it24's Build: Phantom 410

[it24]

This is my updated first build. The main changes are just some new fans :)

 

Hardware

• XFX Radeon HD 7870 Double Dissipation
• MSI Z77 MPower Big Bang
• XFX Pro 750W Black Edition
• i7-3770k @ 4.5GHz
• Corsair H100i
• GSkill Ripjaw 2x8Gb
• NZXT Phantom 410 Gunmetal
• OCZ 128 Gb Vertex 4
• 1Tb Seagate Barracuda

Peripherals

• Logitech G510
• Logitech G700
• Logitech G35
• Mionix Enisis 320
• 3 x LG E2442V

 

Hope you like it! Make sure to let me know how i can improve, or change it to make it better! :)

 

[FloRolf]

nice system dude! :)

[it24]

nice system dude! :)

Thanks! :)

[alpenwasser]

Holy balls, that's a lot of red! :o :lol:

Pretty neat though. Have you considered doing a window mod for the side panel? That's

the one thing I can't stand about this case. I know it's just personal taste and not

a matter of objectively measurable superiority, but I really hate those mesh/window

mixed side panels. Not that my taste should be the ultimate yard stick when it comes

to what you do with your computer. ;)

[HybridB]

what fans do you have?

[alpenwasser]

They look a lot like Bitfenix Spectre Pro LED fans.

[SkylarMelo]

what fans do you have?

The rear, and bottom ones are. The top seems to be the same. The front is an enermax variant.

[SkylarMelo]

To make the build even sexier, try considering bitfenix sleeved extension cables, those going to  your gpu, mobo, eps, even sata drives will look hot!

[iSuzak]

Looks really nice

[it24]

what fans do you have?

 

They look a lot like Bitfenix Spectre Pro LED fans.

 

The rear, and bottom ones are. The top seems to be the same. The front is an enermax variant.

They are Bitfenix Spectre Pro 120mm :)

[it24]

To make the build even sexier, try considering bitfenix sleeved extension cables, those going to  your gpu, mobo, eps, even sata drives will look hot!

I would love too, but aren't they pretty pricey?

[it24]

Holy balls, that's a lot of red! :o :lol:

Pretty neat though. Have you considered doing a window mod for the side panel? That's

the one thing I can't stand about this case. I know it's just personal taste and not

a matter of objectively measurable superiority, but I really hate those mesh/window

mixed side panels. Not that my taste should be the ultimate yard stick when it comes

to what you do with your computer. ;)

Thanks! :) That is something i would consider but i'm not really in to the whole modding thing yet. I am not even comfortable making a custom water loop!

[alpenwasser]

Thanks! :) That is something i would consider but i'm not really in to the whole modding thing yet. I am not even comfortable making a custom water loop!

Hehe, best have a stock case than a terrible mod, that is true (at least imho).

I can tell you from personal experience that it's not terribly difficult, but

I'd definitely recommend practicing on some scrap metal first and getting

comfortable using the tools (I'd recommend a jig saw, it's a lot easier to get

nice and straight lines than with a dremel, but a dremel or an angle grider

would of course also work).

"All in good time" is my motto when it comes to things like these. :)

[it24]

Hehe, best have a stock case than a terrible mod, that is true (at least imho).

I can tell you from personal experience that it's not terribly difficult, but

I'd definitely recommend practicing on some scrap metal first and getting

comfortable using the tools (I'd recommend a jig saw, it's a lot easier to get

nice and straight lines than with a dremel, but a dremel or an angle grider

would of course also work).

"All in good time" is my motto when it comes to things like these. :)

Thanks for the advice! I'll look into it some more :) I'll be sure to show you the finished product if i do it.

[it24]

Looks really nice

Thanks :)

[Nit3Rid3R]

We have the same Phantom 410, and the same Logitech keyboard. We are meant to be. 

[shazzam66]

Nice system, what fans are they?

[it24]

We have the same Phantom 410, and the same Logitech keyboard. We are meant to be. 

Yeah... lol you have nice taste  :P

[it24]

Nice system, what fans are they?

Thanks! Which ones? :P

[shazzam66]

Thanks! Which ones? :P

All 3.

 

Are they BitFenix? Didnt know they made fans.

[it24]

All 3.

 

Are they BitFenix? Didnt know they made fans.

Yes, they are their Spectre pro series. They are pretty good and i am happy with how they perform :)

[SkylarMelo]

I would love too, but aren't they pretty pricey?

 

Well they're are different companies that provide sleeved extensions, best quality ones being the bitfenix ones and new to the game, silverstone ones. Where do you buy your hardware, I bought mine at NCIX and price matched the bitfenix ones for ~$6, and the silverstone ones for roughly $3. I've compared the two, they seem almost identical, only difference being slightly the colour, and the lengths. Honestly either company is great, and at prices like that, and how much they'll improve the look of your case, you can't go wrong at all!

[it24]

Well they're are different companies that provide sleeved extensions, best quality ones being the bitfenix ones and new to the game, silverstone ones. Where do you buy your hardware, I bought mine at NCIX and price matched the bitfenix ones for ~$6, and the silverstone ones for roughly $3. I've compared the two, they seem almost identical, only difference being slightly the colour, and the lengths. Honestly either company is great, and at prices like that, and how much they'll improve the look of your case, you can't go wrong at all!

Ok, thanks! I am looking at getting the bitfenix cables. But i am not sure what ones to get. i would get the 24 pin, and two 6 pin for my grafics card. But i have a 8 and a 6 pin on my mother board, so i'm not exactly sure which ones to get for those. You know which ones would work? Are all 8 pin cables the same? and all 6 pin cables the same?

[unidentical]

I find it glaring and offensive to the eyes, but I'm still enjoying it somehow, I like it.

 

Good work, I've never seen anyone pull off a red and yellow colour scheme before.

 

you've done the impossible.

[it24]

I find it glaring and offensive to the eyes, but I'm still enjoying it somehow, I like it.

 

Good work, I've never seen anyone pull off a red and yellow colour scheme before.

 

you've done the impossible.

Thank you very much! I don't want just plain black white build or something, i wanted something unique with character! So i guess i did it lol. Thanks :)