Raven - My First-Ever AMD Build

[mb67]

Getting closer to completion.

 

[Bartacus]

Looking good!

 

[mb67]

Aaaand Nothing. It's stuck at Q Code 98 and won't go any further. I've swapped out keyboard/mice, used all the USB ports available (except BIOS), swapped RAM, Went to single GPU using both PCI-E slots, flashed BIOS, Cleared CMOS, and still nothing past Q Code 98.

I do eventually get this screen, but no keyboard/mouse capability...

 

[mb67]

I fixed it! It turned out to be the NZXT Internal USB 2.0 Hub that was preventing the BIOS to finish.

 

[mb67]

Just waiting on the SSD to arrive.

I've got it running at just over 4GHz, but I've not had time to mess around too much with it. Oh, I do have the RAM running at 3200MHz.

 

[Warchild]

I love the build, but that SLI block is quite horrendous!

you did a good job on the recolouring. Have you thought about repainting the aluminium colour on the gpus for a lighter/darker shade of purple for better contrast?

 

[mb67]

I love the build, but that SLI block is quite horrendous!

you did a good job on the recolouring. Have you thought about repainting the aluminium colour on the gpus for a lighter/darker shade of purple for better contrast?

I agree with you about that SLI Bridge- it's hideous. It's a temporary solution until the one that I want comes back in stock.

I was toying with the idea of painting the GPU's, but I kind of think that it would be too much color. Instead I've got an SSD on order which will go underneath the ROG emblem, but I plan on using an acrylic cover for it with a contrasting color.

 

[mb67]

I got the SSD and custom cover installed. I'm in contact with someone who is able to do a custom back-lit cover that I can use instead of the ROG emblem.

The last thing afterwards is waiting for the SLI Bridge that I really want to come in.