Scratch Build – In Progress My First Build

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  1. Sonea Fifer

    Sonea Fifer What's a Dremel?

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    Hi there

    Been reading the magazine for quite some time, just decided to join the forums and thought you may like to see my first build:

    Case - NZXT Apollo.
    Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-MA785GM.
    CPU - AMD Athlon II X4 Quad Core 620 2.60GHz.
    RAM -4GB DDR2.
    Graphics Card - ATI 5670.
    PSU - Corsair 550 Watt.
    Additional - Zalman fan controller.

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    The above were taken two weeks ago as I'd just finished the build, during those two weeks I established the stock CPU cooler sounded like a jet on take off and upgraded:

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    And yes I know AMD done a fantastic job of putting the sticker on the original cooler fan - the new mods include the Corsair H50 Water Cooler, an Antec Spot cooler and a few other bits n bobs to try help tidy up the cables. One thing I've noticed is this particular case is an absolute nightmare for cable management. Have to admit though its been a learning experience, enjoyable, frustrating and rewarding all at the same time :D

    Comments and constructive criticism is always appreciated, thanks for looking.
     
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  2. Kovoet

    Kovoet What's a Dremel?

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    Promise you its a bad job for your first build that's for sure. Million times better than I did.

    The case does hinder you with cable management, that's why I say I always spend some money for a decent case just in case for the future. I have only learnt this from previous experience.


    But nice one there mate.
     
  3. Shadow703793

    Shadow703793 What's a Dremel?

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    Pretty good.

    BUT... I'm not trying to be rude here, but I don't see any modding done to the case. This is after all the "Modding" section for case mods.
     
  4. Sonea Fifer

    Sonea Fifer What's a Dremel?

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    Apologies - perhaps I've posted this thread in the wrong section of the forum? If so perhaps a kind admin will move it to the correct section? :worried:
     

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