Pindyman
Epic Member
Hi all
So after a +- 10 year break, a luck bargain that i stumbled across on Carb seems to have sucked me back in. So after only being on Carb again for about a week i a finalizing or at least trying to finalize my build...
abit of history i previously used to build and mod pcs but life happened and time disappeared so gave up on it...the one pc that i have always wanted to build but never got the chance to is an all white with ice blue build...now clearly after browsing the forums i see that some things have changed eg ARGB with customisable effects and also watercooling and in particular custom loops have become much more affordable these days.
This is where i am at at the moment:
Of the above list, the cooling CPU, Mobo, Cooling components and M2 SSD are on hand already (and i swear they are making my hands itch) The chasis is en route and should arrive here tomorro. i am stuck with regards to the GPU and PSU.
I am also 2 minded regarding the mobo...the ITX form factor is very limiting. i am considering going for the MSI B450 Pro Carbon as an alternative but again...not 100% certain. i am also playing around with getting the antec prizm kit for the additional fans and controller but this is not cast in stone...
I weill also be making a few changes based on the blue and white aesthetic i am going for so the chassis is firstly going to be powdercoated white bothinside and out with the inside getting a super high gloss finish witha possibility of adding in a glitter effect to offset the light from the ARGBs ( the custom loop will come in a bit later when lockdown makes it easier to get stuff)...so yeah this is where i am at and the bug has bitten me haaaaaard....any guidance would be appreciated from the veterans here on carb especially regarding the mobo...
So after a +- 10 year break, a luck bargain that i stumbled across on Carb seems to have sucked me back in. So after only being on Carb again for about a week i a finalizing or at least trying to finalize my build...
abit of history i previously used to build and mod pcs but life happened and time disappeared so gave up on it...the one pc that i have always wanted to build but never got the chance to is an all white with ice blue build...now clearly after browsing the forums i see that some things have changed eg ARGB with customisable effects and also watercooling and in particular custom loops have become much more affordable these days.
This is where i am at at the moment:
CPU | Ryzen 5 3600x | |
MOBO | MSI B450 Carbon Pro AC | |
CHASSIS | NZXT H700i | |
COOLING | NZXT Aer RGB Fans | 4x120mm |
Kraken X72 | stock fans | |
HDD | HKVision E2000 NVME 512GB | |
WD Blue 2tb and Adata 240gig SSD | ||
PSU | Corsair RM1000x | |
RAM | Crucial Ballistix RGB 16 gig (3200mhz) | |
GPU | TBC (Awaiting delivery) | |
Monitor |
Of the above list, the cooling CPU, Mobo, Cooling components and M2 SSD are on hand already (and i swear they are making my hands itch) The chasis is en route and should arrive here tomorro. i am stuck with regards to the GPU and PSU.
I am also 2 minded regarding the mobo...the ITX form factor is very limiting. i am considering going for the MSI B450 Pro Carbon as an alternative but again...not 100% certain. i am also playing around with getting the antec prizm kit for the additional fans and controller but this is not cast in stone...
I weill also be making a few changes based on the blue and white aesthetic i am going for so the chassis is firstly going to be powdercoated white bothinside and out with the inside getting a super high gloss finish witha possibility of adding in a glitter effect to offset the light from the ARGBs ( the custom loop will come in a bit later when lockdown makes it easier to get stuff)...so yeah this is where i am at and the bug has bitten me haaaaaard....any guidance would be appreciated from the veterans here on carb especially regarding the mobo...
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