Alot of the horsepower is used for CAD work preparing things for milling on the CNC milling machine that is almost operational. I also use a fair amount for speeding up code compiles, various video processing and conversion projects, experemental audio dablings (I hesitate to call it music per say) amongst other things, etc. But one of the main focuses of this computer is gaming. I like running things in super high resolution with all detail levels enabled.
Painting a case can be a pain, but it looks cool. The amount of time it takes though almost makes it worth just getting something pre-painted inside like a CM-690 II or a Haf X or something along those lines. If you have access to a spare oven though, powder coating is also an option thats pretty inexpensive to get into.
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Yeah, I was reading up on what it takes to paint a case "right" and decided to skip it. The box sits under my desk anyway so it's not as though it's a showpiece. Next time I get a case, I'll either get one already painted inside or else paint it myself as part of the initial build. I don't have the inspiration to tear my computer apart (with the associated risks) for the sake of vanity.
I never hear you really mention gaming so I didn't know that was a focus for you. I thought I had remembered you mentioning the CAD work though.
I never hear you really mention gaming so I didn't know that was a focus for you. I thought I had remembered you mentioning the CAD work though.
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Yeah, I still play Everquest II on the MMO side, but my main gaming interests are strategy simulators (Civilization, Command and conquer, etc), Flight / space simulators and various FPS's. When I have time anyways.
Thats the problem with computer cases. It's such a pain to swap them out. Thats why I only buy computer cases with removable motherboard trays. Vastly simplifies the whole process and saves on knuckle damage!
Thats the problem with computer cases. It's such a pain to swap them out. Thats why I only buy computer cases with removable motherboard trays. Vastly simplifies the whole process and saves on knuckle damage!
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Everything but the side panel completed:
The upper water loop and 32 Gbworth of ram
sideways motherboard view
Lower half of the case
Blue ray burner, DVD, LCD status and activity display, SOund blaster X-fi interface, Water cooling pump. THe card reader is below that.
Better view of the LCD. eventually the frame may be black. I might also swap it out fro a matrox orbital one since this one seems a little unstable.
the full effect
Edited, Nov 2nd 2012 6:20pm by Kaolian
The upper water loop and 32 Gbworth of ram
sideways motherboard view
Lower half of the case
Blue ray burner, DVD, LCD status and activity display, SOund blaster X-fi interface, Water cooling pump. THe card reader is below that.
Better view of the LCD. eventually the frame may be black. I might also swap it out fro a matrox orbital one since this one seems a little unstable.
the full effect
Edited, Nov 2nd 2012 6:20pm by Kaolian
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Looks hella snazzy. I just finished putting the extra fans in mine. Also removed the heat sink, cleaned off the stock paste and applied some Arctic Silver. Not that I think it's magical but I figured I may have separated the seal at some point when messing with the heat sink fans.
Interior (full)
Motherboard
Lights
"Cable Management" (Yes, I moved those clips before mashing them against the motherboard)
I was originally disappointed that my idle temps barely moved, but then ran Prime95 and saw my load temps were a full 10C lower than before. Stays between 58-62C now.
Interior (full)
Motherboard
Lights
"Cable Management" (Yes, I moved those clips before mashing them against the motherboard)
I was originally disappointed that my idle temps barely moved, but then ran Prime95 and saw my load temps were a full 10C lower than before. Stays between 58-62C now.
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Nice job on the cable runs there. Very clean. about the only things left you really could do would be something with the power supply cables at the bottom, and or maybe sleaving the switch run leads. Looks good! I definitly agree that you need a painted interior case though for next time.
One truely minor thing you might want to check when you get a chance is thr front panel audio header. I think you have it in the AC97 compatable plug, you ideally want it in the HD audio plug if you have a particularily good set of headphones. either one will work, the HD audio is going to be a better signal.
Artic silver has been around for quite a while now, and there are a few compounds that claim to have better thermal conductivity out there, but i've yet to find one aside from the very scary reflow tin soldier based ones that really makes a dent. Some people swear by the ceramic stuff since its non conductive, but I've always found that it runs about 1 degree warmer than silver. I'm betweeen 30 and 35c on the processor at the moment.. Video card blocks are tending to come in at 37c under load.
One truely minor thing you might want to check when you get a chance is thr front panel audio header. I think you have it in the AC97 compatable plug, you ideally want it in the HD audio plug if you have a particularily good set of headphones. either one will work, the HD audio is going to be a better signal.
Artic silver has been around for quite a while now, and there are a few compounds that claim to have better thermal conductivity out there, but i've yet to find one aside from the very scary reflow tin soldier based ones that really makes a dent. Some people swear by the ceramic stuff since its non conductive, but I've always found that it runs about 1 degree warmer than silver. I'm betweeen 30 and 35c on the processor at the moment.. Video card blocks are tending to come in at 37c under load.
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Ah, you know I had wondered about that HD plug. I had no idea where it was supposed to go. I'll have to switch those around, thanks!
Bumped the OC up to 3.8GHz and am seeing if it's stable and how warm it gets. If it's too much, back to 3.5GHz but I need to satisfy my desire to play around and see.
Edit: Not that anyone cares but it was still running a little hotter than I liked at 3.8GHz (topping ~78-80 in Prime95) so I backed it down to 3.6GHz where it stays under 70C and am calling it done.
Edited, Nov 6th 2012 9:38am by Jophiel
Bumped the OC up to 3.8GHz and am seeing if it's stable and how warm it gets. If it's too much, back to 3.5GHz but I need to satisfy my desire to play around and see.
Edit: Not that anyone cares but it was still running a little hotter than I liked at 3.8GHz (topping ~78-80 in Prime95) so I backed it down to 3.6GHz where it stays under 70C and am calling it done.
Edited, Nov 6th 2012 9:38am by Jophiel
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