14 Year Rig Reboot - WIP

[mnm0710]

Alright here we go.  This will be a work in progress over a few months as I want to wait for some things to come out but excited to get back into the game!  If anyone has any thoughts/recommendations please shout. 

 

Last time I built a computer for myself was back in early 2009 right when the famous Intel Bloomfield had launched.  Only thing I've changed is some fans and the graphics card. 

 

If you have any idea what to do with these old parts let me know (everything works).  I'm also really confused as to why the X58 PRIME is selling for like $200+ on amazon/ebay.  Maybe I should repurpose into a NAS? 

 

OLD SPECS:

Processor: Intel i7 920

MB: ASUS X58 Prime

CPU Cooler - Noctua NH-D14

Memory -  6 x 2GB OCZ Gold PC3 12800 1600MHZ 1.65V Triple Channel

Graphics Card - EVGA GTX 670

PSU - Thermalake Toughpower 750W

Storage - 2 x 1TB WD Black in RAID 0 and 1 x 2TB WD Black

Case - Cooler Master CM690 II

Extras - A bunch of fans and a disgusting amount of dust

 

NEW RIG LIST UPDATE

Processor:TBD

MB: TBD

CPU Cooler - TBD

Memory -  TBD

Graphics Card - Chosen

PSU - TBD

Storage - TBD

Case - TBD

 

 

 

[mnm0710]

UPDATE 1 

 

Graphics Card lottery.  Got lucky with stock opening up at Newegg

 

NEW RIG LIST UPDATE

Processor:TBD

MB: TBD

CPU Cooler - TBD

Memory -  TBD

Graphics Card - ASUS RTX 4090 TUF OC

PSU - TBD

Storage - TBD

Case - TBD

 

 

[mnm0710]

UPDATE 2

 

Picked up the memory and some storage from Microcenter.  Hopefully next is the PSU.  Once I get that, I'll be able to get the MB and CPU. 

 

NEW RIG LIST UPDATE

Processor:TBD

MB: TBD

CPU Cooler - TBD

Memory -  G.SKILL TTrident Z5 RGB 2 x 16GB DDR5-7200 

Graphics Card - ASUS RTX 4090 TUF OC

PSU - TBD

Storage - 1 TB Samsung 980 PRO NVME SSD && 2 TB WD_BLACK SN850x NVME SSD

Case - TBD

[RollinLower]

On 1/21/2023 at 1:54 AM, mnm0710 said:

UPDATE 1 

 

Graphics Card lottery.  Got lucky with stock opening up at Newegg

 

NEW RIG LIST UPDATE

Processor:TBD

MB: TBD

CPU Cooler - TBD

Memory -  TBD

Graphics Card - ASUS RTX 4090 TUF OC

PSU - TBD

Storage - TBD

Case - TBD

 

 

ah yes, that should be  bit of an upgrade.

[mnm0710]

On 1/24/2023 at 1:02 AM, RollinLower said:

ah yes, that should be  bit of an upgrade.

I know right! Just for giggles I ran Cinebench, Heaven and Crystal before I wiped my old computer. Just for a fun comparison when the new one is done. 

[mnm0710]

UPDATE 3

 

Got the Power Supply today.  Was hoping to do Seasonic Vertex 1200 or beQuiet Dark 13 1000 but can't find them available yet.  Any thoughts about waiting for those over this one?

 

Temp open chassis should get here tomorrow (Any guesses?).  I'm going to use that one until the NV7 comes out (and if the reviews are good). 

 

NEW RIG LIST UPDATE

Processor:TBD

MB: TBD

CPU Cooler - TBD

Memory -  G.SKILL TTrident Z5 RGB 2 x 16GB DDR5-7200 

Graphics Card - ASUS RTX 4090 TUF OC

PSU - Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1350W

Storage - 1 TB Samsung 980 PRO NVME SSD && 2 TB WD_BLACK SN850x NVME SSD

Case - TBD

 

[thrasher_565]

On 1/26/2023 at 7:25 PM, mnm0710 said:

UPDATE 3

 

Got the Power Supply today.  Was hoping to do Seasonic Vertex 1200 or beQuiet Dark 13 1000 but can't find them available yet.  Any thoughts about waiting for those over this one?

 

Temp open chassis should get here tomorrow (Any guesses?).  I'm going to use that one until the NV7 comes out (and if the reviews are good). 

 

NEW RIG LIST UPDATE

Processor:TBD

MB: TBD

CPU Cooler - TBD

Memory -  G.SKILL TTrident Z5 RGB 2 x 16GB DDR5-7200 

Graphics Card - ASUS RTX 4090 TUF OC

PSU - Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1350W

Storage - 1 TB Samsung 980 PRO NVME SSD && 2 TB WD_BLACK SN850x NVME SSD

Case - TBD

 

whats the point of a big psu... i dont think the 4090 use that much power...

 

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/asus-tuf-rtx-4090-gaming-oc.b9745

Edited January 29, 2023 by thrasher_565

[mnm0710]

16 hours ago, thrasher_565 said:

whats the point of a big psu... i dont think the 4090 use that much power...

 

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/asus-tuf-rtx-4090-gaming-oc.b9745

Yea totally understand that it was overkill.  Some of the other options were out of stock/back ordered and I thought I would be building this rig sooner. Like I said I was trying to get a Vertex GX or Dark Power 13 1000W.  If I am able to get one before I start building it, I will switch and return this TK. 

[mnm0710]

UPDATE 4

 

Got my case in from Newegg today and went to Microcenter to get the big guts.  All I'm missing now is the AIO that should get here Wednesday.

 

Going to use 3 of the AL120s to replace the fans on the AIO Rad and then another 3 for the case.  Might pick up a couple more depending.  

 

NEW RIG LIST UPDATE

Processor: Intel 13900K

MB: ASUS ROG STRIX Z-790-E GAMING WIFI

CPU Cooler - TBD

Memory -  G.SKILL TTrident Z5 RGB 2 x 16GB DDR5-7200 

Graphics Card - ASUS RTX 4090 TUF OC

PSU - Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1350W

Storage - 1 TB Samsung 980 PRO NVME SSD && 2 TB WD_BLACK SN850x NVME SSD

Case - ThermalTake Core P3 T6 Pro (Black)

Cooling - 6 x  Lian Li UNI AL120. 

 

 

 

 

[mnm0710]

UPDATE 5

 

Okay the first step in actually building was to assemble the case which comes in what looks like a normal mid-tower sized box but is in pieces. 

 

First, I have to say, ThermalTake's instructions are horrible.  I had to use some build log videos on YT with the original Core P3 owners and try to compare with the Pro reviews and the manual. 

 

 

 

The screws are all mixed together and 1 set of the same screw was split between 2 tiny ziplocs (wtf). So the first thing I decided to do was separate all the screws and figure out what was for which.  They provide a bunch of ones that you will only use depending on the configuration and the different types of hardware you install.  For example I will likely not have any HDDs or 2.5" SSDs. 

Probably a little extra but sorting and labeling the screws made my life way easier during the assembly process and likely will keep it simple for the computer build as well. 

 

 

 

 

Then I installed the PSU brackets, the 2 PCI-e brackets and the arms that hold the tempered glass panel in place.  For the smaller PCI-e bracket (the one that has the input shields/thumb screws), you can decide how you want to orient them based on if you're going with horizontal GPU alignment or vertical.  I am planning on vertical with a riser cable so this is how it was installed. 

 

 

 

Then I installed the fan bracket - you can install this on the front or top depending on what you want.  I am going to put the AIO radiator on the motherboard panel so I decided to do a front mounted fan bracket to put another set of fans for intake for all the rest of the components. 

After that it was the tempered glass panel that has rubber grommet inserts and rubber washers that you put on both sides so that none of the metal actually touches the glass. 

 

 

 

 

 

That is pretty much it for now until I am ready to build the computer itself.  I did keep my screws organized into the same baggies but labeled them based on my number scheme. 

 

 

 

Here are some done shots.  You'll notice I did install the rubber feet on the right side panel.  Typically that's only if you want to do horizontal configuration for the case.  I just put it on there because it makes it easy to lay the computer flat and build on that side - when I get to building the computer at my office desk or something.  This way the side panel doesn't get damaged and the metal doesn't damage any of my desks.  I'll remove the rubber feet once I'm done done. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mnm0710]

UPDATE 6

 

Alright, here we go!  Got the DeepCool LS720 and now ready to rumble!

 

 

 

Case is ready

 

 

Prepping the Motherboard
 

 

 

Cool box that the i9-13900K comes in
 

 

CPU Installed

 

 

RAM installed in the A21 and B21 slots of the ASUS Z790 MOBO

 

 

Put some Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Paste on the CPU
 

 

 

MOBO Installed in the Case
 

 

 

Power Supply Installed

 

 

3 x Lian Li AL-120 fans installed on the front bracket of the Core P3 TG Pro

 

 

DeepCool LS720 installed on the MOBO side exhausting through the rear side panel. Replaced the fans that came with the AIO with the Lian Li AL120 to match the case fans

 

 

Vertically Mounted the ASUS RTX 4090 TUF GAMING OC
 

 

 

Got all the power cables, ARGB cables and fan cables all plugged in.  The AIO is plugged in to the AIO Pump;  The Lian-Li fans on the radiator are plugged in to the CPU fan;  
 

 

 

Power Cable and PSU button turned on!
 

 

 

Pressed the button for the first time....and it posted! On my Samsung QN900A 8K TV
 

 

 

 

 

COMPLETED

 

[mnm0710]

8K is funny

 

 

 

Windows scaling seems to be tough in Windows 11.  Was getting 30-35 FPS in A Plague Tale - Requiem with DLSS set to Quality.  For some reason it kept crashing when I tried to turn DLSS off completely. 
 

[mnm0710]

Quick and Dirty Cinebench Comparison

My poor i7-920

The new i9-13900K

[Ja Krispie]

Very awesome build log!! Build looks amazing!!!!

[mnm0710]

On 2/10/2023 at 11:27 PM, Psybadek said:

Very awesome build log!! Build looks amazing!!!!

 

Thanks! Appreciate it! It was fun to get back into it after this long.  The nervy part was just the Thermal Paste and the AIO install.  

[OhYou_]

Well that's a solid build with your upgrade schedule, should last another 14 years.

As for x58 being expensive, good x58 boards are rare ish and highly desirable because you slap in a xeox x5690 and a aio 240mm and turn bclk up till you see 5ghz come out of it.

they are insanely powerful and use an inane amount of power.
probably best to sell it, I'd worry for your circuit breakers otherwise with that housefire tier pc you built and a fully turnt up x58 build