My first build: Bane

[seandisbro]

This is my very first build and took a lot of time to get all the parts that made sense both for a budget and for performance. 

 

CPU: Intel Pentium g3258 running at 4.0Ghz

MOBO: ASRock H81-DMS

GPU: EVGA GeForce 750ti SuperClocked

RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 4gb (plan to soon upgrade to 8gb)

PSU: Corsair 430w 80+ bronze

Optical: Samsung DVD read/write

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB @ 7200rpm

Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED

 

I chose micro ATX equipment inside a full ATX MidTower case for better airflow as I have 2 corsair 120sp fans. I haven't seen temperatures go about 60 for either the CPU or GPU even while running prime95

 

Yes the JerryRigged little PSU cover is cardboard BUT it works as intended and makes a nice looking cover, and when the case panel is on you can't notice the low quality materials. I don't have the time, money, or materials to make a proper one. 

 

As this is my first build I am looking for constructive criticism and plenty of comments.

 

There are a few upgrades I am looking into in the very near future such as a i5 processor, a better CPU cooler, and another 4GB of ram.  

 

 

Thanks for looking and have a nice day!

[TheKDub]

There should be a hole above the area of the 4 pin for the CPU power that you can route that cable through instead of putting it out in front of the mobo.

 

And why such a small mobo?

[dadasmithywinkle]

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Welcome to the forums! That's an awesome first build . Post it on this thread and you'll get some more views, too: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/183-show-off-your-setup/page-448

 

 

There should be a hole above the area of the 4 pin for the CPU power that you can route that cable through instead of putting it out in front of the mobo.

 

And why such a small mobo?

MATX boards are generally cheaper and he stated that he wanted the MATX stuff for better airflow.

[TheKDub]

Welcome to the forums! That's an awesome first build . Post it on this thread and you'll get some more views, too: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/183-show-off-your-setup/page-448

 

 

MATX boards are generally cheaper and he stated that he wanted the MATX stuff for better airflow.

 

I don't see how a smaller mobo would really make a noticeable impact on airflow as it doesn't really block any airflow, but whatever floats his boat.

[seandisbro]

There should be a hole above the area of the 4 pin for the CPU power that you can route that cable through instead of putting it out in front of the mobo.

 

And why such a small mobo?

I tried and the hole is behind the motherboard and it wouldn't allow me to correctly route it so the way I have it is really the only option. I might mod the case a little later on to fix that but in the meantime it will work. Can't really see it when the case panel is on and lit up. 

 

I really cheaped out on the mobo honestly. It works really well for what I need and has a really awesome bios like ASRock does. 

[TheKDub]

I tried and the hole is behind the motherboard and it wouldn't allow me to correctly route it so the way I have it is really the only option. I might mod the case a little later on to fix that but in the meantime it will work. Can't really see it when the case panel is on and lit up. 

 

I really cheaped out on the mobo honestly. It works really well for what I need and has a really awesome bios like ASRock does. 

 

You possibly could remove the mobo then put the cable through, then put the mobo back in, I know that's the case (ha pun) with some cases.