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Phantom 530 (2nd Build)

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As the title suggests this is my second ever build. First one was back in '04 i think. I am planning on doing quite a bit more with this over the next year, but for now, it is mostly done.

 

The specs are as follows.

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 White

CPU: AMD FX-8350

Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair V Formula-Z

RAM: 2x4BG G. Skill Ripjaws X @ 1866

GPU: Asus GTX 780 DCUIIOC

Storage: Kingston V300 120 GB SSD, WD 640 GB Blue (Migrated from older system)

PSU: EVGA NEX650W 80+ Gold Fully Modular

Peripherals: Logitech MK320 Wireless keyboard/mouse, Cheap-o Altec Lansing 2.1 speakers, Func HS-260 Gaming Headset

 

I will be upgrading to a tri monitor set up with SLI 780s and then watercooling everything. Getting a new keyboard and mouse, and maybe some better, louder, speakers.

 

 

Inside.

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Rats Nest, Im ok with this, can't see any from the front and side panel isn't hard to put on.

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Side panel on with flash.

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Side panel on without flash.

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Powered on and fully operational.

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My desktop for anyone who is curious.

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Also, i will be upgrading the heatsink/fan on my CPU until i start water cooling. Not sure which to go with. I do plan on messing around with overclocking.

So if anyone has any suggestions i would love to hear them. NO AIOs though.

 

That's it for now. Let me know what you guys think!

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that stock cooler.... get it out get out now 

phantoms are always slick :P 

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CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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Ikr, I saw stock cooler and crosshair V form and didn't read the upgrade part, and I was like "THE FUCK THIS IDIOT DOING?" until.. I saw lol

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that stock cooler.... get it out get out now 

phantoms are always slick :P

 

 

Ikr, I saw stock cooler and crosshair V form and didn't read the upgrade part, and I was like "THE FUCK THIS IDIOT DOING?" until.. I saw lol

 

Yeah, i ran into my budget ceiling. Any specific coolers you guys recommend? I was just thinking slap a 212 Evo in there. Inexpensive, CoolerMaster, and it works.

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Yeah, i ran into my budget ceiling. Any specific coolers you guys recommend? I was just thinking slap a 212 Evo in there. Inexpensive, CoolerMaster, and it works.

Well if your using a Crosshair V formula, grab an h100i or swiftech h220 honestly

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Yeah, i ran into my budget ceiling. Any specific coolers you guys recommend? I was just thinking slap a 212 Evo in there. Inexpensive, CoolerMaster, and it works.

budget and location? 

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CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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Looks good. I have a similar build with the same case and I find it impressive that you managed to fit it on your desk. The thing is pretty big haha :P

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Ah Rainmeter :wub: I use it too, so clean looking :D

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I love clean, minimal desktops.

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Well if your using a Crosshair V formula, grab an h100i or swiftech h220 honestly

 

I didn't wanna spend that much just because i was gonna do a custom loop down the line.

 

budget and location? 

 

It was 1,300 USD and i spent 1,309 USD. Also, obviously 'murcuh

 

Looks good. I have a similar build with the same case and I find it impressive that you managed to fit it on your desk. The thing is pretty big haha :P

 

Thank you. It's not so much tall, but fat. I could probably fit my entire old HP in there.

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I didn't wanna spend that much just because i was gonna do a custom loop down the line.

 

 

It was 1,300 USD and i spent 1,309 USD. Also, obviously 'murcuh

 

 

Thank you. It's not so much tall, but fat. I could probably fit my entire old HP in there.

no sorry for the cooler what do you have in mind 

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CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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Ah Rainmeter :wub: I use it too, so clean looking :D

attachicon.gifDesktop RM.jpg

 

I love clean, minimal desktops.

 

I tried to go for a sort of thing like you have. I somehow ended up with what i am currently using though. It works for me, i like the readouts and the links to my frequently visited sites, the new start button, the weather readout, the clock, and the shutdown in the corner. Took me quite a few hours to get it to work properly.

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no sorry for the cooler what do you have in mind 

Oh, right, I would say under 70. I was looking at the TCP 812. I think i narrowed it down to that or the 212 Evo. Though i do like the bequiet coolers. Has to look good as well. I don't really wanna see copper poking out the top or anything like that. No noctua's either. I know they are good, but i can't do beige, and i don't feel confident in painting them.

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Oh, right, I would say under 70. I was looking at the TCP 812. I think i narrowed it down to that or the 212 Evo. Though i do like the bequiet coolers. Has to look good as well. I don't really wanna see copper poking out the top or anything like that. No noctua's either. I know they are good, but i can't do beige, and i don't feel confident in painting them.

you can find a AIO around that price range 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-krakenx60

theres always nzxts good cooler 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-havik140

and sadly you cant paint noctuas 

Specs

CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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you can find a AIO around that price range 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-krakenx60

theres always nzxts good cooler 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-havik140

and sadly you cant paint noctuas 

 

I think i might actually go with the NZXT option. Looks like it's keeping things quite cool. I didnt really wanna add any water to my system until i did the full loop. Even an AIO.

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I tried to go for a sort of thing like you have. I somehow ended up with what i am currently using though. It works for me, i like the readouts and the links to my frequently visited sites, the new start button, the weather readout, the clock, and the shutdown in the corner. Took me quite a few hours to get it to work properly.

 

Mine took many hours too :lol: I had to make the game icons on the far right of my desktop myself, that took a bit of time and getting every thing the way I like it. It's worth the time though :wub:

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Mine took many hours too :lol: I had to make the game icons on the far right of my desktop myself, that took a bit of time and getting every thing the way I like it. It's worth the time though :wub:

 

Ah, i was wondering how you did that. Looks really cool.

 

Looks good, just need to replace the stock cooler.

 

Yeah, definitely. I mean, it does keep the processor cool-ish, but it spins at 6500 RPM when gaming. While i'm not a silence freak, that is just completely unacceptable and annoying as hell. Thank you for the kind words though! :D

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Ah, i was wondering how you did that. Looks really cool.

 

It's a skin called GameLauncher. It's really good :)

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It's a skin called GameLauncher. It's really good :)

 

Thanks, i'll look that up.

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Ah Rainmeter :wub: I use it too, so clean looking :D

attachicon.gifDesktop RM.jpg

 

I love clean, minimal desktops.

whats the theme called

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whats the theme called

 

I used various Skins for Rainmeter. It took me so long to get the exact way I want it but yeah.

Majority of the skins I used can be found in this page: http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2014/01/the-triangle-dual-monitor-desktop/

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