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Post Date: 2008-03-12
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    Posted: 12 Mar 2008 at 4:59am
Because I think I'm finally done (now).   

CPU: Q6600 @ 3.4GHz
GPU: 8800GTS 512MB
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I made a few changes to it since I last posted in Kelly's showoff thread a couple pages back. First of all, my original pump died so I had to send it back for a replacement, and when the replacement came in, I re-did the tubing and tubes. Also I added the Thermalright HR-03GT heatsink to my video card (along with 92mm fan - because it doesn't come with one), and its working very good. The install was a PITA though, and the included memory heatsinks are pathetic (they dont stick good). But anyhow, the cooler has dropped my GPU idle temp by 10 degrees (37C - in 70F room temp).

To the pictures:

I mess around so much with this thing, that its just easier to run it open all the time.




SIX HEATPIPES!!





Footnotes:
1. I've been building this thing since late Novemeber 07. I think I've only gotten it running for about 2 months total in days. Otherwise its been down waiting for parts and stuff.
2. If i were to add up costs totalling (including shipping on parts) i'm 100% sure this thing costed a couple hundred more than a very similar configured DS built computer. . But you can't put a price on your hobby right? Actually, I don't want to know how much the total really is.
3. I also experience the nvidia display driver stop error from time to time, moreso playing Crysis. And speaking of,
4. Crysis runs at about 17-27FPS on very high settings (@ 1280x1024).

Feel free to show off your stuff in here too.     

Edited by Duke - 12 Mar 2008 at 5:05am
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That's a really tight looking system Duke. I really like the way you have the lighting set up. The liquid cooling system looks to be very well done. Very clean build overall.

You better be careful posting these pics. Next thing you know, you'll have customers requesting their machines are built by "that Duke guy" and Alex will have you strapped into a wireless headset answering calls while assembling systems.
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Sure, if they don't mind waiting four months.
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Duke,
Not only am I impressed with your rig and your attention to detail...I am amazed at the quality of your digital pictures!  Great job!!Smile
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Thanks Phantom,
Shot with my good (OLD) 2.1MP camera.   
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I have to say that the wiring job inside the case is so much neater than the one going up the wall behind the case!
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C'mon man, those are the monitor, keyboard, mouse, ethernet and power cables. Theres really not much you can do with those.

Edited by Duke - 13 Mar 2008 at 6:45pm
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Originally posted by Duke

C'mon man, those are the monitor, keyboard, mouse, ethernet and power cables. Theres really not much you can do with those.


Nevertheless, we're going to have to deduct two points for that.

Beautiful rig, man!
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Normally, I don't give a rat's ass about what the inside of a computer looks like as long as it's functional. However, I've got to admit that is mighty impressive.
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I held my breath for a long time, to the point of becoming extremely dizzy, and the colors took on a completely new and fantastic look.  It was simply amazing!  I can't quite describe what happened shortly after that because my wife was trying to revive me from a blackout... evidentially.

I'm going to try it again and see if I can keep from passing out this time!  
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Originally posted by EdH63

I can't quite describe what happened shortly after that because my wife was trying to revive me from a blackout... evidentially.
 
 
Holding a pillow over the victim's face the standard procedure for reviving someone down your way?
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Originally posted by Bill the Cat

Originally posted by EdH63

I can't quite describe what happened shortly after that because my wife was trying to revive me from a blackout... evidentially.
 
 
Holding a pillow over the victim's face the standard procedure for reviving someone down your way?


My thoughts exactly. Exclamation
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Hey Duke I think Digital Storm sent me the wrong computer.  I am almost postive that the one your showcasing was supposed to be mineLOLSwwweeettttt Rig my man.  Nice eye to quality and detail.  Now I know why you work for Digital Storm!!!!!!!!!!!
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That is one nice looking gaming rig...Now if I can just get you to log on CoD4 with me so you can test it out...LOL
 
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I've been in there three times now, since i had my computer back up Lou, but your COD room/channel is always empty when i joined.   I've also tried to join your own personal channel/room, but i don't know, or forgot your password.
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I like the tubing, is that the kind of tubing used in DS watercooling? or does DS use some other type?
 
 
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DS uses other tubing (quality Tygon). I am the only one using this (Home Depot) braided tubing as far as im concerned.
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Very pretty Duke! Is it just the photos or are the tubes glowing? Why don't they make lighting kits in pink??? Still think my next pc will have a window, but dunno about lighting. Is yours uv lighting?
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Tubes don't glow, its just the photos. My water coolant is a mixture of (9 parts) distilled water and (1 part) G12 coolant, which is a red/pinkish color. Thats where the pink comes from.
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Thats a great looking machine, too bad it doesnt see much action. I was thinking about getting an aftermarket cooler for my gpu's but i doubt that i'll need them for a couple 9600's. itd be a purely aesthetic choice probably, but as youve shown, aesthetics can be mighty impressive.
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The system is seeing a lot of action right now. I'm playing TF2 daily, and some COD on the side. I backstabbed BFrank2me twice the other week as spy.

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Awesome! I cant wait till mine comes in, and maybe six months later i can afford a game! that would be so good, my budget makes it seem more and more like i got my vid cards just to support the aero interface.
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Originally posted by Duke

I backstabbed BFrank2me twice the other week as spy.




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