TechPowerUp's Motherboard Testing Station - Build Log

cadaveca · Jan 16, 2013, 12:44 AM

So, after much discussion with some members, I'm putting together a new base system to test boards and memory, and this is my thread to document it all. Over the next couple of weeks, stuff should all be arriving, at least, the stuff I don't already have, and I'll document everything here for future reference.

First, I got to thank Seasonic for providing the first part, a shiny new PSU, an SS-860XP. Capable of delivering 860 W, and carrying a 80-Plus Platinum certification, this is the new heart of my test rig.

Some pics:

Now I've got to spend some time looking at the manual, since finding that blue sticker with something about the fan modes...I have no idea what is going with that, so I better do some research!

More to come soon!

ruff0r · Jan 16, 2013, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadaveca

Now I've got to spend some time looking at the manual, since finding that blue sticker with something about the fan modes...I have no idea what is going with that, so I better do some research!

More to come soon!

Hybrid = fanless-silent-cooling mode <-- Fan will not spin mostly
Normal= silent-cooling mode <-- fan will always spin

ALMOSTunseen · Jan 16, 2013, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruff0r

Hybrid = fanless-silent-cooling mode <-- Fan will not spin mostly

To be precise, it only spins up at above 40% load. The fan on this psu is so quite anyway, I never hear it over my gpu fans and case fans.

MT Alex · Jan 16, 2013, 05:59 AM

You dog! That's a sweet piece of free tech. I'll be keepin' and eye on you, feller.

puma99dk| · Jan 16, 2013, 05:59 AM

damn that's a sweet psu from SeaSonic ^^

Delta6326 · Jan 16, 2013, 06:30 AM

I would buy SeasSonic PSU, but they always have crappy looking cables how are these ones?

ALMOSTunseen · Jan 16, 2013, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta6326

I would buy SeasSonic PSU, but they always have crappy looking cables how are these ones?

Just normal cables, with the loose braid cover on them.
You can see them in these pictures from my build:
http://i.imgur.com/ASfPUh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ce0B5h.jpg

james888 · Jan 16, 2013, 06:48 AM

Are you going to tell us what your plans are or just let us find out as you go?

radrok · Jan 16, 2013, 07:05 AM

That's a nice PSU there Dave, got an awesome score on Jonnyguru

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta6326

I would buy SeasSonic PSU, but they always have crappy looking cables how are these ones?

Sleeve them man

cadaveca · Jan 16, 2013, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james888

Are you going to tell us what your plans are or just let us find out as you go?

no more details until each item arrives. I do have a well-formed plan, but it's going to take some time to get all together, and I still have to do reviews while getting this all together. "case", and sleeving are ordered.

Already got that PSU up and running right now with the hardware for my next review.

ChaoticG8R · Jan 16, 2013, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadaveca

Already got that PSU up and running right now with the hardware for my next review.

Looks almost as sexy as my 860i. Allowed to release what your next review you are working on is

Sasqui · Jan 16, 2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadaveca

So, after much discussion with some members, I'm putting together a new base system to test boards and memory, and this is my thread to document it all. Over the next couple of weeks, stuff should all be arriving, at least, the stuff I don't already have, and I'll document everything here for future reference.

First, I got to thank Seasonic for providing the first part, a shiny new PSU, an SS-860XP. Capable of delivering 860 W, and carrying a 80-Plus Platinum certification, this is the new heart of my test rig.

Cool, subscribed. First question from Dave "What does that button do"?

cadaveca · Jan 16, 2013, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaoticG8R

Looks almost as sexy as my 860i. Allowed to release what your next review you are working on is

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sasqui

Cool, subscribed. First question from Dave "What does that button do"?

At least I asked the question before plugging it in....

cadaveca · Feb 1, 2013, 11:05 PM

Got another Item for the test rig in:

Liquid Cool · Feb 1, 2013, 11:12 PM

My most recent 650w I purchased from Seasonic came with the new cable set. They're the same flat black ribbon style they used on the original Corsair HX series of psu's. I really like them.

Good pic's, subscribing to this thread to see more...

.

Best,

Liquid Cool

HammerON · Feb 2, 2013, 12:46 AM

Sub'd to see what Dave is up to...

Jan 16, 2013, 12:44 AM	#1
cadaveca My name is Dave Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 10,766 (4.15/day) Thanks: 4,472 Thanked 5,184 Times in 3,196 Posts System Specs	TechPowerUp's Motherboard Testing Station - Build Log So, after much discussion with some members, I'm putting together a new base system to test boards and memory, and this is my thread to document it all. Over the next couple of weeks, stuff should all be arriving, at least, the stuff I don't already have, and I'll document everything here for future reference. First, I got to thank Seasonic for providing the first part, a shiny new PSU, an SS-860XP. Capable of delivering 860 W, and carrying a 80-Plus Platinum certification, this is the new heart of my test rig. Some pics: Now I've got to spend some time looking at the manual, since finding that blue sticker with something about the fan modes...I have no idea what is going with that, so I better do some research! More to come soon! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Gadgets, Phones, Tablets, Cameras, TVs, HiFi...NextPowerUp -Only real men play games THIS way.

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Processor:	Intel i5 3570K @ 4.6 GHz
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Cooling:	Corsair H100
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Sound Card:	Gamecom USB 7.1 virtual surround Sound\|\|Dolby Home Theatre V4
PSU:	Seasonic XP-860 Platinum\|\|Antec High Current Pro 750w\|\|Laptop Power Brick
Software:	Windows 7\|\|Windows 7\|\|Windows 8

Jan 16, 2013, 05:59 AM	#4
MT Alex Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 2,015 (1.45/day) Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,322 Times in 917 Posts System Specs	You dog! That's a sweet piece of free tech. I'll be keepin' and eye on you, feller. __________________ “growing up, i always wanted to be a vet. til i learned there was more to being a vet than just putting down cats all day.” -digibucc My 700D

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Jan 16, 2013, 05:59 AM	#5
puma99dk\| Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denmark WTF xD Posts: 2,061 (0.73/day) Thanks: 233 Thanked 450 Times in 317 Posts System Specs	damn that's a sweet psu from SeaSonic ^^ __________________ i5-2500k @ 4785mhz \| ECS P67H2-A

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Cooling:	Corsair H100 @ 2xNoctua NF-F12 PWM \| Intel Stock Cooler
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Video Card:	Asus GTX670-DC2G-4GD5 @ 1015/1502mhz / EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640mb / Asus EN9800GT/DI/1GD3/A
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CRT/LCD Model:	Philips 221EL2 LED 21,5 inch Monitor & Philips 32inch LCD TV @ 1080p
Case:	Cooler Master HAF XB \| 1xNoctua NF-F12 PWM \| 2x Noctua NF-R8
Sound Card:	Asus Xonar Essence STX \| Creative Aurvana Live! \| Logitech Z-2300
PSU:	SeaSonic X-760 80PLUS \| Silverstone ST45SF-G Double GOLDIE :3
Software:	Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64 OEM - KIS2012CBE \o/ \| Win8 Pro 64bit @ Box - No SSD atm
Benchmarks:	3DMark11: Pxxxx - Unigine Heaven Benchmark: xxxx \| Nuth tested, yet!!!

Jan 16, 2013, 06:30 AM	#6
Delta6326 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 3,285 (1.80/day) Thanks: 557 Thanked 597 Times in 437 Posts System Specs	I would buy SeasSonic PSU, but they always have crappy looking cables how are these ones? __________________ Diablo III- Delta6326#1894 TechPowerUp WCG Forum Skyrim Skill Perks By Delta6326

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Memory:	Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2 x 2GB) 800Mhz @ 1Ghz 5-5-5-15
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Hard Disk:	WD Black 500GB/WD EXT 2TB/ Toshiba 250GB Test Drive
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Sound Card:	Onboard/ Logitech Z-2300 200 watts 2.1
PSU:	XION AXP Lan-Party AMP Edition 146A 800W
Software:	Windows 8 Pro x64

Jan 16, 2013, 06:48 AM	#8
james888 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,252 (3.26/day) Thanks: 441 Thanked 421 Times in 315 Posts System Specs	Are you going to tell us what your plans are or just let us find out as you go?

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Motherboard:	MSI P67A-GD53
Cooling:	Alphacool Monta 240mm
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Video Card:	Saphire 7970 OC 1250Mhz/1600Mhz
Hard Disk:	Adata sp900, WD Black 500Gb
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Case:	Corsair 550d
Sound Card:	Auzentech Prelude + jvc rx700
PSU:	COUGAR SX850 850W
Software:	Windows 7 64 Bit
Benchmarks:	8224 firestrike

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Motherboard:	RIVE + XSPC Wb
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Optical Drive:	wut
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Case:	Dimastech Bench EasyXL
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PSU:	Corsair AX1200 (Enermax 1250+ Revo as backup)
Software:	Win7

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CRT/LCD Model:	HP w2408h
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Feb 1, 2013, 11:05 PM	#14
cadaveca My name is Dave Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 10,766 (4.15/day) Thanks: 4,472 Thanked 5,184 Times in 3,196 Posts System Specs	Got another Item for the test rig in: __________________ Gadgets, Phones, Tablets, Cameras, TVs, HiFi...NextPowerUp -Only real men play games THIS way.

Feb 1, 2013, 11:12 PM	#15
Liquid Cool Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 249 (0.31/day) Thanks: 87 Thanked 87 Times in 74 Posts System Specs	My most recent 650w I purchased from Seasonic came with the new cable set. They're the same flat black ribbon style they used on the original Corsair HX series of psu's. I really like them. Good pic's, subscribing to this thread to see more.... Best, Liquid Cool

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Hard Disk:	Samsung 830
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Feb 2, 2013, 12:46 AM	#16
HammerON The Watchful Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Cold North Posts: 4,329 (2.81/day) Thanks: 3,962 Thanked 2,868 Times in 1,539 Posts System Specs	Sub'd to see what Dave is up to...

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