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The build
This was my first build, i built it quite a while ago actually but only recently did the revamp with cord control etc. I thought it turned out rather well but i'd like to see what you guys think before i move on to my next rig.
System specs
- CPU
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte P35-DS3P
- RAM
- 4 GB
- GPU
- GeForce 8800 GT Alpha Dog Superclocked
- Storage
- 500 GB 7200 RPM HDD
- PSU
- Antec 500 W
- Case
- Antec 900
Performed mods
Added VGA Heatsink (HR-03GT)+Zalman red LED fan.
Cut holes for all power cables + fan cables.
Added the Zalman 6 channel fan controller + rewired all fans.
Took off mesh on side panel and covered fan with a grill.
Cut holes for all power cables + fan cables.
Added the Zalman 6 channel fan controller + rewired all fans.
Took off mesh on side panel and covered fan with a grill.
11 Comments on Old Blacky
But: Red and blue don't match, so you are better off with one light theme, or two lights which harmonize.
I suggest you add a clear window on the side, replace the cpu cooler with a better one and replace the red fan with an AC Ryan dark blue or UV blue fan....
chk my rig...www.techpowerup.com/gallery/1832.html
Thanks for the advice on the colour scheme. the CPU cooler.. yeh i only have the e6600, its runnning at 3GHz though - but when i got it i figured 'nah ill get a better cooler once i get a better cpue' then ended up not getting it.
thanks for kind words on cable management - i cut all the holes with garden snips :P home jobs for the win :P
Great cable management on a budget for the non-cable-management-enthusiast. <- Is that a real stereotype or did I just make that up. You know what I mean -- some people go way over the top. You did a great job without getting exteme about it.
I kind of like the two-tone lights even though they don't necessarily match.
cheers mate. yeh i always thought that the red graphics card kinda suited the setup. the 'beast' area of the case :P.
thx for ur comments
for mobo screws - yeh because of tight cable management. the mobo is slightly sitting OUT a little too far for the screws to sit in nicely, and i didnt wanna bend it to push it back in. yeh stock cooler's a bitch :S - ah well. cpu aint that important anyway!
So when will New Whitey will arrive?