The new i7 build - pictorial

[Boz]

@Thirtythree

Its called a build log. And its common among tech forums to post pictures of the parts and computer.

I don't know why you consider it "bragging".

I don't really get what seems to be bothering him. We talked in another thread I started about compatibilities of i7 platform because I wanted to build a new machine. I finally built it.

Some people PM-ed me and asked me some questions to and asked to see the build when it's done too. That's why I posted this stuff and to praise the quality of some of these components as the build really went flawlessly, yet he seems to find anyone who showcases something that's better as bragging. Really weird view on things.

Nice rig Boz.

You still have the Mac Pro?

More like 13 years old...

Yeah.. I do have a Mac Pro as well. I have to use it for some Mac centric stuff like iPhone and stuff but I wanted to make a new build so I can have a fast WIndows workstation. I personally had more problems with OSX and a mac then Windows/PC (figure that one :) ) and with Windows 7 just around the corner, I kind of wanted to update here since I sold my old PC and make this new PC my main workstation.

I just got an Antec 902 - not built everything into it yet (waiting until after exams). Glad to hear that it has decent cable management and easy to build into. Some great pics of it in action as well - now I am even more excited to get my hands on it once these damn exams are over!

On second thoughts - I'm excited about a case :blink:

Anyway, fantastic build Boz - I'm not much of a poster on these forums, but just wanted to complement your new build and express my sheer jealousy :laugh:

;) Thanks dude. You'll LOVE it and you can trust me when I say that I went through a lot of cases (Lian Lis, Silverstone, CMs) and they were all higher end models. This Antec is really great compared to them. It looks classy, the plastic on top could've been maybe aluminum like front but considering that it's very competitive with prices to these other brands it's really a kick ass case.

[brentaal]

I hate when people brag about things. Pride is one of seven deadly sins you know...

Wait, you were the one that got angry when I priced your previously expensive rig at $750! No wonder you got so angry about it seeing the type of person you are. That $750 price tag I put on it must have really put a blow on your ego, eh?

I assume that he has no children/family to take care of or makes a ton of money to burn it away like that. Then he comes here with pictures to feed his ego.

I fraking lol'd.

Nice rig. (Y)

[DDStriker]

hey boz i'm just curious can you actually fit another graphic card in that 3rd pci-e slot? from the pictures it looks like the card is blocking the third port but you managed to fit the second card in that had the same spacing

i'd say its just the angle the picture was taken but it looks fairly head on to me could you please tell me if theres enough space for a third card without any issues?

cheers :D

nice build, i looked into that 2x memory gpu apparently inno3d version is coming soon and evga has been there for a while but not in retail stores

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

Great build +Boz! It's a bit pricey for me but I'd definitely build a system like that if I could sell my current one. Then again, I'm quite happy with what I have right now.

[Loso]

i need a new pc, i wish i had a comp like that.

[FiB3R]

Do you enjoy making a fool of yourself Thirtythree? Nobody else (probably on the entire planet) has a problem with Boz's post.

This is the hardware hangout. Go take a look through it, and troll everybody else that has done the same thing (myself included)

We love this **** and want to see it, so **** off.

[Argi]

Eh, it's good that he posted it. He should feel pride because it's a very sexy build. I'm jealous :p /drool

Still, I'm waiting for the new Nvidia 300 GPUs next year.

[Boz]

hey boz i'm just curious can you actually fit another graphic card in that 3rd pci-e slot? from the pictures it looks like the card is blocking the third port but you managed to fit the second card in that had the same spacing

i'd say its just the angle the picture was taken but it looks fairly head on to me could you please tell me if theres enough space for a third card without any issues?

cheers :D

nice build, i looked into that 2x memory gpu apparently inno3d version is coming soon and evga has been there for a while but not in retail stores

Yes you can! I could've placed a third card in there without problems. Even though it's VERY tight meaning cards are almost touching, it's really only plastic. These cards have the exhaust for fans that blow towards the back of the case. Because they take 2 slots the other slot for the card is the exhaust. So you can actually put all 3 cards in there.

The thing though is that you would lose that last PCI slot.

If I was completely insane as I was when I was a bit younger :) I could've fitted 3 295GTXs and triple-SLI them. Not sure what I would use that for, he he, but to answer your question I can fit another one into PCI-E x16 No. 3.

[Radiance_Wes]

Looks great, and also $2200 total for all of the system is pretty good :)

[Loso]

the day i get a new comp i'll feel better. gotta learn how to build one though. maybe one day

[DDStriker]

Yes you can! I could've placed a third card in there without problems. Even though it's VERY tight meaning cards are almost touching, it's really only plastic. These cards have the exhaust for fans that blow towards the back of the case. Because they take 2 slots the other slot for the card is the exhaust. So you can actually put all 3 cards in there.

If I was completely insane as I was when I was a bit younger :) I could've fitted 3 295GTXs and triple-SLI them. Not sure what I would use that for, he he, but to answer your question I can fit another one into PCI-E x16 No. 3.

awesome thanks i'm not exactly intending on a sli setup but i would like to use the other pci-e slots and these newer gtx cards look really big in the pictures :p

i wonder how the heat is since the fans are basically being blocked by another hot card doesn't that cause issues? (i know lots of people have done this before but i've never really gotten any specific answers nows my chance eh? :p)

also is the gtx 295 higher or just longer since its a dual card?

thanks again i hope you enjoy your new build ^_^ are you planning on lowering the speed for your memory to 1066 to achieve tighter timing?

[Boz]

awesome thanks i'm not exactly intending on a sli setup but i would like to use the other pci-e slots and these newer gtx cards look really big in the pictures :p

i wonder how the heat is since the fans are basically being blocked by another hot card doesn't that cause issues? (i know lots of people have done this before but i've never really gotten any specific answers nows my chance eh? :p )

also is the gtx 295 higher or just longer since its a dual card?

thanks again i hope you enjoy your new build ^_^ are you planning on lowering the speed for your memory to 1066 to achieve tighter timing?

Well as I noted in my previous response. The cards are thick but the heat is actually not an issue because the half of the card is actually kind of a wind tunnel that blows hot air outside the case towards the back. So even though they are very close, the heat is going towards the back and doesn't create heat inside. BUT, even if it did, the huge advantage with this Antec case is that it has 2 90mm fans from the front that blow DIRECTLY on the cards, so in any case you are safe.

I personally don't know about 295GTX. I haven't had the chance to check it out outside the packaging but I would imagine they are same in dimensions as they "sandwich" the 2 thin gpu plates on one card. Like this:

From this picture though I'd say it's the same dimension as my 275s.

[Amano]

Congratulations. I'm still running a poor Core 2 Duo! :D

[DDStriker]

Well as I noted in my previous response. The cards are thick but the heat is actually not an issue because the half of the card is actually kind of a wind tunnel that blows hot air outside the case towards the back. So even though they are very close, the heat is going towards the back and doesn't create heat inside. BUT, even if it did, the huge advantage with this Antec case is that it has 2 90mm fans from the front that blow DIRECTLY on the cards, so in any case you are safe.

I personally don't know about 295GTX. I haven't had the chance to check it out outside the packaging but I would imagine they are same in dimensions as they "sandwich" the 2 thin gpu plates on one card. Like this:

From this picture though I'd say it's the same dimension as my 275s.

looks like those 295's have an empty pci-e slot between them (thats why i wonder if they are larger)

pretty nifty design just looking at my computer (its sitting on my desk open) the graphic card is small but the zalman fan it came with is huge if i put another card in the second pci-e slot the fan blade will either hit the card or i'll be virtually blocking all airflow infact my en8600gt has 4 little screws on the back and if i had another card like that the screws would be pushed into the heatsink and do some real nice damage

so yeah i've always wondered about these new and more powerful cards and how people deal with it so thanks alot for the information :) greatly appreciated i'm looking at getting the thermal take spedo advanced case to house my new build which has that fan you can move around and point at the video cards or other components so should be interesting

[Boz]

I just find it pretty funny that a person that joined a few months ago is pointing out where and what other people, who've been here for years, should post or and his keen sense of what type of person I'm personally. I think they should make ThirtyThree a mod immediately. :)

[Malkii]

Oh well, guess I'm wasting my time. I made my point.

Yes you made your point, you have run out of chill pills and hate happy people, we get you :)

@ Boz, nice rig m8! If I ever decide to go back to using cases, I would probably go for that one.

[Unto Darkness]

Whoa, that CPU heat sink really looks like a V8 engine :p

And what's the motherboard? Looks nice. Reminds me of the ASUS Marine concept.

[Ci7]

Oh no! Not another "noob" to the forums comment. Sorry buddy, length of time and post count doesn't make you better than anyone else. I've been posting on internet forums since 2400 baud. I am familiar with BB and forum etiquette.

Anymore "you should take my advice since I am in my 30's" comments?

i see.

you are from the future!

you have contributed -391 years ago , that surely too long :p

[Dance.]

so pretty :3

[Beastage]

So Boz, I expect to see you on neobay selling used stuff :D

[Kurt]

Damn, that's nicely done! :woot:

[bobeck]

nice clean build boz...have fun putting it through it's paces

[Vice]

Computer looks great Boz - What kind of temps do you get on your GTX275's ? You can check using Hardware Monitor, thanks.

Also Thirtythree what is wrong with you? - If you don't like the Topic get out of it no one else here agrees with your assertion that Boz is some kid bragging he always posts his builds with new Hardware and I for one enjoy his high quality photographs. I still remember when he posted about his QX6700 / 680i / Dual 8800GTS SLI Build :)

[Thunderbuck]

Nice build. I just did my latest machine last fall with a Q9550, but I did manage to pick the same PSU :) Oh, and the keyboard...

Please post some benchmarks comparing your old box with the new one. I'm curious.

[SkyyPunk Veteran]

1200 as I said is really good. I wish they had a bit more screw-less items but it's pretty good as is.

Thats my only gripe with it too! Also a *little* bit is how the doors (at least the back) doesnt connect anywhere to the case except the front for pivot and back with screws...i suppose i could cable manage better than just letting everything dangle where it wants behind the back wall :p But since i didnt, it bulges a little in the middle >.>