Author Topic: Arcmanov's rig evolves... (Read 305476 times)

Arcmanov · « **Reply #500 on:** February 08, 2011, 12:58:12 PM »

Not hard to replace at all, I just took off the back cover, disconnected the backlight cables,
removed the power board cover, removed the screws for the board itself, and just lifted it out.

The new board just slotted right in, cables and screws back in, back cover replaced and boof baf. Showtime.

...and LCDs don't operate with anywhere near the voltages that CRTs did, and the components
wouldn't hold charge like that anyway, so there's nothing to worry about when dismantling a LCD.

Carigamers · « **Reply #500 on:** February 08, 2011, 12:58:12 PM »

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #501 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:01:54 PM »

I'm inclined to believe that LCD's dont hold much of a charge. Not like they have transformers or big capacitors. Still, as one said it probably wont hurt to take precautions just in case.

Boom @ bess old school OS btw. Win2k was a 180 degree turn from its win 9x predecessors.

Arcmanov · « **Reply #502 on:** August 07, 2011, 10:07:52 AM »

Well...it's certainly been a WHILE since I've posted any new benchmarks.

The ol 'ARCMAN-ADVANCED' has been chugging along quite nicely ever since,
but we have new drivers, so a little update to the score was necessary...

3DMark Vantage: P28301

3DMark11: P8310

Main specs have remained unchanged since Dec 2010:

CPU: Intel Core i7 920 @ 4 GHz - (daily OC), HyperThreading off
MB: MSI X58-PRO
GPU: 2 x [XFX] Radeon HD 6870 @ 930 MHz core / 1150 MHz memory
RAM: 3 x 4 GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3-1333

2 x Western Digital WD800HLFS Velociraptor HDDs (80 GB)in RAID-0
2 x Western Digital WD5000AAKS-00YGA HDDs (500 GB)
1 x Seagate ST3500630AS HDD (500 GB)
Asus Xonar DX (PCIe X1) sound card

Logitech G15 gaming keyboard
Logitech G700 gaming mouse
Samsung P2770HD 27-inch 1080p multi-function monitor

Planned upgrades:

2 x [Sapphire] Radeon HD 6950(2GB)
Corsair Hydro Series H100 all-in-one Liquid CPU cooler

The 6950 can be easily unlocked to perform at 6970 speeds, and two of these bad-boys can easily
match the performance of ONE dual-GPU 6990, for almost 200 US less. If that isn't the very definition
of bang-for-buck, I don't know what is.

Might not hurt to get a new motherboard as well, but with LGA-2011 right around the corner,
I'm hoping this current one will at least get me there. I really have to give MSI props here
for a pretty durable piece of kit. It's lasted through all of the OC abuse I've thrown at it,
and is still rock-solid stable to this day.

I know some of you are highly averse (elitist?) to the idea of an 'all-in-one' liquid cooling solution,
but that's my choice. I'm well aware of the pros and cons of such a kit, and I've decided it's
STILL not worth the extra hassle investing upwards of 300 US in a 'bess' custom setup.
I have NO intention of adding GPU watercooling to my rig, so the Corsair will do quite nicely.
It will allow me to free up some much-needed space around the CPU area, and I can still maintain
my 4 GHz OC without issue. Better yet, it's already 'forward-compatible' with LGA-2011,
so upgrading will really be a walk in the park. All I'll really need is the mobo and CPU.

Notnice · « **Reply #503 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:32:39 PM »

Arc de h100 reach on amazon at a good price to http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051U7HMS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=A2NG4HB43UEDVL

VirtueTT · « **Reply #504 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:34:12 PM »

so when u selling dem 6870's? =D

Carigamers · « **Reply #504 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:34:12 PM »

Arcmanov · « **Reply #505 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:47:19 PM »

Quote from: Notnice on August 07, 2011, 02:32:39 PM

Arc de h100 reach on amazon at a good price to http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051U7HMS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=A2NG4HB43UEDVL

Aw SHIZZLE!!!

DIAZWHAWETALKINBOUT.

It just needs to stay that price till Christmas.

As for the 6870s...they go on sale the day after the 6950s are in my system.

Berzerk · « **Reply #506 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:50:23 PM »

which 6950 2 gig u looking at? Was eying those as well. But considering other options too.

Arcmanov · « **Reply #507 on:** October 23, 2011, 08:35:22 PM »

OK... so I finally took the plunge...

Should have it by next weekend.
I'll have to force myself to stop playing BF3 long enough to install/test.

MentalJack · « **Reply #508 on:** October 23, 2011, 09:24:41 PM »

Quote from: Arcmanov on October 23, 2011, 08:35:22 PM

OK... so I finally took the plunge...

Should have it by next weekend.
I'll have to force myself to stop playing BF3 long enough to install/test.

AWESOMMMMEEEEEE! Lovin it!

Doomtack · « **Reply #509 on:** October 23, 2011, 09:59:14 PM »

Nice, ah waiting to hear more about ur experience with it. Will be picking up one very soon as well.

Arcmanov · « **Reply #510 on:** October 28, 2011, 11:58:01 AM »

Boom...

Installing that biatch tonight self...

Swyped from another Galaxy with Tapatalk

EmperorXavier · « **Reply #511 on:** October 28, 2011, 06:33:04 PM »

thumbs up bitch!... (in Arcmanov's voice)

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #512 on:** October 28, 2011, 06:41:58 PM »

Mercy Mr. Manning, Mercy.

Mankind trying to catch up and alyuh only distancing yuhselves.

I could see the vantage leaderboard trembling in anticipation.

Saxito Pau · « **Reply #513 on:** October 28, 2011, 09:09:41 PM »

Hmm.... interesting

While I will not be seeing anywhere close to a top 10 rank for a long time to come,

That water cooling is a definite option for me next year: Need room badly in my case to work around the hard drives and RAM when necessary...

MessiaaH · « **Reply #514 on:** October 28, 2011, 10:29:12 PM »

AIO Kits is usually shit compared to a real water setup.
Interested to see how far along they come with this latest one,
how well it go stand up to high end liquid cooling.

kgfalby · « **Reply #515 on:** October 28, 2011, 10:59:03 PM »

Nice move there Arc!!!!

Doomtack · « **Reply #516 on:** October 28, 2011, 11:01:24 PM »

I don't think AIO kits are ever meant to compete with Real DIY water systems, but they are a real competitor for those big ole, heavy heatsinks.
I love the ease of use of the AIO kits. Ah waiting to hear how dat H100 getting on, cus so far, my mind already set on getting one ;P

captainchris · « **Reply #517 on:** October 29, 2011, 12:07:06 AM »

mine works great!!!!

Arcmanov · « **Reply #518 on:** October 29, 2011, 01:09:14 AM »

So the H100 is in...

Installation was a real breeze, especially in a big case like the HAF-X.
Instantly apparent is the amount of space regained.

I set the built-in fan speed controller to the highest setting, and immediately noticed an overall 5 degree drop in load temp compared to the Silver Arrow.
I was actually expecting a little worse performance, so I must say I'm pleasantly surprised.

Idle temps remain the same at about 36-38 C.

Load temps with the Silver Arrow usually peaked at 65-68 C (HyperThreading off) at 4 GHz, with core0 (usually the hottest core) hitting 85 C or more.

Consider the following screens...

Just after load-test start

After 30 mins

...and after 60 mins

End of load-test

So I'm able to comfortably maintain my 24/7, 4 GHz overclock, at slightly lower temps too.

Granted, it certainly won't perform anywhere near a custom LC setup, but the real question here is: can it replace those enormous air coolers like
the Thermalright Silver Arrow, and Noctua DH-14?

The answer is an unequivocal 'YES'!!!

Cooling efficiency is right on par with the Silver Arrow, and the absence of all that metal has actually
had the bonus effect of decreasing motherboard temps from 45 C to 38 C. Win.

Another bonus, is that it's already LGA-2011 compatible, so there's no need for me to buy yet another cooler when I upgrade
to that platform next year. Even more win.

One point of note though...you have to be absolutely sure that your case can accommodate the 240 mm radiator.
It might not fit in many mid-towers. Consider that before you buy it.

As it is, I'm thoroughly satisfied with it's performance thus far, and I can fully recommend it.

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #519 on:** October 29, 2011, 07:15:27 AM »

impressive......most impressive

Carigamers · « **Reply #519 on:** October 29, 2011, 07:15:27 AM »

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