New Case Re-Build

[Judahnator]

The computer is actually already up and running, im just putting it into a new case. I thought id put what im doing in the Build Logs.

I use my computer for moderate gaming and folding. I will use both cards (listed below) for folding, and i may try a dedicated Phys-x setup once its all completed.

 

SPECS:

mobo: MSI 970a-g46

RAM: 8gb (4x2gb) pareema

GPU: GTX 550Ti + GTX 260

PSU: BlackStone 700w Modular

HDD: WD 80GB + Seagate 250GB

SSD: OCZ Vertex 30gb

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912

 

Since the case hasn't been delivered yet, ill post a few pics here until i have pics of the actual build.

 

 

 

 

[extremescouter]

I actually wouldn't suggest doing the Phys-x setup. The performance increase is minimal, at best: 

 

[Nicktrance]

Yeah, not worth it...

[Judahnator]

build finished. will upload pics in the monring

[Judahnator]

OK, so here are the pics of the build.

 

The box the new case came in:

 

The old computer:

 

It took some effort to get the power supply out, i thought it was worth a picture:

 

Pic of MOBO being fitted into new case:

 

How the Hard Drive(s) look:

 

I game on the 550, and fold on the 260. A look at them installed:

 

My power supply only had 2x(6+2)pin connectors. So as much as i hate using these, i had to break one out:

 

The back of MOBO tray before cable management (the rats nest):

 

Rear I/O:

 

Front without the plastic thingy:

 

Side of system while powered on and finished:

 

A look at the front. The fan isnt that bright, just looks like that in the pic:

 

 

Hope you all enjoyed!

 

[terrytek]

 

OK, so here are the pics of the build.

 

The box the new case came in:

 

 

The old computer:

 

 

It took some effort to get the power supply out, i thought it was worth a picture:

 

 

Pic of MOBO being fitted into new case:

 

 

How the Hard Drive(s) look:

 

 

I game on the 550, and fold on the 260. A look at them installed:

 

 

My power supply only had 2x(6+2)pin connectors. So as much as i hate using these, i had to break one out:

 

 

The back of MOBO tray before cable management (the rats nest):

 

 

Rear I/O:

 

 

Front without the plastic thingy:

 

 

Side of system while powered on and finished:

 

 

A look at the front. The fan isnt that bright, just looks like that in the pic:

 

 

 

Hope you all enjoyed!

 

 

I do not get why you mix an old GTX 260 with a pretty modern 560. I mean, if you were planning to have SLI, then at least have two of the same cards, either 2 260s or 2 560s.

[Stickeric]

I do not get why you mix an old GTX 260 with a pretty modern 560. I mean, if you were planning to have SLI, then at least have two of the same cards, either 2 260s or 2 560s.

 

Do you even read the whole topic before posting? Several users replied on the part he's using the 260 as dedicated Phys-x setup.

[craig92]

I do not get why you mix an old GTX 260 with a pretty modern 560. I mean, if you were planning to have SLI, then at least have two of the same cards, either 2 260s or 2 560s.

 

i take it the 260 is for physix and u cant sil diffrent cards i think we all know that by now

[Judahnator]

i take it the 260 is for physix and u cant sil diffrent cards i think we all know that by now

 

I decided to make the 260 a dedicated Folding card. I tried using it for Phys-X, but it made the framerates drop and all the effects lagged.

 

I just didnt have a place to put the 260, so i put it in my machine to fold. 

[craig92]

I decided to make the 260 a dedicated Folding card. I tried using it for Phys-X, but it made the framerates drop and all the effects lagged.

 

I just didnt have a place to put the 260, so i put it in my machine to fold. 

 

wow i allways thought folding was just a scam i dont know much if it worth it ?

[Judahnator]

wow i allways thought folding was just a scam i dont know much if it worth it ?

 

There is a moderator on the forum that has a lot invested in folding. He could tell you a lot more about it then i could. His name is Whaler_99.

 

Also, check into THIS page. It explains it pretty well.