Topic: new hardware serving TX BEL 25/ E2975

[ArmySlowRdr]

Switched out the computer. Old self bulit I7 hex core moving downstairs to wife's desk.  This custom cooled rig rins 8.1 but I already have it looking and behaving like good old 7 !


wxstacomputer by armyslowrdr, on Flickr

[millguy]

Very nice!

[floodcaster]

Nice! And those Advent speakers bring back memories. 

[josecmorales]

Guaooooo looks terrifics! awesome!

[ArmySlowRdr]

Thanks all. Yah the Advents exhibit a nice warm sound as compared to the super accurate EPOS ELAN 15s.

[tshattuck]

Very nice!!!

What are you using for your CPU?

[ArmySlowRdr]

Thanks; next to the top of the line Core i7.

[Skyview]

Any details on your cooling system or other specs for the system?

[ArmySlowRdr]

Details here:  http://www.digitalstorm.com/forums/review-apollo-viking-unbox-setup-and-on-the-desk-tidf24641/    Some specs in my sig

Yes I paid twice as much or more as what I could have built it myself.  I've built 4 before but never 1 with a full custom water cooled loop.  Just wanted to splurge on the extravagance of having pro do it for a change.  And the benefit---no hassle with figuring things out if for say the mobo needs an update to boot up upon initial build, a neatly done witing job etc 

[Skyview]

Details here:  http://www.digitalstorm.com/forums/review-apollo-viking-unbox-setup-and-on-the-desk-tidf24641/    Some specs in my sig

Yes I paid twice as much or more as what I could have built it myself.  I've built 4 before but never 1 with a full custom water cooled loop.  Just wanted to splurge on the extravagance of having pro do it for a change.  And the benefit---no hassle with figuring things out if for say the mobo needs an update to boot up upon initial build, a neatly done witing job etc 

Nice. I don't blame you. When I was young I wanted to build all of mine. I guess it kind of got old and as I got old(er) too, well it just wasn't worth it. I'm typing this on a Lenovo desktop so that gives you some idea. I still like tinkering with them (I added a SSHD to the system last year), but not as interested in doing full builds anymore.

Was just curious as I don't have any experience with liquid cooled systems so wanted to see if you thought it was worth it.

[ArmySlowRdr]

Frankly it is just eye candy--a corsair h100 cooler will do just as good if one doesn't do heavy duting gaming. For weather software, simple photo and video editing type stuff, custom full loop isn't needed

[Skyview]

Frankly it is just eye candy--a corsair h100 cooler will do just as good if one doesn't do heavy duting gaming. For weather software, simple photo and video editing type stuff, custom full loop isn't needed

Maybe liquid nitrogen then 

[ArmySlowRdr]

 
 
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