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Specs:

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2

Mobo: z77a-G45 Gaming (Plasti-dipped black)

CPU: Intel Core i5 3570k

GPU: MSI Gaming 4G 970

RAM: 16Gb Kingston HyperX 1866Mhz

PSU: EVGA NEX 750b (750w)

Cooler: Raijintek Triton AIO

 

Peripherals:

Mouse: Logitech G502 (Light turned off. Weight cover painted red.)

Keyboard: CM Storm Quickfire Pro w/ Cherry MX Reds

Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud

Microphone: Blue Snowball Ice

Chair: Arozzi Monza Red/Black Gaming Chair

 

If you have an questions feel free to ask.

I plan on upgrading the CPU mobo and case in the next 6 months or so.

 

I have also ordered a backplate from V1Tech for my GPU. I will update when it is installed.

 

I play CSGO competitively.

My rank is SMFC.

DPI: 400 Sens:1.57

 

 

 

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Call me a fan boi. Do it.

 

UPDATE: Installed the new GPU backplate~!

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Hardware: | CPU: i5 3570k | Graphics: MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G | Mobo: MSI z77a-G45 Gaming | OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit | 

Peripherals: Logitech G502 | CM Storm Quickfire Pro (Red switch) |

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Fan boi....

 

Hey, you told me to do it!

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#RIPTopGear  This is the best thread ever: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/53190-i-can-not-get-hard/ " French meetings are just people sitting in a semi-circle shouting at each other" -Dom Jolly  :lol:

My rig: 

   CPU: Pentium G3258 @ 4.5GHz | GPU: GTX 760 reference | PSU: Corsair RM750 | Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V | Motherboard: Gigabyte B85M D3H | Case: NZXT S340 White | RAM: 8GB EVO Potenza @ 1600MHz | Storage: 3TB Seagate HDD, 60GB OCZ SSD, 620GB Toshiba HDD | Mouse: Steelseries Rival @1000 CPi |  OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 6S 16GB  
http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/439354-why-nvidia/
 
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Horee sheet. How much was the grand prize? And do you have a pcpartpicker link?

|Intel Core i5-4670K| |Gigabyte Z97P-D3| |Seagate 1TB SSHD| |Fractal Design Define S| |Corsair CS650M| |Asus PB278Q| |Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Bundle|

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So you just took plasti dip... and... sprayed all over your motherboard? WUT  :blink: 

Brave...

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That is the mobo masked and first coat applied.

 

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Done.

Hardware: | CPU: i5 3570k | Graphics: MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G | Mobo: MSI z77a-G45 Gaming | OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit | 

Peripherals: Logitech G502 | CM Storm Quickfire Pro (Red switch) |

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smexy *meow* :D

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CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K | COOLER: Corsair H105 | MOBO: ASUS Z170i Gaming Pro AC | RAM: Corsair LPX DDR4 16GB 2400MHz | GPU: EVGA GTX 980 Classified | CASE: BitFenix Prodigy | SSD: Samsung 950 Pro 512GB | PSU: XFX XTR 650W [spoiler= Le Other Stuff] Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z | Keyboard: Ozone Strike Pro | Mouse: A4 Tech X7 F4 | MousePad: Ozone

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PlayStation 2 | PSP 2000 | Game Boy Color | Nintendo DS Lite | Nintendo 3DS | Wii

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Sony Xperia J (Why u so bad D:) | iPod 4th gen | iPhone 4 | Yarvik Xenta 13c (3muchchrome5her)

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Pentium B980 | 500GB WD Blue | Intel HD Graphixxx | 4Gegabeytes of REHAM

Current OS: MSX 10.0 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)Ilikethelennyfaceyouknow( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Windows Password Reset Guide

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@Muffinator great job, that looks awesome. btw how is the raijintek triton? 

CPU- i7 5960x MOTHERBOARD- Asus Rampage V extreme RAM- 32gb Corsair Dominator Platinum ddr4 2800mhz GPU-  2X EVGA GTX 980 SC in SLI PSU- Corsair ax860 CASE- Corsair Obsidian 750d COOLING- EK cpu+dual gpu custom loop (ek supremacy evo, dual gtx 980 copper/acetal waterblocks) MOUSE- Logitech g502 proteus core KEYBOARD- Ducky shine 3 cherry mx blue switches and blue LED MONITOR- Samsung u28d590d UHD  STORAGE -  120 gb samsung 850 evo ssd, 960 gb ocz trion ssd OS- Windows 10 pro http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jtP8GX

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Horee sheet. How much was the grand prize? And do you have a pcpartpicker link?

 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($346.99 @ B&H) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.75 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($108.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($53.51 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($79.11 @ Amazon) 
Other: Arozzi Monza Gaming Chair ($200.00)
Other: Blue Snowball Ice ($50.00)
Total: $1876.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-16 15:20 EDT-0400

Hardware: | CPU: i5 3570k | Graphics: MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G | Mobo: MSI z77a-G45 Gaming | OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit | 

Peripherals: Logitech G502 | CM Storm Quickfire Pro (Red switch) |

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@Muffinator great job, that looks awesome. btw how is the raijintek triton? 

Perfect. I have had no issues with it at all. Temps are great. However it is getting a little low on coolant. I need to add some distilled water to the loop.

Hardware: | CPU: i5 3570k | Graphics: MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G | Mobo: MSI z77a-G45 Gaming | OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit | 

Peripherals: Logitech G502 | CM Storm Quickfire Pro (Red switch) |

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Perfect. I have had no issues with it at all. Temps are great. However it is getting a little low on coolant. I need to add some distilled water to the loop.

I really want to get one, but I heard stories of the reservoir cracking, 

CPU- i7 5960x MOTHERBOARD- Asus Rampage V extreme RAM- 32gb Corsair Dominator Platinum ddr4 2800mhz GPU-  2X EVGA GTX 980 SC in SLI PSU- Corsair ax860 CASE- Corsair Obsidian 750d COOLING- EK cpu+dual gpu custom loop (ek supremacy evo, dual gtx 980 copper/acetal waterblocks) MOUSE- Logitech g502 proteus core KEYBOARD- Ducky shine 3 cherry mx blue switches and blue LED MONITOR- Samsung u28d590d UHD  STORAGE -  120 gb samsung 850 evo ssd, 960 gb ocz trion ssd OS- Windows 10 pro http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jtP8GX

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I really want to get one, but I heard stories of the reservoir cracking, 

Me and my friend both got ours at the same time. Both arrived in perfect condition. 

Hardware: | CPU: i5 3570k | Graphics: MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G | Mobo: MSI z77a-G45 Gaming | OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit | 

Peripherals: Logitech G502 | CM Storm Quickfire Pro (Red switch) |

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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($230.00) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($346.99 @ B&H) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.75 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($108.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($53.51 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($79.11 @ Amazon) 
Other: Arozzi Monza Gaming Chair ($200.00)
Other: Blue Snowball Ice ($50.00)
Total: $1876.23

 

Ugh. I hate when people post PCPartPicker links because then I look and see the total and think, "Woah, that guy blew a lot of money!" Then I read through and keep thinking, "This isn't actually that bad..."

 

I just made one for myself and it doesn't even include all of the things currently plugged into it or on my desk... Let alone all the stuff I have sitting around that I've been meaning to sell on OCN and haven't gotten around to. I'm going to not buy anything new for at least a few months (https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/).

 

That is the mobo masked and first coat applied.

 

I can't believe you did that, and I can't believe it worked. Congrats, it looks gorgeous!


 

[spoiler = "My Computer Stuff"]

My ITX:

240 Air ; Z87I-Deluxe ; 4770K ; H100i ; G1 GTX 980TI ; Vengeance Pro 2400MHz (2x8GB) ; 3x 840 EVO (250GB) ; 2x WD Red Pro (4TB) ; RM650 ; 3x Dell U2414H ; G710+ ; G700s ; O2 + ODAC + Q701 ; Yamaha HTR-3066 + 5.1 Pioneer.

 

Things I Need To Get Off My Shelf:

250D ; 380T ; 800D ; C70 ; i7 920 ; i5 4670K ; Maximus Hero VI ; G.Skill 2133MHz (4x4GB) ; Crucial 2133MHz (2x4GB) ; Patriot 1600MHz (4x4GB) ; HX750 ; CX650M ; 2x WD Red (3TB) ; 5x 840 EVO (250GB) ; H60 ; H100i ; H100i ; H100i ; VS247H-P ; K70 Reds ; K70 Blues ; K70 RGB Browns ; HD650.


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Ugh. I hate when people post PCPartPicker links because then I look and see the total and think, "Woah, that guy blew a lot of money!" Then I read through and keep thinking, "This isn't actually that bad..."

 

I just made one for myself and it doesn't even include all of the things currently plugged into it or on my desk... Let alone all the stuff I have sitting around that I've been meaning to sell on OCN and haven't gotten around to. I'm going to not buy anything new for at least a few months (https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/).

 

 

I can't believe you did that, and I can't believe it worked. Congrats, it looks gorgeous!

It's funny because I have actually blown a lot more than the Partpicker shows.. haha

 

 

My computer has been through many phases. I started out with a 760 in there and for the case I was rocking a CM Storm Scout 2. Then I upgraded the case to the Arc Midi R2. After that I bought an R9 290 off of ebay for $300 after the whole mining craze. I went from Intel stock cooler > Refurbed H100 > Raijintek Triton. I went from the Diablotek UL 575Watt PSU (TOTAL SKETCH) to the EVGA. For RAM I went from a 1x8gb low profile set up that came with my motherboard to the HyperX Fury Red 2x8gb. 

 

When I first built this computer back in June of 2013, there was a whole lot of compromises made. But as it stands right now I am really happy with what i've got. After two years of upgrading and compulsively buying random shit whenever their were crazy deals... I'm pretty proud of it.  :D

 

As for the plastidipping. Yeah i'm surprised the motherboard is still working after all of this time too.  ;)  I actually sprayed the PCB of my old 760 and it looked rather nice too. (But I sold it on ebay to buy the 290)

Hardware: | CPU: i5 3570k | Graphics: MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G | Mobo: MSI z77a-G45 Gaming | OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit | 

Peripherals: Logitech G502 | CM Storm Quickfire Pro (Red switch) |

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Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($346.99 @ B&H) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.75 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($108.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($53.51 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($79.11 @ Amazon) 
Other: Arozzi Monza Gaming Chair ($200.00)
Other: Blue Snowball Ice ($50.00)
Total: $1876.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-16 15:20 EDT-0400

 

No way, was it seriously 1800? Was that the total of everything-everything?

|Intel Core i5-4670K| |Gigabyte Z97P-D3| |Seagate 1TB SSHD| |Fractal Design Define S| |Corsair CS650M| |Asus PB278Q| |Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Bundle|

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When I first built this computer back in June of 2013, there was a whole lot of compromises made. But as it stands right now I am really happy with what i've got. After two years of upgrading and compulsively buying random shit whenever their were crazy deals... I'm pretty proud of it.  :D

 

Same... So many upgrades, but only when things were on sale!

 

800D to C70 to 250D to 380T to 240 Air.

HD5850 to 670 to 670x2 to 680x2 to 980TI.

H60 to H100i (I had 3 at once due to various computers at the same time).

1090T to 920 to 4670K to 4770K.

990FXA-UD5 to UD7 to Hero VI to Z87I-Deluxe.

 

And the fans. So many fans. I have a box of fans. I've actually managed to sell off most of my parts though. All I have left is extra RAM, cases, fans, and every type of switch of K70. So I've spent a lot, but manged to get a lot back. :)


 

[spoiler = "My Computer Stuff"]

My ITX:

240 Air ; Z87I-Deluxe ; 4770K ; H100i ; G1 GTX 980TI ; Vengeance Pro 2400MHz (2x8GB) ; 3x 840 EVO (250GB) ; 2x WD Red Pro (4TB) ; RM650 ; 3x Dell U2414H ; G710+ ; G700s ; O2 + ODAC + Q701 ; Yamaha HTR-3066 + 5.1 Pioneer.

 

Things I Need To Get Off My Shelf:

250D ; 380T ; 800D ; C70 ; i7 920 ; i5 4670K ; Maximus Hero VI ; G.Skill 2133MHz (4x4GB) ; Crucial 2133MHz (2x4GB) ; Patriot 1600MHz (4x4GB) ; HX750 ; CX650M ; 2x WD Red (3TB) ; 5x 840 EVO (250GB) ; H60 ; H100i ; H100i ; H100i ; VS247H-P ; K70 Reds ; K70 Blues ; K70 RGB Browns ; HD650.


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How do you like the cpu cooler so far? I've orderd that same one (I think its the same one? comes with 3 different color dyes right?) You're going to overclock right? :)

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No way, was it seriously 1800? Was that the total of everything-everything?

Not including the things I upgraded from. But as everything sits, yeah.

 

Same... So many upgrades, but only when things were on sale!

 

800D to C70 to 250D to 380T to 240 Air.

HD5850 to 670 to 670x2 to 680x2 to 980TI.

H60 to H100i (I had 3 at once due to various computers at the same time).

1090T to 920 to 4670K to 4770K.

990FXA-UD5 to UD7 to Hero VI to Z87I-Deluxe.

 

And the fans. So many fans. I have a box of fans. I've actually managed to sell off most of my parts though. All I have left is extra RAM, cases, fans, and every type of switch of K70. So I've spent a lot, but manged to get a lot back. :)

 

It's a vicious cycle haha

 

How do you like the cpu cooler so far? I've orderd that same one (I think its the same one? comes with 3 different color dyes right?) You're going to overclock right? :)

 

I've got a mild 4.2Ghz overclock. And yes, I love the cooler. It looks amazing and performs well. Although I advise not using the fans it comes with.. They are kinda janky.

Hardware: | CPU: i5 3570k | Graphics: MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G | Mobo: MSI z77a-G45 Gaming | OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit | 

Peripherals: Logitech G502 | CM Storm Quickfire Pro (Red switch) |

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nice, I like the plastidipped mobo and that second high-mount monitor.  I had a triton for a while but it honestly stank so much that I sold it (i mean literally had an odor since the day I bought it).  sucks cause I really liked it and it performed great but I just could not stand the smell.   I actually didnt mind the fans though, turned down to about 1600rpm they moved a good amount of air (still loud as hell)

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Which fans are you using on the cpu cooler instead? I'm getting a h440 case, would replacing the fans on the radiator with the fans that comes with the h440 case be better? 

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UPDATE: Got my new GPU backplate in the mail! Looks amazing!

Hardware: | CPU: i5 3570k | Graphics: MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G | Mobo: MSI z77a-G45 Gaming | OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit | 

Peripherals: Logitech G502 | CM Storm Quickfire Pro (Red switch) |

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Which fans are you using on the cpu cooler instead? I'm getting a h440 case, would replacing the fans on the radiator with the fans that comes with the h440 case be better? 

 

Im using the ones that came with my old h100.. They aren't good by any means but they are better than the raijintek ones.

Hardware: | CPU: i5 3570k | Graphics: MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G | Mobo: MSI z77a-G45 Gaming | OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit | 

Peripherals: Logitech G502 | CM Storm Quickfire Pro (Red switch) |

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Alright thanks, Also I like your red theme, looks awesome! and nice backplate too

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