My Ivy Bridge Build

[jansajt]

So here's my build, I've kind of been reluctant of showing my build because in comparison to other builds it's not that great, but i still did my best on my tight budged of 1000 euros for everything you see pc related on the pics.

 

So here are my specs:

-Intel i5 3570 @3.40ghz 

 (Turbo 3.80ghz)

-Sapphire HD 7950 3gb OC

-Gigabyte ga-z77-d3h

-Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1000gb

-Bitfenix Shinobi Window Usb 3.0

-Lg DVD writer

-Lg IPS234v display

-Logitech z623 stereo system (yea they were pricey, but soooo worth it)

-Logitech g500

-Plantronics 380 (I don't like wearing headphones so i cheaped out here)

 

Now the pics:

 

 

 

Definitely need some led's, what do you recommend.

 

The CX500's sleeving kinda sucs I should get to individually sleeving the cables

 

The sapphire hd 7950 runs really cool, and it looks great, it's the centerpiece of the system.

 

I definitely need a new cpu cooler because the stock one is loud as s**t, any recommendations? Cable management could use a little refinement, but I'll come around to it.

 

 

So that was my system, hope you liked it, as i said it was made on a tight budget. Sorry if I made any mistakes while typing, as I'm from Slovenia in Europe and english isn't my primary laguage.

 

 

[joelthezombie15]

Why stock cooler? you could even get a hyper 212 evo and its only like $20 or $30

 

Looks good otherwise

[bchampion96]

LEDs wise, look around at brands other than bitfenix. The alchemy LED strips are good but waay too expensive. You can get better LED strips for a lot less moneyz. Build looks good though

[TheArium]

I like it. I think you've done a really good job considering you are not custom sleeving. It's nice to see someone post a pic of a system that isn't all custom sleeving, modding and what not. Just plain and simple, the way most people actually build their pc's, I know I would.

[jansajt]

Why stock cooler? you could even get a hyper 212 evo and its only like $20 or $30

 

Looks good otherwise

I'm looking into buying something like that soon I'll update this thread as soon as I get it.

 

LEDs wise, look around at brands other than bitfenix. The alchemy LED strips are good but waay too expensive. You can get better LED strips for a lot less moneyz. Build looks good though

What do you think of the nzxt led's (not the hue system), I'm probably gonna buy those.

 

I like it. I think you've done a really good job considering you are not custom sleeving. It's nice to see someone post a pic of a system that isn't all custom sleeving, modding and what not. Just plain and simple, the way most people actually build their pc's, I know I would.

Thanks a lot :)

[Jawad.Qaiser]

Awesome build but you should buy a sound card for the awesome Z623 trust me I use it with a Asus Xonar Dgx and man its on completely different level now !! :D

[bchampion96]

What do you think of the nzxt led's (not the hue system), I'm probably gonna buy those.

 

It's pretty nifty, being able to change colours on a whim. I haven't looked into it much, so i don't know how good of a value it is. Does it all come together with the controller and the strips?

[nickpc]

cpu cooler

[Nicktrance]

Yeah EVO 212 or Xigmatek Dark Night Hawk should be very nice perhaps get an SSD once you can afford it too. Other than that great choices for the price.

[jansajt]

It's pretty nifty, being able to change colours on a whim. I haven't looked into it much, so i don't know how good of a value it is. Does it all come together with the controller and the strips?

 

As I can't get the nzxt hue system, just the normal strips, they are just blue and have 3 settings: http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/101-sleeved-led-kit-case-accessory.html

[TrostAft]

Xigmatec dark night hawk has my reccomendation as well. For a normal low end, but still quieter, a hyper 212 cannot go wrong