Project White Boy

[H@RD5]

Title captured my attention. Love it. As for the build, it looks awesome for it being your first build.

This is my first documented build, since I first got into computers I would say between family and friends I have built close to 50 computers.

How did that Sabrent file transfer device work out for you? I bought one a while ago (not that same model) that ended up frying the first 2 old laptop HD's I plugged it into.

So far not a single problem, I have used it on 4 hard drives, and not a single issue to report, and the transfer speeds are quite nice.

 

[Gilbert_pwns]

Wow. I really like this build. Good job.

 

[H@RD5]

Wow. I really like this build. Good job.

Thank you very much, I am trying to gather funds to continue the rest of the things I wish to do to this project.

 

[H@RD5]

Well start with a nice new mouse pad!


A Razer Vespula mouse pad.

I also grabbed a copy of bit defender 2013, to keep my hard drives safe.

Now for some mouse pad glamor shots!





All unboxed

and a close up of the 2 surfaces



the "control" side

and now the "speed" side

Hopefully ya'll can see the differences in textures.

 

[Gilbert_pwns]

Thank you very much, I am trying to gather funds to continue the rest of the things I wish to do to this project.

I wonder how well it will handle the heat in such a confined space.

 

[H@RD5]

I wonder how well it will handle the heat in such a confined space.

ATM the overclock is @ just under 4.6 GHz (by way of 45 multiplyer, and a 103 base clock), and temps max out at the high 60's C. And airflow seems to be pretty dammed good, despite the enclosure size. I have the front 230mm on intake, and the rear 140 mm on intake, and the top 4 120 MM fans on (push pull on the rad) as the exhaust.

I am concerned about how the airflow will change once I put the windows in.

 

[TraitorJackKnives]

Great looking build, I'm also impressed by does numbers your getting from it. Good Job!

 

[H@RD5]

Great looking build, I'm also impressed by does numbers your getting from it. Good Job!

Thank you, I am excited to kick this build into high gear!

 

[H@RD5]

So I have a weakness for higher end well made surge protectors, and as such I pretty much exclusively purchase from Tripp Lite!

I love the over all quality of construction!

I love how well built it is and how stout it is, you can tell it's quality all the way and made to last!

 

[mannyman]

Cant tell if toe nail or bug leg. Lol. I own three tripplite UPS's one Smart 2200 and two Omnivs1000's. Sturdy UPS's but it was incredibly difficult to change the batteries in the 2200. I plan to put two 12 volt car audio battery's to reduce weight and gain EVAN MOAR AMP HOURS! It will support my computer while gaming for near half an hour.

 

[H@RD5]

Cant tell if toe nail or bug leg. Lol. I own three tripplite UPS's one Smart 2200 and two Omnivs1000's. Sturdy UPS's but it was incredibly difficult to change the batteries in the 2200. I plan to put two 12 volt car audio battery's to reduce weight and gain EVAN MOAR AMP HOURS! It will support my computer while gaming for near half an hour.

It was a bit of cardboard from the packaging.

Yeah Tripp Lite makes great stuff, plus they stand behind their products with great warranty's!

 

[H@RD5]

Okay so this isn't tech related in any way, and it's on a personal note, but I figured I'd share as it's very important to me.

Come Sunday morning I (and my broken foot) will be taking part in a 4 mile breast cancer walk, my team of friends and I, will be making the trek across balboa park and down the 163, I'll be the guy in the crutches. This year we are walking in honor of my mother whom is currently in a battle with breast cancer (she's in remission, but just found out she may have cancer in her other breast)!

So i just wanted ya'lls opinion on my new hair cut, keep in mind I did this myself and with no real proper supplies, just some clippers and a bottle or hot pink RIT fabric dye, but anyway here it goes!

I present to you my ugly, ugly mug sporting an awesome new haircut (sorry for the crappy cell phone pic)!

Should the mood strike you to donate to the cause or any cancer charity, you would have my ever lasting gratitude, and thanks. Should you not find yourself in the mood, I encourage you to do something in your local community to aid in the fight against cancer! Hell even joining the [H] folding team would make you a hero in my book! Every last bit helps, and I truly believe that together as a society we can end cancer in our life time!

Thanks for taking the time to read this!

 

[H@RD5]

I just ordered another new mouse pad, because it looked so awesome at CES l just had to have it!

I's a Razer Invicta, and I can't wait for it to get here!

For those whom are click lazy here is a rendering of what it will looks like with my mouse.

 

[greywarden]

i have the vespula, it's nice, only problem is sometimes during an overly long gaming session, my hand will go numb from having my wrist across the pad, lol.

 

[H@RD5]

i have the vespula, it's nice, only problem is sometimes during an overly long gaming session, my hand will go numb from having my wrist across the pad, lol.

Yeah I am having a similar problem, so i am hoping that this new pad will solve my problem.

 

[H@RD5]

Ordered some more parts.

 

[H@RD5]

Some stuffs came in the mail today! Thanks Frozen CPU!

Unboxing and install photos to come in the morning!

 

[H@RD5]

Okay we'll start with some unboxing

Now the Alchemy Cables, which i had a serious issue with but more on that later .. . . .

The 8 Pin CPU power

and up close

The 24 Pin Mobo power

and up close

And now the 2 PCI-E power cables

up close

A bit of a messy install, but I straightened it out, forgot to take a pic of it

Mobo power

And the video card installed

It looks nice huh ?

Well there was an issue, the PCI-E power cables wouldn't connect 100% regardless of what I did, which leads me to believe there was some defective molex at work which for the price I paid really pisses me off, and I will be sending a polite but upset letter to bit fenix in the morning!

So more to come soon, and updates to follow ect. ect.

 

[-(Xyphox)-]

Get a battery backup!!!

 

[H@RD5]

Get a battery backup!!!

Yeah a UPS is in the works, but I have to recoup funds, as I am almost $2,750 into this build with an original budget of $1250, so I have already gone double my original budget.

 

[H@RD5]

So I recently traded on the forums for a 5750, for my brother, whom was rocking a GTX 430 so this is a sizable upgrade for him.

Before I start yes, it's dirty, yes it's filthy and yes it's dusty! I plan to blow it out tomorrow and do some basic cable management.

So here is before the new card.

here is the new card installed

More to come on both projects . . .