First Build - In progress

[clarkmcc]

 

 

www.clarkeac.blogspot.com

 

Started my desktop computer this week. I have the mobo, PSU, graphics card and SSD (coming soon) and have yet to get the CPU + Water cooler and the RAM.

 

This computer was intended for pretty much everything except extreme gaming however, I have planned to expand my component selection to include that factor. This isn't much of a mod but more of a first timer experiment so we'll see how it goes!

 

Choose an NZXT case. It looks REALLY good, BUT, it does NOT come with a optical drive slot. I was an idiot and didn't look but alas there is none. Not much of a problem since I download everything online anyway but nevertheless, keep that in mind.

 

 

 

 

 

The PSU came with pre-sleeved cables which was great because it doesn't void the warranty but they only come in black. Not much of a problem since my color scheme was black/red.

 

Mounted and routed everything. Looks cleaner then I thought.

 

Picked up the Graphics card for $70 off, been used for 2 months. 

 

 

This is what I've got up to this point. I'm expecting to have the build completed by February and hopefully sooner.

[Manny Calavera]

70$ off? bargin, so you payed like 70$ ?

 

how much did you save on other components?

[clarkmcc]

70$ off? bargin, so you payed like 70$ ?

 

how much did you save on other components?

 

Ha, the card is definitely not top of the line, but we overclocked it to 1400+ and it handles everything I've thrown at it 3DMark 11 60FPS+ no problem. Nothing on the other components.

[Dacho]

That is going to be beautiful. Enjoy!

[clarkmcc]

UPDATE 10/6/14 - Custom Paint Jobs

 

Did a little bit of custom painting over the weekend. This is the back plate on my Graphics card.

 

 

 

As you can see I tried to paint the SSD but because I used a paper mask, it smudged so

 

NOTE: DO NOT USE PAPER AS A MASK!

 

I will be redoing it with foam cutouts.

 

Check out my blog for additional pics: www.clarkeac.blogspot.com

[Trik'Stari]

Looks pretty nice. I'd just use plain masking tape as a mask and do cutouts with a razor blade.

 

Although yeah, that runs the risk of scratching shit.

[clarkmcc]

Looks pretty nice. I'd just use plain masking tape as a mask and do cutouts with a razor blade.

 

Although yeah, that runs the risk of scratching shit.

 

That's a great idea and I can't believe I didn't think of it as I have done paint jobs like that before. I think it was because I printed off an image and cut that  out. Thanks

[Trik'Stari]

That's a great idea and I can't believe I didn't think of it as I have done paint jobs like that before. I think it was because I printed off an image and cut that  out. Thanks

No problem.