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Here are a few pix of my first build. Have to buy an eight pin extension for the cpu power and zip tie everything, but I think the cables will look fairly controlled when Im done. I'll post some more pix when finished.

Antec 902

I7-950

cooler master hyper 212+

Asus p6x58d-e

GSkill Ripjaws 1600mHz CAS 8

Gigabyte gtx 460 1gb oc1 edit...sli

Samsung bluray rom (probably wasted $30 here)

WD Cavier Black 1TB

OCZ ModXStream pro 700w (will stick with this at least until i sli)edit...corsair hx850w

Windows 7 upgrade family pack

My reasoning for parts if care...My_Parts_List

EDIT...Temps at idle

i7 32c,28c,25c,23c

top card 29c

bottom 27c

After 15min black ops

i7 max 48-52c

top card 62c

bottom 53c
 

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Couple of things.

Why is the PSU upside down? Does the case not have air intakes at the bottom so you can put it the right way up?

Is that the 8 pin cable running up the inside? if so I would get an extender if it doesn't fit around the back and get it off the board like that.
 
AlienALX said:
Couple of things.

Why is the PSU upside down? Does the case not have air intakes at the bottom so you can put it the right way up?

Is that the 8 pin cable running up the inside? if so I would get an extender if it doesn't fit around the back and get it off the board like that.
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Correct no intakes in the bottom of the case so this is the way to mount...I mentioned above that I need to buy a 8pin extender.
 
SnW said:
Pretty stupid if you ask me
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why don't you just cut a hole in the bottom and screw some studs under ur case ? right now you're just blowing hot air in the case.

also your cable mangement needs some work as mentioned. is that the normal or the oc2 version of the 460 ? I just put an order in but if it's crap i'll cancel
 
wotevajjjj said:
why don't you just cut a hole in the bottom and screw some studs under ur case ? right now you're just blowing hot air in the case.

also your cable mangement needs some work as mentioned. is that the normal or the oc2 version of the 460 ? I just put an order in but if it's crap i'll cancel
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Is what Normal??? Here' pix for the oc2...Gig gtx460 oc2...Looks almost identical to me, just different color cooler. Temps dont seem to be a problem...gtx460 maxed at 65c during gaming and 27c at idle. I7 idles at 27-32, core 0 always seems to be a little hotter than others. Only checked I7 once during gaming and it was in the 55-60 range. I think most antec cases are setup this way and they are very popular and get good reviews...antec 300, 900, 1200 etc. Cant really see it in my pix, but it does have a 200mm monster fan at the top.
 
JDUB7 said:


Here are a few pix of my first build. Have to buy an eight pin extension for the cpu power and zip tie everything, but I think the cables will look fairly controlled when Im done. I'll post some more pix when finished.

Antec 902

I7-950

cooler master hyper 212+

Asus p6x58d-e

GSkill Ripjaws 1600mHz CAS 8

Gigabyte gtx 460 1gb oc1

Samsung bluray rom (probably wasted $30 here)

WD Cavier Black 1TB

OCZ ModXStream pro 700w (will stick with this at least until i sli)

Windows 7 upgrade family pack

My reasoning for parts if care...My_Parts_List
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Looks pretty good for a first build.
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I'm not gonna rip you a new one (as others did unfairly) on the 8 pin cable and cable management as I actually read and comprehend what you said about needing to order an 8-pin extension and not being finished with management due to the need of the extension.

I would suggest that you locate on bottom of case where the PSU fan would be located if installed correctly. Doing this would also eliminate your need of an extension.Drill the appropriate size and amount of holes or better yet make a template with paper/pencil of a design you like from another case or grill and cut it out with a dremel. With no parts in your case of course.

Other than that nice job
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Captain Caveman said:
Looks pretty good for a first build.
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I'm not gonna rip you a new one (as others did unfairly) on the 8 pin cable and cable management as I actually read and comprehend what you said about needing to order an 8-pin extension and not being finished with management due to the need of the extension.

I would suggest that you locate on bottom of case where the PSU fan would be located if installed correctly. Doing this would also eliminate your need of an extension.Drill the appropriate size and amount of holes or better yet make a template with paper/pencil of a design you like from another case or grill and cut it out with a dremel. With no parts in your case of course.

Other than that nice job
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Thanks for reading my post. I'm not to concerned with the psu in the current configuration. However if I go SLI then HEAT will be a much bigger concern and will consider flipping the psu over. There's other things i'd have to figure out. Id have to put the case on risers because I dont think it sits high enough for the fan to poke out. That 8 pin really p***** me off because it was way too short...must be meant for top mount. THe 24pin also barely connects.
 
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