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    Default [Project] Coolermaster CM-690 II

    Hey guys,
    I'm currently thinking through upgrading my main rig TJ07 (rig 1) but before hand I need to get this pc updated slightly.
    I have 2 PCs under this desk, both PCs are in Akasa Eclipse's atm. One I modded to mount a radiator in the roof and floor - two 120.2 rads, so I had to make sure I could mount the same number of rads in whatever case I choose, I went for the Coolermaster as it's alot of case for very little cash (need two of them)

    Parts (already have)
    Intel QX6700 Extreme Edition
    8GB Corsair
    Asus Maximus II Formula P45
    3x 500GB RAID 0
    Corsair 750watt
    X-fi Fatality

    Parts (to buy)
    Asus ATI 5870 1GB
    Asus Xonar D2X
    Coolermaster CM-690 II Advanced Dominator Case - Black

    Watercooling Parts
    120.2 Feser XChanger (already have)
    EK Supreme HF(not sure which one yet)
    Laing DDC (not sure if i still have a spare)

    I have just bought the case, so should be here for the weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing it in the flesh
    I would like to wc the 5870 too, we'll see - EK 5870 Acetal + Nickel - I'll probably talk myself into it
    Last edited by Lloyd_mcse; 25-10-2010 at 10:35.
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    Lucky u mate nice
    Last edited by Lloyd_mcse; 26-05-2010 at 21:20.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shadowdave View Post
    Lucky u mate nice
    Thanks, yeah should be
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    you must spend some serious money on your machines mate.

    Im not an intel guy so never built a machine with a Intel chip, just find they are too expensive.

    Like the i7 yeah its great but is it really worth paying top $$$ for it? Some of the prices are crazy.

    Or maybe i am just too simple minded

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    These days paying the extra for intel is defo worth it. Before the "Core Duo" line of chips I would (and did) probably go AMD.
    I built a fairly good value i7 machine for someone recently ..

    i7 920 2.66GHz
    Gigabyte GA-X58A UD3R
    6GB GEIL DDR3 - 1600
    ATI 5850
    Corsair 650watt
    2x 640GB SATA 3 hard drives
    Samsung DVD-RW
    Coolermaster CM-690
    came in at about £1000

    However when i rebuild my main gaming rig with i7, I have decided it's time for a new Extreme Edition (*sells kidney*), I'll start a new project log once I have finished this one (this will be my stand in main rig )
    Last edited by Lloyd_mcse; 30-12-2010 at 03:07.
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    The funny this is nothing is cheap anymore, you need a fast chip, then because you got a fast chip may as well get the best memory that can run with it. While getting them may as well make sure you have the most expensive motherboard to run the better.

    Oh wait im using it for gaming so will have to get a good graphics card....ring bank manager for loan lol

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    Yeah, lol
    I have added links for the CPU, RAM, Mobo and GFX to the above post. All top notch parts
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    do you do most of your buying off overclockers?

    I mainly use lambdatek, always seem to have the part i need in stock and normally one of the cheapest

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    Quote Originally Posted by GeneralClev View Post
    do you do most of your buying off overclockers?

    I mainly use lambdatek, always seem to have the part i need in stock and normally one of the cheapest
    no not really, I use them as a reference and to see whats coming out
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    I got the case yesterday, then realised I actually had an old Seasonic 720 watt PSU. I'll get a Corsair 750watt ordered over the weekend so i can start getting everything ready
    Main PC :
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    According to the DPD website my parcel (PSU) is due between 12 and 1pm - very impressed with their tracking system
    I'll get some pics up soon
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    I finally had some time to unpack and have a look at the case, looking through the manual and how it comes apart I found that the top fan mounts for 120mm fans are actually sandwiched between the top of the chassis and the plastic trim, which means you can save a bit of room in the top. However the 140mm fans have to be attached inside the chassis.
    I think I will add a 120.2 Black Ice stealth up there, and have the Feser 120.2 in the floor.
    I found a spare DDC 3.2 18watt Pump, so i just need to get the 5870 and Stealth rad
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    all i saw was stealth dont care what it is but can i have one lol stealth epic
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shadowdave View Post
    all i saw was stealth dont care what it is but can i have one lol stealth epic
    LOL it's a type/make of radiator
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    look forward to pics Lloyd looks like a good build

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