Build Updates

[SuperShermanTanker]

So it's been a while since I last posted so why not start with some build updates:

 

Snow Leopard PC

First is my main rig: I completely redid it switching from X370 to X99 for some more IO and it was the only board I had with the ability to control all 6 fans the case has. I also got a newish (it was never used) NZXT Tempest case for the build as I just fell in love with how the case looked from the outside although the internals of the case are a bit dated with the grey metal look.

Specs:

i7 5820k at 4GHZ at stock voltage

Asus X99 TUF Sabertooth Motherboard

Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler

32gb 2400mhz Crucial DDR4 RAM

Asus Strix Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070ti GPU

NZXT Tempest Case

Seasonic 760watt 80+ Platinum PSU

Two 1tb 7200rpm HDDs

One 3tb 7200rpm HDD

One 270gb Crucial SSD

On top of the desk:

Acer 24inch 144hz 1080p Freesync Monitor

Corsair K55 Keyboard

Rocat Kone Mouse

Creative A250 2.1 Sound System

 

Pics:

 

Cougar PC:

Second is my ITX PC that sits in the same office as my main PC and is used as a spare PC:

Specs:

AMD R7 1700x

Gigabyte B350 ITX AC Wifi Motherboard

16gb 2666mhz single stick Crucial RAM

AMD Wraith Prisim CPU Cooler

AMD Radeon RX 480 8gb Reference

450watt EVGA 80+ Bronze PSU

Xigmatek ITX Case

1tb 7200RPM HDD

270gb Crucial SSD

On top of the desk:

AOC 20inch 1080p 75hz Freesync Monitor

Edifier 2.1 Sound System

Logitech membrane Keyboard

Cougar Ravenger Mouse

 

Pics:

 

Black Leopard PC:

Third this is a PC I leave at a family members house to use it's got the R7 2700x that was in my main system and a small ATX case:

Specs:

AMD R7 2700x

Noctua NH-D9L CPU Cooler

Asus Prime X370 Pro Motherboard

32gb 3000mhz ADATA XPG DDR4 RAM

PNY Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6gb

Riotoro CR1080 ATX Case

Seasonic 750watt 80+ Gold PSU

120gb SSD

1tb 7200RPM HDD

On top of the desk:

Acer X203w 1680x1050 16:10 60hz 22inch Minitor

Generic Dell Keyboard

Generic Sharkk Gaming Mouse

Logitech 2.0 Sound System

 

Pics:

 

I still I want to improve the way my setups and PCs look. I already did everything to the best of what I feel looks nice but I want some opinions and suggestions for improvement other then the millions of wires under the main desk I know I have to tidy that up. I'm also looking for suggestions on upgrades for the setups and PCs too.

 

[Senzelian]

Just a few tips for your setups, especially the last two:

 

• Get your PC off the table if possible, as you don't have a lot of desk space, but if possible keep it off the floor. Maybe you have second smaller desk nearby that you could put it on.
   
• Center your monitor, keyboard and speakers on the desk. That will make it look a lot better.
   
• If possible get a VESA monitor stand, that clips to the back of your desk. They usually provide some cable management options and will free up some desk space, by getting rid of your old, larger monitor stand. They look something like this:
  
  

[Crunchy Dragon]

Personally, I would have grabbed a new case for the Snow Leopard PC.

 

Everything looks really clean, I like it a lot.

[SuperShermanTanker]

1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Personally, I would have grabbed a new case for the Snow Leopard PC.

 

Everything looks really clean, I like it a lot.

I only reason I have that case for the Snow Leopard PC is because it's my favorite one I like how the outside looks just the inside is dated in the way it looks. Also thanks I try to keep stuff as clean as possible.

[Jurrunio]

that 1070ti in the White Leopard (isnt that background from Apple's MacOS?) has more sag than bitcoin prices. Maybe give it some support/

[SuperShermanTanker]

4 minutes ago, Senzelian said:

Just a few tips for your setup:

 

• Get your PC off the table if possible, as you don't have a lot of desk space, but if possible keep it off the floor. Maybe you have second smaller desk nearby that you could put it on.
   
• Center your monitor, keyboard and speakers on the desk. That will make it look a lot better.
   
• If possible get a VESA monitor stand, that clips to the back of your desk. They usually provide some cable management options and will free up some desk space, by getting rid of your old, larger monitor stand. They look something like this:
  
  (PICTURE)

I can probably get something to move the ITX PC onto but the smaller ATX PC on the white desk the desk has a set of drawers down the area under where the PC sits so it's impossible to center it out. Those 2 setups anyway aren't really setups I do more then play the PC on if I need space I'll either use the main PC desk or move somewhere else.

[SuperShermanTanker]

4 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

that 1070ti in the White Leopard (isnt that background from Apple's MacOS?) has more sag than bitcoin prices. Maybe give it some support/

Definitely on the list of things to do to fix the GPU sag, also that Snow Leopard background is just one I found online that I pulled from a google search it fits the build and my mouse pad I have on that desk, also it's my favorite animal.

[TekRed]

If it were me before I built the snow leopard I would've painted the inside and made a psu shroud, also curious as to why it's called snow leopard and isn't white? Lol

[SuperShermanTanker]

5 minutes ago, TekRed said:

If it were me before I built the snow leopard I would've painted the inside and made a psu shroud, also curious as to why it's called snow leopard and isn't white? Lol

Just has a ice blue to it and the Snow Leopard is my favorite animal, the desktop wallpaper and mouse pad are Snow Leopard pics. Also it's my favorite animal so my main PC is named after it.

[TekRed]

1 minute ago, SuperShermanTanker said:

Just has a ice blue to it and the Snow Leopard is my favorite animal, the desktop wallpaper and mouse pad are Snow Leopard pics. Also it's my favorite animal so my main PC is named after it.

You should totally paint the case white then it will definitely fit the name