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Corsair 250d, i5 4690k, GTX 750ti, H55, Linux

KingWilliam
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So I came to this forum asking advice for my first build, time to come back to show what I ended up with!

 

So this is what I have put in there:

 

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After putting it all together here is the end result:

First of all, I am not too proud of how I ran my cables, but it does the job and I don't feel like fiddling too much with it anymore.

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Note that I tried installing the radiator and fan next to the fan which was already in the case, but it was physically not possible. Also lost a lot of time trying to put the radiator on top of the fan instead of the other way around. Also that is not possible without making any damage, I tried! :P

 

In case anybody would ever wonder, a 750ti fits easily into this case:

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Just when I was completely done I realized I did not plug in the antennas. These little things are the worst thing ever! Connecting those tiny connectors with adult hands is just not meant to be done. Certainly after putting in all components, but I got only myself to blame for that. Those connectors are so small you can hardly see them on the image...

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With the lid on top the following remains visible through the window. Damn that power cable for the nvidia card, messing up my view! 

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And last but not least. The reason I gave in to the mini-ITX board. The corsair 250d is great to put on top of my desk. No dust catcher under my desk for me. 

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It looks (and is) a bit cramped now on that desk, but I am buying a bigger (nicer) one next weekend so it will be perfectly fine.

 

To conclude, I never use windows. This thing makes for one mean linux machine. It is incredibly fast and feels like it will do exactly what I need it to do and more. I do play some casual games but this thing is mainly for working, as I am a software developer. Since for proper gaming I use my PS4 (please do not go all PC mustard race on me :P) I am very happy with the 750ti.

 

 

 

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Why make a beautiful gaming system then put Linux on it? :/

 

Cause linux rocks!

 

But mainly because I work on linux, hate to reboot just to play a game, and more and more games come out for linux these day anyways. Lets just call it a steam machine if you prefer ;)

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Cause linux rocks!

 

But mainly because I work on linux, hate to reboot just to play a game, and more and more games come out for linux these day anyways. Lets just call it a steam machine if you prefer ;)

Fair nuff :)

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I wish i could have linux as my only system, but the games i play are on windows. Otherwise i would do a virtual machine for the other windows programs i use. As soon as ubuntu for phones comes out im dual-booting.

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The 4690k supports VT-d for PCI passthrough so you can run a Windows VM with full 3D acceleration.

 

 

Holy poo that's neat! I will certainly give that I try when I get the time for it. 

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i hope that your cx600 doesnt rattle and die after 3 weeks like mine

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i hope that your cx600 doesnt rattle and die after 3 weeks like mine

I have had a cx430 for over a month now, with a g3258 overclocked and folding full load 24/7 and it has not even hiccuped. 

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So glad I could help with finishing this build!

 

You really could redo those cables though :D 

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I was gonna complain about the cables.... but your desk is clean... so you are pardoned. 

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