Rig Build

[WartHog]

You bet Dave. Looking forward to putting it together and then enjoying it!

 

[WartHog]

Well, finally got everything installed and updated. I'm gonna post some pics in the "show us your rig" thread. Post 832: http://www.sevenforums.com/overclocking-case-mods/104136-show-us-your-rig-2-a-84.html

Had a few problems:
** Swapped the 1394 and USB header cables - fried a USB stick (the one I used to DL everything onto for this build), but thankfully nothing else.
** On initial startup, I noticed the CPU cooler fan, and none of the system/case fans were running. Had to remove the CMOS battery and let it reset.
** For the case fans, discovered you can't have them plugged into the NB Fan socket. Has to be the System Fan socket.
** I know it was discouraged using a magnetized screw driver, but it worked like a charm!
** I used both methods to spread the AS5: the sandwich baggy and the credit card. Card worked GREAT on the CPU cooler and the baggy worked good on the CPU.
I ended up only being able to mount the fan for the cooler one way (closer to the rear of the case, drawing air out).
** I did have a wrist strap, LED flashlight, and magnifying glass (never used it) for this build.

Overall, I am EXTREMELY happy with the build and how well it all came together. I did a lot of research, but got LOADS AND LOADS OF HELP from everyone who posted up in this thread. I CANNOT thank you all enough.

 

[WDAexodus]

Awesome bro. Taking a look at the rig thread now. Enjoy your new creation.

 

[A Guy]

Well, finally got everything installed and updated. I'm gonna post some pics in the "show us your rig" thread. Post 832: http://www.sevenforums.com/overclocking-case-mods/104136-show-us-your-rig-2-a-84.html

Had a few problems:
** Swapped the 1394 and USB header cables - fried a USB stick (the one I used to DL everything onto for this build), but thankfully nothing else.
** On initial startup, I noticed the CPU cooler fan, and none of the system/case fans were running. Had to remove the CMOS battery and let it reset.
** For the case fans, discovered you can't have them plugged into the NB Fan socket. Has to be the System Fan socket.
** I know it was discouraged using a magnetized screw driver, but it worked like a charm!
** I used both methods to spread the AS5: the sandwich baggy and the credit card. Card worked GREAT on the CPU cooler and the baggy worked good on the CPU.
I ended up only being able to mount the fan for the cooler one way (closer to the rear of the case, drawing air out).
** I did have a wrist strap, LED flashlight, and magnifying glass (never used it) for this build.

Overall, I am EXTREMELY happy with the build and how well it all came together. I did a lot of research, but got LOADS AND LOADS OF HELP from everyone who posted up in this thread. I CANNOT thank you all enough.

Congratulations, now you are a veteran Heading over there to look in a few. A Guy

 

[WartHog]

Thanks you two.

 

[WartHog]

Here's some benchmarks (case sides still off)

 

[Dave76]

Congrats Beau, sounds like you had fun

Great rig, going to check it out.

Is it running well?

 

[WartHog]

Dave, thanks. Yes, running REAL good!

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

That's the one Beau!

 

[WartHog]

I thought it was Ted.

 

[WartHog]

Here's the #s using SIW. Case has been closed over 12 hours:

 

[WartHog]

Here's the OCCT snips @ the end of 11 hours and the HW Monitor snip.

 

[A Guy]

There should be a folder in documents probably called OCCT. Inside you will find graphs of the various monitors. Temps for each core, 12v and 3.3 v. Those will tell you what happened over the course of the 1 hour test. A Guy