Fortress i7

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August 13th 2009
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Key Features:
Intel CPU NVIDIA Graphics
System Specs:
  • Case Silverstone FT01
  • Core i7 920 2.66 oc 3.80
  • Asus Rampage II Extreme
  • TRUE Black Push & Pull with Gelid GC-Extreme Thermal Compound + Xigmatek Dark Knight Fans
  • GSkill 6GB DDR3-1600 (8-8-8-24-2T)
  • ASUS ENGTX295
  • 2x WD Caviar Black 500GB
  • PSU SuperFlower 800W
Performed Mods:
Nothing extraordinary, just some cable management and add some fans to help the airflow. Sugestions are welcomed :)
Core i7 920 D0 - 2.66 oc 3.80, CPU Ratio = 19, BCLK = 200, Vcore = 1.13750v, DRAM = 1603MHZ, LLC Enabled, QPI/DRAM = 1.23750v, DRAM = 1.52431v, DRAM Timing = 8-8-8-24-2T, 8Hrs OCCT Medium Data Stable, Prime95 14hrs Stable, Linx 50 passes 2048Mb Stable, Max Core Temps on Linx 70C, Ambient Temp = 24-25C
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16 Comments on Fortress i7

#1
steelkane
Solid build & clean,, did you buy the dark knight fan or take it from the HSF, I'm looking for them.
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#2
MTT
steelkaneSolid build & clean,, did you buy the dark knight fan or take it from the HSF, I'm looking for them.
Thx! I got 1 of those fans from my "old" Dark Knight. The other one i got from a friend who changed it for other fan with blue leds. I really like this fan, looks cool and has a good static pressure for a 120mm model (4.1 mmH2O max).
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#3
steelkane
Bummer,, I wish someone would make a all black translucent fan with white leds.
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#4
Howard
maybe not too impressive, but ain't that bad either, so i think worth more than 1/10..
for justice's sake! i'd say 8/10
overclocking effort made it's efficient and what i been looking for is low-voltage OC, that's awesome! and all black color setup! WC will be great, just a suggestion though!
check out my RIG bro!

www.techpowerup.com/gallery/2255.html
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#5
MTT
Howardmaybe not too impressive, but ain't that bad either, so i think worth more than 1/10..
for justice's sake! i'd say 8/10
overclocking effort made it's efficient and what i been looking for is low-voltage OC, that's awesome! and all black color setup! WC will be great, just a suggestion though!
check out my RIG bro!

www.techpowerup.com/gallery/2255.html
Thx man, i was thinking about moving to a wc setup, especially for my gtx 295 since its a hot card and very loud using the stock cooling when gaming. And probably with a wc setup i could go beyond 3.80 with good temps. I can reach 4.0Ghz but i don't like to get my temps over 70c when stressing.

I looked on your case, very nice job, very clean (cable management is a pain to do isn't? :p). The blue tubes looks great on your case. Nice hardware too :)
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#7
Howard
MTTThx man, i was thinking about moving to a wc setup, especially for my gtx 295 since its a hot card and very loud using the stock cooling when gaming. And probably with a wc setup i could go beyond 3.80 with good temps. I can reach 4.0Ghz but i don't like to get my temps over 70c when stressing.

I looked on your case, very nice job, very clean (cable management is a pain to do isn't? :p). The blue tubes looks great on your case. Nice hardware too :)
@MTT yep, it was total pain! took me 2hrs to arrange those cables..
for OC, IMHO any OC beyond 45'c idle is not worth it!
WC is to protect your hardwares, not killin' it..

good luck with ur WC project bru!
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#9
MTT
Bjorn_Of_IcelandNice rig.

Did you peek under the figurine's dress?
LOL, i would never do that because... she have those scary swords with her and i don't want to make her mad ;)

Hahaha, anyway thx for your comment. :)
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#10
MRCL
Don't you just love clean and beautiful Fortress builds... I do! I give you a 9/10. Because I love those cases lol. And the front looks amazing.

Check my recent Fortress if you want!
www.techpowerup.com/gallery/2177.html
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#11
MTT
MRCLDon't you just love clean and beautiful Fortress builds... I do! I give you a 9/10. Because I love those cases lol. And the front looks amazing.

Check my recent Fortress if you want!
www.techpowerup.com/gallery/2177.html
Hey thx :). Yeah i love the looks of the fortress too. Right now i'm waiting Silverstone to start selling the new 180mm blue led fans. I saw some pictures before, and really liked.

Just looked at your rig, very nice! Very clean, and that Thor Hammer looks very cool :) It's pretty big isn't? Those rams have leds? They look nice :)
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#12
MRCL
Yeah its a hammer alright. Its big and damn heavy. Black Dragons, awesome RAM! They just don't overclock how I want them to tho.
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#13
xkche
i give you 8/10... because Ciel! *o*

jajaja
ah! nice PC! XD very clean!
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#14
MTT
xkchei give you 8/10... because Ciel! *o*

jajaja
ah! nice PC! XD very clean!
Thx! :)
Hahaha, she's protecting my rig :p
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#16
MTT
tzitzibpI always loved dark (industrial like) rigs.... 8/10

and since everyone is adding links to their rig... here is mine! chk it out...www.techpowerup.com/gallery/2097.html
Thx , i love black or dark colors too :) After looking your rig, all i can say is: WOW...:)
Very nice, and talk about airflow hehehe, really looks "cool" in all aspects. GJ there.
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