My New Rig (Newbie)

Ramair · 10-December-04, 07:22 AM

Hi all this is my new rig it still needs attention inside with the wires and stuff
have a look and tell me what ya think of it.thanx(sorry for the bad pic quality done off my mobile phone)

GrandpaNoob72 · 10-December-04, 09:37 AM

Pretty nice looking case, did it come like that or didja do the work of cutting the designs and all?

The first thing that strikes me is the power cable management, or lack thereof (not slamming ya, ok?) Depending on your budget, you can go all the way from using zip-strips (cable ties, whatever) all the way up to sleeving, or even getting a modular PSU (use only what you need, store the rest).

My advice, figure out what you can spare AFA a budget for cable management in particular (and/or other mods in general), then start by looking in the gallery to get ideas of what you think would look better in your case. Then, whip out the credit card (or whatever) and let's go shopping... Keep in mind that while the bigger online e-tailers have more of a rep to uphold, you can usually get lower prices from Mom-N-Pop "stores". If you want to flex the creative muscle between your ears, stop by your local hardware store and just browse the entire store... Never know what you'll find in there...

Oh, and about the pics: You can get a decent digital cam for around $100, but in the end, it's your money...

Last but not least, welcome to PR, where men are men, women are women, and the sheep live in mortal fear of TekXoID (hope I spelled it right, you know how he gets...

)

EDIT: Whee!!! Got my first one, beat y'all all to it!!! (Don't I get massive rep points for that??? J/K)

teh_spazz · 10-December-04, 09:54 AM

Some good kits regarding cable sleeving can be purchased at

www.xoxide.com

Here is the page I recommend going to:
http://www.xoxide.com/wiresleeves.html

Look for the kits, unless you're daring and want to buy all the materials yourself. Also, get this!
http://www.xoxide.com/molexremover.html

Molex removers help SO much.

Good Luck.

Edit: I notice your CPU fan is pointing away from the heatsink, I'll suggest turning that bad boy around and see what your temperatures look like after that.

A good temp. monitor is MBM5

Ramair · 10-December-04, 10:11 AM

Thanx for the info guys its most appreciated and thats my next thing is the cable issue.

nev_payne · 10-December-04, 10:16 AM

nice setup inside mate - the cables are "nest" on the basic standards, and they're certainly not stroon all ove the place. Managment will see those behinde the drive bays and out of the way. Good start, welcome to PR, and get FOLDING!!

10-December-04, 07:22 AM		#1 (permalink)
Ramair Apex Techie Wannabe	My New Rig (Newbie) Hi all this is my new rig it still needs attention inside with the wires and stuff have a look and tell me what ya think of it.thanx(sorry for the bad pic quality done off my mobile phone) Attached Thumbnails

10-December-04, 09:37 AM		#2 (permalink)
GrandpaNoob72 Eleven-Bravo Sitrep Writer	Pretty nice looking case, did it come like that or didja do the work of cutting the designs and all? The first thing that strikes me is the power cable management, or lack thereof (not slamming ya, ok?) Depending on your budget, you can go all the way from using zip-strips (cable ties, whatever) all the way up to sleeving, or even getting a modular PSU (use only what you need, store the rest). My advice, figure out what you can spare AFA a budget for cable management in particular (and/or other mods in general), then start by looking in the gallery to get ideas of what you think would look better in your case. Then, whip out the credit card (or whatever) and let's go shopping... Keep in mind that while the bigger online e-tailers have more of a rep to uphold, you can usually get lower prices from Mom-N-Pop "stores". If you want to flex the creative muscle between your ears, stop by your local hardware store and just browse the entire store... Never know what you'll find in there... Oh, and about the pics: You can get a decent digital cam for around $100, but in the end, it's your money... Last but not least, welcome to PR, where men are men, women are women, and the sheep live in mortal fear of TekXoID (hope I spelled it right, you know how he gets...) EDIT: Whee!!! Got my first one, beat y'all all to it!!! (Don't I get massive rep points for that??? J/K)

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10-December-04, 09:54 AM		#3 (permalink)
teh_spazz Apex Master Tech	Some good kits regarding cable sleeving can be purchased at www.xoxide.com Here is the page I recommend going to: http://www.xoxide.com/wiresleeves.html Look for the kits, unless you're daring and want to buy all the materials yourself. Also, get this! http://www.xoxide.com/molexremover.html Molex removers help SO much. Good Luck. Edit: I notice your CPU fan is pointing away from the heatsink, I'll suggest turning that bad boy around and see what your temperatures look like after that. A good temp. monitor is MBM5

10-December-04, 10:11 AM		#4 (permalink)
Ramair Apex Techie Wannabe	Thanx for the info guys its most appreciated and thats my next thing is the cable issue.

10-December-04, 10:16 AM		#5 (permalink)
nev_payne Apex Tech God	nice setup inside mate - the cables are "nest" on the basic standards, and they're certainly not stroon all ove the place. Managment will see those behinde the drive bays and out of the way. Good start, welcome to PR, and get FOLDING!!