My Refreshed Haswell Build

[ChronoCabal]

Hi Guys,

Just though I'd share my finished rebuild - I've just switched over from AMD to Intel and decided I wanted to do things properly.

Back when I first posted up my rig in it's earlier guise, TTL wasn't a fan of the side window grill and I agreed. I had a custom piece of perspex made up and I'm so glad I did!

Whilst I was going along the custom route.. I had some GPU Backplates and SLI covers designed, to better blend in with the theme of the new mobo. I also cut up some Corsair 800D grommets to fit the CM690.

Still have a few minor things to sort, but it's up and running - I'm pleased with it so far. Comments/ Suggestions Welcome!





CPU = Intel Haswell i7-4770k, OCed to 3.9GHz
Watercooled By = EK Custom W/C Loop
Motherboard = ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
RAM = 16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro
PSU = CoolerMaster SilentPro M1000
Video Cards = Gainward GTX680 x2 in SLi
Chassis = CoolerMaster CM690II Advanced, Corsair SP and AF Fans, NZXT Mix Fan Controller
OS = Windows 7 64Bit
Storage = Crucial M4 128 SSD, WD Caviar Black 1TB
Monitor = Asus VG278HE 27" 1080P 144Hz
Audio = Logitech X530 5.1 Speakers / G930 7.1 Headset
Peripherals = Logitech G15 Keyboard v2 + G700 Gaming Mouse




What it looked like before:

 

[Mr. Smith]

Crazy improvement.

 

[vorticalbox]

Crazy improvement.

agreed

did you change to white lights over blue? looks so much better mate

 

[ChronoCabal]

I did indeed - plain bright white illumination, with the ability to adjust brightness. This is about 1/3 of how bright they go.

 

[Jubilant Lancer]

This is a beautiful upgrade sir, I must say your red theme is quite eye catching. You have a nice tidy and all around attractive looking build. A work of art you should be proud of :]

 

[ShaunB-91]

That certainly looks much better dude.

 

[WillSK]

looks awesome dude. Huge improvement

 

[MadShadow]

Looks really badass!

 

[ChronoCabal]

Thanks All!

I was thinking of getting a plate made up in the same style as the GPU plates to cover over the PSU label.. thoughts?

 

[chewythefirst]

Thanks All!

I was thinking of getting a plate made up in the same style as the GPU plates to cover over the PSU label.. thoughts?

why????

 

[ChronoCabal]

Just to personalise it further and cover up the boring 1000W writing on the PSU. Why not?

Just treated myself to an SLR and have been messing around - not a clue what I'm doing yet, but practice makes..!

I also replaced the 3 Pin connector going to the CPU header with a matching braided version.