Antec Nine Hundred Core2Duo Build Log... (56k, grab a snickers)

Ethereal_Dragon · 11-30-2007, 04:17 AM

Hello all, and welcome to my newest (ok, well, my ONLY) build log!!!

As title mentions, 56k beware.... MOST of the pics I am posting are 800x600 resolution, near 100k apiece.... so go have a snickers or something.

UPDATED AS OF: 01:00CST 12/28/2007 - BUILD COMPLETED!!!!! Sort of...
Assembly is completed, see assembly pics in post #106

This first post is with cell phone cam teaser pics... I have better quality pics on my digicam, trying to locate USB cable..... don't hold your breath.

I got all my part Wednesday November 28th (yesterday). I was so excited, that I raced home, and remembered to stop at the hardware store to pick up a few essentials. (more on those later). Here is a list of all the parts I used....

CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750
Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-X38-DQ6
Memory - 2 x Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
PSU - CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX
GPU - HIS Radeon X1950XT (this is from my previous rig, might be updated at some point, but not anytime soon, $$$$$).
CPU Cooling - Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme
120mm CPU Cooling Fans- 2x Scythe S-FLEX SFF21D
Thermal Paste - ARCTIC COOLING MX-2
Case - Antec Nine Hundred Black
HDD's - 2 x Seagate ST3500320AS

Here are all the pieces standing proud on my kitchen table... The things I picked up from the hardware store are a can of high temp spray paint, 20 Dremel Re-enforced cutting wheels, Stanley goggles. (Not pictured: 10 feet of 7/64" automotive vacuum hose - will go into detail later, dremel metal grinding discs, the X1950XT isn't shown here, neither is the temp Chieftec home)

My cat will help!! (Notice the quality difference? This was with Digicam, not phone cam, lol).

Here is another shot of the system assembled (stock cooling at this time) in my old Blue Chieftec (Chieftec Dragon or something to that effect) tower. It will be living in here while it's mansion (Antec Nine Hundred) is being renovated. I am currently not using the aftermarket CPU cooler, therefore not the scythe 120mm fans for it either. Also not using the MX-2, because it is too expensive to waste on the stock cooler, when it will only be used for a week or two.

Here are 2 action shots of the case-work-in-progress. (NOTE!! When using a dremel it is HIGHLY recommended that you wear safety goggles.... I am SURE GLAD that I got mine.)

This is just a teaser at this point.... more pics will follow once I find the USB cord to link my nice camera to the computer.... these are just phone pics. Also I didn't want to take too many action pics while working on the case one handed, lol.

Oh yeah.... I should mention..... If you plan on cutting a case with a dremel tool in your garage, look at the clock BEFORE you start.... It is VEEEERRRRRRRY loud. I actually started cutting the case last night about 10:30 pm not realizing what time it was till I went in for a drink, lol. I probably woke half the neighborhood, but at least all my windows are still intact, and my cars tires are still inflated.

I have 2 short video clips (maybe) of the cutting in action also.... only 2 problems. 1, I have to make sure that they WORK (can't on this junky PC), and 2, I need somewhere to host them from.... not sure if I can just plop random files on photobucket, or if it only supports certain file extensions....

Anywho, the new rig is UP AND RUNNING on Windows XP 64-bit edition... getting win updates & drivers and such now.... 3DMark06 score to come tomorrow possibly.

peterhuang913 · 11-30-2007, 04:26 AM

Wow, new build. Looks nice!!! Wanna send me the leftover MX paste?

veedubfreak · 11-30-2007, 04:36 AM

Ok, what case is that? You had me confused cause i saw you mention antec 900 but the psu is up top. BTW, your camera makes my eyes sad.

Ethereal_Dragon · 11-30-2007, 04:39 AM

lol, Peter, you make me laugh. Sorry man. I got 3 tubes, cause the reviews said that there is HARDLY ANY in there.... it was expensive too....

Veedub.... dude.... lol, read the post. again.

Preacher · 11-30-2007, 11:45 AM

Great new build ! I have that Chieftec case, I like it

I'm sure your new 900 will come out amazing.

gurusan · 11-30-2007, 11:48 AM

looks good !

vernong1992 · 11-30-2007, 12:02 PM

i like the case

nice build... overclock then do some benchies but wait for all ur good parts to get in there...!!

jonny_uk · 11-30-2007, 01:36 PM

very good spec.

Can i ask why are you cutting a brand new antec 900? is it for cooling or something

veedubfreak · 11-30-2007, 02:34 PM

The antec 900 has very poor wire management. To do it right you need to open up the motherboard tray.

jonny_uk · 11-30-2007, 03:29 PM

No it doesnt have very poor wire management, i should know i own the case!
Its not the best no but i wouldnt go as far as saying VERY poor.

11-30-2007, 04:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ethereal_Dragon EagleMod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bolingbrook, IL - USA Posts: 3,347	Antec Nine Hundred Core2Duo Build Log... (56k, grab a snickers) Hello all, and welcome to my newest (ok, well, my ONLY) build log!!! As title mentions, 56k beware.... MOST of the pics I am posting are 800x600 resolution, near 100k apiece.... so go have a snickers or something. UPDATED AS OF: 01:00CST 12/28/2007 - BUILD COMPLETED!!!!! Sort of... Assembly is completed, see assembly pics in post #106 This first post is with cell phone cam teaser pics... I have better quality pics on my digicam, trying to locate USB cable..... don't hold your breath. I got all my part Wednesday November 28th (yesterday). I was so excited, that I raced home, and remembered to stop at the hardware store to pick up a few essentials. (more on those later). Here is a list of all the parts I used.... CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-X38-DQ6 Memory - 2 x Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) PSU - CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX GPU - HIS Radeon X1950XT (this is from my previous rig, might be updated at some point, but not anytime soon, $$$$$). CPU Cooling - Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme 120mm CPU Cooling Fans- 2x Scythe S-FLEX SFF21D Thermal Paste - ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Case - Antec Nine Hundred Black HDD's - 2 x Seagate ST3500320AS Here are all the pieces standing proud on my kitchen table... The things I picked up from the hardware store are a can of high temp spray paint, 20 Dremel Re-enforced cutting wheels, Stanley goggles. (Not pictured: 10 feet of 7/64" automotive vacuum hose - will go into detail later, dremel metal grinding discs, the X1950XT isn't shown here, neither is the temp Chieftec home) My cat will help!! (Notice the quality difference? This was with Digicam, not phone cam, lol). Here is another shot of the system assembled (stock cooling at this time) in my old Blue Chieftec (Chieftec Dragon or something to that effect) tower. It will be living in here while it's mansion (Antec Nine Hundred) is being renovated. I am currently not using the aftermarket CPU cooler, therefore not the scythe 120mm fans for it either. Also not using the MX-2, because it is too expensive to waste on the stock cooler, when it will only be used for a week or two. Here are 2 action shots of the case-work-in-progress. (NOTE!! When using a dremel it is HIGHLY recommended that you wear safety goggles.... I am SURE GLAD that I got mine.) This is just a teaser at this point.... more pics will follow once I find the USB cord to link my nice camera to the computer.... these are just phone pics. Also I didn't want to take too many action pics while working on the case one handed, lol. Oh yeah.... I should mention..... If you plan on cutting a case with a dremel tool in your garage, look at the clock BEFORE you start.... It is VEEEERRRRRRRY loud. I actually started cutting the case last night about 10:30 pm not realizing what time it was till I went in for a drink, lol. I probably woke half the neighborhood, but at least all my windows are still intact, and my cars tires are still inflated. I have 2 short video clips (maybe) of the cutting in action also.... only 2 problems. 1, I have to make sure that they WORK (can't on this junky PC), and 2, I need somewhere to host them from.... not sure if I can just plop random files on photobucket, or if it only supports certain file extensions.... Anywho, the new rig is UP AND RUNNING on Windows XP 64-bit edition... getting win updates & drivers and such now.... 3DMark06 score to come tomorrow possibly. __________________ Gaming Rig: - GIGABYTE GA-X38-DQ6, Intel E6750 @ 3.0 Ghz, TRUE (MX-2 & 2 Scythe SFF21D), Crucial Ballistix 4GB DDR 800, HIS Radeon X1950XT, CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX, 2x Seagate 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500 GB, ASUS DRW-2014L1T, Antec 900 The NAS Box: D-Link DNS-323 & 2x Seagate 7200.10 ST3500630AS 500GB - RAID 1 Current Project: Project Pink - Project Status: ON HOLD \| My Antec 900 Build Log \| Project Pink \| ZiggidyNet.no-ip.org \| \| General Forum Rules \| Networking FAQs & Tutorials \| Hardware Tutorials \| \| My Random Phone Cam Pics \| Useful Linux Websites \| T-F F@H Milestones Clubs \| \| Graphics Card Rankings \| T-F 3DMark06 Rankings \| T-F Case Gallery \| Last edited by Ethereal_Dragon; 01-22-2008 at 03:50 AM.

11-30-2007, 04:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
veedubfreak Representing Deutschland Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,240	Re: Antec Nine Hundred Core2Duo Build Log... Ok, what case is that? You had me confused cause i saw you mention antec 900 but the psu is up top. BTW, your camera makes my eyes sad. __________________ Gaming Rig Mountain Mods UFO Intel Q6600 g0 3.6ghz 1.4v Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme 2x2gb Ocz Reapers@ 4-4-4-12 eVga 9800GTX SLI eVga 680i (#2) Corsair 750TX 24" Acer + 24" Soyo 20123 3dmark06 score

11-30-2007, 04:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ethereal_Dragon EagleMod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bolingbrook, IL - USA Posts: 3,347	Re: Antec Nine Hundred Core2Duo Build Log... lol, Peter, you make me laugh. Sorry man. I got 3 tubes, cause the reviews said that there is HARDLY ANY in there.... it was expensive too.... Veedub.... dude.... lol, read the post. again. __________________ Gaming Rig: - GIGABYTE GA-X38-DQ6, Intel E6750 @ 3.0 Ghz, TRUE (MX-2 & 2 Scythe SFF21D), Crucial Ballistix 4GB DDR 800, HIS Radeon X1950XT, CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX, 2x Seagate 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500 GB, ASUS DRW-2014L1T, Antec 900 The NAS Box: D-Link DNS-323 & 2x Seagate 7200.10 ST3500630AS 500GB - RAID 1 Current Project: Project Pink - Project Status: ON HOLD \| My Antec 900 Build Log \| Project Pink \| ZiggidyNet.no-ip.org \| \| General Forum Rules \| Networking FAQs & Tutorials \| Hardware Tutorials \| \| My Random Phone Cam Pics \| Useful Linux Websites \| T-F F@H Milestones Clubs \| \| Graphics Card Rankings \| T-F 3DMark06 Rankings \| T-F Case Gallery \|

11-30-2007, 11:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Preacher Master Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ra'anana, Israel Posts: 2,142	Re: Antec Nine Hundred Core2Duo Build Log... Great new build ! I have that Chieftec case, I like it I'm sure your new 900 will come out amazing. __________________ AMD vs. Intel If you're someone who has faith that Mike has the strength to win this battle copy this to your sig.

11-30-2007, 11:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
gurusan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 4,751	Re: Antec Nine Hundred Core2Duo Build Log... looks good ! __________________ :: Antec P182 :: P5Q Deluxe :: Q6600 @ 3.74ghz :: Modded X-FI :: :: Thermaltake Toughpower 750w :: HIS HD4850 790/1100 :: :: 4gb OCZ @ 1107mhz 5,5,4,14 :: 120.3+D4+XSPC Edge+Maze4 ::

11-30-2007, 12:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
vernong1992 Bringer of Bans to Spam Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 13,635	Re: Antec Nine Hundred Core2Duo Build Log... i like the case nice build... overclock then do some benchies but wait for all ur good parts to get in there...!! __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ Biostar TA780g 80gb Western Digital Caviar Integrated HD3200 750mhz Core, around 8500gt performance 2gb DDR2 1066, Cas 5, 5-5-5-15 Logitech USB Headset I'm sorry but I do not accept support requests via IM, email, or personal messages

11-30-2007, 01:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
jonny_uk Master Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: uk Posts: 2,350	Re: Antec Nine Hundred Core2Duo Build Log... very good spec. Can i ask why are you cutting a brand new antec 900? is it for cooling or something

11-30-2007, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
veedubfreak Representing Deutschland Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,240	Re: Antec Nine Hundred Core2Duo Build Log... The antec 900 has very poor wire management. To do it right you need to open up the motherboard tray. __________________ Gaming Rig Mountain Mods UFO Intel Q6600 g0 3.6ghz 1.4v Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme 2x2gb Ocz Reapers@ 4-4-4-12 eVga 9800GTX SLI eVga 680i (#2) Corsair 750TX 24" Acer + 24" Soyo 20123 3dmark06 score

11-30-2007, 03:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
jonny_uk Master Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: uk Posts: 2,350	Re: Antec Nine Hundred Core2Duo Build Log... No it doesnt have very poor wire management, i should know i own the case! Its not the best no but i wouldnt go as far as saying VERY poor.

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