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4Runninfun
March 27th, 2014, 03:06 PM
I've been building my own machines for a long time, and I really enjoy doing it so I'm starting to do some side work building custom computers.

If anyone is looking for a custom machine, anything from gaming to video editing, even just a great looking mini case for general internet and office use, give me a shout and we can get something rolling.

blackfoot02@gmail.com best way to reach me.

My latest build...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/Computer%20Builds/comp1_zpsbbcbaf2a.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/Computer%20Builds/comp3_zps4969e1eb.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/Computer%20Builds/comp2_zpsaca8bae7.jpg

Jim
March 27th, 2014, 10:26 PM
Nice cable management.

Mobo supplemental power couldn't be run behind? Too tight or no opening at the top of the case?

I think you can get reverse direction (connector) data cables for the HDD...

4Runninfun
March 28th, 2014, 12:56 AM
Thanks! I really hate messy wires and make a reasonable effort to get them out of sight or at least make sure they don't look like a rats nest.

The 8 pin mobo power didn't have a cutout up top so had to be run in front. But clever use of the graphics card keeps it in its place.

After I took the pics I still wasn't happy with HDD pwr/data cable sticking out at me like that, and after couple clips with some tin snips on the back of the HDD sled I was able to reverse the direction of the drive so all cables are completely out of sight. :thunb:

Max
March 28th, 2014, 10:07 AM
Nice. Like Jim said, it looks great. I built my own computer back in 2007 - I think - and it's still going strong!

4Runninfun
March 28th, 2014, 11:39 AM
Thanks! If you've got a system that's been running that long, must have done something right. :thumb:

I have another rig that I think is from ~2004 that is primarily a media machine, it's old and ugly but works.

4Runninfun
April 25th, 2014, 01:13 PM
Thought I would share my latest build. This is a mini itx system. Overall dimensions are 12"x8"x3.5". The client wanted something for work station use that he could take with him during his longer duration trips.

Features:
MSI ITX motherboard
FM2 socket w/ AMD A10 APU.
8gb ballistic RAM
120gb 840evo samsung SSD
LG slim DVD RW
Mini itx 250 watt power supply
Windows 7 Home

For reference that is a 19" Display
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/Computer%20Builds/2014-04-12213328_zpsbf79ba16.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/4runninfun/media/Computer%20Builds/2014-04-12213328_zpsbf79ba16.jpg.html)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/Computer%20Builds/2014-04-12213343_zps7299cc2e.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/4runninfun/media/Computer%20Builds/2014-04-12213343_zps7299cc2e.jpg.html)

It's tight but everything fits.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/Computer%20Builds/2014-04-25115858_zps28161cec.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/4runninfun/media/Computer%20Builds/2014-04-25115858_zps28161cec.jpg.html)

Squshiee1
April 25th, 2014, 07:27 PM
I just built a system with and amd a10, I love the overall performance, it does great on Photoshop and premiere pro. I can even play BF4 and GTA 4 on medium to high settings with good fps, and i have yet to add a separate graphics card. My next system will be just like the mini you just built!

Good job and very clean! Those minis are a PITA, that why i bought a mid for my first build!

4Runninfun
April 25th, 2014, 11:20 PM
I agree these new AMD APU's are much much better than the APU's of old. this is also why I selected AMD for this build. I wanted to keep the small form but still have plenty of graphics performance.

This was the first mini ITX build for me. It was a little challenging getting everything to fit, especially with my gorilla hands. But eventually got everything in and working. Pretty pleased with the overall results.

4Runninfun
May 5th, 2014, 06:22 PM
Here's a little preview of the next build...

http://www.dvhardware.net/news/2014/nzxt_h440_1.jpg

THX1138
August 18th, 2014, 08:14 PM
Here is one of my builds

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o764/THX_ll38/20140818_190855-1_zpshh7sjtvn.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/THX_ll38/media/20140818_190855-1_zpshh7sjtvn.jpg.html)

MultiScuf
October 18th, 2014, 10:19 PM
I would have to post my computer rig some day its expensive but sick

Salsa91
November 16th, 2014, 09:35 AM
Could one of you guys "rebuild" my laptop. It's really slow and hardly have patience for it. We have a guy at work who told he can reboot it or something but evrytime I bring up the topic he's always too busy to work on it. I'm not a little bit behind when it comes to computers otherwise I think it would be neat to tear into it myself.