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CH@NO

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Processor Intel Core i3 2100 @ 3.1GHz (stock)
Motherboard ECS H67H2-M3
Cooling Stock + 1 X 80mm Thermaltake red LED
Memory 1 X 4 GB Kingston 1333MHz DDR3
Video Card(s) coming soon
Storage 1TB Seagate SATAII + 500GB Hitachi USB (External)
Display(s) Samsung 20" LED Widescreen
Case coming soon
Audio Device(s) Onboard Realtek HD 6ch Audio
Power Supply Generic 450W with 20A on the 12v+ rail
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Specs:
Core2Duo e8200@4.0GHz 1.36v (fully stable)
Motherboard asus P5Q-E
2x2GB RAM A-Data Vitesta Xtreme @1000MHz 5-5-5-15
EVGA 8800GTS (G80) 320MB @620/1000MHz
250GB Maxtor (IDE) + 320GB WD (SATAII)
LG DVD-RW 22X (SATA)
Floppy + Multicard reader
Raidmax Saggita II case + 2 blue cold cathodes
550W CM Xtreme Power PSU
COOLING:
CPU:CM Aquagate Duo Viva (using one block) + AS5
VGA:Stock
Case:1x90mm TT blue led with fan controller, 2x120mm TT blue led

Mods:
nothing impressive, some wire management and a couple of hours to OC the system.

It's a upgraded version of my current rig, change the exhaust side panel fan for intake, also change the standard black 120mm fan for a 120mm blue led. the PC runs quite cool, but are kinda noisy too, but since I use it on my little bussiness, I can barely hear It on a work day.

Hope you like it.

oh!, and I'm almost forgot, this rig was made in MEXICO.
 
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I like nice and neat. My Fender Stratocaster was made in Mexico! It's my favorite electric guitar. :D
 

CH@NO

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System Name Thank God you're back!!!
Processor Intel Core i3 2100 @ 3.1GHz (stock)
Motherboard ECS H67H2-M3
Cooling Stock + 1 X 80mm Thermaltake red LED
Memory 1 X 4 GB Kingston 1333MHz DDR3
Video Card(s) coming soon
Storage 1TB Seagate SATAII + 500GB Hitachi USB (External)
Display(s) Samsung 20" LED Widescreen
Case coming soon
Audio Device(s) Onboard Realtek HD 6ch Audio
Power Supply Generic 450W with 20A on the 12v+ rail
Software Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Benchmark Scores coming soon
Thanx for the reply erocker, I also found that many nice things are maded here.
 
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Nice and clean!
 

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Yo...mate..i Give U 6 Bcoz...is That The Coolermaster Vivo Duo?? Cool Man I Like The Way U Route It....sleek Can Clean,and By The Way I Think Ur Case Rock....man It Does Fit All Those Higher End Liquid Cooling...i Like Ur Side Panel And Blowhole...awesome
 

CH@NO

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System Name Thank God you're back!!!
Processor Intel Core i3 2100 @ 3.1GHz (stock)
Motherboard ECS H67H2-M3
Cooling Stock + 1 X 80mm Thermaltake red LED
Memory 1 X 4 GB Kingston 1333MHz DDR3
Video Card(s) coming soon
Storage 1TB Seagate SATAII + 500GB Hitachi USB (External)
Display(s) Samsung 20" LED Widescreen
Case coming soon
Audio Device(s) Onboard Realtek HD 6ch Audio
Power Supply Generic 450W with 20A on the 12v+ rail
Software Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Benchmark Scores coming soon
Yo...mate..i Give U 6 Bcoz...is That The Coolermaster Vivo Duo?? Cool Man I Like The Way U Route It....sleek Can Clean,and By The Way I Think Ur Case Rock....man It Does Fit All Those Higher End Liquid Cooling...i Like Ur Side Panel And Blowhole...awesome

Thanx for the reply, and yep I use the CM Aquagate Duo Viva, and uisng only one block :p

Why?, It's 'cause I bought the Aquagate S1 (if I recall right) but the store runed out of stock and they weren't sure if It will be on sotock again, so for the price of that cooler they changed It for the Duo Viva.....a shame that I didn't buy anything better, but since It's my first WC kit and at that time I had a tight budget...I think It was a correct choice.

This WC kit performs a little better than my past HyperTX2 air cooler.
 

CH@NO

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System Name Thank God you're back!!!
Processor Intel Core i3 2100 @ 3.1GHz (stock)
Motherboard ECS H67H2-M3
Cooling Stock + 1 X 80mm Thermaltake red LED
Memory 1 X 4 GB Kingston 1333MHz DDR3
Video Card(s) coming soon
Storage 1TB Seagate SATAII + 500GB Hitachi USB (External)
Display(s) Samsung 20" LED Widescreen
Case coming soon
Audio Device(s) Onboard Realtek HD 6ch Audio
Power Supply Generic 450W with 20A on the 12v+ rail
Software Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Benchmark Scores coming soon

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Thanx for the reply, and yep I use the CM Aquagate Duo Viva, and uisng only one block :p

Why?, It's 'cause I bought the Aquagate S1 (if I recall right) but the store runed out of stock and they weren't sure if It will be on sotock again, so for the price of that cooler they changed It for the Duo Viva.....a shame that I didn't buy anything better, but since It's my first WC kit and at that time I had a tight budget...I think It was a correct choice.

This WC kit performs a little better than my past HyperTX2 air cooler.

LOL...totally agreed with u bro..my 1st WC kit also from coolermaster,but i give till one time i pre-order the aquagate max,the latest WC kit from CM in singapore,at 1st they agreed and the thing arrived but just bcoz i late for few days they intend to just sell it to other customer who visited their shop.So i give up and go for high end WC diy kit...is more fun,flexible and more to choose,lol im still a supporter of CM as im a fan of their casing and cooling....
 
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IGood CM.. some cold cathode lamp would have been nice.. nothing out of the ordinary so 5/10
 
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CH@NO

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Processor Intel Core i3 2100 @ 3.1GHz (stock)
Motherboard ECS H67H2-M3
Cooling Stock + 1 X 80mm Thermaltake red LED
Memory 1 X 4 GB Kingston 1333MHz DDR3
Video Card(s) coming soon
Storage 1TB Seagate SATAII + 500GB Hitachi USB (External)
Display(s) Samsung 20" LED Widescreen
Case coming soon
Audio Device(s) Onboard Realtek HD 6ch Audio
Power Supply Generic 450W with 20A on the 12v+ rail
Software Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Benchmark Scores coming soon

CH@NO

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Toluca, Mexico
System Name Thank God you're back!!!
Processor Intel Core i3 2100 @ 3.1GHz (stock)
Motherboard ECS H67H2-M3
Cooling Stock + 1 X 80mm Thermaltake red LED
Memory 1 X 4 GB Kingston 1333MHz DDR3
Video Card(s) coming soon
Storage 1TB Seagate SATAII + 500GB Hitachi USB (External)
Display(s) Samsung 20" LED Widescreen
Case coming soon
Audio Device(s) Onboard Realtek HD 6ch Audio
Power Supply Generic 450W with 20A on the 12v+ rail
Software Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Benchmark Scores coming soon
IGood CM.. some cold cathode lamp would have been nice.. nothing out of the ordinary so 5/10

Thanx for the reply but....my case has already 2 blue cold cathodes....or what are those cathode lamp that you're talking about??
 
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Thanx for the reply but....my case has already 2 blue cold cathodes....or what are those cathode lamp that you're talking about??

Either you just installed these cold cathode lamps or i just didnt see them.. thus 6/10
 

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omg!

im jealous! i want a raidmax sagata II, my rig is trash, just and old gateway with a vga upgrade.....agp..)= my dad wont let be build a Real rig. that thing is nice i give 8/10
 

CH@NO

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Cooling Stock + 1 X 80mm Thermaltake red LED
Memory 1 X 4 GB Kingston 1333MHz DDR3
Video Card(s) coming soon
Storage 1TB Seagate SATAII + 500GB Hitachi USB (External)
Display(s) Samsung 20" LED Widescreen
Case coming soon
Audio Device(s) Onboard Realtek HD 6ch Audio
Power Supply Generic 450W with 20A on the 12v+ rail
Software Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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im jealous! i want a raidmax sagata II, my rig is trash, just and old gateway with a vga upgrade.....agp..)= my dad wont let be build a Real rig. that thing is nice i give 8/10

thanx for the reply, I already sold the case and the board for a NZXT Lexa Blackline and a GA-EP35-DS3 respectively, if you reside in Mexico I could solded it to you.

anyway, keep telling your dad 'till he tires of you or buy it yourself, It's not that expensive this model, I saw It on newegg for 70 bucks.....here in Mexico all are more expensive so I paid for It 110 bucks 6 months ago.
 
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