So, I'm doing a buildlog for my Bitfenix Prodigy re-build. Thanks to Bear and others for the help so far, feel free to check this out as it progresses. Super stoked.
So, I'm doing a buildlog for my Bitfenix Prodigy re-build. Thanks to Bear and others for the help so far, feel free to check this out as it progresses. Super stoked.
I've been using a HP 2475w for 3+ years and it's awesome. HP makes some nice monitors in their Professional and prosumers model lines, but I can't speak for their lower end stuff. Asus, Samsung, Viewsonic, LaCie, and NEC all make very nice monitors, but I'd bet that at the lower price ranges they're all using pretty much the same panel but with different UI's, connectivity, stands/cases/builds, and maybe internal processing.
So I got tired trying to fit everything into my current case (FD R4), just as I previously did with the R2, and placed an order on a Lian Li PC-D8000. A bit oversized for my needs? Perhaps, but I'll probably not be running out of storage and/or radiator space anytime soon. Quite looking forward to playing around with it, just hoping it'll arrive sometime in the near future. Wasn't easy finding a reliable online store with it in stock over here..
I've got a caselabs m8 and it's outrageously roomy. Takes up some space but it's so nice to not have to cram and jam everything in.
What all hardware are you stickin in that thing?
Thanks, I'm quite looking forward getting started building in one of these things! That's a whole lot of room for fans and radiators in the M8, happy with it? As for what hardware I'm sticking into the d8000, I'll probably mostly just move over what I already got in my old case, for the time being at least.
Not complete, but here's a list:
- CPU: Intel Core i7 3770k (OC'd)
- MB: Asus P8Z77-V Pro
- GPU: Asus GTX Titan (OC'd).
- PSU: Fractal Design Newton R3 800W
- Storage: 7 or 8 mechanical 3,5" drives, and a couple of SDD's.
- Sound: Asus Xonar DX (this one's getting the boot soon, shitty drivers!).
- Cooling:
--- NZXT Kraken X60 (2x140mm), but I'm considering building a set with a custom loop to take care of both the CPU and GPU now that I've got room to spare.
--- 6x Noctua NF-S12B ULN 120mm fans (5 dB-6,8 dB)
--- 4x Noctua NF-P14-FLX 140mm fans (10,1 dB-19,6 dB)
--- Probably a few more assorted Noctua fans if I need them.
I'm looking at it, but it'll probably not happen right away. Blew away way to much money on both this and the Titan, but over the summer I might get started. I'm looking at a few radiators from Alphacool right now, the NexXxoS Monsta 420 sounds like it might be what I'm looking for (maybe coupled with a Monsta 280 if needed). Depends on what temps I can get from a build in this case, it should be so much better ventilated compared to my old R4.
It's kind of silly how much space you have if you don't put a bunch of water gear in there. With 4 360mm radiators my doublewide still has room to spare with a trio of hard drives and a full atx board loaded down with PCIE cards. I could probably fit another rad or a whole stack of drives in here if i wanted to.
I'm looking at it, but it'll probably not happen right away. Blew away way to much money on both this and the Titan, but over the summer I might get started. I'm looking at a few radiators from Alphacool right now, the NexXxoS Monsta 420 sounds like it might be what I'm looking for (maybe coupled with a Monsta 280 if needed). Depends on what temps I can get from a build in this case, it should be so much better ventilated compared to my old R4.
Be careful. the custom loop bug bites hard once you start in on it.
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minor incidentexpert in a dying fieldnjRegistered Userregular
I just bought and installed a 500gb SSD for $300.
WE ARE LIVING IN THE FUTURE.
(The 240gb SSD it replaced was purchased like 3 years ago for almost $700)
Everything looks beautiful when you're young and pretty
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ArtreusI'm a wizardAnd that looks fucked upRegistered Userregular
It's kind of silly how much space you have if you don't put a bunch of water gear in there. With 4 360mm radiators my doublewide still has room to spare with a trio of hard drives and a full atx board loaded down with PCIE cards. I could probably fit another rad or a whole stack of drives in here if i wanted to.
I just have a big-ass Antec P191. It seems huge anyway. But once I get inside some stuff is just crammed in there. Though now that I think about it, it might just be the fact that the cables for the 750Watt power supply I have are huge.
(The 240gb SSD it replaced was purchased like 3 years ago for almost $700)
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AlectharAlan ShoreWe're not territorial about that sort of thing, are we?Registered Userregular
It's weird, all this custom water talk and all I'm thinking over here is how much smaller I want my computer to be than it is now.
Late breaking news guys: the 600T is fucking gigantic.
As is the Prodigy, honestly. I'm strongly considering building a Linux-based server in a Node 304. Looks better, is shorter (and slightly longer, admittedly) and doesn't fucking wobble all the damn time.
I may have an issue with the handles on the Prodigy. I think I'm handling it well, though.
It's weird, all this custom water talk and all I'm thinking over here is how much smaller I want my computer to be than it is now.
Late breaking news guys: the 600T is fucking gigantic.
As is the Prodigy, honestly. I'm strongly considering building a Linux-based server in a Node 304. Looks better, is shorter (and slightly longer, admittedly) and doesn't fucking wobble all the damn time.
I may have an issue with the handles on the Prodigy. I think I'm handling it well, though.
Random question, does anyone know if a motherboard built for core2s can boot with a 775 pentium 4 in it?
trying to figure out what part of this old machine is dead and i know i can't test the c2d in my p4 board, but maybe i can test the p4 in my c2d board.
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AlectharAlan ShoreWe're not territorial about that sort of thing, are we?Registered Userregular
I wouldn't really buy an IPS monitor other than a Dell. I picked up a 23" U2311h(i think) for that price like 2 years back. Beautiful images.
I own a U3011 myself, and I love it. It's by far the best monitor I have ever owned.
...but you're paying for a lot of stuff most folks don't need. Factory color calibration, really well-binned panels, better color gamut, tech/warranty support, OSD and scaling support, card reader and USB hub, etc. etc. All of that stuff is great, and for people who want to buy a monitor for professional use (photo editing, graphic design, etc.) it's probably necessary. But most of us (including myself, if I'm honest) really just want better color reproduction, viewing angles and (perhaps most importantly) the higher resolution. PC gamers and the like really just need basic connectivity and the ability to set up a reasonably well-calibrated profile.
Honestly, if I was in the market today, I'd probably buy a Monoprice 30 incher, or maybe one of the Nixeus models that are coming out. Also, HP makes (or made, I haven't kept track) a great 30'' IPS display that was routinely $500 or so cheaper than the U3011. All of those options would probably save you 400-600 over a comparable Dell model (depending on sales) with a minimal (if any) difference in the experience.
All that said, the stand on my U3011 is so much better than any of the ones coming with the cheaper displays that it's almost worth the price differential by itself.
Random question, does anyone know if a motherboard built for core2s can boot with a 775 pentium 4 in it?
trying to figure out what part of this old machine is dead and i know i can't test the c2d in my p4 board, but maybe i can test the p4 in my c2d board.
There can be problems if the architectures don't match. 65nm/45nm.
thats vaguely what i thought. i'm pretty rusty on stuff this old, just hoping i can get this p5 board up and running again since a new board for core2s is a lot more expensive than a new core2 usually.
It's weird, all this custom water talk and all I'm thinking over here is how much smaller I want my computer to be than it is now.
Late breaking news guys: the 600T is fucking gigantic.
As is the Prodigy, honestly. I'm strongly considering building a Linux-based server in a Node 304. Looks better, is shorter (and slightly longer, admittedly) and doesn't fucking wobble all the damn time.
I may have an issue with the handles on the Prodigy. I think I'm handling it well, though.
It's weird, all this custom water talk and all I'm thinking over here is how much smaller I want my computer to be than it is now.
Late breaking news guys: the 600T is fucking gigantic.
As is the Prodigy, honestly. I'm strongly considering building a Linux-based server in a Node 304. Looks better, is shorter (and slightly longer, admittedly) and doesn't fucking wobble all the damn time.
I may have an issue with the handles on the Prodigy. I think I'm handling it well, though.
I like the Q25 a lot, I considered it for my NAS, and am considering it vs. the Node 304 even now. I think it suffers a bit from trying to offer room for a high-end ITX build. For example: those hot-swap bays won't come out without some case modification. With them in you can still fit a good sized GPU, which is great, but you can't front-mount the rad for a liquid cooler. I also dislike the position of the PSU (though there really isn't anywhere else to put it, given the case layout). That would probably be a bit better if it were built for SFX rather than full ATX PSUs, but I suppose one could use an adapter plate.
Water doesn't have to mean big, it just ends up that way when I do it because i don't know how to not go big.
I love seein what other people do with small though.
Small water is good fun, maybe I should be more specific and note that I saw your M8 mentioned, and I know that when Case labs enters the conversation, all I can think about is that any case that big should also be a fully functional side table and mini-fridge.
It's weird, all this custom water talk and all I'm thinking over here is how much smaller I want my computer to be than it is now.
Late breaking news guys: the 600T is fucking gigantic.
As is the Prodigy, honestly. I'm strongly considering building a Linux-based server in a Node 304. Looks better, is shorter (and slightly longer, admittedly) and doesn't fucking wobble all the damn time.
I may have an issue with the handles on the Prodigy. I think I'm handling it well, though.
There's nothing wrong with 775! My system is still kicking along nicely; just did some incremental upgrades at the beginning of the year (E8400 -> Q9450; Radeon 4850 -> 7950) and she's humming along nicely.
With all you guys talking big cases, I have a CM Cosmos sitting in my basement yearning for use again. If someone is willing to pay shipping, you can have the case for free.
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With a bit of luck I might be able to pick up one or two Q9650s with 8 gigs of RAM later this year. I figure with some 660Ti cards in 'em they'll make fairly respectable rigs for my best mate and his kids and the other one to one of my sisters.
Next week, when Haswell launches to glowing reviews, and I shit a $500 brick replacing my processor and motherboard, I'm going to have to reinstall Windows 7 and all my programs, right?
Next week, when Haswell launches to glowing reviews, and I shit a $500 brick replacing my processor and motherboard, I'm going to have to reinstall Windows 7 and all my programs, right?
Yep, Sometimes you can get away with just doing a repair on the install. But that can leave you with little weird errors, so it's just a good idea to reinstall windows when swapping motherboard/cpu
On a new chipset (z87) I'd always recommend a clean install. These days windows will usually be fine but at best you'll end up with a bunch of now useless drivers taking up space
what's the difference between mini atx and mini itx - just size/shape of the board?
Micro ATX spec calls for space for 4 expansion slots. Not all M-ATX boards have 4 expansion slots, but they have space for them. ITX spec calls for one slot.
As a general rule Mini ITX boards feature less robust power delivery systems, and often have fewer SATA ports, due to a lack of space on board to stash VRMs and extra controllers. They also only have 2 DIMM slots.
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Pfffft you need to step up your game son
http://rog.asus.com/228702013/labels/pc-mods/micro-atx-prodigy-mod-prodigious-by-adamski07/
Yeah, I don't even comprehend how that guy did it. A 3d printer or something? It's far too sick for a simpleton like me to take on.
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I've got a caselabs m8 and it's outrageously roomy. Takes up some space but it's so nice to not have to cram and jam everything in.
What all hardware are you stickin in that thing?
That does sound really nice
Thanks, I'm quite looking forward getting started building in one of these things! That's a whole lot of room for fans and radiators in the M8, happy with it? As for what hardware I'm sticking into the d8000, I'll probably mostly just move over what I already got in my old case, for the time being at least.
Not complete, but here's a list:
- MB: Asus P8Z77-V Pro
- GPU: Asus GTX Titan (OC'd).
- PSU: Fractal Design Newton R3 800W
- Storage: 7 or 8 mechanical 3,5" drives, and a couple of SDD's.
- Sound: Asus Xonar DX (this one's getting the boot soon, shitty drivers!).
- Cooling:
--- NZXT Kraken X60 (2x140mm), but I'm considering building a set with a custom loop to take care of both the CPU and GPU now that I've got room to spare.
--- 6x Noctua NF-S12B ULN 120mm fans (5 dB-6,8 dB)
--- 4x Noctua NF-P14-FLX 140mm fans (10,1 dB-19,6 dB)
--- Probably a few more assorted Noctua fans if I need them.
be sure and post up pics when you get it all in the new case!
also go custom loop
Will do!
I'm looking at it, but it'll probably not happen right away. Blew away way to much money on both this and the Titan, but over the summer I might get started. I'm looking at a few radiators from Alphacool right now, the NexXxoS Monsta 420 sounds like it might be what I'm looking for (maybe coupled with a Monsta 280 if needed). Depends on what temps I can get from a build in this case, it should be so much better ventilated compared to my old R4.
It's kind of silly how much space you have if you don't put a bunch of water gear in there. With 4 360mm radiators my doublewide still has room to spare with a trio of hard drives and a full atx board loaded down with PCIE cards. I could probably fit another rad or a whole stack of drives in here if i wanted to.
Be careful. the custom loop bug bites hard once you start in on it.
WE ARE LIVING IN THE FUTURE.
(The 240gb SSD it replaced was purchased like 3 years ago for almost $700)
I just have a big-ass Antec P191. It seems huge anyway. But once I get inside some stuff is just crammed in there. Though now that I think about it, it might just be the fact that the cables for the 750Watt power supply I have are huge.
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Late breaking news guys: the 600T is fucking gigantic.
As is the Prodigy, honestly. I'm strongly considering building a Linux-based server in a Node 304. Looks better, is shorter (and slightly longer, admittedly) and doesn't fucking wobble all the damn time.
I may have an issue with the handles on the Prodigy. I think I'm handling it well, though.
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Small?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112339
I love seein what other people do with small though.
trying to figure out what part of this old machine is dead and i know i can't test the c2d in my p4 board, but maybe i can test the p4 in my c2d board.
I own a U3011 myself, and I love it. It's by far the best monitor I have ever owned.
...but you're paying for a lot of stuff most folks don't need. Factory color calibration, really well-binned panels, better color gamut, tech/warranty support, OSD and scaling support, card reader and USB hub, etc. etc. All of that stuff is great, and for people who want to buy a monitor for professional use (photo editing, graphic design, etc.) it's probably necessary. But most of us (including myself, if I'm honest) really just want better color reproduction, viewing angles and (perhaps most importantly) the higher resolution. PC gamers and the like really just need basic connectivity and the ability to set up a reasonably well-calibrated profile.
Honestly, if I was in the market today, I'd probably buy a Monoprice 30 incher, or maybe one of the Nixeus models that are coming out. Also, HP makes (or made, I haven't kept track) a great 30'' IPS display that was routinely $500 or so cheaper than the U3011. All of those options would probably save you 400-600 over a comparable Dell model (depending on sales) with a minimal (if any) difference in the experience.
All that said, the stand on my U3011 is so much better than any of the ones coming with the cheaper displays that it's almost worth the price differential by itself.
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There can be problems if the architectures don't match. 65nm/45nm.
Not quite as small but I really like mine http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163182
I like the Q25 a lot, I considered it for my NAS, and am considering it vs. the Node 304 even now. I think it suffers a bit from trying to offer room for a high-end ITX build. For example: those hot-swap bays won't come out without some case modification. With them in you can still fit a good sized GPU, which is great, but you can't front-mount the rad for a liquid cooler. I also dislike the position of the PSU (though there really isn't anywhere else to put it, given the case layout). That would probably be a bit better if it were built for SFX rather than full ATX PSUs, but I suppose one could use an adapter plate.
Small water is good fun, maybe I should be more specific and note that I saw your M8 mentioned, and I know that when Case labs enters the conversation, all I can think about is that any case that big should also be a fully functional side table and mini-fridge.
I'm actually planning on going with the Silverstone SG10, as soon as places start selling the damn thing.
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Really lookin forward to however your next build ends up shaking out though. you do great work
If you can call LGA775 living...
But thanks, I appreciate the confidence that the next build will go well. I'm crossing my fingers a little bit.
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Funny how SSDs have made me go full circle, thinking, "500GB? I'll never need a drive THAT big!"
With all you guys talking big cases, I have a CM Cosmos sitting in my basement yearning for use again. If someone is willing to pay shipping, you can have the case for free.
Next week, when Haswell launches to glowing reviews, and I shit a $500 brick replacing my processor and motherboard, I'm going to have to reinstall Windows 7 and all my programs, right?
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Yep, Sometimes you can get away with just doing a repair on the install. But that can leave you with little weird errors, so it's just a good idea to reinstall windows when swapping motherboard/cpu
Micro ATX spec calls for space for 4 expansion slots. Not all M-ATX boards have 4 expansion slots, but they have space for them. ITX spec calls for one slot.
As a general rule Mini ITX boards feature less robust power delivery systems, and often have fewer SATA ports, due to a lack of space on board to stash VRMs and extra controllers. They also only have 2 DIMM slots.
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