Build log

[ugiboy]

Hi, This is the start of my build log, never done one before so might be a bit long winded, sorry if it is. The definite components are as follows:-
Caselabs STH10 (Built yesterday)
Asus Rampage iv extreme
I7 3820
GTX 590 x 2
Corsair vengeance 1600Mhz 32gb
Alphacool CPU & GPU Blocks
Corsair AX 1200 PSU
Phobya G Changer 420 rads x 2
Alphacool 360 rads x 2
Kingston hyper X 120 gb SSD
Intel 330 series 120gb SSD (hopefully raid0)
Dual bay Alphacool reservoir
Cylinder res yet to be purchased
2 x D5 Pumps
1 Tb western dig HDD
300 Gb western dig HDD
The following link are pics of my case build yesterday http://img5.imageshack.us/slideshow/player.php?id=img5/1245/1350425770shy.smil I have ordered some accessories from Caselabs, when these arrive, hopefully next week i will update this log. Thanks for looking

 

[tristan]

why do you need a cylinder res and a bay res?

EDIT: also why the 3820 and not a 3930k?

 

[Josh Weston]

Two 590s? Prepare yourself for a world of hurt, my friend.

 

[seumasbeathan]

two 590's? Thats like £1200 and most likely would be beaten by two 680's now :L

 

[ugiboy]

Hi, I do not need both reservoirs, i just think it will look good? Maybe I will end up selling the bay res and just get a big cylinder? As for the gtx's, I did intially have loads of trouble, but since i switched from Amd to Intel (about a month ago) I have had no probs since. Thanks Glen

 

[ugiboy]

I got two 590's for £640, about £840 including the blocks & backplates?

 

[ugiboy]

That will more than likely be my next buy? Need to wait till I get my accessories from caselabs before I start making final decisions? Also I do not need six cores!!! Thanks Glen

 

[tristan]

That will more than likely be my next buy? Need to wait till I get my accessories from caselabs before I start making final decisions? Also I do not need six cores!!! Thanks Glen

if you don't need 6 cores than honestly ivy is probably a better choise, but the other thing is that the 3930k has an unlocked multiplier so it will overclock better than the 3820

 

[ugiboy]

Hi, I already purchased the 3820 along with the board about six weeks ago. Had I done more research I probably would have got the 3930K. I may upgrade later. Thanks Glen

 

[Josh Weston]

May I ask why you'd have gone with the 3930k over the 3770k? What's this being used for?

 

[ugiboy]

Hi, I do not do a lot with my PC. Some overclocking & benching plus a few games, play blu rays and just general browsing. The 3770k & 3930k are different platforms I believe? I have the 3820 which is plenty more guts than I need. Thanks Glen

 

[PapaSmurf6768]

No sense in trying to persuade him to buy different parts now, he already has everything. Sure a 3930K or a 3770K would have been ideal, but what's done is done and this looks like a nice build he has coming along. Keep us updated!

 

[ugiboy]

Hi, I will do, thanks for looking & commenting. i am still very much a novice so all input & feedback are much appreciated. as I pointed out to Josh 3770K & 3930K are different platforms, or at least i think they are. Thanks Glen

 

[tristan]

the 3770k is 1155 and the 3930k is 2011 so you could upgrade to the 3930k but given what you use your computer for it probably isnt worth spending 600$ on a new chip.

 

[ugiboy]

That is what I thought too. In initially I bought a 3770K & a rampage iv extreme, not realising they were different platforms. So i gave the 3770K to my son and got him a maximus iv extreme and then got 3820 for myself.

 

[tristan]

That is what I thought too. In initially I bought a 3770K & a rampage iv extreme, not realising they were different platforms. So i gave the 3770K to my son and got him a maximus iv extreme and then got 3820 for myself.

wanna adopt me

looking forward to seeing the build come together, love the sth10.

 

[dipzy]

Case looks awesome once built, can't wait to see more

 

[ugiboy]

Hi All, Should be getting my accessories from Caselabs & other bits n bobs from Special take this week. I am thinking of getting a Asrock X79 Extreme11 has anyone used one or know much about them lol

 

[ugiboy]

Hi, My Accessories from Caselabs finally arrived yesterday. Nothing to do with the guys at Caselabs, my kit only took four days from ordering to get from the states to the UK, it is our customs & post office that has delayed things. Anyhow, I will take pics of my new kit that is going into the build uploaded later today. I did get the Asrock X79 Extreme11 & I am now only waiting for the Bitfenix Recon fan controller & splitter cables to arrive before I get started. I did end up paying import duties/vat on my case £47.48 on the actual case & £25.52 on my accessories. case was delivered via Fedex who billed me after delivery. Accessories via USPS mail then taken over by our post office who unlike Fedex charge a £8.00 admin fee. So I suggest if you are ordering buy everything at the same time.

 

[dipzy]

Hi, My Accessories from Caselabs finally arrived yesterday. Nothing to do with the guys at Caselabs, my kit only took four days from ordering to get from the states to the UK, it is our customs & post office that has delayed things. Anyhow, I will take pics of my new kit that is going into the build uploaded later today. I did get the Asrock X79 Extreme11 & I am now only waiting for the Bitfenix Recon fan controller & splitter cables to arrive before I get started. I did end up paying import duties/vat on my case £47.48 on the actual case & £25.52 on my accessories. case was delivered via Fedex who billed me after delivery. Accessories via USPS mail then taken over by our post office who unlike Fedex charge a £8.00 admin fee. So I suggest if you are ordering buy everything at the same time.

Look forward to seeing more pics of this build

Thanks for the heads up on the import duties, i haven't ordered mine yet as a friend also wants to possibly get a STH10 and i'm still deciding if i want a standard layout or reverse