AMD build: Frankenstein (final pics)

[Necrodead]

9 minutes ago, fletch to 99 said:

Really nice build! I love the way the green glows

 

I'm thinking of getting this case but one thing I don't really like is how the top isn't open. I noticed you raised it up (in you june 13th post), are you just using small round magnets to do that?

 

- Fletch

Thanks a bunch!  It glows even nicer in person.

 

I have the top raised using thumbscrews, like the kind you use to secure your graphics card. There are magnets on the top panel and the thumbscrews stick right on there and keep the top lifted up to let air in. If I remove the top fully I gain about 1C of cooling but its quieter with the top just raised a little.

[fletch to 99]

14 hours ago, Necrodead said:

Thanks a bunch!  It glows even nicer in person.

 

I have the top raised using thumbscrews, like the kind you use to secure your graphics card. There are magnets on the top panel and the thumbscrews stick right on there and keep the top lifted up to let air in. If I remove the top fully I gain about 1C of cooling but its quieter with the top just raised a little.

Awesome thank you! That was my one worry with this case

[Necrodead]

I added some UV lights and dye, enjoy the pics!

 

 

Still going strong, runs better than my 6600k. Got to say I'm not blown away by my intel machine compared to this, they are pretty similar when you overclock the FX heavily.

[Necrodead]

I have decided to take this rig apart soon in order to use the parts in other builds. Here are some goodbye pics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Notional]

Very nice build. But green on an AMD build? 

 

On 19/12/2015 at 7:22 AM, _blackknight_ said:

niceeee

rare to see an all-AMD build

loving those 290 

 

Next year, when ZEN is out. Oh man.

[TubsAlwaysWins]

What Voltage on the 8320? (Might try and get mine there)

[Necrodead]

Just now, TubsAlwaysWins said:

What Voltage on the 8320? (Might try and get mine there)

I can't remember exactly and I only have screenshots of 4.66 (1.45v) but I think I had to turn it up to 1.50v. I know that I wouldn't go any higher than that, but I eventually turned it down to 4.6 as I just wasn't comfortable with the voltage jump required from 4.6 to 4.7+, and at that point I had to watch temps and dust frequently so I did not pass the 62C recommended threshold.

 

[Necrodead]

Just now, Notional said:

Very nice build. But green on an AMD build? 

 

Next year, when ZEN is out. Oh man.

Yeah I get that a lot, haha.

Thanks, I plan on doing a black and blue UV theme when I get my zen processor!

[Guest]

awesome build. love the custom touches. 

 

I just swapped from intel from FX-8320 @ 4.7 and it truly wasn't nearly as bad as everyone claimed. 

[Masteryodi1980]

Nice build!, But my 8320 @ 4.4 was a huge let down! I went with a I7-6700k @ 4.7 and to a I7-6800k @ 4.6 and it blows my AMD out the water! Cant wait to see how Zen stacks up against intel next year!