The Green Demon

[Colomon84]

This is my overkill gaming build story.

 

It all started out with my desire to SLI two 980ti’s.  I couldn’t come up with a cool name like some others have.  Until…

 

I discovered the ASUS Maximus VIII Formula… then it was all over, I just had to build the most overkill gaming system, with RGB, that my wallet could handle.

 

This motherboard is the most expensive motherboard I have ever even thought about purchasing.  It was a scary purchase and I was sweating the shipping process hoping it wouldn’t arrive DOA. My hopes were answered and my motherboard showed up with no issues and installing it was a breeze. This thing is heavy! With a steel back plate, EK Hybrid VRM Cooler, and thermal armor it definitely pulls its own weight. The LED lighting system is super simple to use and looks brilliant. The UEFI is purely magnificent in customizing your build to exacting specifications.

 

Once I purchased my two 980ti’s and the mobo, then came the impressive i7-6700k.  This processor was a big upgrade from my previous FX-9370 that I was using.  The improvements in IPC alone could have convinced me to spend the amount of money I did.  I mean compared to almost 100% CPU usage coming from my 9370 during some gaming sessions all the way down to around 20% on the 6700k. WOW

 

That 6700k wasn’t going to stay cool for very long without a nice cooler, instead of opting for a more budget friendly air cooler I told myself “if this is overkill right? Why not spend more money?” so I landed upon the NZXT Kraken x61 which was a perfect fit for its 280mm radiator design and RGB pump cover.

 

But I needed to find a decent RAM kit and SSD to keep the speeds going for as long as technology allows. Which leads me to the Samsung 850 EVO 1tb and the Corsair LPX 3000mhz. Both of these units were purely purchased off biased desires for an almost all black design with minimal flash and my love for these brands. *EDIT* Found out the hard way that the Corsair LPX kit I purchased is not compatible in all 4 dimm slots on the mobo. The fix? Just throw in a 4 dimm compatible kit of Corsair Dominator Plats!

 

None of these parts could even work together if it wasn’t for electricity. The EVGA 850W P2 is the most logical and best purchase I have ever made in my history of buying power supplies. I made sure I spent the extra money to buy EVGA’s own individually sleeved cable kit and I don’t regret it. Those cables are amazing. The power supply is super quiet, and the best part, its manufacturer is Super Flower!!!

 

Let’s be honest here though, anyone could buy these parts and put them in a case and light it up with a few LED strips. This wasn’t going to be another one of those. Introducing the NZXT S340 Razer Edition, this case is beautifully crafted and the additions to the original make it that much better. The green lighting and the matte finish with a tinted side window is absolutely stunning in person!

 

What’s a beautiful case and expensive parts without something to cool them all? Noctua is well known for producing high quality fans with low noise.  With the only caveat being the ugly brown color scheme. Once I found out they make an Industrial model and they’re black in color, I was sold!  Adding into the case three 140mm Noctua Industrial PPC 2000 rpm fans and one 120mm turned this Green Demon into The (cool) Green Demon.

 

Parts List: The Green Demon Parts List

 

Link to Completed Build: The Green Demon

 

Pics Here!

 

[Moonzy]

18 minutes ago, Colomon84 said:

 

might i suggest the Asus PG348Q monitor to burn another hole in your wallet?

[Colomon84]

4 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

might i suggest the Asus PG348Q monitor to burn another hole in your wallet?

Believe me my friend, that monitor is on my watchlist right now! 

 

 

[Moonzy]

2 minutes ago, Colomon84 said:

Believe me my friend, that monitor is on my watchlist right now! 

why did you pick the s340 over the h440? i know its a personal preference thing but im interested to know

[Moonzy]

3 minutes ago, Colomon84 said:

 

also, you didnt forgot to put in some RGB LED strips now did you?

or the motherboard comes with some? (i dont think it does but i could be wrong)

[Colomon84]

2 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

why did you pick the s340 over the h440? i know its a personal preference thing but im interested to know

I like the overall size of the s340, I was using a Corsair 650D previously and the H440 is roughly the same size as the 650D.  I just wanted something smaller.

[Colomon84]

2 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

also, you didnt forgot to put in some RGB LED strips now did you?

or the motherboard comes with some? (i dont think it does but i could be wrong)

Haha no LED strips for me. Even though the board supports the LED strips I won't use them because I like the look of the tinted window and the green backlighting on all the important branding on the board, pump, video cards.

[Bl00dgod]

why not a 980ti with the better acx 2.0 cooling? because they glow white?

[Colomon84]

52 minutes ago, Bl00dgod said:

why not a 980ti with the better acx 2.0 cooling? because they glow white?

I plan to go custom loop in the future, need reference coolers for that reason. 

 

plus the temps really aren't that bad on the reference blowers, my max temps in The Division with all settings on Ultra only hit 59-65c and my fps is pinned at 60 hahaha 

[Colomon84]

Pictures are now available! 

 

See first post.