Red Dawn-Extreme

[KyleSimmons]

Well, I haven't browsed around here much, so I don't exactly know how popular this case is, but I am going to be doing a fully watercooled build in the Rosewill Blackhawk Ultra super tower case. This build will start out as an A10-5800 build cooled by a top 2X200mm rad, but will eventually turn into a full build with dual GPU's, most likely 8970s and an intel 6 core cpu or an amd 8 core cpu. I am going to be starting out with just some simple case modding, so pics..... tomorrow.

 

[seumasbeathan]

Dont bother witht he A10, just jump straight into Intel xD Im sure you will end up there eventually anyway, may as well save the time

 

[PingPangBV]

Dont bother witht he A10, just jump straight into Intel xD Im sure you will end up there eventually anyway, may as well save the time

I'm with seumas on that one, go straight for intel-unless you're on a really tight budget which doesn't seem the case here =)

 

[KyleSimmons]

The thing is: I have access to any of the watercooling parts I need, up to 600 bucks worth. I worked for my brotherinlaw all summer, and seeing as I'm under 17, I have to way to get paid, so he is paying me in store credit. On the actual parts end of the spectrum, I AM on a very tight budget, so i'm having to do an A10, unless theres some miracle that lets me get a good job in the next few weeks when I turn 17. Would you guys think that a 2X200mm and 60mmthick 2X140mm rad will cool an intel 6core cpu and dual top-end video cards? Thats the only thing I'm worried about.

 

[dalewakelin]

The thing is: I have access to any of the watercooling parts I need, up to 600 bucks worth. I worked for my brotherinlaw all summer, and seeing as I'm under 17, I have to way to get paid, so he is paying me in store credit. On the actual parts end of the spectrum, I AM on a very tight budget, so i'm having to do an A10, unless theres some miracle that lets me get a good job in the next few weeks when I turn 17. Would you guys think that a 2X200mm and 60mmthick 2X140mm rad will cool an intel 6core cpu and dual top-end video cards? Thats the only thing I'm worried about.

Just go for a good 1155 motherboard and get something like a pentium and when you have enough money you can upgrade to a 3770k

 

[KyleSimmons]

Any suggestions on 1155 motherboards? I've been Pro-AMD for years until recently, so I haven't really looked at any. Also, how do IvyBridge cpu's overclock? I remember when they first came out they weren't very good overclockers, but has that changed?

 

[dalewakelin]

Any suggestions on 1155 motherboards? I've been Pro-AMD for years until recently, so I haven't really looked at any. Also, how do IvyBridge cpu's overclock? I remember when they first came out they weren't very good overclockers, but has that changed?

They get hotter quicker thats all, i heard that for overclocking asus maximus is good. Im getting a 3770k in about month hopefully and im going with a sabertooth z77

 

[KyleSimmons]

Idk, I want to go with a good CPU, but I might go with an A10 for one simple reason: An HTPC. My dads birthday is in about 6 months, so me going with an APU will make it so I can give him an htpc for his birthday, along with me upgrading, as I'll have a job at that time. Seeing as I've got half the money already, and its kindof a budget watercooled build, I think it'll do the job for the 6 months or so.

 

[KyleSimmons]

Something came up...
http://www.amazon.com/Dean-ML-79-Tr...qid=1358097099&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=Dean+MLX
Yeeaahhhh..... This build is on hold, for a WHILE, while I manage to get the money. I don't see this getting started til probably Q2/Q3. It was worth it though.