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| System Name | GRAYSCALE\Butterfly |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 8700k @ 5.2Ghz\Intel 4690k |
| Motherboard | ASUS Maximus X Hero \Asus Z97 Maximus Hero VI |
| Cooling | Custom Water\Stock |
| Memory | 2x8GB G.Skill RGB DDR4-3200 \2x8GB Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 |
| Video Card(s) | NVidia Titan Xp w/ EK Block \ MSI Reference GTX 780 |
| Storage | 512GB Samsung 960 PRO (M.2)\128GB OCZ Vertex 4 + 500GB WD Black |
| Display(s) | Asus PG278Q ROG Swift\Acer x213h 21.3'' 1920x1080 LCD |
| Case | Thermaltake P3 Core\NZXT S340 |
| Audio Device(s) | Integrated w/ AKG K702 65th Anny's\Integrated |
| Power Supply | Corsair HXi 1000 \Corsair HX850 |
| Mouse | Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum\2014 Razer Naga |
| Keyboard | Ducky One TKL RGB |
| Software | Windows 10 Pro (x64)\Windows 10 Pro (x64) |
So after having my Antec 902 for something like 4 or 5 years, I decided it was time to upgrade to a new case.
After as much googling and comparing and review browsing I could stomach I decided on the Cooler Master Storm Stryker in white. I was also looking at the Corsair 500r, but it was just too plain for me, and the NZXT Switch 810 didnt tickle my fancy much.
After picking the case I noticed that it supported a 280mm Rad on the top and what better excuse did I need to also upgrade my aging Corsair H50 to the new H110.
Still having some change jumping around in my pocket I also sprung for a full array of Cougar fans for the new case, and a CMSTORM mechanical keyboard.
After pressing submit on my order I then remembered that it had been some time since I had cleaned the PC I have. So I decided it was time for some spring cleaning!
So here she is!
Nice and Dusty!
Not Quite as bad as I had thought on the rear
Mmhmmm
I decided to start with the PSU, I have cleaned it once in the past, but knew it was due for another.
Like new!
The rest of the hardware simply needed dusted off, and I cleaned the dust from the GPU as well.
At this point I went through and cleaned out the 902 really well, it was ROUGH, but now it looks good enough for my fiance to use with her PC (Butterfly in SysInfo)
TWO DAYS LATER
Is that a knock at the door?
Took the case out of the box and gave it a once over, I was really impressed with the quality of the white finish, nice and even, and a similar shade as the plastics. All in all I'm happy with it. Time to start taking it apart.
First came the HDD Fans.
Then the motherboard, (Looks sooo tiny)
Old vs New, Just a little bit bigger!
Radiator and rear fan isntalled
Pump Installed
This is about the point where I put the PSU in and started routing cables.
An Hour Later!
Everything working well!
Side panel back on, notice my awesome case riser to allow the PSU to vent properly (its the CMSTORM Box)
Lets check those temps out! Just a quick run to see.
So now its done, clean and new. Ran into some minor hiccups along the way, Like not being able to use the washers on the H110 screws (dust filter wouldnt fit), and it took me a moment to realize they include a tool to screw in the standoffs.
The cabling isnt finalized as Ill more then likely be purchasing a new motherboard here in not to long. Possibly an ATX-XL or something. Main reason being the front panel header on mine is bad so I have to use the onboard buttons to power on and reset. At this point Ill run some of the cables behind the board as well.
Im also looking into sleeving the cables in the case here in not too long just have to get the materials ordered.
Lastly Ill probably de-lid my 3770k, while the temps above arent bad they were occasionally spiking around 70c, and I want to push closer to that golden 5Ghz standard.
Ill update this thread once I push forward with my plans.
Thanks for reading!
After as much googling and comparing and review browsing I could stomach I decided on the Cooler Master Storm Stryker in white. I was also looking at the Corsair 500r, but it was just too plain for me, and the NZXT Switch 810 didnt tickle my fancy much.
After picking the case I noticed that it supported a 280mm Rad on the top and what better excuse did I need to also upgrade my aging Corsair H50 to the new H110.
Still having some change jumping around in my pocket I also sprung for a full array of Cougar fans for the new case, and a CMSTORM mechanical keyboard.
After pressing submit on my order I then remembered that it had been some time since I had cleaned the PC I have. So I decided it was time for some spring cleaning!
So here she is!
Nice and Dusty!
Not Quite as bad as I had thought on the rear
Mmhmmm
I decided to start with the PSU, I have cleaned it once in the past, but knew it was due for another.
Like new!
The rest of the hardware simply needed dusted off, and I cleaned the dust from the GPU as well.
At this point I went through and cleaned out the 902 really well, it was ROUGH, but now it looks good enough for my fiance to use with her PC (Butterfly in SysInfo)
TWO DAYS LATER
Is that a knock at the door?
Took the case out of the box and gave it a once over, I was really impressed with the quality of the white finish, nice and even, and a similar shade as the plastics. All in all I'm happy with it. Time to start taking it apart.
First came the HDD Fans.
Then the motherboard, (Looks sooo tiny)
Old vs New, Just a little bit bigger!
Radiator and rear fan isntalled
Pump Installed
This is about the point where I put the PSU in and started routing cables.
An Hour Later!
Everything working well!
Side panel back on, notice my awesome case riser to allow the PSU to vent properly (its the CMSTORM Box)
Lets check those temps out! Just a quick run to see.
So now its done, clean and new. Ran into some minor hiccups along the way, Like not being able to use the washers on the H110 screws (dust filter wouldnt fit), and it took me a moment to realize they include a tool to screw in the standoffs.
The cabling isnt finalized as Ill more then likely be purchasing a new motherboard here in not to long. Possibly an ATX-XL or something. Main reason being the front panel header on mine is bad so I have to use the onboard buttons to power on and reset. At this point Ill run some of the cables behind the board as well.
Im also looking into sleeving the cables in the case here in not too long just have to get the materials ordered.
Lastly Ill probably de-lid my 3770k, while the temps above arent bad they were occasionally spiking around 70c, and I want to push closer to that golden 5Ghz standard.
Ill update this thread once I push forward with my plans.
Thanks for reading!
