Bazerka

I know its not a build log, cause well I just wanted to build without the tedium of documenting everything I did haha. But here is my newest build Subtle Stripe. Check out the B-Roll video here: And the PCPart Picker documentation here: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/PqjcCJ I always build computers based off of a case. If I find a new case that present a new challenge than I'll pursue a build in it. For this build I wanted to push the concept of refined subtlety. There are so many builds that present a sensory explosion to the viewer that it can be, at times, overwhelming. Especially if the builder has to live with it on a daily basis. I started working with this build and utilized the stripe found on the south bridge cooling plate on the MSI Krait as the main accent for the computer. I love the white stripe since it reminds me of a "go-faster stripe" on cars. I did my best to present the stripe in as subtle, but effective way as possible. Here are some of the highlights I was focusing on in the build. Piping: I've been hard-lining for a while and I would say I am proficient with the PETG. This build, in particular, was one of the hardest hard-line projects that I've taken on in a while. Because of the size of the PC-O8 case, I had to be extremely precise with the location, size, and orientation of my runs. Also if there were any flaws in the pipe I was forced to redo the entire section because the imperfection could easily be seen from two angles (due to the dual panel design of the PC-O8). I ended up using more than 20 feet of tubing to get the runs I needed. Underlighting: This was a pretty unique challenge that I wanted to tackle, because I wasn't really playing with light. Instead I was messing with shadows and lumen diffusion. It was a really fun task to tackle, and I found some really cool materials that act really well as diffusers (hint: white printer paper is your friend). Backplate: I designed and got this custom cut. Greg (aka: PCPackrat) from TheModZoo helped me with the design and cut it on his laser cutter. I love the design and I think it adds a subtle focal point for the build that ties all the elements together. Hope yall enjoy! And let me know if you have any ideas for future builds! My Experimental naming scheme goes into the triple digits so I have a lot of experiments left to do! Cheers, Baz

depends on what kind of drive it is, if its a mechanical drive than yes eventually it would fail. Especially since those kinds of drives aren't rated for constant on time. If its an SSD based hard drive than no its fine. When I was building my NAS server (24/7 run time) I got WD Reds which are specifically rated for constant uptime.

They use Limetech's UnRaid server. Its like $60 tho.

SHould I put the name on the GPU backplate or is that too tacky?

Dam, thats pure poetry

I knew this was a good forum to ask for names.

Im thinking just distilled water for now, I might put in Pastel white when I go for competitions. I have a crap time with pastel fluid tho. The gunk buildup is terrible.

No, I didnt do a build log. Yes, Im terrible at naming things. Yes, I do need suggestions. HALP!

Here it is in an easy to read chart: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/internal/desktop/Default.aspx

Hold off on the fans until after your build. Everything will still run without them, and after you break it in and benchmarks if your temps are high (~80-90 C), than Id say invest in a couple fans.

Also just a tip, the WD blue drives are kinda slow and clunky. They get the job done, but if you want decent speed and performance I'd go with WD Black drives. Those are much faster and are just as reliable. I'd also take a look into manufacturer refurbished WD drives. I had a 1TB refurbished drive from WD and its lasted 4 years and counting. But refurbished drives are always a roll of the dice, but they are usually covered under warranty by WD.

You can use this to check your computer power usage. http://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator

Also, sometimes, there can be a price difference between a 4690k and a 4670k. For your uses there is no appreciable difference between the two chips. The only thing the 4690k enables is virtualization, which 90% of people wont use.

May I ask, why the XFX psu? Corsair usually makes cheaper PSU's that are of similar if not better quality.

Thanks! Ill sketch out the design today and message it to you directly. I have the source format that I need (dxf), so if you want to design it Ill take a look at it and show my appreciation