5 4670 LGA 1150 (locked) Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4670-Quad-Core-Processor-BX80646I54670/dp/B00CO8TBR4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416473580&sr=1-1&keywords=core+i5+4670&pebp=1416473584330 Australian website: http://www.stardot.com.au/intel-i5-4670-34ghz-4-cores-6mb-cache-lga1150-95w.html?gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4Dsuru6WLxoCGbU57gYltpTA7zByxHSmKsyx97dspZKBoCY3jw_wcB

Memory (RAM): G.skill Ripjaws X 1866Mhz 8gb (2x4gb) Ram Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-RipjawsX-F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL-1866MHz-Desktop/dp/B004JM1ZG8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416473747&sr=1-1&keywords=g.skill+1866mhz Australian website: http://www.cplonline.com.au/ddr3-1866-8gb-dual-channel-ripjawsx-f3-14900cl9d-8gbxl.html?___store=default&___store=default&gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4DPIzkct-PRPvR7L8ndmBR88LMtIMf3W0GighE7ujxyBoCK-nw_wcB

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm 1tb HDD Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000DM003/dp/B005T3GRNW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416473814&sr=1-1&keywords=seagate+1tb Australian website: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19747&cPath=344&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=export_feed&gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4DZH1w94ZLRzhIQJ1EcHYJvbzVTFwLydOkR-YvCgDGfRoC96rw_wcB#googlebase

GPU: PNY GTX 770 2gb referance card (wanting to change to a 4gb card, as 2gb is not enough, and i don't think sli will be good enough with 2gb either) Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/PNY-GeForce-DisplayPort-PCI-Express-VCGGTX7702XPB-CG/dp/B00DZ35XWY/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416473880&sr=1-4&keywords=PNY+GTX+770 Australian website: This card isn't sold in Australia.

Previous GPU: EVGA GTX 760 FTW dual bios 4gb w/ ACX cooler. This card was amazing, better than my current GTX 770...... Amazon: website: http://www.mwave.com.au/product/evga-geforce-gtx-760-ftw-overclocked-dual-bios-4gb-video-card-ab52949?gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4Dsy7WGR5YuwCiytT_3J3YgswS7UPpWPxVpB2w6PpP3hoC7Urw_wcB

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 in black (yuck it's terrible never get it plez. for god's sake. plez. neva eva buy it!) Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=nzxt%20phantom%20530 Australian website: http://www.mwave.com.au/product/nzxt-phantom-530-ultra-case-full-tower-black-ab51571?gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4D39_nUuEMwRpN-fe7vipoEdaXQ2FkY-fSyAibhOIY3hoCNzbw_wcB

Power supply: Corsair RM850w Fully modular sli support Power supply. (this is an amazing PSU and i'm sick of people ranting about it, saying it sucks!!!!) Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-80PLUS-Gold-Certified-Power-Supply/dp/B00EB7UIXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416474229&sr=1-1&keywords=Rm850&pebp=1416474232506 Australian website: http://www.mwave.com.au/product/corsair-rm850-850w-80-plus-gold-power-supply-ab52658?gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4DcM1Om8-e5dcW8ftvT4EisYZo3K46zl2T0CytXgGzJxoCECDw_wcB 

Previous Power supply: Corsair VS650w non modular PSU. Fantastic little PSU i would recommend for budget builds. Amazon:......they don't sell it.... Australian website: http://www.mwave.com.au/product/corsair-vs-series-650w-power-supply-ab51958?gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4DGXQ9_OHcKILDDH1OVsiaz305By870T5AbyjSj4ZfYBoC6c_w_wcB

Yes i do have an optical drive, as i burn CD's alot....i stole it from a Dell Optiplex 740

OS: Windows 8.1 64bit

Other case accessories/fans/fan controllers: Aerocool Dead silence 140mm blue LED fan (i don't really recommend this fan, as it has a knocking noise that comes and goes.) Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/AeroCool-Cooling-DS-140mm-Blue/dp/B00JRTM7HE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416474348&sr=1-1&keywords=aerocool+ds+blue Australian website: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=26806&cPath=598&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=export_feed&gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4Dof9-QEPPnLN5zQEoDfjQolF9J7OCJakbgbvrfL3AXhoCU3vw_wcB#googlebase 

Mouse: Corsair M45. Fantastic mouse. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Raptor-M45-5000-Optical-Sensor/dp/B00IDWFN4U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416474399&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair+m45&pebp=1416474406784 Australian website: http://www.cplgaming.com.au/corsair-raptor-m40-gaming-mouse.html?___store=default&___store=default&gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4Dn5PJWhSYgt4yCwY1Ggx_9_G78xRp1DKzY9WZPwqujRoCLbTw_wcB

Keyboard: Corsair K70 with cherry MX blue's, and a red backlight. I highly recommend this keyboard, it's fantastic! Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00CD1FC6G/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416474491&sr=1-1&keywords=corsairk70+cherry+mx+blue&pebp=1416474495132 Australian website: http://www.mwave.com.au/product/corsair-vengeance-k70-cherry-mx-blue-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ab54284?gclid=CjwKEAiAv7ajBRCIldS7rp7wzFkSJAAA1n4DQqCc79Zues3ftR0GOjhSYWX-ORv7cGaXyglJl2qckRoCNa_w_wcB

Headset/microphone: Logitech G130 'gaming pfffft yeah right' headset. This is almost dead this headset, so going to get a cheap mic, as i am not recording anything just skype, and want an audiophile headset for around $100. Please if you have a suggestion for a good set of headphones around $100 please leave a recommendation!!

Monitor: Some old Dell with 1680x1050 res, planning on maybe buying a 1920x1080 Benq g2220hd, getting it for $50, slightly used! Amazon: Not for sale Australian website: Not for sale

Other: Xbox 360 wired controller (for fifa 15)

Old mates needed to be tagged: @alby800 @GhostWindGamer @Tech_Dreamer @Bubblewhale

 

[alby800]

HUZZZAA

 

edit - you might want to fix up the formating a little bit so it isn't just a wall of text

[-TesseracT-]

I appreciate the work that you have put into writing all this, but unfortunately it is quite difficult to read.

[melias24]

I appreciate the work that you have put into writing all this, but unfortunately it is quite difficult to read.

Yes i know, sorry about, running out of time kinda rushed it, and had to add links for old mates, just in case they are interested in the parts. I will hyperlink them sometime later when i have time.

[DigitalHermit]

I thought you were going to name it "The rig I'll send to DigitalHermit when I'm done"... /jk

 

Sweet build... But that stock cooler bothers me... so much...

[melias24]

I thought you were going to name it "The rig I'll send to DigitalHermit when I'm done"... /jk

 

Sweet build... But that stock cooler bothers me... so much...

Lel no way!!!

[DigitalHermit]

Lel no way!!!

Got any plans to change out the cooler to a Dark Rock Pro?

[alby800]

Why did you like the 760 more?

[DIV1D3]

Noyce man, any idea about investing in an SSD any time soon? 

Wall of text levels are over 9000!

 

 

Edit:

That post count tho...

:unsure:

[alby800]

@melias24 for a headset I can highly recommend the HyperX Clouds

[melias24]

@melias24 for a headset I can highly recommend the HyperX Clouds

Thanks, i heard that the sound is a big 'muddy', i'm more after a studio headset like a sennheiser or Audiotechnica.

[alby800]

Thanks, i heard that the sound is a big 'muddy', i'm more after a studio headset like a sennheiser or Audiotechnica.

idk, I am not an audiophile (yet), I do want some nice open headphones though to try out.

 

Maybe make a post in the audio-subforum

[GhostWindGamer]

Beast rig and where did you find that GPU? I could never find one

[alby800]

Beast rig and where did you find that GPU? I could never find one

amazon I believe, but he hates it, if I remember correctly

[GhostWindGamer]

amazon I believe, but he hates it, if I remember correctly

How can you hate something that sexy?

[alby800]

How can you hate something that sexy?

I can't remember. I think he has had trouble with it and it is louder and it is only 2gbs

[melias24]

I can't remember. I think he has had trouble with it and it is louder and it is only 2gbs

 

 

How can you hate something that sexy?

Yeah, it has worst performance than my EVGA GTX 760 4gb FTW...... 2gb lyf. It's a sexy card tho, but doesn't out put the performance i want. This is where i got it from ghost:http://www.amazon.com/PNY-GeForce-DisplayPort-PCI-Express-VCGGTX7702XPB-CG/dp/B00DZ35XWY/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416473880&sr=1-4&keywords=PNY+GTX+770