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Old Apr 18, 2012, 12:44 PM   #1
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UltimateVortex II

Apparently I posted this thread under the wrong topic and it got kyboshed soooooo....

For those of you who are interested, I am building a new computer.

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Motherboard: Crosshair IV Extreme
CPU : FX 8150
RAM : TBA (Rccomendations accepted.)
CASE : CoolerMaster Haf 932 Advanced
GPU : Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 #1 (Second one to come in May; both reference.)
PSU : CoolerMaster SilentPro 850W Modular.
CPU Cooler : CPNS 9900 MAX Red LED. I did the math with the Noctua D-12 and I currently run a very loud Thermaltake Big Typhoon VX....winner is ZALMAN!!!

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First pics...sorry the 1st pic of cooler is blurry. CPU Cooler...pics of Mobo to come.



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Graphics Card #1 came in last week. #2 will come in 2 months.




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cleaned the thread and sorted the other Continue on with the build
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Okay so is it under cases and modding or under projects???
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look at the top, this is project logs
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Heeee you're awesome My Mobo is here from Stinger608...it posted so customs didn't damage it and moar pics are coming!!!!
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Hey buddy a project with the name of Vortex II definatly needs one of these in it to keep with the name.


The Aureal Vortex 2




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Hey buddy a project with the name of Vortex II definatly needs one of these in it to keep with the name.


The Aureal Vortex 2

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/a...e014Medium.jpg


You are a very colorful guy Mad. (color spelled in American so he understands :P)
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Okay so I have finally decided on what RAM I'm going to use with this system.

G.SKILL Sniper Series DDR3 2133MHz

http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=044973

I'll start with 8Gb and get another set next month.
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Hey welcome back!

This DDR3 1866 1.5v kit may be a bit better for a BD setup:

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 S...

My AMD systems don't really like 1.65v kits but I don't know a lot about memory... just going by what I might choose.

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Hey welcome back!

This DDR3 1866 1.5v kit may be a bit better for a BD setup:

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 S...

My AMD systems don't really like 1.65v kits but I don't know a lot about memory... just going by what I might choose.

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what is your reasoning behind that?
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what is your reasoning behind that?
Every AMD DDR3 rig I've built gave me issues w/1.65v ram and no issues with 1.5v ram (so far). But like I said I don't know much about memory
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Every AMD DDR3 rig I've built gave me issues w/1.65v ram and no issues with 1.5v ram (so far). But like I said I don't know much about memory
Actually I did a bit of research and you're right. I will get the 1866's. Apparently lower voltages=less stress on the IMC when overclocking.
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Actually I did a bit of research and you're right. I will get the 1866's. Apparently lower voltages=less stress on the IMC when overclocking.
Let me know how they run when you get your rig going- considering getting something like this to replace the Corsair Vengeance 1600's in my main rig
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Not a problem Bill. I will be picking up the parts today at 4-4:30pm. I have also purchased a 16Mp camera so pics will follow.
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Let The Build Begin!

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Oh, I did promise a pic of the Mobo as Delivered by Stinger608


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She's ready to go...almost :P


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This is going to be a very nice rig CA.
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Getting ready to install the CPU





Memory? Thanks Bill




Old Backplate? I would like you to meet "New Backplate"




Bye crappy stock AMD Latch system, get ready for Zalman!



What a f****n pain in the a$$ that was. But oh so beutiful!

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Damn that's nice so far.
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Thats looking sweet. I love how it all matches. Not a strand of blue orsomething. Can't wait to see what she'll do.
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Even the I/O port is lookin' pretty sexy.


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