The Return of The Ketchupy Avatar

[Chicken Patty]

So after about a four year hiatus I decided to return back to TPU and it's awesome folks. I actually still have the same system I had when I had last posted here. However, I decided to revamp it a bit with the recently purchased GTX 1080, and a new case. Rig still runs great, so I decided it was time to do a little something with it.

Current state:
No modifications, just put it in the new case, did what I could with the cable management that's visible. Back side is still a mess.

Next Step(s):

• Organize/clean up the wiring on the back side as much as possible
• Try to clean up the wiring on the front side a tad, has a few odd ends that I think can be fixed
• Install new sleeved extensions when they arrive.
• Plan for a water cooling loop.

How it sits right now. I'll take a picture of the wiring in the back once I open it back up to install the sleeved extensions that I will be receiving.

This won't be no crazy project like some of the awesome ones you see on here, but I still want to share it with you guys and hopefully you all enjoy it!

 

[Solaris17]

Glad your back! Still mod talons?

 

[Chicken Patty]

Here is what I have inbound now. Decided to go with white sleeving as the case has a black/white theme to it. I know it does not go with the board itself but I will eventually replace this board/CPU setup, and then I can throw something in there to go with it

Here's what I have on the way to help with the wiring side of the build. Figured with this assortment of clamps, etc, I should be able to route/organize the back side efficiently, at least I hope

CableMod Basic ModFlex™ Cable Extension Kit - Dual 6+2 Pin Series - WHITE

ModDIY Cord Clips 16mm - Large - Black

ModDIY Cord Clips 13mm - Medium - Black

Mod/smart Wire Saddle - 1/2 in Cable Clip - Black

 

[Chicken Patty]

Glad your back! Still mod talons?

Thanks bud! I still work on a few, but I don't mod them myself, just tuning some from some close friends. Been into the Chevy world now with the LSx engines.

 

[Deleted member 67555]

Chicken Patty=fitseries3?
If I remember

 

[cdawall]

Would you look at that

 

[TheMailMan78]

Chicken Patty=fitseries3?
If I remember

Nope.

Thanks bud! I still work on a few, but I don't mod them myself, just tuning some from some close friends. Been into the Chevy world now with the LSx engines.

Of course you did. You grew up to be a man and work on man engines.......wait that's not what it sounds like.

 

[qubit]

So after about a four year hiatus I decided to return back to TPU and it's awesome folks.

Crikey you're not kidding!

I'm now wondering why did you leave us, CP?

Oh and I'll bet you noticed that 1080 really rev up your PCs performance. I've got one and I love it.

 

[theonedub]

If I recall correctly, CP originally had to take time away for career advancement/opportunity.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Chicken Patty=fitseries3?
If I remember

Two different members

Would you look at that

haha, How's it going bud?

Nope.



Of course you did. You grew up to be a man and work on man engines.......wait that's not what it sounds like.

hahaha, I understood

Crikey you're not kidding!

I'm now wondering why did you leave us, CP?

Oh and I'll bet you noticed that 1080 really rev up your PCs performance. I've got one and I love it.

If I recall correctly, CP originally had to take time away for career advancement/opportunity.

That is correct. Just had to take some time for myself, had a lot going on and just needed to take some time off certain things. But here I am now, better than ever. ...and yes, that 1080 more than double my FPS. Great card!

 

[cdawall]

haha, How's it going bud?

Same old me causing fights and mayhem. You?

 

[R-T-B]

Holy crap a living BFG PSU.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Same old me causing fights and mayhem. You?

hahaha, same. Making the world a funner place lol

Holy crap a living BFG PSU.

I bought it right before they went out of business. Has been very solid to say the least

 

[Chicken Patty]

Alright guys, so big update here. I said the hell with it, and got a new motherboard/CPU/RAM combo. Decided to go with the Ryzen 1700 CPU, ASRock X370 Taichi motherboard, and some GSKILL RAM. My system specs is updated if you want to look at specifics. Although the board had great reviews, I also liked that it went well with the theme of the Define R5 case which is white/black. I also got the RAM in a color that went with it.

During this install, I took the opportunity to install my white sleeved PSU extensions, and do some organizing in the back side of the case. For now it's on the stock cooler but next up is a water cooling loop. I'm starting my research now on what components to get, but I'm open to any suggestions on radiator, and pumps I should use. I think it looks pretty good, what do you all think?

Some cable management in the back side so that some of the wires are not just cluttered where ever I could stash them.

The old SSD, and the new one, Samsung EVO 500GB

Did what I could with the back side, but unless I do some custom length wires, or sleeve the wires that come from the PSU to get rid of the extensions, I can't do much about all the left over wiring I'll keep picking at it little by little but this is as good as it gets for now.

The end result on the front side

My next steps are the following:

• Add a water cooling loop
• Sleeve the front panel connectors/header wires that plug into motherboard. Kind of an eye sore, especially the front panel SATA wires that are right next to the white sleeved 24 pin connector on the mother board.

Hopefully you guys are enjoying the updates and the build so far. Open to suggestions

 

[Nuckles56]

That is a very nice clean rig right there and those white extensions look great as well

 

[Chicken Patty]

That is a very nice clean rig right there and those white extensions look great as well

Thank you! I also need to work on getting some better quality pictures with better lighting. Would do it more justice. I think it looks pretty good

 

[Nuckles56]

You'd need a fancy camera for that and just do it during the day and you should be fine

 

[bogmali]

Wait, you are the resurrection of Fitseries?

Glad to have you back bro

 

[Chicken Patty]

You'd need a fancy camera for that and just do it during the day and you should be fine

That's what I plan on doing

Wait, you are the resurrection of Fitseries?

Glad to have you back bro

Glad to be back!

 

[eidairaman1]

I assume he got banned

 

[Chicken Patty]

I assume he got banned

I believe he did, even before I took the break from the site. Long time ago.

 

[eidairaman1]

I believe he did, even before I took the break from the site. Long time ago.

Yeah he was a jerk then from day 1

 

[cdawall]

I believe he did, even before I took the break from the site. Long time ago.

But I want him to make me some pump tops...

 

[Chicken Patty]

Yeah he was a jerk then from day 1

You know, I actually talked to him a few times like through PM's and he wasn't that bad. Just seemed like he had his moments.

But I want him to make me some pump tops...

HAHA, I remember that. Good memory

 

[cdawall]

I liked him, but we were both dicks so we got along. I had his cell number years ago, but have obviously lost it.