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Build-Off Week 9/10: Green and Grey Monster [Nvidia Theme]

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.97 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  Mushkin Silverline 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($149.24 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($61.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($647.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($647.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case:  Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Microcenter) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Mouse:  SteelSeries Sensei RAW Wired Laser Mouse  ($43.40 @ Amazon) 
Headphones:  SteelSeries Siberia V2 Headset  ($66.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: SEDNA - 10 Port Front Panel USB 2.0 Hub (3.5") ($40.00)
Other: Logitech X-240 2.1 Speakers (Black) ($25.00)
Other: Velcro Sticky Back 7/8-Inches Square Value Pack, 32-Sets, Black (90348) by Velcro ($10.60)
Total: $2994.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-06 19:30 EDT-0400)
 
Nvidia Surround.
Replace H100i fans with Sickleflows. Two 120mm's in front. One in the rear. 
Mount HyperX 3K on motherboard tray with Velcro.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
Thermal Compound:  Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste  ($6.20 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.SNIPER 5 EATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($145.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($118.20 @ Amazon)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case:  NZXT Phantom 630 Gunmetal ATX Full Tower Case  ($199.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan:  Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition 62.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan:  Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($27.41 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:  NZXT HALE82 700W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.48 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor:  Asus PB238Q 23.0" Monitor  ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard:  Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse:  Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Headphones:  Razer Kraken Pro Headset  ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Other: CPU Waterblock: XSPC Raystorm Black ($62.99)
Other: Tubing: PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Green ($25.99)
Other: 360 RAD: BlackIce GTX Xtreme 360 ($119.95)
Other: Coolant: PrimoChill 1 Gallon water ($26.99)
Other: Pump: Swiftech MCP655 Adjustable ($119.95)
Other: GPU Waterblock: EK-FC770 GTX - Acetal ($99.99)
Other: RES: EK-BAY SINGLE RES CSQ - Acetal ($51.99)
Other: Fittings: ModMyToys Carbon Fiber Enhanced Compression Fitting (12) (2 as a backup) ($107.40)
Other: Shipping on custom parts from Frozencpu.com (UPS ground) ($14.48)
Other: NZXT HUE ($28.99)
Other: Kill coil (Pure silver) ($6.99)
Total: $2889.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 16:58 EDT-0400)

Current Rig:
Intel core i7-4790k, EVGA GTX 980 ACX 2.0, Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1, Corsair H100i, Kingston Hyperx Fury 16GB, Samsung 850 EVO 500GB, WD Red 3TB (RAID 1), Corsair RM750, NZXT HUE, Phanteks Enthoo Luxe.

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Hopefully im not to late yet! Here is my first go at this! Went alot for aesthetics. With this amount off money I want my system to look good! 
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ Outlet PC) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case:  Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Microcenter) 
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 73.2 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 73.2 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 64.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ Outlet PC) 
Monitor:  LG 27EA33V 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard:  Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Microcenter) 
Mouse:  Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Other: Bitfenix BFA-ACL-12WK6-RP Alchemy LED Connect Lit 12CM 6 LEDs - White ($12.99)
Other: NZXT Premium cable starter kit ($24.99)
Total: $2996.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-10 08:12 EDT-0400)
 
For the fans: Corsair SP120 (white rings) on the H100i. The Cougar Dual-X120 in the rear and the 2 Dual-X140 at the front. 
And the Bitfenix Alchemy LED Strip on the top off the case. If abit creative, should be able to mount the SSD with the velcro strip somewhere nice. (wich comes with the PSU)

NZXT Phantom windowed, Asus Z77 Sabertooth, Intel 2600K, Noctua NH-D14, EVGA 780 Classified, Crucial Ballistic Tactical, Crucial M4 128GB + Samsung 850 EVO, Corsair RM850, Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty Peripherals: Sennheiser HD598, FinalMouse Classic, SteelSeries Qck Heavy, Ducky Shine Zero (MX Brown), AOC G2460PF & Qnix QX2710

Build Log: Phantom - Antique Noctua

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Let's do this!

 

 
CPU: Intel i5 4670K | Great for gaming and has great performance for the money.
CPU Cooler: Noctua Noctua NH-D14 | One of the best air coolers you can buy, 'nuff said.
MotherBoard: ASRock Z87E-ITX Mini ITX | Great priced ITX board with some good features.
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 | Just some normal 2X4GB 1600MHz, but it's GREEN!
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB SSD | A cheap SSD with awesome speeds and enough room to have your OS.
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive | Just a normal 1TB drive for all your bigger files.

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan | The Beast! A Awesome card that is the best you can get plus it's Nvidia!

Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-FW12PL-18 120mm  Fan  | For the CPU cooler to replace those ugly brown fans :P.
Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-FW12PL-18 120mm  Fan  | For the CPU cooler to replace those ugly brown fans :P.
Power Supply: Corsair AX860i 80 PLUS Platinum PSU | Awesome modular PSU that will have plenty of power to run this.
Optical Drive: Asus BW-14D1XT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer | Just a normal CD/DVD drive that also is Blu Ray!
Monitor: Asus MX239H 23.0" Monitor | A decent sized monitor that is 1080P, Dual monitor is the best :P.
Monitor: Asus MX239H 23.0" Monitor | A decent sized monitor that is 1080P, Dual monitor is the best :P.
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard | Mechanical gaming keyboard that is green!
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse | Decent mouse at a low price that is green!
Headphones: Razer Kraken Pro Headset | Awesome cheap headset that has a mic... and is green!
 
And Finally...
 
Case: BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX Case Nvidia Edition | A awesome looking case that has some good features and is Nvidia themed!
 
Total: $2984.44
 
 
 
The Beautiful Case!
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My Current Build: 

Intel i5 3570K @ 4.4GHz 1.11V, Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, Asrock Z77 Extreme4, Corsair Vengeance 8GB 1600MHz, Samsung 840 EVO 250GB, Asus GTX 760 DCII Overclocked, Corsair CX600M

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I don't have time to make the poll yet, but all entries after this post won't count, as if the poll were up.

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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Missed the deadline but here's my build anyway. I love the green ram.


 

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.96 @ Outlet PC) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($104.98 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($102.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($102.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case:  Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Microcenter) 


Monitor:  Asus PA248Q 24.1" Monitor  ($299.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Keyboard:  Ducky DK9008S-BEALG Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($150.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards) 

Mouse:  Logitech G700 Wireless Laser Mouse  ($79.97 @ Outlet PC) 

Other: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.41)

Total: $2990.23

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-11 13:53 EDT-0400)

Build Log: Monochrome

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K | Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H | Graphics Card: Asus HD 7970 DirectCU II | RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB | PSU: Corsair CXM 600 | Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB,2 Seagate Baracuda 3TB | Case: Corsair 350D Window

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Voting is live, but since I was late in making the poll and we have a lot of entries, this contest has been extended one week. Thursday the 19th is the last day of voting.

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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accidentally voted for my own sorry. :L didn't even remember.

You can always delete your vote and vote for someone else.

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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Congrats to @WoodenMarker, our repeat winner! He's steamrolling everyone else, you guys need to step up your game  :P

The next contest can be found here: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/58603-build-off-week-11-corsair-asus-brand-themed-build/

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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