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Retro Build Log ~ "The Future is Back" ~

Noxz
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Heyy, welcome to my buildlog!

 

 

About me:

I'm new to the build log stuff, but I'll try my best to keep you guys updated. I've been interested in computers my whole life, builded my first in 2012. So far I've built above 20 computers, and I'm looking forwards to share my builds with you. All my knowledge I've got from the forums and my friends, BIG thanks to all the people that helped me make this dream possible!  ^_^

 

Purpose of the Retro build log:

I got my hands on a old school case (AOpen HQ-45) and my goal are to create a retro computer that got the "wow" factor. Looks like a old computer but it will most likely run every single game at 60 fps +. I want to honor the gamer veterans.

 

What to expect: 

-Lost of photos and updates.

-CPU running at 4-5GHz without heating problems. 

 

The specs I might get to the project :

Mobo : ATX 1150 Socket

Cpu : Intel i5-4690k

Cpu cooler : Corsair h110 GT

HDDs : 2x 2tb Western Digital Red

SSDs : 2x 240-250gb

PSU : Corsair RM850

GPU : Amd Radeon 390X

RAM : 16 gb

And some extra delta fans ~

 

This is just the beginning of a awesome project, stay tuned for more photos!

Feel free to share the thread. Enjoy.

 

Update #1 :


 

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Got any questions or suggestions? Feel free to send me a message or just post a comment on this thread.

All photos are © Copytighted, All rights reserved 2015

 

Best regards,

Noxz

Current Build Logs : ~ "The Future is Back" ~ "NES, The Little Beast" ~

z170l || i5-6600k || Noctua something cooler || 2x16gb ddr4 || msi 1050ti superlowprofile || hdplex 260w psu

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i hope you keep the exterior the same just mod it hardcore inside! Subbed :)

Gaming HTPC:

R5 5600X - Cryorig C7 - Asus ROG B350-i - EVGA RTX2060KO - 16gb G.Skill Ripjaws V 3333mhz - Corsair SF450 - 500gb 960 EVO - LianLi TU100B


Desktop PC:
R9 3900X - Peerless Assassin 120 SE - Asus Prime X570 Pro - Powercolor 7900XT - 32gb LPX 3200mhz - Corsair SF750 Platinum - 1TB WD SN850X - CoolerMaster NR200 White - Gigabyte M27Q-SA - Corsair K70 Rapidfire - Logitech MX518 Legendary - HyperXCloud Alpha wireless


Boss-NAS [Build Log]:
R5 2400G - Noctua NH-D14 - Asus Prime X370-Pro - 16gb G.Skill Aegis 3000mhz - Seasonic Focus Platinum 550W - Fractal Design R5 - 
250gb 970 Evo (OS) - 2x500gb 860 Evo (Raid0) - 6x4TB WD Red (RaidZ2)

Synology-NAS:
DS920+
2x4TB Ironwolf - 1x18TB Seagate Exos X20

 

Audio Gear:

Hifiman HE-400i - Kennerton Magister - Beyerdynamic DT880 250Ohm - AKG K7XX - Fostex TH-X00 - O2 Amp/DAC Combo - 
Klipsch RP280F - Klipsch RP160M - Klipsch RP440C - Yamaha RX-V479

 

Reviews and Stuff:

GTX 780 DCU2 // 8600GTS // Hifiman HE-400i // Kennerton Magister
Folding all the Proteins! // Boincerino

Useful Links:
Do you need an AMP/DAC? // Recommended Audio Gear // PSU Tier List 

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Subbed, I have an Aopen case with two ITX boards in it so this should be interesting.

"The of and to a in is I that it for you was with on as have but be they"

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I will follow you cause I like the idea and I want to see the Amd Radeon 390X :D:D  :D

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That case looks real nice, might wanna clean off the stickers though

"My game vs my brains, who gets more fatal errors?" ~ Camper125Lv, GMC Jam #15

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I will follow you cause I like the idea and I want to see the Amd Radeon 390X :D:D  :D

If the rumors are right, then it might launch next month ;) Can't wait to get one, or two  :ph34r:

 

 

That case looks real nice, might wanna clean off the stickers though

Yea, they're going to be exterminated  :rolleyes:

 

i hope you keep the exterior the same just mod it hardcore inside! Subbed :)

Yup, that's my plan bro  ;)

Current Build Logs : ~ "The Future is Back" ~ "NES, The Little Beast" ~

z170l || i5-6600k || Noctua something cooler || 2x16gb ddr4 || msi 1050ti superlowprofile || hdplex 260w psu

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A little quick update :

 

I've bought in shitloads of tools to do more work, but do anyone got any ideas or suggestions?

 

I'm thinking on making two 140/120mm "fan-holes" in the bottom and make the one at the back bigger. And maybe some on the front to get better airflow.

Current Build Logs : ~ "The Future is Back" ~ "NES, The Little Beast" ~

z170l || i5-6600k || Noctua something cooler || 2x16gb ddr4 || msi 1050ti superlowprofile || hdplex 260w psu

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My idea would be to dremel out the front panel sides (Inspiration:Fractal Define r5/H440) in a \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ pattern or make a big hole ( will be ugly probably :( ) and then cut out a mount for a 140mm or 120mm fans and even ,if possible, even 2 fans of the fitable size..

 

Mod the 5'5 bay to fit your storage to make ample space for your fans/radiators or make the 5'5 empty to fit all the cables (i've done that in a core 1000 , just showed all the cables there to reduce lenght ) and mount the storage either on the panel or on the bottom.

 

For cable managment theres still a bit of room so i would recomend to cut out a small hole to route your motherboard 8 pin.

 

Hope theese were useful

 

 

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