abs_rios - X58 Core i7 build

[abs_rio]

My system should be going into build tomorrow hopefully Also hoping there will be pictures up at some point (even if it's just at the end)

Also, I got an email from Philip asking about the configuration of the hard drives. I would like them to be in RAID 0. And just confirming that the two akasa apache fans will be used in push-pull on the H50 cooler.

Build reference is xxxxx

Thanks guys!

I've listed the specs below:

Asus P6TD Deluxe, Intel X58, DDR3, ATX
Akasa 8 Pin Extension cable
Thermalright Chill Factor 2
2 x 120mm AKASA APACHE Super Silent Fan
Acronis True Image Home 2010 - System Back Up Software

Case: Coolermaster HAF 932 Black
CPU: Intel i7 920 2.66Ghz 4.8GT s QPI @ 3.8Ghz+ with 20% OC (D0 Step)
CPU Coolers: Corsair Cooling™ Hydro Series H50 High-Performance CPU Cooler
Overclocking: 3XS System Core-Logic Overclocking*10 - 20%*
Memory: 6GB (3x2GB) Corsair Dominator GT DDR3 PC3-16000 (2000) CAS 8
ATI Graphics: 1GB XFX HD 5870 XT 865Mhz GPU 1600 SPs 5200Mhz GDDR5
Power Supply Unit: 1000W Corsair HX Series Modular (Dual GTX295 or 4870X2 Cards)
System Drives: 2x 500 GB Samsung Spinpoint F3 7200 rpm 16MB Cache in RAID 0
Floppy Drive Flash Card Readers & Writers: Akasa AK-ICR-07S 3.5" Internal Multi Mem. Card Reader Incl. M2 Micro SD & USB port
Optical Drive 1 - DVD Blu Ray: LG BH08LS20 - 8x Blu-Ray Writer Reader & DVDRW - Retail Box
Optical Drive 2 - DVD Blu Ray: Sony AD-7240S-0B - 24x DVDRW
Internal External (USB) Wireless Adaptors: Edimax EW-7711Uan 150Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
Case Cooling Fans: *After Market Fans Not Required - Use Fans Included with Case*
Fan Controller: Aerocool Modern V TwinBay
Lighting Effects: Sharkoon 12" Red CCFL 2in1 Kit
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit - OEM
Software - Application: Microsoft Office 2007 - 60 Day Trial
Extended Warranty: Standard 3XS System Warranty - 2 Years (1st Year Onsite 2nd Year Return to Base)

[Philipp]

Hi abs_rio,

I have your mail and have made a note for the engineers to take some pictures

Coming Soon

[abs_rio]

That's awesome, thanks the quick response!
Can't wait to see the end product now

[abs_rio]

System status on memory test now, about halfway there

[Philipp]

[abs_rio]

Thanks for the photo, i'll post the full specs up later for anyone interested.
Now for some hefty overclocking i hope
Another thing, i was doing a bit of research and just realised the H50 requires another set of screws for mounting the second fan? Do you guys keep these in stock?

[Philipp]

Helloooo

We have installed 2 fans onto the H50

Cheers

[abs_rio]

Excellent...that should help in keeping that i7 cool!!
Was just wondering actually how things are going in regards to the overclocking and testing. The status page still seems to be on the memory test!

[Philipp]

Systems overclocked to 3.8Ghz and hitting 77-78 under 100% load, passed for over 18hours

The engineer is updating the tracking page now sorry about that.

It will be moving to the QC stage shortly and will be ready for dispatch tonight for delivery tomorrow.

I will get some more pictures up once its passed QC.

Cheerios

[abs_rio]

Great stuff...those are excellent temp readings
Any chance of trying a higher overclock closer to 4.0ghz or would that delay things?

[Philipp]

Unfortunately it would delay things as the system would need to be tested over night we can however try if you like?

Cheers

[abs_rio]

Ah damn, really keen on getting the system tomorrow as i have a day off!!
Just leave it as it is then because its seems very stable and i can't wait any longer

[Philipp]

Shipping tonight

Enjoy

[abs_rio]

Looks awesome Excellent work guys...can't wait to get my hands on it!!
The City Link tracker says the delivery could be between 0730 and 1700. I guess I will be up early!!

[nibbler]

it wont come at 0730 In fact I have been kept waiting till 5 sometimes, but the delivery is quality.

[abs_rio]

Yea you're probably right. Although the actual depot is about 25-30mins drive from my house. Let's hope I receive it some time in the morning...will give me plenty of time to play with it

UPDATE 16:00: Just gone 4pm...haven't received the system yet. Just called City Link and they said i will receive it before 5.30pm. The wait is excruciating

UPDATE 17:30: Called the delivery depot and have been told that the driver has been stuck in heavy traffic today. They called the driver and said he will be there in 30mins. Let's hope so!!

UPDATE 18:00: And half an hour later, the system is here. That is one hell of a box. I'm going to get unpacking and I'll be back