Budget Gaming Rig

First build, I had to keep it somewhat cheap but im very happy with the way it turned out. The case seems loud because the fans are all set on high and the camera is right next to the case. The hard drive seems loud for the same reason and I was installing COD4. Rut it really is a quiet rig.

(Update) Case has been torn down, sand blasted, and painted matte black. Also holes were added in the motherboard tray for cable management. The case looks 100% better with the inside being black rather than the plain old gray.

(Photos)
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g21/mxfreek09/InsideAntec900.jpg?t=1287984995

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g21/mxfreek09/SidePowerAntec900.jpg?t=12879...


$1200 total

Case: Antec Nine Hundred
Mobo: Gigabyte EP45-UD3P
HDD1: WD Digital Raptor 74GB
HDD2: WD Digital Caviar Blue 320GB
RAM: OCZ Reaper DDR2 1066 4GB (2x 2GB)
Power Supply: Raidmax 630w Hybrid w/Blue LED
Video Card: XFX Geforce 9800Gt
CPU: Intel Dual Core E6300

Extras:
Side Fan: Antec 120mm Blue Led (Not Shown)
Internal Fan: Antec Spot Fan
Lighting: 2x Logiskys 12" Cool Cathode Sound Sensitive
Monitor: 23" Acer H233H
Speakers: Logtech 3:1 with Subwoffer
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder
Keyboard: Razer Lycosa w/blue LED's
Wheel: Logitech G27

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Custom
• Budget
• Gaming
• Computer
• Rig

[TheJeffnaz]

wanting to purchase the same ram, but I'm concerned about the spacing on the motherboard. Looks like your ram slots are close together like mine. Did you experience any problems installing them side by side (as my motherboard suggests for 1066 config)?

[mxfreek09]

@TheJeffnaz I had no problems installing the ram side by side. Originally i had them side by side but i figured they would have better cooling if i spaced them out further.

[TheJeffnaz]

makes sense, but what if motherboard calls for specific dimm's (ex. 3&4, ganged mode) Although on my mobo using an AM2+ chip, like I am, it's all ganged mode no matter where you put the ram. Is that a correct statement? For reference mobo: ECS A780GM-A Ultra.

[XxtekiexX]

nice

[burdensfallout]

good job man

[lbjfan408]

nice rig =)