Big Build Log Contest Showdown - Voting Thread

[alpenwasser]

Featured Build Logs - The Big Event - Voting


OK folks, this is the voting thread for the big Featured Build Logs
competition, the submission thread can be found here.


NOTE: You can vote for more than one build!
NOTE 2: Due to IPB restrictions you must make one choice for both questions of the poll. If you do not wish to vote for somebody in one of the questions, select the DUMMY CHOICE. Sorry about that.

Eliminated Builds

Submissions in violation of any of these rules, or which did not
adhere to the template, are not eligible for voting and will therefore
not be making an appearance in this thread.


1 - Only submit your own build log. You cannot submit if you have won in the past three months (since this is a special one-off version of the contest, we may show some leniency on this one).
2 - Your build must be completed. Do not submit "In Progress" builds.
3 - Description cap of 200 words.
4 - Do not include specs, please have a detailed list of specs in your actual Build Log thread.


Additionally, we reserve the right to not accept submissions for
other reasons.

It should now also be clear why we want the username in your post
submission, otherwise attributing builds in the voting thread
becomes more or less impossible.

@Simenr2812
@SageC
@M-ursu
@lekro
@ManWithBeard1990
@FreyrGauti
@TazarZero
@JennaHaze
@enthalpy
@Anirbas
@jojoharalds
@Brodholm
@Adamthegeek
@TheScorpio
@Hubris
@JoshK
@Sashi
@ikem
@ToddK
@Darkmatter35
@Maki Role
@Keudn
@sperkowsky
@catbutts
@Ceatra
@skullbringer
@imfaceroll





And off we go...

 

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Here are the screenshots of the voting results..

 

 

 

 

[alpenwasser]

Forum ID: Simenr2812

Build Title: Custom UV Prodigy

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/132915-custom-uv-prodigy/#entry1768912

Description: My way of testing how clean you can make a prodigy only using some acrylic panels, uv light, cable sleeving, noctua nf-f12s and white paint you have laying around. And yes those are WHITE noctua nf-f12 fans in the top (just the sides are painted, but you get the point;)

Picture URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_03_2014/post-5707-0-62263400-1396047206.jpg

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Forum ID: SageC

Build Title: Project N64 PC: A Kaveri HTPC inside a Nintendo 64

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/162939-completed-project-n64-pc-a-kaveri-htpc-inside-a-nintendo-64/

Description: This thing is basically a stock N64 painted up and with a FM2+ PC stuck inside of it. It features all the same features as a regular N64 such as working power and restart buttons, controller ports, and power LED, but with the horse power and versatility of a A10-7850K.

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Forum ID: M-ursu

Build Title: The Large P

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/190057-build-the-large-p/

Description: My main Editing Rig, build mainly from left over parts.

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Forum ID: M-ursu

Build Title: The Small White P

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/131216-the-small-white-p-node-304-build/

Description: Total Ghetto rig, but hey, it's fast for gaming

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So here is mine ;P Hopefully I don't sound TOO marketing-like.

Forum ID: lekro

Build Title: LekroNAS: 16TB gigabit-saturating network-attached storage using FreeNAS

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/167913-

Description: In no way aesthetically pleasing or gaming-oriented, LekroNAS stores massive swaths of data in one convenient, network-attached device accessible from anywhere desired. The LekroNAS uses server-grade components to provide a true server experience and allow for ZFS arrays up to 32TB in size, at a price significantly lesser than prebuilt NAS devices with similar capabilities.

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Forum ID: alpenwasser

Build Title: APOLLO

Thread URL : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/75887-apollo-2-cpu-lga1366-server-inwin-pp689-by-alpenwasser/

Description : OK, OK, I know, it's not the prettiest thing in the world. It doesn't even have a painted interior! But still, there's lots of goodness here I think. Cable management! Completely custom drive bays with place for tons of HDDs! Dual CPUs! Loads of fans! But yes, of course this build is about functionality above all else. In any case (huehue), for those who don't know it yet, it's our new home server, used for my personal files, my dad's business data and our media library (and some experimentation with virtual machines). Currently at 29 TB raw storage capacity, it still has 11 free HDD bays at the moment for expansion. I needed a case with space for lots of HDDs for future expandability, but didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on hotswap cages, so I took out the stock drive assembly and made a completely custom one with the awesome help from one of our neighbours.

More info in build log, for those who are into that sort of thing.

NOTE: Obviously, staff builds are not eligible for staff pick, just for full disclosure before anybody gets their panties in a twist.

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Forum ID: ManWithBeard1990

Build Title: StealthRay 1.0

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/162200-stealthray-10-a-silent-build-in-a-custom-case/

Description: I've always wanted to build a case from scratch, a heavily noise-insulated one if possible. I succeeded fairly well with this one as it's much quieter on the outside than on the inside.

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Forum ID: FreyrGauti

Build Title: My Fortress.

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/9963-my-fortress-build-watercooled/

Description: My eventually custom watercooled Silverstone Fortress FT02 build with a 3x180mm radiator.

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Forum ID: TazarZero

Build Title: Saber: A 2011 Build

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/11759-saber-a-2011-build/?hl=saber

Description: To this day, Saber runs on the reliable Core i7 2600K CPU under that MASSIVE V10! The PSU has been downgraded from 1200W to 1000W when these pictures were taken because Cooler Master couldn't replace a simple fan under warranty in an otherwise healthy unit.... but, I'll save that rant for another day. Future upgrades include an SSD for the main OS when 1TB SSD's are within reasonable price range... almost there as of August 2014, but not quite. Other than the PSU switch, Saber is still the same as in this picture.

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Forum ID: Jenna Haze

Build Title: Project RETROactive. $300 revival.

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/56629-project-retroactive-300-revival/

Description: Spent $300 to make my old system into a hidden PC. Built into an old turntable/tapedeck combo stereo.

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Forum ID: enthalpy

Build Title: Little Sister

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/189738-23-noctuas-little-sister/#entry2555597

Description: 23 Noctua was lonely So I had to build him a sibling.

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Forum ID: Anirbas

Build Title: Mr.TuF 2.0

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/88498-build-logs-mrtuf-20-another-corsair-air-540/

Description: Decided to build a Digital Camo theme for LAN party to attract most of players in the event to join the water cooling club in Malaysia!

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Forum ID: jojoharalds

Build Title: Thor D3sk V2 [2014]

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/165373-thor-d3sk-v2-remodd-2014/

Description:Hey everyone this is my second time of the Thor D3sk, after using the Desk i came to the conclusion of making some changes. Some Changes: Bigger and newer powersupply,this time i also needed to install a Drainport and fillport,(makes live so much easier to drain the loop and fill it) Custom Crossfirebridge,kinda got a few pointers about the (not so good looking crossfire bridge), changed the fans (corsair AF 120 LED,and also moved the led lightning to a not so seeable place(bottom) 1 Loop,all fittngs are the same, shorter legs,more Radiators,HardLine Tubing,More powerfull pumps, and an overall conversion inside the D3sk.

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Forum ID: jojoharalds

Build Title: Blue Devil

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/108615-blue-devil-casemod-2014/

Description: It is almost a scratchbuild,(used the frame of a coolermsater Hafx) and started to build around that. The Purpose of this Build was to get the Hardware out of my D3sk,and keep it somehwere save while working on the D3sk, and also wanted to do a proper Casemod(and work with acrylic,powdercoating,PciE riser cables,just wanted to have some Fun. And believe me when i tell you I had a ton of fun. Custom Frontpanel,Custom Toppanel,Custom Backpanel, Powdercoated,Upside Down Gpus,Hardline Tubing,And some more features.

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Forum ID: Brodholm

Build Title: Model 01

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/49076-model-01-a-scratch-built-chassis-finally-done/

Description: A scratch built chassis designed and built by me. Built in 3 mm aluminium sheets. The basic goal was to design a very quiet high-performing system with a minimalistic and clean design. And that meant water cooling. Since no chassis really had what I wanted I went "full retard" and started this project. It started back in 2008 and laid idle from time to time (with most work being done 2012-2013) but in February 2014 it was finally completed! Weighs about 15kg w/o HW and >35kg with all the HW. Basically, its a tank and a PITA to move. Well over a 1000 hours have gone into planing, learning programs, building, modding, documenting, taking photos etc. If I knew back then how much time and effort I would have to put down I would never have started. Many ups and downs, and I nearly gave up several times. But in the end it was ALL worth it!

Cheers and GL to everyone!

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Forum ID: Adamthegeek

Build Title: The Vector

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/196364-the-vector/

Description:

I'm Adam, and I'm 14

This is my brand new AWESOME gaming PC that I built a few weeks ago. The build went without a hitch and I'm loving this thing so far. My PCPartPicker has all the parts I used and prices and stuffs:

http://pcpartpicker.com/b/xv6XsY

Future Upgrades:

I want to do some future upgrades, like throwing in an NZXT Kraken G10 to water cool my GPU and a 240mm rad for my CPU. Will also be upgrading 2 or so years from now to a newer Intel i7 chip and hopefully a GTX 980 (when that comes out)

Also will be hackintoshing when Yosemite comes out later this year.

Conclusion:

I love my new PC and can't wait to get started playing all those games I've really been wanting to play. I think it's really good for my first build and am excited to join the PC Master Race with this thing.

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Forum ID: TheScorpio

Build Title: TS Gaming

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/152266-water-cooling-build-ts-gaming-completed/

Description: NZXT 530 Water Cooled !

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Forum ID: Hubris

Build Title: Stiff Upper Lip

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/197242-titan-black-sli-x79-matx-cube-workstation-the-scandinavian-cube/

Description: A 6 core X79 MATX cube architectural workstation / 1440p gaming machine featuring TWO GTX Titan Blacks, 2400mhz memory and plenty of SSD storage. The build is meant to be simplistic yet powerful. (yes I do need all that performance)

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Forum ID: JoshK

Build Title: Marilyn

Thread URL:http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/197261-marilyn/

Description: I built her in November as my first build and I made upgrades and changes over time. I took soooo much time in cable management. It may not be the craziest build spec wise, but I put a lot of time into it and really took the time to make sure it looks good and performs well.

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Forum ID: Sashi

Build Title: The Heavyweight

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/196067-the-heavyweight/

Description: My main gaming/work rig. Wanted to create something small yet powerful as my room is quite small with limited space

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Forum ID: ikem

Build Title: ARK

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/10864-ark/

Description: Pushing the limits of case design, thermal design, and power management to the limit. 10 tb of storage with 2 ssds, 2 CPUs, 2 GPUs, and watercooling in a Mid Tower Class case, CRAZY!

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Forum ID: ToddK

Build Title: Prj2 'Downtown'

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149587-prj2-downtown-completed/page-9

Description: Just a little inspiration I had after watching some of the amazing builds and mods out there. Very happy with the end result.

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Forum ID: Darkmatter35

Build Title: Empirical By Darkmatter

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/200382-empirical-by-darkmatter/

Description: My first computer build that I poured my heart and soul into, Hope you enjoy!

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Forum ID: Maki Role

Build Title: Vesper by Maki Role

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/194170-vesper-by-maki-role-3d-printed-pc-finished-final-pics-on-page-3-u20th-august-2014/

Description: This is a 3D printed case designed for an Intel NUC, the PC itself is used as my media streamer for the living room tv. The whole framework was 3D printed using SLS nylon. The centre piece is made from burl vavona wood that has been French polished. It was so much fun to make as I'm not used to working at this scale (the NUC is tiny!),

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Forum ID: MKeudn

Build Title: The Black

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/204111-red-and-black-build-log/

Description: My first computer build that I have been slowly upgrading over 2 years. Not technically "In Progress" since it will be another 6 months to a year until I actually get around to adding anything so it is staying the way it is for a while. You can't see it in the picture but if you go to my build log I have some pictures of the red LED underglow behind the motherboard. The camera doesn't capture it well but in person it looks great!

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Forum id: Sperkowsky

Build Title: Project smurf v2

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/204734-project-smurf-v2/

Description: My computer is my 3rd build. Im a 14 year old and based this build off a balance of performance and looks. Now you may be wondering why smurf? originally smurf was a tagname because my pc was small and blue. Its changed greatly from that but i kept the name

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Forum ID: catbutts

Build Title: Ice Pack

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/206110-ice-pack-h440-r9-290x/

Description: This build is for a friend who has been gaming on an old laptop since Aug 2011 and before that, an even more ancient desktop. That's where the name of this build comes from: his laptop would overheat and artifact and in order to get back in the game, he'd toss an ice pack under it and wait for it to cool down. This is a huge step up for him so to add icing to the cake, I made sure to get a case with a big window and I routed all the cables as nicely as I could. I think the interior looks really neat and it makes for an awesome looking/performing first gaming PC.

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Forum ID: Ceatra

Build Title: Undercover

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/207059-undercover/

Description: So I made this, yea "build", more a modification. So I basically, took my ASUS X55A laptop and my Samsung DVD Player and puted the computer in the DVD Player. It was pretty funny, and mind challeing, why? Because of the space how should I put it, should I put the cpu faced up or down? And more stuff. Sooo, does this count?

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Forum ID: skullbringer

Build Title: Project Rained-On

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/173513-project-rained-on-2011-rig-rebuild-completed/

Description: Since my computer got damaged due to an open window and rain dropping in from the top, I decided to use this opportunity to do a complete custom reimagination of my whole system. I have been working on it for 8 weeks now and finally managed to finish this project. If you are interested to see the before, while and after, Id be happy if you checked out the thread linked above.

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Forum ID: imfaceroll

Build Title: WATERCOOLED PC DESK MOD WITH CAR SOUND SYSTEM

Thread URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/184340-watercooled-pc-desk-mod-with-car-sound-system/

Description: My Liquid cooled PC desk mod with build in car audio system build from scratch, with a triple monitor set up and RGB LED lighting.

Picture URL: http://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_08_2014/post-107908-0-76883100-1408668665.jpg

Edited September 7, 2014 by alpenwasser
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[Vitalius]

[spoiler=Simenr2812][b]Forum ID: [/b]Simenr2812[b]Build Title:[/b] Custom UV Prodigy[b]Thread URL: [/b][url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/132915-custom-uv-prodigy/#entry1768912] [/b]My way of testing how clean you can make a prodigy only using some acrylic panels, uv light, cable sleeving, noctua nf-f12s and white paint you have laying around. And yes those are WHITE noctua nf-f12 fans in the top (just the sides are painted, but you get the point;)[b]Picture URL: [/b][url=http://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_03_2014/post-5707-0-62263400-1396047206.jpg]http://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_03_2014/post-5707-0-62263400-1396047206.jpg[/url][img=http://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_03_2014/post-5707-0-62263400-1396047206.jpg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=SageC][b]Forum ID: [/b]SageC[b]Build Title: [/b]Project N64 PC: A Kaveri HTPC inside a Nintendo 64[b]Thread URL:[/b] [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/162939-completed-project-n64-pc-a-kaveri-htpc-inside-a-nintendo-64/] This thing is basically a stock N64 painted up and with a FM2+ PC stuck inside of it. It features all the same features as a regular N64 such as working power and restart buttons, controller ports, and power LED, but with the horse power and versatility of a A10-7850K.[img=http://i.imgur.com/623zgI4l.jpg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler="M-ursu (large build)"][b]Forum ID[/b]: M-ursu[b]Build Title[/b]: The Large P[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/190057-build-the-large-p/] My main Editing Rig, build mainly from left over parts.[img=http://imgur.com/BxQXcdJ.jpg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler="M-ursu (small build)"][b]Forum ID[/b]: M-ursu[b]Build Title[/b]: The Small White P[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/131216-the-small-white-p-node-304-build/] Total Ghetto rig, but hey, it's fast for gaming [img=http://imgur.com/oTqYAZX.jpg][/spoiler][hr]So here is mine ;P Hopefully I don't sound TOO marketing-like.[spoiler=lekro][b]Forum ID: [/b]lekro[b]Build Title[/b]: LekroNAS: 16TB gigabit-saturating network-attached storage using FreeNAS[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/167913-]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/167913-[/url][b]Description[/b]: In no way aesthetically pleasing or gaming-oriented, LekroNAS stores massive swaths of data in one convenient, network-attached device accessible from anywhere desired. The LekroNAS uses server-grade components to provide a true server experience and allow for ZFS arrays up to 32TB in size, at a price significantly lesser than prebuilt NAS devices with similar capabilities.[img=http://i.imgur.com/dgZWJsp.jpg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=alpenwasser][b]Forum ID:[/b] alpenwasser[b]Build Title:[/b] APOLLO[b]Thread URL : [/b][url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/75887-apollo-2-cpu-lga1366-server-inwin-pp689-by-alpenwasser/] : [/b] OK, OK, I know, it's not the prettiest thing in the world. It doesn't even have a painted interior! But still, there's lots of goodness here I think. Cable management! Completely custom drive bays with place for tons of HDDs! Dual CPUs! Loads of fans! But yes, of course this build is about functionality above all else. In any case (huehue), for those who don't know it yet, it's our new home server, used for my personal files, my dad's business data and our media library (and some experimentation with virtual machines). Currently at 29 TB raw storage capacity, it still has 11 free HDD bays at the moment for expansion. I needed a case with space for lots of HDDs for future expandability, but didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on hotswap cages, so I took out the stock drive assembly and made a completely custom one with the awesome help from one of our neighbours.More info in build log, for those who are into that sort of thing. [img=http://www.alpenwasser.net/images/w960/aw--apollo--2014-05-10--05--open.jpeg][/spoiler][b]NOTE:[/b] Obviously, staff builds are not eligible for staff pick, just for full disclosure before anybody gets their panties in a twist. [hr][spoiler=ManWithBeard1990][b]Forum ID[/b]: ManWithBeard1990[b]Build Title[/b]: StealthRay 1.0[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/162200-stealthray-10-a-silent-build-in-a-custom-case/] I've always wanted to build a case from scratch, a heavily noise-insulated one if possible. I succeeded fairly well with this one as it's much quieter on the outside than on the inside.[img=http://www.alpenwasser.net/images/w800/ltt--2014-09-05--manwithbeard1990-build-log-submission.jpeg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=FreyrGauti][b]Forum ID[/b]: FreyrGauti[b]Build Title[/b]: My Fortress.[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/9963-my-fortress-build-watercooled/] My eventually custom watercooled Silverstone Fortress FT02 build with a 3x180mm radiator.[img=http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b17/freyrgauti/Watercooled/IMG_06301_zps52fbad58.jpg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=TazarZero][b]Forum ID[/b]: TazarZero[b]Build Title[/b]: Saber: A 2011 Build[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/11759-saber-a-2011-build/?hl=saber] To this day, Saber runs on the reliable Core i7 2600K CPU under that MASSIVE V10! The PSU has been downgraded from 1200W to 1000W when these pictures were taken because Cooler Master couldn't replace a simple fan under warranty in an otherwise healthy unit.... but, I'll save that rant for another day. Future upgrades include an SSD for the main OS when 1TB SSD's are within reasonable price range... almost there as of August 2014, but not quite. Other than the PSU switch, Saber is still the same as in this picture.[img=http://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_04_2013/post-8340-0-63687700-1367229843.jpg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler="Jenna Haze"][b]Forum ID[/b]: Jenna Haze[b]Build Title[/b]: Project RETROactive. $300 revival.[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/56629-project-retroactive-300-revival/] Spent $300 to make my old system into a hidden PC. Built into an old turntable/tapedeck combo stereo.[img=http://www.alpenwasser.net/images/w800/ltt--2014-09-05--jennahaze-build-log-submission.jpeg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=enthalpy][b]Forum ID[/b]: enthalpy[b]Build Title[/b]: Little Sister[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/189738-23-noctuas-little-sister/#entry2555597] [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/68251-update-from-chieftec-to-fractal-r4-2009-2014/#entry934724]23 Noctua[/url] was lonely  So I had to build him a sibling.[img=http://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_08_2014/post-17859-0-90539200-1407276180_thumb.png][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=Anirbas][b]Forum ID[/b]: Anirbas[b]Build Title[/b]: Mr.TuF 2.0[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/189738-23-noctuas-little-sister/#entry2555597]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/88498-build-logs-mrtuf-20-another-corsair-air-540/[/url][b]Description[/b]: Decided to build a Digital Camo theme for LAN party to attract most of players in the event to join the water cooling club in Malaysia![img=http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5510/11725118145_46ac9a46a1_h.jpg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler="jojoharalds (Desk Build)"][b]Forum ID[/b]: jojoharalds[b]Build Title[/b]: Thor D3sk V2 [2014][b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/105285-ltt-conglomerate-now-with-added-legitimacy-over-1000-members-edition-now-with-added-gdocs-its-over-100-pages/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/165373-thor-d3sk-v2-remodd-2014/[/url][b]Description[/b]:Hey everyone this is my second time of the Thor D3sk, after using the Desk i came to the conclusion of making some changes. Some Changes: Bigger and newer powersupply,this time i also needed to install a Drainport and fillport,(makes live so much easier to drain the loop and fill it) Custom Crossfirebridge,kinda got a few pointers about the (not so good looking crossfire bridge), changed the fans (corsair AF 120 LED,and also moved the led lightning to a not so seeable place(bottom) 1 Loop,all fittngs are the same, shorter legs,more Radiators,HardLine Tubing,More powerfull pumps, and an overall conversion inside the D3sk.[img=http://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_07_2014/post-27499-0-96528500-1406296757.jpg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler="jojoharalds (Blue Devil)"][b]Forum ID[/b]: jojoharalds[b]Build Title[/b]: Blue Devil[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/108615-blue-devil-casemod-2014/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/108615-blue-devil-casemod-2014/[/url][b]Description: [/b]It is almost a scratchbuild,(used the frame of a coolermsater Hafx) and started to build around that. The Purpose of this Build was to get the Hardware out of my D3sk,and keep it somehwere save while working on the D3sk, and also wanted to do a proper Casemod(and work with acrylic,powdercoating,PciE riser cables,just wanted to have some Fun. And believe me when i tell you I had a ton of fun. Custom Frontpanel,Custom Toppanel,Custom Backpanel, Powdercoated,Upside Down Gpus,Hardline Tubing,And some more features.[img=http://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-27499-0-96620800-1401547910.jpg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=Brodholm][b]Forum ID:[/b] Brodholm[b]Build Title:[/b] Model 01[b]Thread URL:[/b] [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/49076-model-01-a-scratch-built-chassis-finally-done/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/49076-model-01-a-scratch-built-chassis-finally-done/[/url][b]Description:[/b] A scratch built chassis designed and built by me. Built in 3 mm aluminium sheets. The basic goal was to design a very quiet high-performing system with a minimalistic and clean design. And that meant water cooling. Since no chassis really had what I wanted I went "full retard" and started this project. It started back in 2008 and laid idle from time to time (with most work being done 2012-2013) but in February 2014 it was finally completed! Weighs about 15kg w/o HW and >35kg with all the HW. Basically, its a tank and a PITA to move. Well over a 1000 hours have gone into planing, learning programs, building, modding, documenting, taking photos etc. If I knew back then how much time and effort I would have to put down I would never have started. Many ups and downs, and I nearly gave up several times. But in the end it was ALL worth it! :)Cheers and GL to everyone![size=3][img=http://i.imgur.com/3dMgSi3.jpg][/size][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=Adamthegeek][b]Forum ID[/b]: Adamthegeek[b]Build Title[/b]: The Vector[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/196364-the-vector/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/196364-the-vector/[/url][b]Description[/b]:I'm Adam, and I'm 14 :DThis is my brand new AWESOME gaming PC that I built a few weeks ago. The build went without a hitch and I'm loving this thing so far. My PCPartPicker has all the parts I used and prices and stuffs:[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/b/xv6XsY]http://pcpartpicker.com/b/xv6XsY[/url]Future Upgrades:I want to do some future upgrades, like throwing in an NZXT Kraken G10 to water cool my GPU and a 240mm rad for my CPU. Will also be upgrading 2 or so years from now to a newer Intel i7 chip and hopefully a GTX 980 (when that comes out)Also will be hackintoshing when Yosemite comes out later this year.Conclusion:I love my new PC and can't wait to get started playing all those games I've really been wanting to play. I think it's really good for my first build and am excited to join the PC Master Race with this thing.[img=http://www.alpenwasser.net/images/w800/ltt--2014-09-05--adamthegeek-build-log-submission.jpeg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=TheScorpio][b]Forum ID[/b]: TheScorpio[b]Build Title[/b]: TS Gaming[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/152266-water-cooling-build-ts-gaming-completed/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/152266-water-cooling-build-ts-gaming-completed/[/url][b]Description[/b]: NZXT 530 Water Cooled ![img=http://www.alpenwasser.net/images/w800/ltt--2014-09-05--thescorpio-build-log-submission.jpeg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=Hubris][b]Forum ID[/b]: Hubris[b]Build Title[/b]: Stiff Upper Lip[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/197242-titan-black-sli-x79-matx-cube-workstation-the-scandinavian-cube/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/197242-titan-black-sli-x79-matx-cube-workstation-the-scandinavian-cube/[/url][b]Description[/b]: A 6 core X79 MATX cube architectural workstation / 1440p gaming machine featuring TWO GTX Titan Blacks, 2400mhz memory and plenty of SSD storage. The build is meant to be simplistic yet powerful. (yes I do need all that performance)[img=http://www.alpenwasser.net/images/w800/ltt--2014-09-05--hubris-build-log-submission.jpeg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=JoshK][b]Forum ID[/b]: JoshK[b]Build Title[/b]: Marilyn[b]Thread URL[/b]:[url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/197261-marilyn/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/197261-marilyn/[/url][b]Description[/b]: I built her in November as my first build and I made upgrades and changes over time. I took soooo much time in cable management. It may not be the craziest build spec wise, but I put a lot of time into it and really took the time to make sure it looks good and performs well.[img=http://www.alpenwasser.net/images/w800/ltt--2014-09-05--joshk-build-log-submission.jpeg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=Sashi][b]Forum ID[/b]: Sashi[b]Build Title[/b]: The Heavyweight[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/196067-the-heavyweight/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/196067-the-heavyweight/[/url][b]Description[/b]: My main gaming/work rig. Wanted to create something small yet powerful as my room is quite small with limited space[url=http://imageshack.com/a/img902/3672/HBpUWE.jpg][img=http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/902/HBpUWE.jpg][/url][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=MKeudn][b]Forum ID[/b]: MKeudn[b]Build Title[/b]: The Black[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/204111-red-and-black-build-log/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/204111-red-and-black-build-log/[/url][b]Description[/b]: My first computer build that I have been slowly upgrading over 2 years. Not technically "In Progress" since it will be another 6 months to a year until I actually get around to adding anything so it is staying the way it is for a while. You can't see it in the picture but if you go to my build log I have some pictures of the red LED underglow behind the motherboard. The camera doesn't capture it well but in person it looks great![img=http://i.imgur.com/rmFfTTG.jpg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=Sperkowsky][b]Forum id:[/b] Sperkowsky[b]Build Title[/b]: Project smurf v2[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/204734-project-smurf-v2/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/204734-project-smurf-v2/[/url][b]Description[/b]: My computer is my 3rd build. Im a 14 year old and based this build off a balance of performance and looks. Now you may be wondering why smurf? originally smurf was a tagname because my pc was small and blue. Its changed greatly from that but i kept the name [img=http://i.imgur.com/JDeuP2Xl.jpg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=catbutts][size=3][b]Forum ID[/b]: catbutts[b]Build Title[/b]: Ice Pack[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/206110-ice-pack-h440-r9-290x/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/206110-ice-pack-h440-r9-290x/[/url][b]Description[/b]: This build is for a friend who has been gaming on an old laptop since Aug 2011 and before that, an even more ancient desktop. That's where the name of this build comes from: his laptop would overheat and artifact and in order to get back in the game, he'd toss an ice pack under it and wait for it to cool down. This is a huge step up for him so to add icing to the cake, I made sure to get a case with a big window and I routed all the cables as nicely as I could. I think the interior looks really neat and it makes for an awesome looking/performing first gaming PC.[/size][size=3][img=http://i.imgur.com/OUg0bKh.jpg][/size][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=Ceatra][b]Forum ID[/b]: Ceatra[b]Build Title[/b]: Undercover[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/207059-undercover/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/207059-undercover/[/url][b]Description[/b]: So I made this, yea "build", more a modification. So I basically, took my ASUS X55A laptop and my Samsung DVD Player and puted the computer in the DVD Player. It was pretty funny, and mind challeing, why? Because of the space how should I put it, should I put the cpu faced up or down? And more stuff. Sooo, does this count?[img=http://www.alpenwasser.net/images/w800/ltt--2014-09-05--ceatra-build-log-submission.jpeg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=skullbringer][b]Forum ID[/b]: skullbringer[b]Build Title[/b]: Project Rained-On[b]Thread URL[/b]: [url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/173513-project-rained-on-2011-rig-rebuild-completed/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/173513-project-rained-on-2011-rig-rebuild-completed/[/url][b]Description[/b]: Since my computer got damaged due to an open window and rain dropping in from the top, I decided to use this opportunity to do a complete custom reimagination of my whole system. I have been working on it for 8 weeks now and finally managed to finish this project. If you are interested to see the before, while and after, Id be happy if you checked out the thread linked above.[img=http://i.imgur.com/TS1C1hg.jpg][/spoiler][hr][spoiler=imfaceroll][b]Forum ID: [/b]imfaceroll[b]Build Title:[/b] WATERCOOLED PC DESK MOD WITH CAR SOUND SYSTEM[b]Thread URL: [/b][url=http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/184340-watercooled-pc-desk-mod-with-car-sound-system/]http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/184340-watercooled-pc-desk-mod-with-car-sound-system/[/url][b]Description:[/b] My Liquid cooled PC desk mod with build in car audio system build from scratch, with a triple monitor set up and RGB LED lighting.[b]Picture URL: [/b][url=http://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_03_2014/post-5707-0-62263400-1396047206.jpg]http://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_08_2014/post-107908-0-76883100-1408668665.jpg[/url][img=http://www.alpenwasser.net/images/w800/ltt--2014-09-05--imfaceroll-build-log-submission.jpeg][/spoiler]

Fixed. Basically, I put each entry in a spoiler with the name of the entry as the title. That many images is painful. Please copy/paste accordingly. There was also some weird font/color/size tags in there that weren't applying. Probably due to copy/paste. I removed them and it didn't change the appearance.

 

Alrighty. 

[VSG]

Great builds throughout, chose 8 this time!

[alpenwasser]

Fixed. Basically, I put each entry in a spoiler with the name of the entry as the title. That many images is painful. Please copy/paste accordingly. There was also some weird font/color/size tags in there that weren't applying. Probably due to copy/paste. I removed them and it didn't change the appearance.

 

I appreciate the effort, but it'll stay as-is. I might be able to reduce

the image sizes though, give me an hour or so.

 

Great builds throughout, chose 8 this time!

Yup, had some good entries.

[AlexGoesHigh]

n64 rig gets instant vote, turning an old console into a rig has been one of my favorite types of projects (yes i did vote for others too but i wont mention those )

[ManWithBeard1990]

Some stiff competition going on here. That Model 01 is especially beautiful. If Loramentum was ready that'd gotten my vote also.

[alpenwasser]

Fixed. Basically, I put each entry in a spoiler with the name of the entry as the title. That many images is painful. Please copy/paste accordingly. There was also some weird font/color/size tags in there that weren't applying. Probably due to copy/paste. I removed them and it didn't change the appearance.

 

Alrighty.

OK, I've resized all images to a maximum width of 600 pixels, I think

that should be enough to keep this usable while still showing enough

to give people a good impression of what the build is about. My laptop

is a pretty old and slow machine, and it works OK for me at this resolution

(i.e. the PC doesn't start to stutter or similar).

[Vitalius]

OK, I've resized all images to a maximum width of 600 pixels, I think

that should be enough to keep this usable while still showing enough

to give people a good impression of what the build is about. My laptop

is a pretty old and slow machine, and it works OK for me at this resolution

(i.e. the PC doesn't start to stutter or similar).

Thank you so much. 

*tears of joy*

[imfaceroll]

Sooo im trying to vote but it says

You must cast your vote in each question of the poll.

sorry I am new to this, I cannot find the poll lol

[Kommandant33]

Sooo im trying to vote but it says

You must cast your vote in each question of the poll.

sorry I am new to this, I cannot find the poll lol

 

Yeah, poll is teh derp.

[Maki Role]

Some stiff competition going on here. That Model 01 is especially beautiful. If Loramentum was ready that'd gotten my vote also.

 

Hehe, hopefully it'll be done for the next one (assuming the mods manage to keep things regular again).

[alpenwasser]

Sooo im trying to vote but it says

You must cast your vote in each question of the poll.

sorry I am new to this, I cannot find the poll lol

 

 

Yeah, poll is teh derp.

Ah, dammit IPB! I had forgotten about that restriction. Sec, let me

see if I can find a fix. Sigh.

[alpenwasser]

OK, about the poll thing: I've added a dummy choice to each question,

so if you want to vote, but only want to vote for someobdy in one

of the sections, you can select the dummy choice in the other question.

[U_P_C]

Voted for my man sperkowsky

[Dickos Extreme]

Some awesome system. Voted for imfaceroll. I so want a Deskmod like that.

[PCJUNKIEMODDER]

My vote for imfaceroll as well, damn that looks good i want to make 1 now =/

[imfaceroll]

Some awesome system. Voted for imfaceroll. I so want a Deskmod like that.

Thanks dickos Extreme =) i put a lot of effort into it

[Faceman]

How could anyone actually vote for something other than ImFaceRoll?

[enthalpy]

Yap! That desk is insane and awesome! Love it! 

[Maki Role]

How could anyone actually vote for something other than ImFaceRoll?

Well it's all down to preference remember. For me, I could never vote for it as it's simply too in your face and gaudy for my liking, way too much UV green. To be honest, I feel the same way as you about Model 01, the finish and execution are unparalleled, not to mention the design and thought that went into it.

[Faceman]

Dont talk about design and thought when you're comparing a chassis to a custom made desk. Yes the Model 01 is beautiful and any other month it would have won, but the custom desk just blows it to smithereens.

[Maki Role]

Dont talk about design and thought when you're comparing a chassis to a custom made desk. Yes the Model 01 is beautiful and any other month it would have won, but the custom desk just blows it to smithereens.

That doesn't make any sense though? When you distill the two projects down, both Model 01 and Imfaceroll's desk are the same thing, an enclosure with stuff inside. Sure a desk has legs and a surface, but it's also much bigger, which is easier to work with. They both have their merits. The desk is balls to the walls crazy, and Model 01 is reserved and beautifully engineered. My preference is for Model 01 as I'm bored of crazy.

Remember that Model 01 is a completely custom made, scratch built case, not an off the shelf piece with a nice mod in it. That's why I'm so impressed by it, it could fool almost anybody into thinking it was made by a professional case manufacturer and that the insides are the only special part. The desk looks great (if you're into UV green that is) but still comes across as a well built DIY project.

[imfaceroll]

I believe that all of these builds are excellent, it is obvious that a lot of time and effort has gone into each and all. Well done =)

[mu5tang71]

Imfaceroll all day hands down.....