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My PII-940 XFire 4850 Build
I haven't ever done a build log, but though I would log my upgrade to a Mugen 2 cooler and Crossfire 4850's.
Comments and advice are appreciated. ![]() Here are the parts for my rig: DFI DK-790FXB-M2RSH with a Phenom II 940 installed, Mugen 2 cooler, and 4GB of Patriot PC8500. ![]() ![]() ![]() Razer Barracuda AC-1 Soundcard, MSI Radeon HD4850 OC Edition, and Visiontek Radeon HD4850. ![]() 2x500GB, 1x1000GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 SATA 32MB ![]() Scythe Kaze Master, Ultra 3.5mm Fan Controller, Dual Blue Cold Cathodes, Misc Cooling & Cables. ![]() Side Panel with Dual 80mm Intake ![]() Cheiftec Aluminum Dragon with Raidmax RX-730SS PSU, 92mm Bottom Intake, Top Window with 92mm Exhaust
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Nice toys! Enjoy the build, that cooler looks amazing!
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I have removed the HDD cages and removed the PSU cables from the case.
![]() ![]() This is the top HDD cage. I have installed the two 500GB HDDs separated by the Ultra 3.5 Fan Controller. ![]() ![]() Here is the cage installed. ![]() ![]() This is the 2nd drive cage with the 80mm intake installed. This holds the 1000GB system drive, with a Thermaltake HDD cooler installed. ![]() ![]() Motherboard & Drive Cages installed. ![]() ![]() HDDs evenly spaced ![]() ![]() Optical Drive installed and SATA power attached. ![]() ![]() ![]() Braided Fan Cables. ![]() ![]() Kaze Master with 4 Fans and 4 Temp Probes installed. DAMN ALL THE WIRES!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rear Exhaust Fans and Lighting Installed. ![]() Front Panel Completed ![]() Just waiting for Video Cards and Sound Card. ![]() All components added. ![]()
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nice rig. i want money to build something like that
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Case Closed.
![]() Here is the final result. ![]() ![]() ![]() Not bad, if I do say so myself.
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Fire it up.
![]() Takes of running the first time. ![]() ![]() ![]() Benchmark time. ![]() ![]()
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cant u close the door¿?
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LOL. Yes, the door closes.
![]() Forgot a picture of that.
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Yeah were you born in a barn?! Just kidding!!
I want benchmarks and temps from that cpu heatsink!
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, just kidding too, lol. Yeah i also want to see temps bechmarks.do we remember him to OC A LOT ?
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OK, finally got time to spend the evening benching and looking for the sweet spot.
![]() I can't seem to break 3900 without giving the CPU more volts than I prefer. My video cards seem to like 671/1055 for 3DMark06. The "sweet spot" temp/performance wise appears to be 3700 @ 1.46v.Hit me with any suggestions and comments. ![]() OUCH. Look at load temps. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I LOVE THIS RIG!!! Now just for fun, lets see what the overclock was worth in 3DMark 06. ![]() Over +3000 3DMarks with the overclock ![]() Here is where she is sitting right now for 24/7. ![]() I need to tweak the memory timings, and finish clocking the video cards. I still haven't figured out the best combination of NB/Multi yet either. ![]() I am back to tweaking, be back in a little bit to get everyones advice.
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JATownes,
That is a solid build homie. The size of the Mugen 2 is staggering completely towering over 2 ram slots...it's a good thing you don't have the Pariot Viper ram. Excellent wiring, clean window mods and the exact hard drive spacing is nothing short of severe OCD! ![]() Awesome!
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Nice build. What CPU cooler is that? Its fucking huge!
Not digging the case however. apart from that. Good Job!
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nice build
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Nice rig almost have the same set up as you. I have not tried to overclock the bus. I just got her running good. I will run some test later on. Oh and that cooler is a monster you may want to get a fan on the NB it helps with temps a lot. I will post picks of my rig also.
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I modded my old OCZ XTC Memory Cooler and mounted it where one fan is over the VRMs and the other is over the NB. ![]()
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Very nice I am sure that has helped your temps a great deal. I am still working out the bugs which BIOS are you using for the board?
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Nice build.
That heat sink is huge.
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Is Crossfire running fine with just one CFX bridge? How's the clearance between the northbridge heatsink and the Mugen 2?
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As far as clearance goes, heres a pic. ![]() ![]() There is about 2mm between the NB heatsink and that heatpipe but they do not touch.
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Wow, the Mugen2 is offering great clearance. I always thought not connecting both the bridges would throw up an error. Glad to know it works well. Nice build.
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I can confirm its running just fine. Using CF setup with one bridge since months.
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Not too bad temps there mate. 60C under load looks fairly good for 1.4V
![]() Nice build now enjoy her!
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:O is that a CHIEFTEC case ?
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that's a humongous heatsink! ftw!
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