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In the stunning conclusion to scrapyard wars episode 1, Linus beats Luke.. or Luke beats Linus.. I guess you'll just need to watch the bloody video.
 
NCIX: http://bit.ly/1Aq7rWk
Amazon: http://geni.us/1OWk
 

Talos
A Modern IBM Sleeper
 
Guided Walkthrough | Build Log
 
Specs:
CPU: Intel i5 2500k @ 4.5GHz
Motherboard: MSI Z68MA-G45 (MicroATX, socket 1155)
RAM: 16GB (4x4GB) assorted DDR3 1600
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L12
GPU: Zotac GTX 970 4GB
Storage:
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB [2011] (boot)
Maxtor 200GB [2005] (storage) (disconnected)
WD Red 3TB [2014] (storage)
Power Supply: Antec HCG 620M (semi-modular)
 
So yeah. This is my first build log, but certainly not my first build. I encountered MANY issues I really could not have planned for during the entire progress of this build, which I've written about in the "Build Log" link above. Check it out and tell me what you think!
 
Some facts:
Time Taken: A week and a half waiting on all packages, around four hours to get to a POST state, and another four hours to tweak.
Required Costs: $30 (just case)
Actual Costs: Around $600 to get everything together (case, GPU, HDD, cooler, bay adapter, cables)

Yeah, I'm thinking the colors should match nicely as well.
 
 
 
The whole project has been really fluid.  Originally I was going to do some 'antiquing' on the inside, but I ended up really liking the paint job so I just ran with it as-is.  The design of the building too went through several iterations.  Here are the first sketches I put together.  Overall I don't mind a clean, tight looking inside in the end.
 
 

 

 

No need to do that, if you take something like a precision flat head screwdriver, you will be able to get the fan connector off, sleeve the cable,then put the fan connector back on. No need for cutting.
 

 

 
Push down just enough were the cable will come out.

Hello everyone, this is my first build log as well as my very first custom built PC. I decided to take on the challenge of making it a Batman themed build and I have to say that I had a blast working on it. 
 
I bought all the parts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday back in November 2013. I have been working on the rig since then and I finally managed to fully finish it.
 
So let's start with the the specs: 
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2ggKc
CPU: Intel Core i7 4770K
Cooler: Corsair H100i
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme 6
RAM: Kingston HyperX Black 2x8GB
GPU: EVGA GTX 770 ACX
SSD: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB
HDD: Seagate 3TB
PSU: Corsair RM750 80+ Gold
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/ window
 
Extras (For a temperature controlled RGB LED Strip):
Arduino Uno R3
5m RGB LED Strip (~4m used)
One Wire Digital Temperature Sensor - DS18B20
MOSFET Transistor N-Channel 60V/16A STP16NF06 DE3268
 
 
Received all the parts!!
 







 
Did a test build. At first, I pressed the power button and nothing happened - my heart sunk. Pressed it again and still nothing. Then I realized my noob mistake: I didn't plug in the 24-pin power connector. Plugged it in and phew...it turned on.
 

 
Motherboard and CPU are in.
 

 
 
All parts in and wired.
 

 
 
Now time for some cable management.
 

 
 
Wire management done. 
 

 
 
She's alive! Installing Windows 8.
 


 
 
Aluminium Batman Logo:
Now it's time to create an aluminium Batman logo! I made this sketch in SolidWorks using an image as a reference in the background.
 


 
 
I decided to get it cut with a CNC machine, which I have access to at my university. Someone helped me transfer the SolidWorks drawing to MasterCam, which calculates the path that the CNC takes to cut the metal.
 

 





 
For the Batman silhouette, I didn't use SolidWorks as it would have been really tedious trying to dimension it. I opted for creating a paper template and hand-cutting it with a dremel.
 

 


 
 
It was really hard to cut but I did it. Took me about an hour to cut and 4 hours to refine.

 
 
I refined both the Batman logo and the silhouette by filing and sanding.
 


 
 
Time for a brushed aluminium finish!
 





 
 
First pass on the silhouette
 
 
 
 
I think it turned out pretty nice.
 

 
 
To attach the logo and the silhouette, I used Uglu (amazing stuff). It holds them on the case very strongly and I don't think I ever have to worry about the aluminium falling off.
 

 
 
RGB LED Strip:
 
Then I moved on to creating the temperature controlled RGB LED strip. I cut the 5m LED strip to size and put it around the side perimeter of the case. For making the circuit, I followed this tutorial: http://www.jerome-bernard.com/blog/2013/01/12/rgb-led-strip-controlled-by-an-arduino/
 
To power the LED strip and the arduino, I used the 12V and 5V supply from the PSU molex connector. I haven't had any issues with the LED flickering or pulling too much current. And the arduino still works after about 3 months of use. Eventually, I would like to take the arduino out and just use the Atmega 328 chip to run the circuit. 
 


 
 
Testing the strip with the old PSU
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Without further ado, here's the final product:
 
 






















 
 
Next steps:
 
I would like to some day finish the GPU backplate I started working on. I measured everything on the GTX 770 and even created the SolidWorks model for it but never really got around to finishing it. I'll be sure to post back if I ever finish it.
 

 
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this build log. I sure had a lot of fun building "Dark Vengeance" and I learned so much.  

Buying a car enables you to get a job and save for a pc

THIS IS OVER AND YOU CAN WATCH IT HERE, BUT THE GIVEAWAY IS DONE

 



 

So what is this?

 

I'm sure you guys have all thought to yourself, "This PC case is perfect... except"

 

Nathan Almond PC case product manager for Cooler Master North America will be joining us for a Q&A and suggestion session on March 6th, 2014 at 11am Pacific time

 

Click here to find out what time it is in your time zone

 

This will be a great opportunity to talk about your ideas, send in your sketches, give feedback on existing products, and otherwise influence Cooler Master's case development in the future. 

 

Not only that, but we'll be giving away some cool Cooler Master swag on the show... They are going to be giving us a Quickfire Stealth with Cherry MX Brown keys, a SPAWN mouse, a Skorpion Mouse Bungee, and a Control RX Mouse pad! 

 

It will be streamed at http://twitch.tv/linustech, and the giveaway we're running is for LIVE VIEWERS ONLY.

 

The main topic of the stream (aside from general Q&A) is going to be your FAVOURITE case features and the ones you think need to GO AWAY.

 

I want this to be a lot of fun and super interactive, so please post your ideas in this forum thread. I will definitely be taking more suggestions during the show as well, but it's great to have a starting point.. Folks who post in the thread versus trying to get their questions featured live *will* have a bit of an advantage!

 

How do I win the swag?

 

The winner will be chosen randomly from the live viewers of the stream during a random period, so make sure you're paying attention!

 

1. Make sure you're registered for Linus Tech Tips forum and signed in while you're watching the live stream

2. Make sure you're watching from somewhere that you'll have access to a browser

3. Tune into the stream right at the beginning and make sure you're paying attention!

 

Please note the giveaway is (unfortunately) USA and Canada only, but anyone can tune in!

Hello everybody, I actually built this pc back in December. It is primarily for gaming but I do mess around with CAD and other demanding software.Currently have it OC'd to 4.2 Ghz..Thanks for looking.
 
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor 
CPU Cooler: Zalman LQ-315 Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 (recently added another 8gb)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A FLX 120mm  Fan 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A FLX 120mm  Fan 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A FLX 120mm  Fan 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm  Fan 
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) 
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor
Keyboard: SteelSeries Merc Stealth Wired Ergonomic Keyboard
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse 
Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset

EDIT: 3-4-5 what ever...
 
ALRIGHT! Here are the winners!


 
I will message you if you are the winner.
 
 
 
 
Hey guys I am here to tell you about a giveaway I am doing. It is an international giveaway so anyone can enter. I will be giving away 2 of a prize package to start. each package will have a 750ti and a Kingston V300 SSD (120gb) and more might be added. So here is how you enter!
 
Comment on this thread, and thanks for reading this and may the odd ever be in your favor.
 
Prizes: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2WswN
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  $65.99
EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  $149.99
Total: $215.98
 
Last day to enter is the 31st of April, drawing is May 1st.
 
EDIT: I am not throwing in a copy of BF4 and Premium to go with it.
 
EDIT2: now* I can't believe I just saw the typo.

Alright- sorry this took so long to give you all the final update on. 
 
We never ended up getting 4 cards to work. And we think the issue lies within Cgminer, but we shall try another day.
 
Nevertheless, we ended up building 3 computers. All of which have R9 270X's. One of the rigs has 4 cards because we haven't taken it off of the rig yet. So yea... (we also ended up using some spare XFX R9 270X's on these rigs)
Here are the pictures:
 
Also, I know that the pictures are just a huge cluster fuck, but oh well Enjoy!

UPDATE: Un-sleeved psu cables, crappy paint job & Sewing Next update
  So, this is just a trial run. Don't look at the paint job  <_<  Promise the real thing would look way better ! It certainly doesn't look as refined as the sleeved cables but i think it has it's own style to it. I would probably go for a rubberized finish on the wires and tidy up the sewing a bit. What do u guys think? Should I go for it?  

So I've done the build using the parts listed above (in blue colour). I've also done a video about the build. This is my first video in 5 years. Had a lot of fun editing and producing it. I will definitely be posting future updates and more in depth overviews of the build. Here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osAdQAXL1oo
 

Just made this video cause I could and thought it would be fun.
I talk about the pros and cons of the different methods to holding a mouse when gaming.

 
Let me know what you think.
 
F4c2a and I, made some comments on YT that gives some extra advice on grips that probably should have been in the video.
 

Rather than spending more than 50 dollars on a shock mount for the Blue Snowball, I've decided to make my own from things around my apartment.  

Here is my review of the Blue snowball usb microphone.
 
This is by far the best usb microphone under $100. Its loaded with features, simple to use, no installation required for both Mac and PC, and it looks great on any desk. 
In the first video you find the unboxing, overview and sound test. In the second video I go through what a pop filter is, how it work and how you can make one at home for dirt cheap. Some people might be asking why make a pop filter when there cheap to buy? Well this method can be used if you want to wash your pop filter from time to time or even replace with a new one if you get a snag or a rip.
 

 

ORANGE DRAGON
 
 
Hi! I'm a long time follower, first time poster...
 
Orange Dragon is my first mod. I'll be modding my current system (so specs aren't super new) into a watercooled, orange and black, dragon themed build. Here's the progress so far, enjoy!
All questions, comments, and suggestions are welcome    
 
 
SPECS:
 
CPU: i5-3570K
 
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe
 
RAM: 8GB Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer
 
GPU: GTX 670
 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 (Orange Dragon mod)
 
Storage: 256gb Samsung 840 SSD
 
PSU: Seasonic X-series 750w
 
Cooling: Watercooled - EK water blocks - Alphacool fittings
 
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UPDATE: Project ORANGE DRAGON is now complete! 
 
I've collated the build log into five posts, and included the final shots. Enjoy!
 
 
 
Part 1: Designing & Dremeling
Part 2: Test fitting & Priming
Part 3: Painting & Installing components 
Part 4: Watercooling 
Part 5: Finishing touches
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
ORANGE DRAGON was in the minimalisticpc.com mod competition (now finished). You can view all the entrants, and see my entry here.
 
Thanks for viewing!  

Welcome!
I thought I would share a project I have been working on for a few years! Some of you may have seen it on other forums or somewhere else but now I have started the work log here as well. It is a fully custom chassis built and designed by me.
 
I have been a long time watcher of LinusTechTips on youtube but I never realized that this forum was here. Because of that I never got around to make a work log here for the whole progress only the last month or so of the build. Anyway I hope you will enjoy it! (Updated the pictures to the final ones and added videos!)
 
History behind the Project:
About 5 years ago I decided that I was going to water cool my computer. Back then I had a Antec P180, not exactly the perfect chassis for water cooling your components. I looked at a lot of different chassis but I was never really happy with any of them. So I started sketching on my own design. First they were really awful, but as time progressed I got better and better at drawing. Early drawings was in MS-paint. I then moved on to Google Sketchup and finally Autodesk Inventor. I have probably gone through about 30 different designs until I finally decided on this one. This was my first custom designed chassis and also my first ever water cooled computer! The basic goal was to design a very quiet high-performing system with a minimalistic and clean design.
 
Edit: Compiled all the Pictures and Videos in the first post.
 
Making of Model 01:



Final Result:


The "complete" work log is almost 500 pictures. Below is a compact 100 pics of the process and the final results. If you want ALL 500 pics check out this album: http://imgur.com/a/dTRqx 
(all text and info is included in pics! You will not miss a thing!)
 





















































 
 
 
FINAL PICTURES
 
                                                         
If you have any questions you can go ahead and post it here or via pm and I will always try to answer!
 
Edit: Changed the first post to a "final post" with all the pictures, videos, text etc.

So I did this awhile ago, but someone recommended that I post it here. Well my first build was last November. I recently moved into a new home and inherited a massive TV. I converted my GF back to PC gaming, so I turned my original build into the HTPC/Living Room gaming machine. So I went with a new build based on Haswell. I kept my Sapphire 7970 for this build and was about to get another. But I've been reading about how the micro-stutter is terrible with Eyefinity and the new drivers don't fix it. I am probably going to wait for Maxwell. I wanted to also try entry level water cooling and make a themed build. I went with a black and white color scheme to match the case with blue accent lights. Yes, I know the power supply is way overkill. I bought it awhile ago, not really doing much research, but it was a steal.  I'm running an EX280 radiator with the stock 140mm fans in push with the 200mm fans in pull. That took a little modding and bending to fit, but I think it is well worth it. Also, I managed a stable overclock at 4.7GHz with 1.258V. I was reaching a max of 85 degrees Celsius under Prime95. Oddly, a higher Vcore led to instability at 47x and it kept crashing in windows at 48x. This is the first time I've seriously tried my hand at overclocking. I spent a lot of time and meticulous work to do this and am very proud.
 
Since building I have gotten individual arms for each monitor and am really enjoying them. The Monitors are the Dell 2321HM IPS. Sorry for the crappy phone pic at the end. I will soon be adding a 4TB Barracuda drive and another 8GB of RAM, and hopefully I can sell my 7970 for a high price and pick up a 780 Ti or wait for Maxwell. 
 
Thanks for looking!
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks   CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (Purchased For $239.99)  Motherboard:  Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (Purchased For $204.99)  Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (Purchased For $79.99)  Storage:  Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  (Purchased For $205.00)  Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00)  Case:  NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($0.00)  Power Supply:  Corsair 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $0.00)  Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit)  (Purchased For $0.00)  Other: NZXT Hue (Purchased For $28.19) Other: XSPC Raystorm 750 EX280 (Purchased For $197.14) Total: $955.30 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-15 11:06 EST-0500)

THIS IS NOT MY MOD -> Original source German forum, I found it on Tonymacx86 <- Source
 
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The mod/case is based on (yes) a trashcan:
Authentics - Lunar http://www.amazon.de/Authentics-1200...entics+-+Lunar

Dimensions: 18cm width, 26cm height

Costs for the material (no PC hardware): 60€

Hardware:
Core i3 (Haswell) Gigabyte z87n wifi Radeon 7750 SDD & HDD ATX PSU Back:


Bottom fan:


Mainboard mounting:





New back:

Top view:

Core parts mounted + additional top fan:


working on the back:


painting case red:

hand crafted bottom intake:




almost finished:





Idle temperatures:

 
Finished Build:

 
Personally, I would have tried to get some better temps (Maybe a radiator on the bottom) some extra fans/heatsinks and an overall better airflow.
Fantastic build though!
 

^^ Simply for aesthetical reasons to be honest with you, anyway more stuff arrived today!!!
Pump Rad CPU Block Tubing (Noticed it was real short so ordered some more... Res Coolants (Mayhems Purified H20 and Aurora) Compression Fittings Fans Motherboard Lots of Haribo for being a good Overclockers UK customer!!
 
Just waiting on the PSU and then I can get the system running with air cooling to test the parts, and then just need the gpu / mobo block and another few bits I ordered to arrive and I can have a lot of fun putting all this together.

Build is Complete  Final Photo's
 
Thanks to all who dropped in and had a Peek