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The Arctic Storm
 
 
CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($184.99 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler:  Thermalright Silver Arrow CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard:  Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($179.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  OCZ Vertex 450 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.00 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  OCZ Vertex 450 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.00 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 ULN 140mm  Fan  ($17.95 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 ULN 140mm  Fan  ($17.95 @ Amazon) 
Monitor:  AOC i2369V 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $1994.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-27 16:42 EDT-0400)
 
Justification: 
 
CPU: The FX 8350 Is faster than a 4670k in Logan's tests and is an overclocking monster. Plus, AMD deserves a win. 
Cooler: The fans on the Silver Arrow match the color scheme SO well. Thermalright-Releases-Silver-Arrow-SB-E-
MB: The Sabertooth 990FX is bare, so you can see all of the awesomeness that makes this pc. 
Storage: 2x Vertex 450s in RAID 0- It nearly doubles the performance and gives double the storage, giving nearly 1gbps of 256 GB ssd- and a Seagate Barracuda 2TB for mass storage
RAM: 16GB of ram is MUCH more befitting of this rig than 8GB. It's much less pedestrian. 
GPU: 2x R9 280x = 2x 7970 which is faster than a Titan and should annihilate everything. 
PSU: The Corsair AX860 is 80+ Platinum certified and has plenty of wattage for overclocking.  
Case: The Storm Stryker gives this build its title. It is a full tower with a lot of room for all of this hardware and has a carrying handle. Also, it has fan filters everywhere. 
Fans: 2x Noctua 140mm fans can give the build great airflow in addition to 2x 120mm Noctua fans that give some more silent performance. 2x Corsair AF120 fans can give aesthetics and performance in addition. Adds 6 High Performance fans in total. 
Display: A nearly edge to edge 23" IPS 1080p panel blows the competition out of the water.  
 

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Welcome to Week 16 of the LTT Build-Off! The rules and guidelines can be found here.

Thank you @lachyman for suggesting the challenge.

 

This week, your challenge is to build a true "military class" gaming computer. It should be full of high quality, sturdy components, and have dust filters. Bonus points for portability and good gaming performance. Your budget is $2,000. You need a monitor, but no other peripherals.

 

Submissions: October 25th through the 28th

Voting: October 29th through the 31st

 

EDIT: Congrats @ilikemacandpc for winning this week's contest!

Happy Halloween everyone :)

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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The Arctic Storm
 
 
CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($184.99 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler:  Thermalright Silver Arrow CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard:  Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($179.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  OCZ Vertex 450 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.00 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  OCZ Vertex 450 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.00 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 ULN 140mm  Fan  ($17.95 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 ULN 140mm  Fan  ($17.95 @ Amazon) 
Monitor:  AOC i2369V 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $1994.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-27 16:42 EDT-0400)
 
Justification: 
 
CPU: The FX 8350 Is faster than a 4670k in Logan's tests and is an overclocking monster. Plus, AMD deserves a win. 
Cooler: The fans on the Silver Arrow match the color scheme SO well. Thermalright-Releases-Silver-Arrow-SB-E-
MB: The Sabertooth 990FX is bare, so you can see all of the awesomeness that makes this pc. 
Storage: 2x Vertex 450s in RAID 0- It nearly doubles the performance and gives double the storage, giving nearly 1gbps of 256 GB ssd- and a Seagate Barracuda 2TB for mass storage
RAM: 16GB of ram is MUCH more befitting of this rig than 8GB. It's much less pedestrian. 
GPU: 2x R9 280x = 2x 7970 which is faster than a Titan and should annihilate everything. 
PSU: The Corsair AX860 is 80+ Platinum certified and has plenty of wattage for overclocking.  
Case: The Storm Stryker gives this build its title. It is a full tower with a lot of room for all of this hardware and has a carrying handle. Also, it has fan filters everywhere. 
Fans: 2x Noctua 140mm fans can give the build great airflow in addition to 2x 120mm Noctua fans that give some more silent performance. 2x Corsair AF120 fans can give aesthetics and performance in addition. Adds 6 High Performance fans in total. 
Display: A nearly edge to edge 23" IPS 1080p panel blows the competition out of the water.  
 

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($131.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($98.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($94.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($649.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  Corsair C70 Military Green (Green) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:  Corsair RM 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor:  Dell U2312HM 23.0" Monitor  ($204.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1990.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-25 17:17 EDT-0400)

 

I'm guessing i have failed the whole forum with my idiocy in some respect. STRIKE ME DOWN.

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1T9Lg

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1T9Lg/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($139.98 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($119.99 @ Mac Mall) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($119.99 @ Mac Mall) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card  ($585.91 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 850W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($118.98 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC i2369V 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $1983.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-25 17:25 EDT-0400)

The Beast [Case -  Corsair 750D CPU - I5 4670k @ 4.3ghz 1.2V CPU cooler - Hyper 212 evo Mobo - MSI g45 z87 RAM - G.Skill Z series 4*4@1866mhz GPU - Gigabyte windforce 3x r9 290 Storage - SSD, samsung 840 evo 120gb HDD, Western Digital Blue 1tb PSU - SilverStone Strider silver 80+ 750W] Peripherals [Monitor - ASUS VS239 IPS 23" Keyboard - Corsair K95 Mouse - Mad Catz RAT 7]

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I'm guessing i have failed the whole forum with my idiocy in some respect. STRIKE ME DOWN.

Um...ok? *smites Air tree*

May I ask why?

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Gene Micro ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($268.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: OCZ Vertex 450 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.00 @ Newegg)

Storage: Asus ROG 240GB PCI-E Solid State Disk ($349.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card ($360.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Microcenter)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($266.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1999.89

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-27 00:08 EDT-0400)

Went with 4820K as 4770K needs delidding.

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Here is my entry:

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Be Quiet DARK ROCK 2 57.9 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($234.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($309.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($309.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair C70 Military Green (Green) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Microcenter)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan ($19.99 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan ($19.99 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan ($19.99 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan ($19.99 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan ($19.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($132.98 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Acer H236HL bid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Amazon)

Other: Silverstone Tek 120mm Ultra Fine Fan Filter with Magnet Cooling FF123B (Black) ($9.99)

Other: Silverstone Tek 120mm Ultra Fine Fan Filter with Magnet Cooling FF123B (Black) ($9.99)

Other: Silverstone Tek 120mm Ultra Fine Fan Filter with Magnet Cooling FF123B (Black) ($9.99)

Other: Silverstone Tek 120mm Ultra Fine Fan Filter with Magnet Cooling FF123B (Black) ($9.99)

Other: Silverstone Tek 120mm Ultra Fine Fan Filter with Magnet Cooling FF123B (Black) ($9.99)

Total: $1997.77

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-28 14:24 EDT-0400)

CPU: Great for games.

CPU cooler: Very good for the money, allows for some decent OC.

Board: Highest quality and military themed, the best board for this build.

RAM: RAM that looks like guns! High quality kit, 8GB will be enough.

SSD: Fast, reliable and big.

HDD: 2TB used for mass storage.

GPU's: 2 280X'es for ultimate performance.

Case: Looks really rugged and has those nice carrying handles for easy transport. Linus did a torture test and it stayed in one piece.

Fans: 2 Noctuas as front intake, 2 as top exhaust and 1 rear exhaust.

PSU: Reliable, gold certified, Seasonic made 850W unit will provide all the power this build needs with a lot of headroom for future upgrades.

Filters: To secure that there won't be any dust inside, I've added magnetic dust filters, 2 in the front, 2 on the top and 1 in the rear.

Monitor: A 23" IPS panel with incredible price compared to 24".

My rig: CPU: Intel core i5 4670K MoBo: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming RAM: Kingston HyperX Beast 2x4GB 1600mhz CL9 GPU: EVGA GTX780 SC ACX SSD: ADATA Premier Pro SP900 256GBHDD: Western Digital RED 2TB PSU: FSP Aurum CM 750W Case: Cooler Master HAF XM OS: Windows 8 Pro

My Build log, the Snowbird (heavy WIP): http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/188011-snowbird-by-lachy/?hl=snowbird

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($133.98 @ SuperBiiz) 



Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card  ($585.91 @ Newegg) 


Monitor:  Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($549.98 @ Amazon) 

Other: Noctua NH-L12 Low-profile Quiet CPU Cooler with 120/90mm Dual PWM Fan ($63.90)

Other: Lian Li PC-TU200B Black Aluminum Mini-ITX Computer Case ($164.99)

Total: $1996.70

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-27 20:23 EDT-0400)

 

Single lower profile mode fan for NH-L12

1440p IPS panel and sturdy handle on a high quality aluminum case is more military ready than a system that 'looks' military ready imo. 

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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Red and Black: The Build That Can Take A Beating !

 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard:  Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($289.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  Mushkin Redline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($124.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  Intel 530 Series 180GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Intel 530 Series 180GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($204.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($204.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case:  Inwin D-FRAME Red ATX Desktop Case  ($389.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor:  HP LV2311 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1994.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-28 19:31 EDT-0400)
                                     Explainations   (please read me!)
        First off the case, I chose the In Win D-Frame because its the most sturdy and rigid case on the market. Its basically made from a bunch of iron bars welded together, Plus it goes with my red and black theme i plan to stick to throughout the build. Also Newegg TV uses it as a test bed for all their benchmarks, you can see it in their videos. 
        Second, The MOBO, I chose the Maximus VI Formula because it has a top thermal cover and metal backplate making it an exceptionally rigid and tough motherboard, not to mention it is also one of the best 1150 motherboards for overclocking.
        Third, Storage, I chose two Intel 530 Series 180gb SSD's, these will be in raid 0 together making that 360gb of storage space, i didn't add a mechanical drive because if they get thrown around too much they can corrupt and this is a supposed to be a tough build.
        Fourth, RAM, Mushkin Redline, not an unreliable brand 16gb is over kill but still good for gaming, goes with the color scheme.
        Fifth, Cooler, Cooler Master Seidion 240, a good cooler nice overclocking support, also i cant have a big heavy air cooler to bend my mobo around.
        Sixth, Graphics Cards, Two Msi Twin Frozer R9 270x's, red and black cards go with the color scheme, two of them should be able to handle almost any game at max settings.
        Seventh, Power Supply, Rosewill 750 watt hive, Rozewill is one of my favorite psu brands because there so reliable and still at a good price, 750 watts should be more than enough.
        Eighth, Moniter, Cheapest 1920 x 1080 moniter that was a reliable brand I chose an HP one. The gateway and acer moniters were less but I've run into trouble with both of them before.
 

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Red and Black: The Build That Can Take A Beating !

 

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I like the personality you gave your build. :)

My problem with the D-Frame (not just for the contest) is that it is open. There is no way to keep dust out of it at all.

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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What about my future gaming rig?

 
CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($184.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($214.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Corsair Neutron Series 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($300.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Wireless Network Adapter:  Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($20.99 @ Newegg) 
Case:  Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Microcenter) 
Optical Drive:  Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($96.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Other: EK Radeon HD 7970 DCII VGA Liquid Cooling Block ($112.95)
Other: Koolance CPU-380A AMD Liquid Cooling CPU Block ($76.99)
Other: Bitspower Water Tank Z-Multi 250 Inline Reservoir ($42.99)
Other: Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta Triple 120mm Radiator ($119.99)
Other: Swiftech MCP655-B 12v Water Pump w/ 3/8" Conversion Kit (317 GPH) ($89.95)
Other: PrimoFlex Advanced LRT 3/8in. x 5/8in. Tubing (10ft pack) - Bloodshed Red ($25.95)
Other: EK G1/4 Thread Perfect Seal Compression Fitting - 10mm ID x 16mm OD (3/8" x 5/8") - Black x10 ($59.90)
Other: Koolance G1/4" Brass Inline Drain Valve Fitting - 4 Port (VLV-XUTX4B) ($11.99)
Other: Magic unicorn (-$50.00)
Total: $1998.71
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-29 18:15 EDT-0400)

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What about my future gaming rig?

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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)

Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.20 @ Outlet PC)

Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($214.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($174.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Corsair Neutron Series 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($300.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($20.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Microcenter)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.98 @ Outlet PC)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.98 @ Outlet PC)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.98 @ Outlet PC)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($96.98 @ Outlet PC)

Other: EK Radeon HD 7970 DCII VGA Liquid Cooling Block ($112.95)

Other: Koolance CPU-380A AMD Liquid Cooling CPU Block ($76.99)

Other: Bitspower Water Tank Z-Multi 250 Inline Reservoir ($42.99)

Other: Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta Triple 120mm Radiator ($119.99)

Other: Swiftech MCP655-B 12v Water Pump w/ 3/8" Conversion Kit (317 GPH) ($89.95)

Other: PrimoFlex Advanced LRT 3/8in. x 5/8in. Tubing (10ft pack) - Bloodshed Red ($25.95)

Other: EK G1/4 Thread Perfect Seal Compression Fitting - 10mm ID x 16mm OD (3/8" x 5/8") - Black x10 ($59.90)

Other: Koolance G1/4" Brass Inline Drain Valve Fitting - 4 Port (VLV-XUTX4B) ($11.99)

Total: $2048.71

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-29 18:15 EDT-0400)

Your budget is $2000 and you can't pass that by a single cent.

My rig: CPU: Intel core i5 4670K MoBo: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming RAM: Kingston HyperX Beast 2x4GB 1600mhz CL9 GPU: EVGA GTX780 SC ACX SSD: ADATA Premier Pro SP900 256GBHDD: Western Digital RED 2TB PSU: FSP Aurum CM 750W Case: Cooler Master HAF XM OS: Windows 8 Pro

My Build log, the Snowbird (heavy WIP): http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/188011-snowbird-by-lachy/?hl=snowbird

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Your budget is $2000 and you can't pass that by a single cent.

I fixed it.

My new rig build log:http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/80801-m-itx-pc/?p=1158887 Now finished with  970!                          Can anybody give me a freelancer?                  I need to transport more HYPBP.               Butt Imperium games                     RAINBOW .                   840 EVO still awesome                    The evil that is verizon has been vanquished!      ܝܘܚܢܢ ܒܝܬ ܐܦܪܝܡ

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I like the personality you gave your build. :)

My problem with the D-Frame (not just for the contest) is that it is open. There is no way to keep dust out of it at all.

Yeah, i thought about that too...

"Anything that makes a console more like a PC, makes it better" 

-Linus Sebastian

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