The beast!!!

[carcrazy11]

Hi everone, this is my baby A.K.A. The Beast. this was my very first build which i still run today, although i am trying to get setup building custom pc's as a company.

so what are the specs i hear you asking, well there are many revisions

lets start with rev.1
Case: CiT Mars
Cpu: Intel Core I5 2320 @3.00GHZ
Cpu cooler: Stock Intel Cooler
Mobo: Asus P8Z77-V LX
GPU: EVGA GT520 2GB
Ram: 4GB 2x2GB 1600Mhz Corsair XMS3
Psu: Corsair CX500
Hdd: 1tb Seagate barracuda
OS: windows 7 pro

within 6 monts things changed, here we have rev.2

Case: Cooler Master CM storm trooper
Cpu: Intel Core I5 2320 @3.00GHZ
Cpu cooler: stockcooler
Mobo: Asus P8Z77-V Lx
GPU: EVGA GT520 2GB + EVGA GTX660 3GB Superclocked
Ram: 4GB 2x2GB 1600Mhz Corsair XMS3 + 8GB 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MHZ racing red
Psu: Corsair CX500
Hdd: 1tb Seagate barracuda
OS: windows 7 pro

after 5 months, it changed again, meet rev.3

Case: Cooler Master CM storm trooper
Cpu: Intel Core I5 2320 @3.60GHZ
Cpu cooler: Phanteks 120MM Red Cpu cooler
Mobo: Asus P8Z77-V LX
GPU: EVGA GT520 2GB + EVGA GTX660 3GB reference cooler
Ram: 4GB 2x2GB 1600Mhz Corsair XMS3 + 8GB 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MHZ racing red
Psu: Corsair CX500
Hdd: 1tb Seagate barracuda
SSD: Ocz 60Gb agility 3
OS: windows 8 pro

Here is some Pictures of THE BEAST!!!:

and its now coming up to christmas, so meet the upcoming rev.4

Case: Cooler Master CM storm trooper
Cpu: Intel Core I7 4770K @4.20GHZ+
Cpu cooler: Phanteks 120MM Red Cpu cooler
Mobo: Asus ROG Maximus VI Formula
GPU: EVGA GT520 2GB + EVGA GTX660 3GB Superclocked
Ram: 4GB 2x2GB 1600Mhz Corsair XMS3 + 8GB 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MHZ racing red
Psu: Corsair CX500
Hdd: 1tb Seagate barracuda + 3TB Seagate Barracuda
SSD: Ocz 60Gb agility 3 + 240Gb Intel 530
OS: windows 8 pro + Osx Mavericks

but what will rev.5 be i hear you ask? well rev.5 is planned, so meet rev.5

Case: 900d with custom bottom box for psu and pump
Cpu: Intel Core I7 4770K @4.20GHZ+
Cpu cooler: Custom water loop
Mobo:Asus ROG Maximus VI Formula
GPU: Asus GTX780TI Direct CU ii 3GB
Ram: 32GB 4X8GB @1866Mhz Corsair Vengeance pro silver
Psu: Corsair RM1000 with custom braided corsair cables
Hdd: 1tb Seagate barracuda + 3TB Seagate Barracuda
SSD: Ocz 60Gb agility 3 + 240gb intel 530
OS: windows 8 pro + Osx Mavericks

so what do you think and should i make any changes to rev.4 or 5

i want to know what you would do with this and the only reason i plan to change my case is because i hate the drive mounting in the storm trooper

thanks

Blair

 

[litchu]

32 GB of ram, are you running a google server or what?

 

[jamesriley94]

Are you running the second GPU as a PhysX card?

No idea why you're planning to buy one case for 'Rev 4', and already have the update of that planned for 'Rev 5'? Why not just buy one of the 'Rev5' cases now?

I think you need to post in new build advice really for proper advice.

This would be more suited for a rig gallery to be honest, and then make the project log when you come to build 'Rev5'.
Project logs are more suited for gradual updates during the build, whilst rig galleries are just for pictures of the final rig (which this is really, despite having future builds planned!)

Edit: Nevermind about the case! Didn't read it properly

 

[carcrazy11]

32 GB of ram, are you running a google server or what?

nope, i just need all the ram in the world

Are you running the second GPU as a PhysX card?

No idea why you're planning to buy one case for 'Rev 4', and already have the update of that planned for 'Rev 5'? Why not just buy one of the 'Rev5' cases now?

I think you need to post in new build advice really for proper advice.

This would be more suited for a rig gallery to be honest, and then make the project log when you come to build 'Rev5'.
Project logs are more suited for gradual updates during the build, whilst rig galleries are just for pictures of the final rig (which this is really, despite having future builds planned!)

Edit: Nevermind about the case! Didn't read it properly

i use the 520 for my other two displays
and the 660 for the main screen for moar fps


also if you want to get a mod to move it feel free, i dont Know how to...

 

[Feronix]

Nice SSD mounting! Any particular reason you're already planning the next build while working on another?

Edit; Why do you need that much RAM anyway?

 

[carcrazy11]

Nice SSD mounting! Any particular reason you're already planning the next build while working on another?

Edit; Why do you need that much RAM anyway?

i like to plan ahead

and my ssd mounting is also know as lazyness

my view is pretty bad compared to others

 

[jamesriley94]

nope, i just need all the ram in the world



i use the 520 for my other two displays
and the 660 for the main screen for moar fps


also if you want to get a mod to move it feel free, i cant be arsed moving it

I've moved it for you, please stop double posting - if you wish to add more information, click the edit button. Cheers

 

[Remmy]

If you setup a company making custom PCs, I hope you'll make them neater than this when they're paying you

For little/no money you can make such big improvements like sorting the cable management out, having matching fans, and mounting the SSD somewhere that it's not dangling in the air xD

Your triple monitor setup looks cool

 

[SeekaX]

what the heck mate, mount that ssd.

 

[carcrazy11]

what the heck mate, mount that ssd.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! only when i get the 2x256 840 pro's and im streaming on twitch so if you wanna talk about fun pc stuff come watch

link is on my twitter: @COOLCARCRAZY12

If you setup a company making custom PCs, I hope you'll make them neater than this when they're paying you

For little/no money you can make such big improvements like sorting the cable management out, having matching fans, and mounting the SSD somewhere that it's not dangling in the air xD

Your triple monitor setup looks cool

yeah, all my systems that people pay me for will look much better than mine inside, unforunately i dont think customers will take lightly to thier ssd's hanging in mid air, and scine im doing some for friends for christmas. i need to go and get lots of cable ties from maplins

 

[SeekaX]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! only when i get the 2x256 840 pro's and im streaming on twitch so if you wanna talk about fun pc stuff come watch

link is on my twitter: @COOLCARCRAZY12




yeah, all my systems that people pay me for will look much better than mine inside, unforunately i dont think customers will take lightly to thier ssd's hanging in mid air, and scine im doing some for friends for christmas. i need to go and get lots of cable ties from maplins

kick that rig once and you have a bluescreen.

 

[carcrazy11]

kick that rig once and you have a bluescreen.

nope i wiggle it and it lives.

SDD = NO MOVING PARTS!!!!!!!

 

[SparkleDJackson]

nope i wiggle it and it lives.

SDD = NO MOVING PARTS!!!!!!!

just because it doesn't have any internal moving parts doesn't mean the connection on the port is perfect. if you want to start a custom pc company i would like to see a messy system like this in the portfolio. it doesn't matter how frequently you make alterations do it right each time.

 

[carcrazy11]

just because it doesn't have any internal moving parts doesn't mean the connection on the port is perfect. if you want to start a custom pc company i would like to see a messy system like this in the portfolio. it doesn't matter how frequently you make alterations do it right each time.

fine then i will mount it properly!!!!

 

[SeekaX]

fine then i will mount it properly!!!!

it's 4 screws, not a whole lot of work considering that you don't have any cable management really.
by kicking the rig i didn't mean the ssd itself crashing but the data/power connection getting interrupted for a split second which would crash your PC.

 

[SparkleDJackson]

it's 4 screws, not a whole lot of work considering that you don't have any cable management really.
by kicking the rig i didn't mean the ssd itself crashing but the data/power connection getting interrupted for a split second which would crash your PC.

he speaks the truth. even the natural vibrations in the system could cause something to loosen. is it likely no. but it doesn't mean its not possible

 

[carcrazy11]

he speaks the truth. even the natural vibrations in the system could cause something to loosen. is it likely no. but it doesn't mean its not possible

why do you guys have to ruin my fun

 

[Feronix]

It's more that our nerd-senses are tingling to help you and prevent you from being disappointed when your hardware dies.

They're not actually being mean to you... but they do make a very good point.

 

[SparkleDJackson]

trust me the more you do in the polishing up part makes it easier to find something a problem if one arises. when i was a noob i stripped and rebuilt my pc cos it wouldnt output display. i had the cable in the wrong port. eventually i learned how my computer behaved and when it did something i knew what the cause was and i had everything organised neatly that i could give my boot drive a wiggle and it would work again (that drive has since crapped itself and been replaced) its just little nuggets that can save headache in the future by people that have screwed up in the past lol

 

[sheroo]

If you have a look at the quality, detail and time spent on some of the builds posted on here you'll get to appreciate what everyone is going on about.

If you want to start a business, you need a smart portfolio to show your customers - that starts with your own rig.