My new PC (self build)

papa_smurf · 06-16-11, 01:06 PM

Just thought I'd post a pic of my first ever self build.

Specs:
Gigabyte GA-8800GM-D2H
AMD Athlon Phenom II X4 - overclocked to 3.5GHz
4GB DDR 1333 Mushkin RAM
Ati HD 5570
500 GB SATAII HDD
650W Corsair PSU
Cooler Master Elite case.

The rather large heatsink keeps the CPU below 25C when idle and max outs at around 35C when running a heavy load. Also have 2 fans, one in front of case and one at rear for a nice airflow. All in all, i'm pretty pleased with the result been my first self-build.

frau kaleun · 06-16-11, 01:13 PM

Lessee... one, two, three, four... man I am counting at least 5-6 different colors in there, are you trying to give Jan K. a heart attack?

But seriously - how are you liking the Corsair PSU? Cuz they are top of my list right now for when I start pricing units.

papa_smurf · 06-16-11, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Lessee... one, two, three, four... man I am counting at least 5-6 different colors in there, are you trying to give Jan K. a heart attack?

But seriously - how are you liking the Corsair PSU? Cuz they are top of my list right now for when I start pricing units.

Not that bothered about having same colour inside, won't be seen when running.

The PSU is not that bad, only had new computer for less than a month and it runs fine.

frau kaleun · 06-16-11, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

Not that bothered about having same colour inside, won't be seen when running.

The PSU is not that bad, only had new computer for less than a month and it runs fine.

What about noise and temp?

papa_smurf · 06-16-11, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

What about noise and temp?

Not too noisy for having 3 fans. As for temperatures;

GPU - Idle; 25C, Peak; 42C
CPU - Idle; 15C, Peak 27-30C

frau kaleun · 06-16-11, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

Not too noisy for having 3 fans. As for temperatures;

GPU - Idle; 25C, Peak; 42C
CPU - Idle; 15C, Peak 27-30C

I meant the PSU specifically - I'd like one that's relatively quiet and doesn't give off excessive heat.

danasan · 06-16-11, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

Not too noisy for having 3 fans. As for temperatures;

GPU - Idle; 25C, Peak; 42C
CPU - Idle; 15C, Peak 27-30C

Beware of icicles inside...

Nice rig you built there, and so tidy inside

06-16-11, 01:06 PM	#1
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	My new PC (self build) Just thought I'd post a pic of my first ever self build. Specs: Gigabyte GA-8800GM-D2H AMD Athlon Phenom II X4 - overclocked to 3.5GHz 4GB DDR 1333 Mushkin RAM Ati HD 5570 500 GB SATAII HDD 650W Corsair PSU Cooler Master Elite case. The rather large heatsink keeps the CPU below 25C when idle and max outs at around 35C when running a heavy load. Also have 2 fans, one in front of case and one at rear for a nice airflow. All in all, i'm pretty pleased with the result been my first self-build. __________________

06-16-11, 01:13 PM	#2
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Lessee... one, two, three, four... man I am counting at least 5-6 different colors in there, are you trying to give Jan K. a heart attack? But seriously - how are you liking the Corsair PSU? Cuz they are top of my list right now for when I start pricing units.