Re-Build - Project: Tidier

[TRCornishboy]

My computers a mess, a crappy case and a power supply that's really too big for system doesn't help.

 

I pulled it all out and started over:

Attempted a clean up, and cable management this afternoon. Didn't go all that well to be honest. But it's tidier then before! :D

 

PC Specs:

I5 3570K

GTX 660

Gigabyte Mobo with a really long and complicated name

8GB Corsair Vengeance Memory

1TB HDD

500GB HDD

 

 

Parts scattered all over my floor:

Pulled (literally) the case apart this time so I could have access to all areas with highly limited management solutions ;)

Shortly after, I picked the motherboard up by the heatsink and managed to catch a skin tag and rip it :(

5 stitches later I was back at it.]

Before I put the 660 back in, had some issues with the SATA power over riding the space the card needs, so had to move them a few times.

Finally:

Done :D

 

Still not 100% as I wanted it, but when I get a new case sometime in the summer I'll be able to sort that all out properly. Also installed some cathodes since the last picture but meh.

 

Thanks for looking :D

New Case: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zalman-Z9-Midi-Tower-Case/dp/B004FPS9PO/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1372707973&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=Zalman+Z9

New Keyboard: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B8UCCHA/ref=gno_cart_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

New Mouse: still looking...

New XBox Headset: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0057SDCLY/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_r=12H8ZZGBFB955202Z2BT&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=358548967&pf_rd_i=468294

New PC Headset: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tritton-720-Xbox-360-PS3/dp/B008R7XQCC/ref=sr_1_4?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1372707764&sr=1-4&keywords=triton+headset

Second Monitor: http://www.amazon.co.uk/ACER-inch-Widescreen-Full-Monitor/dp/B008H1SWPE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1372707932&sr=8-4&keywords=Acer+monitor

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Looks good. :)

[Nicktrance]

It looks good considering the case you were working with, you will need a better case if you want it to look clean :(

[TRCornishboy]

I've been looking at a Zalman Z11 Hell Fire edition as well as a Zalaman Z9. Can't decide really :D

[TRCornishboy]

Got some new parts for the update going in first post soon, check it out!

[MG2R]

Dude, I used to have that case! I managed to cable it quite tidily, though.

My specs were:

• Gigabyte GA-EP45T-EXTREME
• Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 (Think I had it clocked at 4.2 or 4.4 GHz)
• Zalman CNPS 9500
• MSI 9800GTX+ (Factory OC, Came with Tom Clancy's Rainbox Six Vegas 2)
• No-name 450W PSU
• Green CCFL that was controlled by the soundcard

Sold it a few years ago.

I once was planning to put a 9 button matrix in the side window instead of the fan, so you had to enter a code to fire it up :P

[crocski]

have you thought about painting the case, giving it some life?

[TRCornishboy]

Dude, I used to have that case! I managed to cable it quite tidily, though.

My specs were:

• Gigabyte GA-EP45T-EXTREME
• Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 (Think I had it clocked at 4.2 or 4.4 GHz)
• Zalman CNPS 9500
• MSI 9800GTX+ (Factory OC, Came with Tom Clancy's Rainbox Six Vegas 2)
• No-name 450W PSU
• Green CCFL that was controlled by the soundcard

Sold it a few years ago.

I once was planning to put a 9 button matrix in the side window instead of the fan, so you had to enter a code to fire it up :P

 

I keep kicking myself for getting it to be honest. I hate the guts off it. Any tips for management? I'm looking at sleeving the cables with the next case too :D

 

 

have you thought about painting the case, giving it some life?

 

Screw that, seen someone do it on YouTube and it came out alright to be honest..

[MG2R]

I keep kicking myself for getting it to be honest. I hate the guts off it. Any tips for management? I'm looking at sleeving the cables with the next case too :D

I ran them straight out from the PSU behind the ODD. Then down and whatever is too long can be bundled up in the bottom HDD cages :)

 

You could just get a Corsair 200R. Awesome case for the money.

[TRCornishboy]

I ran them straight out from the PSU behind the ODD. Then down and whatever is too long can be bundled up in the bottom HDD cages :)

 

You could just get a Corsair 200R. Awesome case for the money.

 

The 200R doesn't look that bad to be honest, I'm defiantly going to invest in a nice decent case that's for sure. But now I've got a second PSU and Case I might think about doing a secondary PC from my old parts, seems like a good idea :D

[Nicktrance]

I ran them straight out from the PSU behind the ODD. Then down and whatever is too long can be bundled up in the bottom HDD cages :)

 

You could just get a Corsair 200R. Awesome case for the money.

 

Definitely looks like it, I might be getting one for my brother's rig, it looks to be much better than any case at that price (Antec 300 two, CM 431)

[MG2R]

The 200R doesn't look that bad to be honest, I'm defiantly going to invest in a nice decent case that's for sure. But now I've got a second PSU and Case I might think about doing a secondary PC from my old parts, seems like a good idea :D

Definitely looks like it, I might be getting one for my brother's rig, it looks to be much better than any case at that price (Antec 300 two, CM 431)

I have personally built a system in it for a buddy of mine and I'm very pleased with the build quality and features you get for the price. Definitely recommended by me ;)

[AxelPeeters]

Nice finger , I used the pick for my desktop-background

[TRCornishboy]

Definitely looks like it, I might be getting one for my brother's rig, it looks to be much better than any case at that price (Antec 300 two, CM 431)

 

Let me know how that goes please! I'm always interested :D

 

 

I have personally built a system in it for a buddy of mine and I'm very pleased with the build quality and features you get for the price. Definitely recommended by me ;)

 

Have you got pictures of it? :D

 

 

Nice finger , I used the pick for my desktop-background

 

-_- :D

[MG2R]

Have you got pictures of it? :D

I have one:

 

Specs:

• Asrock Z77 Extreme4
• Intel Core i5 3570K
• MSI n660Ti TF 3GD5
• 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance LP 1600MHz
• Corsair CX750M
• Scyth Mugen 3
• PNY 120GB SSD
• 500GB WDC Blue
• cheapo DVD RW combo unit
• Corsair Carbide 200R

[Nicktrance]

Let me know how that goes please! I'm always interested :D

 

Sure, but it will take some time considering I'll be going to Italy for a week and will start ordering parts ~20th July :D.

 

I have personally built a system in it for a buddy of mine and I'm very pleased with the build quality and features you get for the price. Definitely recommended by me ;)

 

Thanks, I'll definitely be getting that case if I can find it online with a decent shipping price. I have not able to find it locally in which case I'd have to spend a bit more and get a 300r (not something I want because of tight budget)

[MG2R]

Thanks, I'll definitely be getting that case if I can find it online with a decent shipping price. I have not able to find it locally in which case I'd have to spend a bit more and get a 300r (not something I want because of tight budget)

 

However it turns out, post pics! :D

[Nicktrance]

However it turns out, post pics! :D

 

Yeah it probably won't look too good since It'll be an H77 budget build with no window and I'll be solely focusing on getting the best bang for the buck, but I should be able to do some good cable management in that case with a CX430M. I guess I'll post it anyway, maybe get some suggestions too :).

 

I'm sorry @TRCornishboy for slightly derailing this thread.

[TRCornishboy]

 

I have one:

 

 

Specs:

• Asrock Z77 Extreme4
• Intel Core i5 3570K
• MSI n660Ti TF 3GD5
• 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance LP 1600MHz
• Corsair CX750M
• Scyth Mugen 3
• PNY 120GB SSD
• 500GB WDC Blue
• cheapo DVD RW combo unit
• Corsair Carbide 200R

 

 

Looks like a top system, similar to mine as well :D

 

 

Sure, but it will take some time considering I'll be going to Italy for a week and will start ordering parts ~20th July :D.

 

 

Cancel your holiday ;)

 

I'm sorry @TRCornishboy for slightly derailing this thread.

 

Doesn't bother me, I'm interested in computer conversations :P