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Ohh yeah baby.. I'm feeling a win right here:

 

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet DARK ROCK 2 57.9 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard:  Asus MAXIMUS VI GENE Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($199.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  PNY XLR8 PRO 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card  ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1394.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-23 20:08 EST-0500)

 

Great for everything, should be quiet for the most part, and is small. Would probably prefer a 120gb SSD + Be Quiet case fans over this, but it should be good.


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Welcome to Week 24/25 of the LTT Build-Off! The rules and guidelines can be found here.


 


This week the challenge is to make your own version of the Honey Badger.


Budget: $1,400


Peripherals: No


Monitor: No


Submissions: December 20 through December 23


Voting: December 24 through January 2


 


Tips: The build should be ITX or  smaller mATX, and optimized for editing and/or gaming.


 


Winner: @Grave


[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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Honey Badger don't give a fu*k so I won't listen to rules. But here's my Build:

 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.37 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard:  Asus Maximus V Gene Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  Mushkin Silverline 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($83.02 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case:  Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $1374.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-22 08:58 EST-0500)
  • 3570K for moderate overclocking and excellent gaming performance.
  • Low-profile Noctua heatsink
  • Reliable motherboard with lots of features
  • 12GB of RAM to easily handle gaming and light video editing
  • 120GB SSD as boot and for other important applications
  • 3TB of space for your extensive Steam Library and raw video
  • Well cooled 780 by MSI that also matches the color scheme
  • Small well built Corsair case
  • Reliable corsair power supply

| Case: NZXT Tempest 210 | CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.9 Ghz | GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070 | RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB |

| Mouse: Zowie FK1 | Monitor: Acer 21.5' | Keyboard: CoolerMaster Stealth w/ Brown Switches |

#KilledMyWife - #LinusButtPlug - #1080penis

 

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($222.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:  Asus Z87I-DELUXE Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($185.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($74.95 @ Adorama)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.79 @ Amazon)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case:  BitFenix Phenom Midnight Black Mini ITX Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Acrylic Side Panel ($10.00)
Total: $1423.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 21:14 EST-0500)

 

Ideas

  • Cut a side panel. 
  • Rearrange HDD Cage and make room for AIO Unit
  • 16GB of RAM 
  • One of the best AIO Units
  • Builtin WiFi
  • Top of the line Motherboards with one of the best BIOS

Big Bertha3570k @ 4.5GhzASRock Fatal1ty Z777970 DCUII TOP EVGA GTX 780Swiftech H220 w/ NF-F1216GB RAM128GB Kingston HyperX 3K1TB Western Digital Black40GB Western Digital Raptor 10K PeripheralsMionix 3200 MouseCMStorm Quickfire Rapid w/ Cherry MX Blues2 x Dell U2713HM AudioAsus ROG Orion Pro HeadsetSony XB-500AKG K240Bose AE2i​Fiio E10

Samsung Galaxy S45.0" 1920x1080p Super AMOLED screen16GB Storage2600 mAh battery1.9Ghz quad-core Krait CPU2GB RAMCyanogenMod CameraNikon D310018x55mm NIKKOR VR Lens14.2 MP
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@whatthe_fuzz

 

1. Is 16GB necessary JUST for gaming?

2. Is a 120GB SSD sufficient (I'm not really sure cuz I've never used one :P)

I like everything else tho.

| Case: NZXT Tempest 210 | CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.9 Ghz | GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070 | RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB |

| Mouse: Zowie FK1 | Monitor: Acer 21.5' | Keyboard: CoolerMaster Stealth w/ Brown Switches |

#KilledMyWife - #LinusButtPlug - #1080penis

 

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@whatthe_fuzz

 

1. Is 16GB necessary JUST for gaming?

2. Is a 120GB SSD sufficient (I'm not really sure cuz I've never used one :P)

I like everything else tho.

 

there have been a few application needs that will utilize more than 8GB and from what i remember isnt the honeybadger an editing rig? if so 16GB is most definitely needed

 

as for the 120GB. ya most def. for boot+programs its more than sufficient

Big Bertha3570k @ 4.5GhzASRock Fatal1ty Z777970 DCUII TOP EVGA GTX 780Swiftech H220 w/ NF-F1216GB RAM128GB Kingston HyperX 3K1TB Western Digital Black40GB Western Digital Raptor 10K PeripheralsMionix 3200 MouseCMStorm Quickfire Rapid w/ Cherry MX Blues2 x Dell U2713HM AudioAsus ROG Orion Pro HeadsetSony XB-500AKG K240Bose AE2i​Fiio E10

Samsung Galaxy S45.0" 1920x1080p Super AMOLED screen16GB Storage2600 mAh battery1.9Ghz quad-core Krait CPU2GB RAMCyanogenMod CameraNikon D310018x55mm NIKKOR VR Lens14.2 MP
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there have been a few application needs that will utilize more than 8GB and from what i remember isnt the honeybadger an editing rig? if so 16GB is most definitely needed

 

as for the 120GB. ya most def. for boot+programs its more than sufficient

Ok I'll make some changes.

 

 

Tips: The build should be ITX or  smaller mATX, and optimized for gaming.

 

Not sure if this means editing AND gaming or just gaming but in a small but powerful form factor like the Original Honey Badger.

| Case: NZXT Tempest 210 | CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.9 Ghz | GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070 | RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB |

| Mouse: Zowie FK1 | Monitor: Acer 21.5' | Keyboard: CoolerMaster Stealth w/ Brown Switches |

#KilledMyWife - #LinusButtPlug - #1080penis

 

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Ok I'll make some changes.

 

Not sure if this means editing AND gaming or just gaming but in a small but powerful form factor like the Original Honey Badger.

 

i just saw honey badger and thought of the original :P i'll make changes if needed

Big Bertha3570k @ 4.5GhzASRock Fatal1ty Z777970 DCUII TOP EVGA GTX 780Swiftech H220 w/ NF-F1216GB RAM128GB Kingston HyperX 3K1TB Western Digital Black40GB Western Digital Raptor 10K PeripheralsMionix 3200 MouseCMStorm Quickfire Rapid w/ Cherry MX Blues2 x Dell U2713HM AudioAsus ROG Orion Pro HeadsetSony XB-500AKG K240Bose AE2i​Fiio E10

Samsung Galaxy S45.0" 1920x1080p Super AMOLED screen16GB Storage2600 mAh battery1.9Ghz quad-core Krait CPU2GB RAMCyanogenMod CameraNikon D310018x55mm NIKKOR VR Lens14.2 MP
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Build Concept/Plan: 

 

*Simple beauty of a Fractal Design Node 304 (ps Fractal Fanboy here)

*Water cooled with H80i and stock Corsair fans replaced with Noctua 120MM PWM's

*92 MM front case fans replaced with Noctura 92MM PWM's

* 4 Gb GTX 760 GPU...Chose Gigabyte Version due to 3 fan configuration that would match up nicely to the side vents on Fractal Case.

*840 EVO SSD, With 2 TB WD HDD.

 

 


 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.96 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  Asus P8Z77-I Deluxe Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($160.99 @ Amazon) 


Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($162.99 @ Adorama) 


Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card  ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case:  Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-B9 PWM 37.9 CFM 92mm  Fan  ($16.44 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-B9 PWM 37.9 CFM 92mm  Fan  ($16.44 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm  Fan  ($18.99 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm  Fan  ($18.99 @ Amazon) 


Total: $1398.73

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-20 01:42 EST-0500)
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($222.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard:  Asus MAXIMUS VI IMPACT Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory:  Corsair XMS3 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  PNY XLR8 PRO 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.48 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card  ($457.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  BitFenix Prodigy (Orange) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($74.75 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply:  Silverstone Strider 600W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($96.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1380.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-20 08:58 EST-0500)

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Not sure if this means editing AND gaming or just gaming but in a small but powerful form factor like the Original Honey Badger.

 

i just saw honey badger and thought of the original :P i'll make changes if needed

I meant for it to be just gaming, forgetting the Honey Badger was an editing rig too. At this point, I guess it should be gaming and/or editing, and no points off if it is not both.

[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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I meant for it to be just gaming, forgetting the Honey Badger was an editing rig too. At this point, I guess it should be gaming and/or editing, and no points off if it is not both.

Meh, included 12GB of RAM so It'll be good at both. 16GB is kinda out of price range unless I cut down on other areas

| Case: NZXT Tempest 210 | CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.9 Ghz | GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070 | RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB |

| Mouse: Zowie FK1 | Monitor: Acer 21.5' | Keyboard: CoolerMaster Stealth w/ Brown Switches |

#KilledMyWife - #LinusButtPlug - #1080penis

 

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Ohh yeah baby.. I'm feeling a win right here:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet DARK ROCK 2 57.9 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard:  Asus MAXIMUS VI GENE Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($199.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  PNY XLR8 PRO 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card  ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1394.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-23 20:08 EST-0500)

 

Great for everything, should be quiet for the most part, and is small. Would probably prefer a 120gb SSD + Be Quiet case fans over this, but it should be good.

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@Grave It has a 760...

| Case: NZXT Tempest 210 | CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.9 Ghz | GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070 | RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB |

| Mouse: Zowie FK1 | Monitor: Acer 21.5' | Keyboard: CoolerMaster Stealth w/ Brown Switches |

#KilledMyWife - #LinusButtPlug - #1080penis

 

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Winner: @Grave

Woo!! Thanks. And I just wanted to say that I voted for whatthefuzz's list :). Knew I had a winner!

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