SFF build

[jamesman32]

I've just ordered some parts for this build, but basically what it will entail is this:

E8200 - Under water - Reusing
Dual 4850's - Bought
DFI LanParty JR P45 - Bought
4 GB RAM - Reusing
900w FSP Group PSU - Reusing
CoolerMaster Elite 341 case - Bought

Just waiting for the case, board, and cards now. I'm also planning on watercooling the processor. There's a ton of room right after the intake fan, as the M-ATX case has no drive bays in the way, so I'm going to mount a radiator on the fan intake. The extra 5.25" drive bay will hold the res, and the pump will be bolted to the case floor. Thoughts?

 

[vertigomhs]

post pics when its done!

 

[Dangman]

Which 900W FSP PSU do you have?

 

[jamesman32]

The Everest.

 

[Dangman]

Might want to read this review then:
FSP Everest 900W PSU

 

[jamesman32]

Haha...funny thing dude, that IS my PSU. I bought it from the reviewer. I know him on another forum He fixed it up real nice

 

[Dangman]

Haha...funny thing dude, that IS my PSU. I bought it from the reviewer. I know him on another forum He fixed it up real nice

LOL!

Well then, at least ou know it's been tested and was in good hands.

 

[jamesman32]

Build is mostly finished, just need to order water stuff.

Sorry for crappy pic.

As for now its running:

DFI P45-T2RS M-ATX
E8200 @ 3.6ghz
4 GB G Skill
2 4850's
In a CM 341 case.

 

[Dangman]

Nice!

Amazing what you can fit inside a small case these days.

 

[jamesman32]

Thanks. I'm still working out the details of the loop. Hope to have it done in about a week.

 

[mekkanic]

I can't wait to get my 341, I'm sick of this Silverstone SG01's air cooling abilities.....anyone wanna buy my windowed SG01??

 

[jamesman32]

The 341 is really good for cooling. Add as many fans as you can though, they help. Also, cut out the plastic crap and foam behind the front mesh grille. It helps with air flow.

 

[mekkanic]

CUt out that foam crap in the front last night.....

I hope the 120MM side fan clears the CPU cooler.....it's kinda tall....

so far I'm liking this case a lot better than the SG01 as far as component access/layout. Having 4 120MM fans should cool it a lot better.

 

[jamesman32]

Nice job with the wires. Mine was a bit tougher, with all the components I had in it.

Last night my techstation arrived. A friend on another forum built it for me, so I'm using that for now.

 

[mekkanic]

any updates?

Just got my 341 put together....tons of room, kinda tall but I'll sacrifice just for prime95 full load temps of 53C on a E6600 @ 3.4GHZ.........way better than my SG01 as far as cooling goes( was 64-65C @ 3GHZ previously with a Scythe Shuriken)....best SFF case for the $$....

a 120MM fan on the side clears a CPU cooler that is 138mm tall, if anyone is curious.

 

[jamesman32]

I've got it all together, and I'm uploading a few pics now for yah Mekkanic.