[Build Log] Main PC - 2012

[Lloyd_mcse]

A quick run down on the specs at the min ...

Intel Q9400 2.6GHz @ 3.2GHz
8GB GEIL DDR2 6400 (4x2GB)
Asus P5Q DELUXE P45
Asus GeForce GTX 560 Ti TOP DirectCUII
Asus Xonar DX PCI-Express
1x Corsair Force 3 120GB SATA 3 SSD (ICH10R)
2x Western Digital Black 1 TB RAID0 (ICH10R)
Intel Gigabit CT Desktop Adapter PCI-Express
Corsair HX650
Zalman CNPS10X
Antec P180 Special Edition

[Lloyd_mcse]

I'm gonna grab the i7 2600k and the Asus P8Z68 DELUXE this week, try and get my upgrades done before the xmas rush

[Lloyd_mcse]

Looking closer at the spec of the Asus P8Z68 DELUXE there is nowhere for a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which is a massive problem for me!

What is a Trusted Platform Module?
A TPM is a microchip designed to provide basic security-related functions, primarily involving encryption keys. The TPM is usually installed on the motherboard of a computer or laptop, and communicates with the rest of the system using a hardware bus.

I'll have to look into this some more.

[Lloyd_mcse]

OK that's the mobo and CPU sorted, I'll get them installed on Monday or Tuesday
I went with the i7 2600k and Asus P8Z68 DELUXE, I really wanted to go with a LGA2011 setup but not at 130watt TDP.
I thought I would use a Corsair A70 this time

[Lloyd_mcse]

I was just gonna use another CM-690 II but I am so tempted to get a Corsair 600TM, ahhhh which to go for

Any thoughts? Anyone?

[Lloyd_mcse]

I went with another Coolermaster CM-690 II Advanced USB3 windowed version for this
I'll get some pictures up as soon as I get started

[Lloyd_mcse]

I'm going to make a start on this later today *Fingers Crossed*

Though I have just realized I have no ATX 8 Pin extenders left, and I'm not sure if the HX650 will reach, my HX750 was fine but then the AX750 was too short

We will see

[Lloyd_mcse]

So far I have just prepped the case - motherboard stand offs, and fans. I swapped the rear 120mm fan for what I consider the best fan ever made - Sythe Ultra Quiet 1600rpm.
I have also mounted the Corsair A70, ready for me slot in tomorrow when the 8 Pin ATX extender gets here in the morning.
Here's some pictures so far..

[Lloyd_mcse]

Well, I didn't need the 8 Pin ATX extender, but I did have one small issue... The Corsair Vengeance doesn't fit under the Corsair A70 (I had thought I would loose the first RAM channel), but no I couldn't put the front fan on the A70 at all, so I am waiting for some of the Low-Profile Vengeance to get here tomorrow or friday. Until then I will have to run the A70 with one fan. No big deal I'm still getting good temps.
Anyway I will get some more pictures up when I finish

[Bully]

Mine fits with pair in second channel with both fans on

[Lloyd_mcse]

Mine fits with pair in second channel with both fans on

Aren't you using the Low profile Vengeance though?

[Bully]

Nope

[Lloyd_mcse]

Cheers Bullet all installed nicely - VERY Tight though ... and yes tight is good

[Bully]

[Lloyd_mcse]

Spec (14/12/2011)

Intel i7 2600K
Asus P8Z68 Deluxe
8GB Corsair Vengeance 1600 CAS 8
Asus GeForce GTX 560 Ti TOP DirectCU II 1024MB
1x 120GB Cosair Force 3 120GB
2x WD Black 1TB RAID 0
Asus Xonar DX PCI-E
Corsair HX650
Corsair A70 CPU Cooler (Low Speed)
Coolermaster CM690 II Advanced USB 3