szabo Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 Hello all, I'm a new user, I'm 27 y.o., male, from New Jersey, USA and I'm in the process of my first build, an AMD based gaming/multipurpose setup. I've modded or upgraded every pc i've ever had, this is just my first time starting from scratch. Here's whats going to be in my rig: antec skeleton case (already received, modding the case as well) asus crosshair iv amd phenom ii x4 965be corsair 750hx (already purchased, not yet received) 8gb Gskill ripjaw (2x4gb) cooler master v6 (already purchased, not yet received) sapphire radeon hd 5770 1gb (eventually will crossfire 2 of these, don't have the cash for that just yet) ocz onyx 64gb SSD boot drive undecided 1tb hdd for storage ( i don't really need a lot of storage space, but may still go larger) The mod i'm doing to my skeleton case is pretty simple, i'm painting all of the grey parts flat black, and cutting the antec logo completely off of the case, and installing an lcd temp display where it used to be I'm not even going to attach it to my fans as a controller, just attach the temp sensors as it's more for fashion than function. I'm not necessarily asking for any advice or tips, but i certainly wouldn't turn any away either! cheers szabo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulktreg Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 Welcome to OCC. Looks like a fine build to me with a great power supply! A few photographs when you're ready? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowtroop Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 welcome to the club! nice looking build so far, good luck with the mod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallville8vdm Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 why dont you consider the amd phenom ll x6 1055t. Its like 20 to 30 dollars more and its a hexa core and performs beter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
szabo Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 Pics will absolutely come as soon as ready. I'll be finished with the paint job tomorrow but won't be able to install the LCD display until probably early next week as I just ordered it yesterday. I considered the x6 but I really want to give oc'ing a shot and I thought I wouldn't have as much headroom with the 6. Not really sure where I got that idea so I could be wrong. Another note: October 15-17 is my target date for completion as I don't want a huge credit card bill and I'm buying just a couple pieces a month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 Welcome to OCC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_TheAlexO Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 (edited) Pics will absolutely come as soon as ready. I'll be finished with the paint job tomorrow but won't be able to install the LCD display until probably early next week as I just ordered it yesterday. I considered the x6 but I really want to give oc'ing a shot and I thought I wouldn't have as much headroom with the 6. Not really sure where I got that idea so I could be wrong. Another note: October 15-17 is my target date for completion as I don't want a huge credit card bill and I'm buying just a couple pieces a month. the 1055t is a very good overclocker despite not being a "black edition" . Overclocks fine just requires a little bit more work Oh and WELCOME TO OCC Edited August 12, 2010 by ShallowBay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 Welcome to the Club! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Nate Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 Welcome to OCC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
szabo Posted August 19, 2010 Posted August 19, 2010 Update: ordered all of the components for my build, couldn't wait any longer/didn't care about charging up the ol' amex. New build: antec skeleton crosshair iv phenom ii 1055t sapphire 5770 (getting a 5770 flex as a future upgrade) 4gb mushkin blackline (another 4gb to follow as a future upgrade) corsair 750hx noctua nhu12p (returned my v6 in favor of this as i got it for $60 from tiger direct!) asus optical dvd drive mushkin 64gb callisto deluxe ssd storage drive to come as my next upgrade, didn't really feel i needed one yet until i sell my other computer heatsink isn't going to fit in the skeleton stock, but it looks like i'll fit it with a little more modification to the case. Pics will come when my stuff arrives! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
engstudent Posted August 19, 2010 Posted August 19, 2010 welcome - im new here too. Building a computer as well, my first - all of my stuff is on the road of in air air already. gl with yours looks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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