Arashikage - All White Build - Main Build Done!!!!

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

This is going to be a beautiful rig.  Great job so far!

Thanks! Prepping some updates today. Pretty much everything for the main build is in!

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

 

Very Pleased to have Avexir as a sponsor for this build! They've provided a kit of their 16GB (4 x 4GB) Series Sabranco DDR3 RAM (1600MHz CL11)! This is some pretty unique RAM aimed at modders and overclockers. It's of course white and has a custom color scheme to match almost perfectly with my Asus Z97 Sabertooth Mark S Motherboard (Pics - Video Review). They also make heat spreaders that match several other high-end motherboards such as the MPower series from MSI. Go check them out!

These dimms actually have build in LEDs running along the top which turn on in a special breathing pattern to show RAM activity I'll definitely be getting some HQ pics and video of that so stay tuned!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 17, 2016 by Srgnt_Ballistic
removed excessive pics

[TechJohnson]

That RAM looks so sexy. Can't wait to see some more pictures.  

[SoftenButterCream]

You should get Noiseblockers as your case fans

[Blackie Sheen]

Welcome to the enermax white cluster gang although this gang is like a 5 people gang. I seriously never see anyone pick those. The only thing I dont like is the noise of the fan even at the lowest speed which is like 750-800 rpm( at least for the version I have)

 

This ram looks sick also. The leds look weird but lets see what is looks like when its all lit up

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

Welcome to the enermax white cluster gang although this gang is like a 5 people gang. I seriously never see anyone pick those. The only thing I dont like is the noise of the fan even at the lowest speed which is like 750-800 rpm( at least for the version I have)

 

This ram looks sick also. The leds look weird but lets see what is looks like when its all lit up

I'd heard some pretty good things about the ETS-T40. Seen ppl putting it right up there with the CM Hyper 212.

Def have some updates to show off the LEDS!

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

The first of my 2 240GB Intel 730 SSDs came in. Never used an Intel drive before. I know they make all of their on stuff and I've heard good things about their controllers. Figured I'd try them out as they'll look ok in my build even before I paint them.

Second should be here before the end of the week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Blackie Sheen]

I'd heard some pretty good things about the ETS-T40. Seen ppl putting it right up there with the CM Hyper 212.

Def have some updates to show off the LEDS!

Its technically superior to the hyper 212 due to larger heatsink and fan is also better but it is also quite more expensive than the other one

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

So here is the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW. Pretty killer graphics card. Really love the LED lights. Other than that it's not that big of a departure from the previous ACX heat shroud/cooler design, visually at least.

One pretty disappointing feature it's missing is a backlpate. This is a pretty high end card considering the reference card had one I think anyone charging more than the reference should include one.

That said the Titan X didn't have a backplate so it might have just be in flash in the pan.

And now for some pics!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TechJohnson]

So here is the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 FTW. Pretty killer graphics card. Really love the LED lights. Other than that it's not that big of a departure from the previous ACX heat shroud/cooler design, visually at least.

One pretty disappointing feature it's missing is a backlpate. This is a pretty high end card considering the reference card had one I think anyone charging more than the reference should include one.

That said the Titan X didn't have a backplate so it might have just be in flash in the pan.

And now for some pics!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look at that sexy card.  

[WelshDdraig]

I foresee plasti-dip in the future. At least that is what I would do to make this card essentially a "White out" edition card.

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

I foresee plasti-dip in the future. At least that is what I would do to make this card essentially a "White out" edition card.

Hahaha yeah tell me about it! You might be right!

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

 

So here's the backplate I picked up for the EVGA GeForce GTX 980. I'm still disappointed it didn't come with a backplate but I'm happy with the way it will end up looking.

Think I'll probably be painting it to help it fit into the white them better.

 

I did a dry fit with the gpu. Just placed it on top It looks pretty dam sexy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[SLOWION]

that backplate looks pretty sweet

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

that backplate looks pretty sweet

 

Yeah man. Every card over $400 should have a backplate from now on! Just tack on $15 to MSRP and call it a day lol

 

 

so far so good

Thanks. Editing more video and pics right now actually

[Poster]

Everything looking great!  I completely agree, all top end graphics cards should have back plates... and attractive ones at that.  Also, RAM should come in a multitude of colors to match color schemes, and so should mobo's.  More specifically - you pick the brand you want, followed by the model, then the color of that model.  It just makes sense!

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

Everything looking great!  I completely agree, all top end graphics cards should have back plates... and attractive ones at that.  Also, RAM should come in a multitude of colors to match color schemes, and so should mobo's.  More specifically - you pick the brand you want, followed by the model, then the color of that model.  It just makes sense!

Yeah I'd love that! It'd be like Motorola's Moto Maker for your PC! lol

Avexir does make their core series to match several popular motherboard color schemes which is kinda cool. But yeah if the flexibility you mentioned was possible we'd see some pretty dope builds from like everyone lol

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

 

IT'S BUILD TIME!

Well just a test build outside the case and Power On Self Test check. I pulled out my trusty testbench (AKA the motherboard box). And assembled the Motherboard, CPU, PSU GPU, and stock cooler.

Everything worked fine out of the box which is always a great feeling. I photographed and took video of everything so I'll be starting my build Video Log soon. Check it out on youtube.com/c/SrgntBallistic.

But here's some of the pics I took of the process.  The EVGA GTX 980 FTW has led lighting which looks great but I think the highlight is the Avexir Core Series DDR3 RAM kit which are LED lit and look pretty sick!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The "Open Air Test Bench"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So the plan is to do some basic benchmarks/stress tests with the stock cooler, then pop on the Enermax ETS-T40 White cluster and compare temperatures to see how much better it performs.

I still have new PC builders asking why and if they "have" to buy an after market cooler for X cpu/case. Just want to show them a practical example so they can form opinions for themselves as to whether $40 for an air cooler or $100+ for some AIO coolers is necessary for what they'll be doing.

I'll try to get the stock cooler benchmarks up soon!

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

*Updated original post with parts status, table of contents and a most recent update link to hopefully make it easier to navigate!

Thanks to those that are following!

Question do you guys prefer spoiler dropdowns or just having the pics in the post?

Main reason I've seen ppl preferring spoilers is to make sure ppl don't quote whole posts with pics. Thoughts?

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

Here's a more in depth look at the Avexir Core Series LED lit RAM Kit.
 

[Jumper118]

Here's a more in depth look at the Avexir Core Series LED lit RAM Kit.

 

 

are you going to try and tighten the timings on that ram at all as c11 is really loose for 1600mhz and you are only running it in dual channel. i think you should be able to get 1866 cl10 out of it at 1.65v, but you would have to play around with it a bit. 

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

Very nice

 

Thanks Burner

 

 

are you going to try and tighten the timings on that ram at all as c11 is really loose for 1600mhz and you are only running it in dual channel. i think you should be able to get 1866 cl10 out of it at 1.65v, but you would have to play around with it a bit. 

I honestly haven't OC memory in years. Especially with all of my AMD builds I just never saw the performance gains. Might give it a shot just for experimentation purposes. I'd be more motivated if this was say an editing machine.

[X_Rated_Box]

Oh man i love the music to this video whats it called? and the build is hella awsome

[Srgnt_Ballistic]

Oh man i love the music to this video whats it called? and the build is hella awsome

Thanks. Song is: СЧБОΓG ΣΘΣ - GHOSTLY DASHING SLICE

https://soundcloud.com/cyborg303/ghostly-dashing-slice-lo-fi

https://cyborg303.bandcamp.com/

He's got some really cool stuff. I've bought just about all his abums on bandcamp

[X_Rated_Box]

Thanks. Song is: СЧБОΓG ΣΘΣ - GHOSTLY DASHING SLICE

https://soundcloud.com/cyborg303/ghostly-dashing-slice-lo-fi

https://cyborg303.bandcamp.com/

He's got some really cool stuff. I've bought just about all his abums on bandcamp

ok gonna check it out