Project: Fire Storm

[knight_40k]

Project: Fire Storm

In all seriousness I don't actually name my builds, this is just a title for the sake of sounding cool.

 

INTRO

 

I wanted to show off another one of my LAN rigs. I replaced a few components (RAM/PSU/Cooler) to implement a theme because when you own a ROG board you feel like your rig should have some glam factor. I know the ROG red/black/white has been done to death but I still like it.

 

EDIT: New pics and update @ post #20.

 

System Specs

 

Case: Antec DF-30
Mobo: Asus Crosshair V Formula
CPU: AMD Piledriver FX-8350 Black Edition
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Frio Advanced
RAM: Kingston Hyper-X 8GB DDR3 1600MHz (2x4GB)

GPU: XFX Radeon HD 7950 Double D 3GB GDDR5 ***NEW
GPU: CrossFire (x2) Asus Radeon HD 4870 DK 1GB GDDR5
SSD: 128GB Crucial M4
HDD: 320GB Seagate Barracuda
PSU: Corsair AX760
Sound: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
OS: Windows 7 Pro 64-Bit
Display: 21.5" LCD Samsung @ 1920x1080
Speakers: 5.1 Logitech Z506

 

NOTE: I would like to point out I did not buy old hardware for this build. It was all ready a working system, so before you say anything about my GPU choice, understand two things. First is that I have 5 active systems (4 LAN, 1 HTPC) and cannot afford to keep up with buying new hardware all the time as I do have other hobbies. When I do buy something new for a PC the trickle down effect takes place throughout my others systems. The second is that these GPU's have a Red PCB which matches my theme, however I do plan to replace these cards eventually.

 

This themed build is closely linked with my previous build "Project: Shadow Walker" as I needed to swap the front and rear fans from all my Antec DF series cases to have the Red (AMD) and Blue (Intel) LAN theme. I also sleeved the front I/O, fans, and 8pin CPU extension.

 

Future Updates:
-Custom Sleeved Cables for PSU

-Possibly cut cable management holes (undecided)

 

All comments/suggestions welcome.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

New Cooler - Thermaltake Frio Advanced.

 

Kingston Hyper X Red.

 

Before.

 

After.

 

Here is my LAN room as seen before in my other Build Log. I thought I'd post some new pics.

 

LAN Room.

 

The spare monitor and extra desk space seen below act as a work area for building PC's and as a gaming area for friends who bring their laptops when other PC's are being used.

 

LAN Room.

[Godlygamer23]

Your bottom card is sagging a lot.

 

EDIT: Just the angle.

[WunderWuffle]

You have such a nice LAN Room.  :lol:

[TheSLSAMG]

Those cards hurt me. But, the rest of the rig and that room are beautiful.

[Youbetternot]

OMG I wish I had that room full of NerdPORN

[WunderWuffle]

OMG I wish I had that room full of NerdPORN

All of that amazing art from Picasso...

[Youbetternot]

All them posters...

You mean awesome Picasso art rite there

[WunderWuffle]

You mean awesome Picasso art rite there

Yes. That is what I meant.

 

EDIT: I edited my other post.

[WunderWuffle]

 

Project: Fire Storm

In all seriousness I don't actually name my builds, this is just a title for the sake of sounding cool.

 

INTRO

 

I wanted to show off another one of my LAN rigs. I replaced a few components (RAM/PSU/Cooler) to implement a theme because when you own a ROG board you feel like your rig should have some glam factor. I know the ROG red/black/white has been done to death but I still like it.

 

System Specs

 

Case: Antec DF-30

Mobo: Asus Crosshair V Formula

CPU: AMD Piledriver FX-8350 Black Edition

CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Frio Advanced

RAM: Kingston Hyper-X 8GB DDR3 1600MHz (2x4GB)

GPU: CrossFire (x2) Asus Radeon HD 4870 DK 1GB GDDR5

SSD: 128GB Crucial M4

HDD: 320GB Seagate Barracuda

PSU: Corsair AX760

Sound: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer

OS: Windows 7 Pro 64-Bit

Display: 21.5" LCD Samsung @ 1920x1080

Speakers: 5.1 Logitech Z506

 

NOTE: I would like to point out I did not buy old hardware for this build. It was all ready a working system, so before you say anything about my GPU choice, understand two things. First is that I have 5 active systems (4 LAN, 1 HTPC) and cannot afford to keep up with buying new hardware all the time as I do have other hobbies. When I do buy something new for a PC the trickle down effect takes place throughout my others systems. The second is that these GPU's have a Red PCB which matches my theme, however I do plan to replace these cards eventually.

 

This themed build is closely linked with my previous build "Project: Shadow Walker" as I needed to swap the front and rear fans from all my Antec DF series cases to have the Red (AMD) and Blue (Intel) LAN theme. I also sleeved the front I/O, fans, and 8pin CPU extension.

 

Future Updates:

-Custom Sleeved Cables for PSU

-Possibly cut cable management holes (undecided)

 

All comments/suggestions welcome.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

That RAM would've looked better with a matte black PCB.

[Youbetternot]

Yes. That is what I meant.

 

EDIT: I edited my other post.

I like how he puts frames on each poster the nerdgasam

[Youbetternot]

That RAM would've looked better with a matte black PCB.

take out the pictures or put spoilers on it, it makes people scroll down

[WunderWuffle]

take out the pictures or put spoilers on it, it makes people scroll down

Just did. 

[whatthe_fuzz]

Holy Sweet Mother Gabe Newell!!!

 

DAT LAN ROOM 

[Hirad123]

As I look at that lan room...

 

[AraSarkisyan]

omg i word lock myself in there and never come out. 

[LightDust]

Ahah. I can't wait to see it.

[Focux]

DAT Model M

[knight_40k]

Your bottom card is sagging a lot.

 

EDIT: Just the angle.

Ya thats always the problem taking pics, always best to see things in person.

 

You have such a nice LAN Room.  :lol:

Holy Sweet Mother Gabe Newell!!!

 

DAT LAN ROOM 

Thanks, I like it too.

 

Those cards hurt me. But, the rest of the rig and that room are beautiful.

Believe me, I know those cards old. They will be replaced at some point but they still handle our current games decent.

 

I like how he puts frames on each poster the nerdgasam

Pinning posters to the wall is for high school. Frames make it look professional and clean.

 

As I look at that lan room...

 

This made me laugh. Thanks.

 

omg i word lock myself in there and never come out. 

Thanks. I spend a lot of time in here myself.

 

DAT Model M

I take it you saw my previous build log.

 

Ahah. I can't wait to see it.

All in good time.

[Youbetternot]

Truly a master piece room, Great job knight_40k

[knight_40k]

Ok Guys, Here's an update.

 

I decided to replace the unsightly Crossfire bridge with a black one which also happens to match the ROG branding. I got it on ebay for $4 shipped.

 

 

 

Update #2

 

For a more impressive turn of events. I decided to replace the twins for a single card which also fits perfectly with this build having that red bar on the side. How do you like it? Close out pricing put this bad boy at just under $200CAD.




 

[Monty007]

Wow. Nice build. Especially your LAN room. Great stuff!!

[sperkowsky]

nice lan room