HipHopBlond
Description
I'm using this build for work/gaming, and sometimes recording/video upload. Had to drill a slot in the case for the fan controller which broke... the monitor is mounted on a custom mount so it won't take additional space. I also have a 35" LG TV hooked to it, Huawei ONT, TP-Link Archer C9 1900Mb router, running at 200 Upload 120 Download speeds from my ISP, NAS is Synology 216SE, 2 Xbox One controllers for platformers, Logitech BRIO – 4K Ultra HD Webcam, Razer Goliathus Chroma Extended Mouse Pad, Razer Mouse Bungee V2 and Razer Gunnars for eyewear :D
Upgrade coming soon...
Part Reviews
CPU
Good but getting old, never thermal throttled on me, good when paired with water cooling, temps are fine, but I would not recommend it in 2019.
CPU Cooler
The software is crap... CAM needs a whole re-work, the cooler is a beast, keeps my CPU very cool, no issues whatsoever. 2 years using it now.
Motherboard
Gigabyte are always my preferred choice for motherboards, this has worked more than 5 years already.
Memory
XMP set to 2133, working stable with abs no problems. Very happy from the brand.
Storage
Samsung are probably the best in memory, no issues with it, have been using it for about 2 years now.
Storage
One died on me but had it replaced, good service from WD, best drives out there, I'm using it in a nas.
Video Card
BEAST, thermals are optimal, it's very silent, can play games on HIGH/ULTRA.
Case
If you have more money, stay away from this, get something else, and don't use the included fans, I had to cut out my own panel in it for another 5.25 bay.
Power Supply
No problems, 10 year warranty.
Software
Best security software out there.
Sound Card
The sound is great, nowadays motherboards have better onboard audio but this one still rocks.
Case Fan
Silent, cool, no problems, the lighting effect is ok.
Fan Controller
Complete trash, don't buy it, died on me a month later.
Monitor
144HZ gaming, software is crap don't install it, the profile and button gestures are ok, low resolution, but good price.
Keyboard
No issues with it, the software is good, it's a bit more tactile clicky than I expected but it's OK.
Headphones
The haptic feedback is on and off... it's better to be off, sound quality is ok, gaming sound quality is supreme, mic is ok, enhancements and settings are very good, battery lasts about 8 hours, they are not worth their full price, but at least they work with Synapse 3.0
Headphones
Best noise cancelling headset out there, but it's more for mobile than desktop, use it with an android device, great for outdoors.
External Storage
It's ok had some weird issues in the beginning but it's running fine now.
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