[Build Log] CrazyTeeka's 2014 Gaming Rig

[CrazyTeeka]

Hey Hey! First time posting a build log on a forum and I thought that it would be a great chance to share my journey with you as I get the parts together for my new "2014 Gaming Rig".

I've been using my Intel 2500k based rig for too long and its time for an upgrade.

Due to limited income I will be buying the parts in stages. I'll update this log each time I make some progress. Feedback and Criticism is welcome.

14-2-2014: Upgrading this Build Log to cover new "2014 Gaming Rig" as normal, adding a second build log to clean up my main rig a little.

18-2-2014: Corsair Obsidian 900D arrived in the post.

2014 Gaming Rig - Hardware List:
Corsair Obsidian 900D Black Super Tower Case with Side Window
MSI Z87 GD65 Gaming Motherboard
Intel 4770k CPU
2 x Plextor 512GB M5 Pro Extreme SATA III SSD
3 x Corsair AF120 Performance
4 x Corsair SP120 Performance
XSPC RX480 Quad Fan Radiator V3 Black
XSPC D5 Photon 170 Reservoir and Pump Combo
XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock Intel
XSPC RayStorm Aluminium Bracket Black Intel
XSPC RayStorm Intel Faceplate Red

Main Rig Clean Up - Hardware List:
Corsair Obsidian Series 350D Micro ATX Case
Asus RoG Maximus IV Gene-Z
Intel 2500k CPU
Corsair Hydro Series H100i High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
Gigabyte Windforce HD7970 3GB
G.Skill Trident-X DDR3-2400 16GB
2 x 240GB Corsair Force 3
Icy Dock SATA RAID Cage Hot Swap for SSD
LG BluRay Optical Drive
24" Asus VN247H Slim Bezel LED Display
Corsair HX850W PSU with Red Cables
Corsair Vengeance K60 Keyboard
Corsair Mouse
2 x Corsair AF120 Performance
Microsoft Windows 7

 

[maniac]

Specs look nice, I wouldn't change a thing tbh.

 

[Conchubair]

What he said. Looking forward to how this pans out..

 

[Excalabur50]

The only thing I would change if it were me would be the SSD's I own a Plextor and TBH it's a bit Meh, I would go with Samsung Evo's as I've heard nothing but good things about them

 

[paulstung]

Looks good mate, could you keep us informed on the estimate, I'm sure a few around here would be interested. I'm looking at the new Mercury S8, it looks awesome, the ATX motherboard is mounted horizontally, I've always liked the idea behind the coolermaster haf xb, not not fond of the design, but the S8 fits the bill.

 

[NeverBackDown]

If you are going to watercool then i would get the Powercolor 290x LCS card.. comes installed with a waterblock and warranty is not voided after removing the cooler. Would be much cheaper than a 780ti and a block as well yet yield same or better performance.

 

[CrazyTeeka]

1st Quote (to see how much it all costs)

Case Color: Black
Orientation: Standard
MB Door Style: Solid
Cable Side Door: Solid
Top Cover: Ventilated (Std)
Top Chassis Mount: 120.4 Radiator Mount
Bottom Chassis Mount: 120.4 Radiator Mount
PCI Backplate: Hex Mesh
Power and Reset Switch: Standard Power/Reset Switches
I/O Panel: USB 3.0/HD Audio
Flex-Bay Covers: Solid

120.2 Flex-Bay Radiator Mount (6-bay)

Total: $457.90


Shipping/Handling:
FedEx International Economy - $131.00 (fully assembled) 3-5 business days with tracking information
FedEx International Economy - $104.00 (flat-packed) 3-5 business days with tracking information
USPS priority mail - $97.00 (fully assembled) 7-11 business days with no tracking information

 

[Conchubair]

Jesus thats a lot of money..

 

[NeverBackDown]

Your ordering a Caselabs case with no window? Whaaaa?
Need that window!!!!!!!!! Otherwise defeats the purpose of showing off the amazing loop you planned for this build.

 

[CrazyTeeka]

Your ordering a Caselabs case with no window? Whaaaa?
Need that window!!!!!!!!! Otherwise defeats the purpose of showing off the amazing loop you planned for this build.

A window like this?...

 

[NeverBackDown]

Either the regular size or big one. Whatever you think you can make look better.

But yeah a window is needed

 

[Bartacus]

I agree! Sure would be a shame to hide the loop. Just don't get a window for the cable management side. That way you can be as sloppy as you like as long as the main guts look neat.

 

[alpenwasser]

Jesus thats a lot of money..

It's Caselabs. But from personal experience I can tell you that you do actually
get what you pay for.


@OP: Yes, +1 on the window, would be a bit of a shame to hide all that goodness
inside a closed box IMHO.

 

[CrazyTeeka]

Upgrading this Build Log to cover new "2014 Gaming Rig" as normal, adding a second build log to clean up my main rig a little.

Purchased a Corsair 350D and a H100i from Scan on 13th Feb - Yesterday.

12pm: It arrives.
1pm: About to move my old rig into a new case.
2pm: Grr, no room for BluRay Drive or HDD hot swap. >_<
3pm: Still at it, tidy cables sure do take alot of time.
5pm: Fit the H100i with fans pulling air in from top of case.
6pm: Still working on them tidy cables.
9pm: Finshed, redo bios settings and monitor temps for a while.

I need to get something to run BluRay Drive on USB3.

 

[barnsley]

2pm: Grr, no room for BluRay Drive or HDD hot swap. >_<

How did you not notice that before you ordered it?

 

[CrazyTeeka]

This is a rebuild of main rig. Yes I know I have PSU label side up, but I like it that way personally. Pics should now be dust free. ^_^

Feedback Welcome!

 

[NeverBackDown]

Wow thats full of dust... Hopefully you take care of your rig more often with this planned out caselabs project... would be a shame to get it all dirty

 

[CrazyTeeka]

Wow thats full of dust... Hopefully you take care of your rig more often with this planned out caselabs project... would be a shame to get it all dirty

Pics should now be dust free. ^_^

 

[NeverBackDown]

Looks much better!

 

[Feronix]

Any reason you don't have your front USB3 plugged in?