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Chrysos - In-Progress PC Build log. (In step 1)

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Hey guys, this is my build log of Chrysos, the Ultimate Gaming PC. This was a gold/copper colored theme PC. The build (of which I already have some of the parts, and getting others for a reduced price) will cost about $1340.38 USD retail. But I am getting all of these parts for about $1100 USD.

 

Some backstory:

 

I was already thinking about selling my computer for another one, and as I was taking Pictures on Ebay, and I figured out Digital Storm (The retailer that custom built my PC, had hot glued some of the parts in, this included the Molex connectors and the SATA power and data cables for my main HDD. I attempted to do a really risky move and pull the SATA cables out to get verification photos of the hard drive. I slowly peeled off the hot glue and pulled out the SATA cable out. As I pulled it out I heard a little pop, I was kinda concerned but didn't think much of it. I took the photos and plugged the cable back in. It would not go back in however. I looked at the hard drive receiver and what I found was horrible. The pins of the hard dive were all bent in unrecoverable positions and the plastic piece that supports them, was shattered (for some unimaginable reason). Now, I could have just bought a new HDD and OS, but my computer was suffering and slow, so I started selling them.

 Steps are ordered in highest priority and will be updated with the build:

 

Step 1: Choose parts and get money for Build by selling old PC parts on Ebay

 

 

Here is the parts list:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rr7wFT
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rr7wFT/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($127.27 @ TigerDirect) 
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($77.90 @ Directron) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($409.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 1000W 80+ Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.75 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($27.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.98 @ Directron) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.98 @ Directron) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.98 @ Directron) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.98 @ Directron) 
Total: $1232.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 11:13 EST-0500
Thanks!

 

Update Log:

Update 1: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318594-chrysos-in-progress-pc-build-log-in-step-1/?p=4346007

Update 2: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318594-chrysos-in-progress-pc-build-log-in-step-1/?p=4378235

 

 

EDIT: Changed parts list.

EDIT: Made Update Log

Future Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fGh3Mp Linus responded to my post on a sub-topic (WOO)  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318185-linus-can-you-re-veiw-this-motherboard-please/#entry4326751 Chrysos Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318594-chrysos-in-progress-pc-build-log-in-step-1/#entry4338813

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Um, Z87 and 4690k? There is change it will need a BIOS update, Get cheaper RAM, Get noiseblocker fans instead and get an SSD.

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Um, Z87 and 4690k? There is change it will need a BIOS update, Get cheaper RAM, Get noiseblocker fans instead and get an SSD.

 

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.75 @ OutletPC) (Private Seller: New, With Asus Z87-A ATX Mobo and BIOS UPDATE) 
 
Thanks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT: I couldn't find many gold colored 16GB RAM.

Future Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fGh3Mp Linus responded to my post on a sub-topic (WOO)  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318185-linus-can-you-re-veiw-this-motherboard-please/#entry4326751 Chrysos Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318594-chrysos-in-progress-pc-build-log-in-step-1/#entry4338813

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Ah, ok. Looks good then

 

Yea, It wasn't very easy to notice, just thought it needed a little indicator.

Future Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fGh3Mp Linus responded to my post on a sub-topic (WOO)  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318185-linus-can-you-re-veiw-this-motherboard-please/#entry4326751 Chrysos Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318594-chrysos-in-progress-pc-build-log-in-step-1/#entry4338813

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Thanks, the RAM I had just went offsale, so I'm getting new RAM.

 

BTW, how good is this :

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx324c11t3k216

Future Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fGh3Mp Linus responded to my post on a sub-topic (WOO)  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318185-linus-can-you-re-veiw-this-motherboard-please/#entry4326751 Chrysos Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318594-chrysos-in-progress-pc-build-log-in-step-1/#entry4338813

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In my country i can barely get 8GB memory for that price, the extra speed doesn't mean much in games, unless you're on an APU iirc.

But in content creation it does make a difference.

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In my country i can barely get 8GB memory for that price, the extra speed doesn't mean much in games, unless you're on an APU iirc.

But in content creation it does make a difference.

 

That sucks. I know the extra speed doesn't make a difference in gaming besides a 3-5 FPS boost, but it was really cheap and I took it.

Future Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fGh3Mp Linus responded to my post on a sub-topic (WOO)  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318185-linus-can-you-re-veiw-this-motherboard-please/#entry4326751 Chrysos Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318594-chrysos-in-progress-pc-build-log-in-step-1/#entry4338813

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UPDATE:

 

Just sold my Mushkin Blackline DDR3-1333MHz RAM (6GB) for about $30 USD. I will be buying some of the fans or maybe the AIO water cooler (Cooler Master Nepton 120V, $30 with MIB) and shipping the parts in about 24 hours. 

 

 

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Pics related: it's my ram.

 

The RAM: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221698049692?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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Future Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fGh3Mp Linus responded to my post on a sub-topic (WOO)  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318185-linus-can-you-re-veiw-this-motherboard-please/#entry4326751 Chrysos Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318594-chrysos-in-progress-pc-build-log-in-step-1/#entry4338813

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UPDATE 2:

 

I have shipped my RAM and now have 3 bids on my Intel i7-920. The processor on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221704758926?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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Future Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fGh3Mp Linus responded to my post on a sub-topic (WOO)  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318185-linus-can-you-re-veiw-this-motherboard-please/#entry4326751 Chrysos Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318594-chrysos-in-progress-pc-build-log-in-step-1/#entry4338813

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EDIT: Made update log

Future Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fGh3Mp Linus responded to my post on a sub-topic (WOO)  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318185-linus-can-you-re-veiw-this-motherboard-please/#entry4326751 Chrysos Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318594-chrysos-in-progress-pc-build-log-in-step-1/#entry4338813

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UPDATE 3:

 

I have sold and shipped my Intel i7-920 Processor on ebay. I still have not received the $191.00 (from all of the items i have sold (This includes a phone that I sold that I did not update on)) from Ebay yet. 

 

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Future Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fGh3Mp Linus responded to my post on a sub-topic (WOO)  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318185-linus-can-you-re-veiw-this-motherboard-please/#entry4326751 Chrysos Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318594-chrysos-in-progress-pc-build-log-in-step-1/#entry4338813

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I am going to be making a new thread once I get all of my parts. 

Future Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fGh3Mp Linus responded to my post on a sub-topic (WOO)  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318185-linus-can-you-re-veiw-this-motherboard-please/#entry4326751 Chrysos Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/318594-chrysos-in-progress-pc-build-log-in-step-1/#entry4338813

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Sounds cool, i hope you'll soon get your parts so we can see this build in it's final state! :)

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