The "Arc", First ever custom computer build.

[Odde]

Hello everyone!

This is my little log about my first ever custom pc build, Its not entierly complete yet as im still waiting for my gpu, and i will probably in the future buy individualy sleeved cables aswell.

My Specs are:

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2

Cpu: Intel i5 3570k, so far at 4.0Ghz Vcore@1,1V

Cpu Cooler: Noctua Nh-D14

Mobo: MSI Z77A-GD65

Ram: Corsair Vengeance 16GB LP 1600Mhz

Psu: Fractal Design Newton R3 800W 80+ Platinum

Hdd: WD Blue 1Tb

Ssd: Samsung 840 basic 120GB

Dvd/writer: Asus dvd reader/writer

Also got nzxt sleeved LED kit 2m

3 Intake fans which are those fractal r2 fans that came with the case and the exaust fans are the Corsair AF140s.

Will probably switch out the intake fans in the future.

The gpu will be the Sapphire hd7970 Ghz edition

[Odde]

The pictures were taken during Cpu stresstest :P

[a.kei]

You can do better on the wiring. What's the colour of motherboard's PCB?

[Odde]

You can do better on the wiring. What's the colour of motherboard's PCB?

I would say its black/brownish, when you tilt it in some directions it can look brown but otherwise it looks black to me

and yeah the wiring is bad, didn't spend too much time on it. i also always bunch up the cables together since i can't stand having them spread out on the back, could be a work damage since i am a electrician.

[Rale]

Pretty good man, as said above the wire management could be a little better.

[Flynn]

You can do better on the wiring. What's the colour of motherboard's PCB?

I would say its black/brownish' date=' when you tilt it in some directions it can look brown but otherwise it looks black to me and yeah the wiring is bad, didn't spend too much time on it. i also always bunch up the cables together since i can't stand having them spread out on the back, could be a work damage since i am a electrician. [/quote']

Better have it a cluster on the back where it's not disrupting your airflow than in the front where it does. Trust me, unless you are completely reckless, the Define R4 has TONS of room back there for cables. I have 6 hard drives in mine right now along with everything you have and then some lights and all that jazz, I still have room to spare back there for cable management. (I have the R4 as well btw)

Edit:

I just noticed you have a midi lol, sorry, either way, Fractal Design is great about allowing plenty of room back there. Just give it a shot, I bet you can get it all back there without having to worry.

[Odde]

You can do better on the wiring. What's the colour of motherboard's PCB?

I would say its black/brownish' date=' when you tilt it in some directions it can look brown but otherwise it looks black to me and yeah the wiring is bad, didn't spend too much time on it. i also always bunch up the cables together since i can't stand having them spread out on the back, could be a work damage since i am a electrician. [/quote'] Better have it a cluster on the back where it's not disrupting your airflow than in the front where it does. Trust me, unless you are completely reckless, the Define R4 has TONS of room back there for cables. I have 6 hard drives in mine right now along with everything you have and then some lights and all that jazz, I still have room to spare back there for cable management. (I have the R4 as well btw) Edit: I just noticed you have a midi lol, sorry, either way, Fractal Design is great about allowing plenty of room back there. Just give it a shot, I bet you can get it all back there without having to worry.

well nothing is in the front, the only thing is that i have prepared the 2 6+2 pin cables for the graphics card which i will hopefully get tomorrow, otherwise nothing is in the way of the airflow, exept where the psu is because i can't make them invisible. i think my photo became not too good wise for the cable management, i'll might try take another one.

[Flynn]

Just to give you an idea of what I mean (I'm not done with the sleeving yet, I'm still trying to figure out how I want to handle the non-modular part of the psu)

[Odde]

Just to give you an idea of what I mean (I'm not done with the sleeving yet' date=' I'm still trying to figure out how I want to handle the non-modular part of the psu) [img']http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y515/tethlah/20130324_134805_zps13f5d3b3.jpg

okay, now i understand, yea i could try to do that i just need more cable ties first :P too bad standard cables for psus doesnt come with more quality, but leaning toward a sleeved cable kit at the end of april, do not have enough time to sleeve myself and its cheaper to buy them done.

[Odde]

Just to give you an idea of what I mean (I'm not done with the sleeving yet' date=' I'm still trying to figure out how I want to handle the non-modular part of the psu) [img']http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y515/tethlah/20130324_134805_zps13f5d3b3.jpg

By the way, do you think if i buy a corsair sleeved cable set that it'll work with the fractal psu? considering that there's probably a standard on how the 6 pin should be etc so it should theoretically work with my psu?

[optimu5grime]

very nice build your guna be super happy when its up and running with a beast gpu :)

[Odde]

Thank you ;) will hopefully pick up the 7970 from sapphire today

[Odde]

I'm Back!

Have been abit inactive lately and when i picked up my gpu i didnt have time to post pictures and such here so i have just put that aside until today!

Decided to post the rest since it feels sad leaving this log half done.

The gpu i got were the Sapphire HD 7970 Ghz edition

you can see it here:

I also decided to buy some RGB- LED stripes from Ikea :D to pimp my screen with abit, i only took pictures of Red and Blue but they can do the entire colour wheel thingy.

The red one looks very agressive which i like, however the blue one is my favorite since i think it matches my background much better!!

Anyhow, the build log is now complete:) so i'm satisfied, hopefully you who read it now after i edited it enjoys it;) i had alot of fun making it although i had plans on posting more pictures of the build, but thats for improvements in the future on other builds.

Have a nice day, and thank you for taking a look at my build log!!

// Odde

[MzCatieB]

looking good from what i can see