[BUILD LOG] Project Alicization V2 - Revisions and repairs for Alice.

[SilicateWielder]

 

Project Stages

Stage 1 - Restoration fixing and preparation [in progress] - Updated 12-22-15

Stage 2 - Upgrading hardware with new parts [Pending]

Stage 3 - Operating system customization [Pending]

Stage 4 - benchmarking [Pending]

 

 

Current Status

Collecting parts.

 

 

Project Goals

 

The Goal of this project is to take Alice to the next level; although I originally planned to rebuild alice with an Xeon and some other nice hardware,

I decided I'll let my sister have the motherboard and cooler for that and build her a rig from scratch and I'll just keep my current rig and upgrade her.

 

But what about the old hardware?

 

Do not worry, young one, I will be giving the old hardware some use in a PC I will be giving my younger sister.

 

Okay, cool; but what about hardware?

 

I'm unsure as of yet but this is what I expect to have in Alice by the time I am done.

 

AMD Athlon 5350 Quad-core processor @ 2.05Ghz (Speed may change if I decide to overclock)

Overclock capable MSI AM1-I Motherboard

Samsung 3.5" 250GB 7200RPM HDD

Seagate 2.5" 250GB 7200RPM HDD (To be replaced with a better, faster 1TB+ drive)

8gigs of DDR3 1600Mhz RAM

Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

 

Where can i find the original Alice project page?

 

Right here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/472537-log-project-alicization-because-even-a-cheap-rig-might-run-gta-v/

[LiquidGoo]

 

Project Alicization PC V2.png

 

 

Current Status

Waiting on parts.

 

 

Project Goals

 

The Goal of this project is to take Alice to the next level; with mostly all-new, more powerful hardware.

I will also be installing a modified version of Windows 10 using a custom boot screen, login screen, and customized wallpapers.

 

But what about the old hardware?

 

Do not worry, young one, I will be giving the old hardware some use in a PC I will be giving my younger sister for christmas.

 

Okay, cool; but what about hardware?

 

I'm planning to use the following parts but this could change without warning

 

Intel Celeron 2 Quad Q6600, or Xeon x3220, depending on support by motherboard

Asus IPIBL-IA socket LGA775 motherboard (OEM)

Unidentifiable Coolermaster cooler w/ backplate, fan and screws.

Same awesome case from the original Alice

EVGA 100-W1-0430-KR Powersupply

8 GB DDR2 800mhz NON-ECC RAM for Intel CPU

Possibly a custom vinyl decal

Foam air filters

 

Can I help?

 

I don't really know, I have to first find out if my mom would allow people to send stuff to our house.

 

Where can i find the original Alice project page?

 

Right here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/472537-log-project-alicization-because-even-a-cheap-rig-might-run-gta-v/

 

Pretty cool build.

Good luck.

[SilicateWielder]

Pretty cool build.

Good luck.

Thanks, I found some classic 90's and 00's case mods that I think will look good with Alice, more details later.

[SilicateWielder]

[Reserved for part 1]

[SilicateWielder]

I'll be starting work on wednesday when my Christmas break starts. While I am hoping that I will be recieving at least a new powersupply I'm not going to complain if I don't. Money is very tight in my family. I won a $100 walmart giftcard so a new processor is on the way and is expected to arrive on the 31st. After that and christmas shopping I gave the card to my mom to use for food.
 
Things to do
[Key: Red = Not done, Blue = In progress, Green = complete]
 

⛊  Create adapters and other stuff using old connectors and spare powersupply parts.

⛊  Repair LED bars on case.

⛊  Repair USB.

⛊  (Possibly) find workarond to connect front-panel audio

⛊  Make repairs to fans

⛊  Do some dust removal

⛊  Cut and install foam filters, possibly use left over foam for sound proofing

⛊  Clean room (I have too much computer junk, lol)

[SilicateWielder]

[The website lied to me, I thought my post didn't go through originally.]