IBM PS/1 2125-ROG

Key features

Intel CPU NVIDIA Graphics Custom Paint Job Small Form Factor Water-cooled

The build

This is a tribute to the IBM PS/1 (launched in June 1990) for it's 25th anniversary.

System specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-4670K @ 4200 MHz
CPU Cooler
Antec Kuhler 620
Motherboard
Asus ROG Maximus VI Impact
RAM
G.Skill Trident X 2x8 GB DDR3-2400
GPU
EVGA GeForce GTX 770 SC 2 GB
GPU Cooler
Corsair H55 + NZXT Kraken G10 @ 1161/1213 MHz GPU, 1788 MHz memory
Storage
Crucial MX500 M.2 500 GB SSD
Storage
WD Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" HDD
PSU
Silverstone SX600-G SFX 600 W

Performed mods

Redesign of the motherboard tray and backplate to fit a mini-ITX mother board and up to a 30cm -graphic card.
Blow holes in bottom and upper parts of the case to create a cooling chimney (2 rads for 2 separate closed-loops coolers + 2 fans)
installation of the Kraken G10 + Corsair H55 on the VGA card
black and red paint work.

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1 Comment on IBM PS/1 2125-ROG

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moon_slave
Very cool. Love retro builds. The PS/1 & PS/2 were some of the first PCs I worked on. Nice, clean, simple look. The disk drive is a nice aesthetic. Nice job.
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