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Project: VMw

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muzzle79

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VMw

Overview / Goal:
This build is entirely for a VMware Workstation 8 focused system, built on Ubuntu.
At any given point there will be anywhere from 8-16 virtual machines in use with varying load / ram requirements so with prices the way they are, expect a lot of ram!
As an SSD convert, The OS (primary and secondary) will both be on SSD's (120gb) and I plan on adding a couple as storage for the primary VM's in use.
*I do have additional drives for raw storage, think Iso's etc.

The Main piece of this Mod that will set it apart from a standard build is.... a Nook embeded in the drive bays!
~~ More to follow ~~

The Build Components:
Case: Corsair 800D
Powersupply: Corsair HX 1050
CPU: --- Intel Core i7-3930K
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100
Motherboard: --- Looking at the Asus P9x79 WS board, 64GB ram.. mmmm
Ram: 64GB+ Depending on prices at time of purchase. The more the merrier, however there is also a benefit gain / excessive cost point.
Video Card 1: XFX 2gb 6950 (unlocked to 6970)
Video Card 2: XFX 2gb 6950 (unlocked to 6970)
Storage 1(Ubuntu main): Intel Series 320 120GB SSD
Storage 2(Win 7 main): Intel Series 320 120GB SSD
Storage 3(ISO / Media): Western Digital Green drive 2TB sata
Storage 4:
Storage 5:
Storage 6:
Storage 7:
Storage 8:
Fans: Xigmatek Orange with White leds
Sleeving: Electric Blue, Orange and Grey
Mod: Nook!


The customization!:
  • Sleeving in Blue, Grey and Orange
  • Custom 2 pane Etched VMware Logo with appropriate lighting (pane one would be the orange segment of the logo, with the second being a blue segment)
  • Fans (Orange Xigmatek's)
  • Nook embeded in drive bays
  • Android dev board to communicate with UPS, thermal sensors etc..
  • Maybe more?




Shoutouts & Thanks!:

VMware workstation 8


** No sponsorship implied, unless specifically stated **

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Sneak peak at the colors! - Testing the fans to see if I like 'em


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Enhanced..


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Corsair 800D



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Corsair HX1050 PSU



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Sleeving

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Hurray, more sleeving from the FTWpc guys!


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Fans


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Corsair H100 CPU cooler
 
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Testing / stripping the modular sata power cable ( sole connection to sata backplane)


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Mistakes, mistakes. But, lessons learned so all is well.


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I finally found that cutting the length, setting the wrap on the sleeve first, then feeding it lends for a clean finish.


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Fan's sleeved


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All the fans sleeved


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Started work on the Powersupply


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Sleeved PCIE headers, look way better than the first sata cable, the colors are really popping too, i'm excited!


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Sleeved SATA cables for back plane


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Sleeved the USB / Audio header (notice the lack of the USB 3.0, i'm awaiting on the board to determine how to sleave / mod it)


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Tri fan headers


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PSU is sleeved!


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Another Shot
 
Thanks FrEaKy!


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Intel 320 120gb SSD's - Best Buy has them for $189 right now, Had $250 in Rewardzone certificates. So at Net $64.00 each I think it worked out great! Also picked up a USB 3.0 motherboard header for the Front Corsair USB 3.0 cable



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Two 2TB Hard drives. One will be solely for Software / ISO's (mostly MSDN and linux distros) - Way overkill, but i've got a few laying around so I might as well repurpose them.


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Nook Color - CM7




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Proof that the Nook Color is of Perfect size!
 
I've settled on which Android Development Kit board to pickup. Having built a few projects with an Arduino before, i'm confident this kit will more than handle what i'm planning for.

Android Arudino Dev kit


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