A Grand.1 Sniper Rig -- For a Friend

[ilikemacandpc]

Hey LTT! I will be putting this together for a friend tomorrow afternoon; the total was around a grand (hence the name). My friend really wanted the green color scheme.

 

Should I do live build updates? Well then, as decided by the community, 11 to 3, there will be live updates. 

 

Unfortunately, I could not do live build updates. Well better late than never for pics...

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master RR-T4-18PK-R1 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper B5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($95.46 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($249.95 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive:  LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case Fan:  BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 56.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($13.90 @ Amazon) 

Total: $963.22

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-03 05:55 EDT-0400)

 

 

 

  

[Oshino Shinobu]

A grand of what?

 

I wouldn't create a build log personally. It's a pretty average build, so unless you're doing something unusual, there's not much of a reason to. 

[ilikemacandpc]

A grand of what?

 

1000 USD. 

[RML Futuristics]

Well the question is not necessarily a case of whether we want it, do you think its something you would be proud to show off to us? if the answer is yes, go for it

 

Sir DrowHunter

[danibiluta]

why u non k i5 ?

[ilikemacandpc]

why u non k i5 ?

 

No intent on overclocking, as the build is more silence oriented. Also, the CPU cooler is noted for being appreciably quieter than the 212 Plus/Evo. 

[danibiluta]

No intent on overclocking, as the build is more silence oriented. Also, the CPU cooler is noted for being appreciably quieter than the 212 Plus/Evo. 

oh.. oko k than

[ilikemacandpc]

Build updated with pics. And yes, that's an IBM Model M.

[Giancarlo124]

A grand of what?

 

I wouldn't create a build log personally. It's a pretty average build, so unless you're doing something unusual, there's not much of a reason to. 

maybe he just felt like making a build log. who are you to tell people that there build isn't good enough to be on here.  

[One Who Craves Souls]

Sexy motherboard, I never get tired of seeing builds with those MB, subbed.

[adriel604]

Did you consider hiding the HD in the 5.25" bay?  Will look cleaner otherwise nice job.  

[Oshino Shinobu]

maybe he just felt like making a build log. who are you to tell people that there build isn't good enough to be on here.  

He asked if he should do a build log, so I gave my opinion. It's not like I said that he should stop halfway through. 

[Common_Courtesy]

I love simple builds like this, good job mate.

[ilikemacandpc]

Funny thing, the cable management looks way better in the pictures. It looked a bit horrid in person. 

[d33g33]

I bought an R4 for quiet computing... then I cut holes in it everywhere and put in 4x 180mm fans.

[Veltrix]

That IBM Model M though!!! Lol kind of funny how he went for the Define R4 which is meant for silent computing while the IBM Model M is probably one of the loudest keyboard! But great build by the way!

[NIGHTSHADE0]

any pics with the sides on? looks pretty clean either way man

[Guest]

Nice. Green and black, I like it.

 

Which reminds me, will I be calling mine a "build summary" or just "build" since I'm not taking pics at every stage of the build and the rig is nothing custom to warrant a "build log"?