Post your gaming setup!

**nertharul** · 2012-04-12, 08:57 PM

Case: HAF 932
Motherboard: Maximus IV Gen 3
Video: EVGA GTX560TI
Power Supply: Corsair AX850
Processor: Core i5 2500k @ 4.2GHZ
Memory: Corsair Vengance 16GB @ 2000MHZ
SSD: OZC Vertex 3 64gb
Hard Drive: 500GB WD Caviar Black
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
monitor: Dual Hp monitor 19"

**Resinderate** · 2012-04-12, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Rennadrel

So NCIX Canada is now selling the Z77 boards, various brands and form factors. The prices aren't bad, however by the looks of it if I want PCIe 3.0 on one of those boards, I need to use an Ivy Bridge processor, which makes me a sad panda. Anyway, out with the old and in with the new as my RAM arrived today:

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16GB of G.Skill goodness.

You can use Sandy Bridge in the new z77 boards just fine as far as I know if that's what you mean.

**Drunkenvalley** · 2012-04-12, 09:25 PM

Only the Ivy Bridge natively has the PCIe 3.0 tho.

**Resinderate** · 2012-04-12, 09:30 PM

ah right, I see. At least you would have the mobo support at least for an upgrade in the future(to Ivy I guess), as it looks like PCIe 3.0 is more of a gimmick atm?

**Drunkenvalley** · 2012-04-12, 09:34 PM

Yeah, PCIe 3.0 is only helpful if you're going tri+ SLI/CFX imo.

**noteworthynerd** · 2012-04-12, 10:10 PM

Starting to drift off-topic guys. If you have a question, feel free to create your own thread!

**Regalbeast** · 2012-04-13, 05:48 AM

Here is my setup, built it last November (it is my first build):

Cooler Master Storm Scout
AMD x6 1090t @ 3.4ghz
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6850
G.Skill Ripjaws 2x4gb SDRAM
GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3
Antec BP550 Plus 550W
ASUS DRW DVD Burner
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Heatsink
Crucial M4 64GB SSD
WD Caviar Black 750 GB HD
Asus 23" LCD-LED Monitor
Microsoft Sidewinder x4 Keyboard
Logitech G500 Mouse

She runs like a charm.

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**Khaaaaaaaan** · 2012-04-13, 06:10 AM

I want.... http://www.pugetsystems.com/submerged.php

**DavidGX** · 2012-04-13, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Khaaaaaaaan

I want.... http://www.pugetsystems.com/submerged.php

As much as I like tweaking and messing around with my PC, the thought of it being submerged in oil is just baffling.

**Marest** · 2012-04-13, 01:01 PM

Getting an oil-rig is not to recommend. It will be a horrible cooling-solution after X hours unless you have a pump and an external radiator. Besides, all your components will be covered in oil and more or less worthless for future resale (or give away).

Anyway, back on topic shall we? I said farewell to my Phantom today. Will miss its plastic fat arse.

Anyways, my new FT02 will arrive early next week! Yay! (Until further, I'm stuck with an old Core2Duo.)

**Djinni** · 2012-04-13, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Marest

Your single screen looks very small and lonely there....

Also wouldn't it feel more spacious if you put the case behind the screen?

**Marest** · 2012-04-13, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Djinni

Your single screen looks very small and lonely there....

Also wouldn't it feel more spacious if you put the case behind the screen?

Well, this was at my parents house (which is why it's set-up on the kitchen table) right before someone was going to take a look at it (not the guy who bought it though). I sold it together with the stuff you see in the picture (will sell my LG screen later as well), so effectively keeping my K90, Naos 5000 and my U2711.

I guess it would look slightly bigger with the case behind it, but it's all about perspective I guess.

**Djinni** · 2012-04-13, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Marest

Well, this was at my parents house (which is why it's set-up on the kitchen table) right before someone was going to take a look at it (not the guy who bought it though). I sold it together with the stuff you see in the picture (will sell my LG screen later as well), so effectively keeping my K90, Naos 5000 and my U2711.

I guess it would look slightly bigger with the case behind it, but it's all about perspective I guess.

Lol, fair enough... the point was more that it wouldn't feel as cramped... I hate feeling cramped when i'm on my computer.

**Cyanotical** · 2012-04-13, 04:28 PM

here's a pic of my updated waterloop with the new radiators:

**Drunkenvalley** · 2012-04-13, 04:36 PM

Did you run a tube behind the motherboard there from rad to res? o.o

**tetrisGOAT** · 2012-04-13, 04:42 PM

Looks like res->CPU->Rad->GPU->GPU->lower rad(?)->Behind motherboardtray up to res

**Marest** · 2012-04-13, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by Djinni

Lol, fair enough... the point was more that it wouldn't feel as cramped... I hate feeling cramped when i'm on my computer.

Well, the first thing the guy said when he entered the house was "I thought you were selling a computer, not a space ship". Guess he's never seen an (almost-)enthusiast PC before ^^

**Butler Log** · 2012-04-13, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by Marest

Well, the first thing the guy said when he entered the house was "I thought you were selling a computer, not a space ship". Guess he's never seen an (almost-)enthusiast PC before ^^

You should have shown him a picture of the CosmosII or a Caselabs STH10 next to somebody

**Drunkenvalley** · 2012-04-13, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Marest

Well, the first thing the guy said when he entered the house was "I thought you were selling a computer, not a space ship". Guess he's never seen an (almost-)enthusiast PC before ^^

You may have mentioned, but what're you picking up? I take it you're not just replacing the case.

**noteworthynerd** · 2012-04-13, 05:47 PM

Cyanotical, any reason you use compression fittings over "normal" fittings? I've been told they're easier to install, and I think they look cooler, but all of the "How To" videos from people (TTL for example) only show "normal" fitting installation.

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