Key features
The build
BTW: dont forget to vote :)
Ive recently switched the dual HD2900XT's for dual HD3870's ;) (see pics 6 & 7)
System specs
- CPU
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 @ 3.2 GHz
- CPU Cooler
- Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro (with MX-2)
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 Rev 3.3
- RAM
- OCZ 4 GB (4x 1 GB) DDR2 800 MHz ATi CrossFire Edition
- GPU
- 2x PowerColor ATi HD3870 512 MB CrossFire @ 830/1251
- Storage
- WD 320 GB SATA II 16 MB Cache
- Storage
- WD Caviar SE 160 GB 7200 RPM SATA II 8 MB Cache
- PSU
- Hiper 880 W Type-M
- Case
- Casecom Black Mid Tower
- OS
- Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit
Performed mods
Custom built rig. 1x 120mm Akasa fan,
2x 80mm Akasa fans,
2x 12" red cold cathodes & 2x atomic fan guards.
2x 80mm Akasa fans,
2x 12" red cold cathodes & 2x atomic fan guards.






38 Comments on RUBY, RUBY, RUBY, RUBY (HD3870 X-Fire Rig)
I have to ask, though, how does the whole thing sound? I mean, yes it kicks butt that you have 2 HD 2900s, but if the whole thing sounds like a leaf blower what's the point :P.
The noise isnt an issue, as its pretty quiet :) I leave the system on overnight (in my bedroom) and it doesnt disturb me one bit :)
Nice hue for the red, and I like the cable management; they look accessible.
Come on Wiz, who cares if it's loud, shit bro put on some head phones and enjoy your dual GPUs. What are you afraid of, waking the girlfriend at 3am?
Besides, nothing's going to be louder than you screaming "verfluchter Sohn des Gottes eines Weibchenhahnes saugendes n00b" when you get hit with a headshot in CounterStrike or something :)
my future project is a GA-x38-DQ6 a crossfire with a HD2900XT 1GB DDR4 and 4GB OCZ platinum DDR2 1066MHz and if u wana look my old system i will be glad
see and vote in my case www.techpowerup.com/gallery/1034.html
bye ;)
Props for the Crossfire. Way cool.
Like the red fan in the front to.
Nice setup all together.9
+1.5 - ATI inspired, awesome!
=9.5/10
Nice rig, man - very clean look to it and "professional," although I'm not a big fan of red lighting, I can't fault you on that - but it works and looks great with the ATI theme!
Clean up the wiring, and it'll be 7/10.
Really nice setup but the PSU is not up to it.....why go cheap when you could have put in a Enermax or Be Quiet .........???
=7/10
maybe some more wire management?? watch out for hiper psu's they use the fujigistu (whatever the hell it is) caps. looks good though :)
Nice setup dude :)
Can you mount the Hdd's "back to front" with your case??? It makes a huge difference to the overall cleanliness if you can because you can hide all the wiring and connectors away..
Love the crossfire setup too... it makes me miss my old setup.... :sheds a little tear:
7/10 from me.. :)
Modular power supply and black cable ties for cable managment maybe.... nice rig though.
pc still rocks though!
(i hate red, too) 7/10,
ron
Nice case. Nice cabling. Nice xfire! Happy gaming!
I love the 3870 and would highly recommend it. But I was getting fed up waiting for the patch/drivers to sort out the dual card problem with Crysis, so I cut my losses and went for 1 really good card :)