Description

Building this for my son for Christmas, so I hope he approves with how it turned out.

He really liked the S340 case with the Hyper Beast theme when I showed it to him this past summer, so I centered the build around that, which was fun. He is into gaming as well as music, so I upgraded the headphones and speakers. My favorite parts are the SSD covers from Acrylikustoms, the custom length cables from Mod-One, and the graphics card bracket from MNPC Tech.

I know this might seem like a ridiculous pc for a 13 year old, but he has been gaming on a terrible system for the past 5 years without complaining too much and really is a great kid, so I have been saving up to get this for him. I'm also hoping this will get him through high school without having to do any upgrades. We might add a new graphics card and possibly a 4k monitor in a few years, but I think everything else should hold up for a while.

The build went together without any problems at all. I did mod the Kraken radiator with some orange paint and added diffusers on the led strips to eliminate the hot spots somewhat. Also, I know the ram is a little excessive, but it matched the build and he might need 32 GB at some point and by that time it might cost over $1000, lol. I was able to OC the CPU to 4.9 at 1.330, cache 45 with no AVX offset and temps are low 70's when stress testing. I can get it to 5.0, but it takes 1.350 and heats up to mid 80's when stress testing, which is ok, but I am more than happy with 4.9 and have not delidded.

Custom cable lengths are as follows: 24 pin 60 cm; 16 pin PCIE 60 cm; 8 pin EPS 70 cm; SATA power 45 cm (this is for the SSD on the front of the case. I didn't use a custom power cable for the SSD right under the GPU, but if you do it can obviously be a lot shorter)

I'll post more pics once it is set up before Christmas to show what it looks like in a darker room. Any questions, please let me know and I'll try to help!

Comments

  • 23 months ago
  • 99 points

Can i be your son?

  • 23 months ago
  • 51 points

Sorry, my wife would probably get mad at me, lol.

  • 23 months ago
  • 39 points

If your son isn't happy with this, I guess I could take it, it would be a burden, but I'll do this for you, just pay shipping and handling :)

  • 23 months ago
  • 31 points

If he complains, I might just send it to you, lol.

  • 23 months ago
  • 15 points

Lol, always believe in Christmas miracles! But seriously, that is a phenomenal build, very good modding, as well as beautiful cable management!

  • 22 months ago
  • 20 points

You win father of the year my friend

  • 22 months ago
  • 7 points

Thanks for the kind words.

  • 23 months ago
  • 9 points

Dad? lol beautiful

  • 23 months ago
  • 6 points

Thank you!

  • 23 months ago
  • 8 points

This is gorgeous. Your son is lucky af.

If he for some reason dislikes it, stick him with an FX-6300 and an R7 240 and a non-cable managed mess and send this my way lmao

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Thanks! Funny you mention it, because his current setup has a Phenom II X4 965 and a Radeon R7 200 GPU so this should be a pretty big improvement in his FPS!

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  • 21 months ago
  • 2 points

Almost every Thuban outperforms a Vishera with the same clocks and cores. I'd build a Phenom II rig for my little brother with the motherboard and 20gbs of 2400 ddr3 I have collecting dust if Phenoms weren't so problematic with newer games.

  • 23 months ago
  • 7 points

OMG. I have the first hyper beast case but seeing this really makes me with that i had gotten this one, i wish i could give you more than a 1+

  • 23 months ago
  • 3 points

Thanks! You have the H440 Hyper Beast case?

  • 23 months ago
  • 3 points

Yes

  • 23 months ago
  • 7 points

Its builds like these that make me constantly buy pointless aesthetic upgrades for my PC. I want to buy custom SSD covers thanks to you.

My eyes love you, but my wallets hates you.

+1

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

The guys at Acrylikustoms were awesome! They made exactly what I wanted and shipped it in just 2 days from Portugal. Also, I think the SSD covers were only like $14 each. which is very reasonable for a custom product.

  • 23 months ago
  • 7 points

Voted up! I also see you scored one of the limited edition mnpctech carbon fiber gpu supports! https://mnpctech.com/gpu-support-bracket/carbon-fiber-gpu-bracket-supporting-arm.html

  • 23 months ago
  • 7 points

Yes! I think you only had 4 or 5 left when I ordered, so glad I could get one. I love the way it looks and it really supports that heavy gpu. Can't have the sag, lol.

  • 23 months ago
  • 5 points

Damn man. Build looks great! Your son is very lucky to have you as a father! Have a great Christmas!

  • 23 months ago
  • 6 points

Thank you! I feel lucky to have him as a son so maybe we are both lucky. Hope you have a great Christmas too!

  • 23 months ago
  • 3 points

Looks amazing! +1

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you!

  • 23 months ago
  • 3 points

Now this is a great Build! i love how everything matches great with the theme and build so perfectly imho. Hope your son is enjoying this beast of a build!

  • 23 months ago
  • 4 points

Thanks! He doesn't know about it yet and hopefully won't until Christmas. I'm thinking about sneaking it out late tonight to see how it does on pubg lol.

  • 23 months ago
  • 4 points

this might be enough to get 60fps on high lol. great build

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Might be enough? this will get 60 fps on 4k. (Maybe not in Pubg due to bad servers

  • 22 months ago
  • 3 points

*<you 

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  • 22 months ago
  • 0 points

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  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

i was making fun of the horrible optimization of PUBG. of course it will get amazing framerates

  • 22 months ago
  • 3 points

Beasty Beast Boy, Pc is runnin in

Beasty Beast Boy, overclocked cpu

Beasty Beast Boy, every time I play Max fps for days~

(kudos if you get the reference. When I saw the name this is the first song I thought of, lol)

Amazing pc, that orange kraken is so. damn. sexy.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks! Love the Beastie Boys. Yeah, painting the Kraken was the first thing I did and then it all started to fall into place.

  • 20 months ago
  • 3 points

Your son is lucky to have you as a father, amazing build!

  • 18 months ago
  • 3 points

The amount of love put into this system is absolutely outstanding. He's lucky to have a dad like you, not because you gave him an expensive build, but because of how you're looking out for his interests and schooling! He's probably very much enjoying it so far!

How did you measure the custom cable lengths? I'm interested in doing this for my own NZXT s340 Elite but I'd have no idea how to correctly measure the lenghts (this might be a very silly question). I'm however doing a vertical mounting of the graphics card so it faces the glass.

  • 7 months ago
  • 1 point

Sorry for late reply, I used the stock cables that came with my power supply to get a good idea of the cable lengths I needed.

  • 18 months ago
  • 3 points

I would have propably faint if my dad offered me this at that age. Actually even now. (I'm 27) Great build. Great dad. Cheers

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Amazingly good looking +1

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Very nice work here! Love the custom mod and touch's and I did not expect to see a build with that dominator RAM I liked, but it works real well here. No doubt your Son will love this beast! +1

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks! I was the same way on the Torque ram, but I think it looks pretty good with the orange in the build.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Fantastic build, I love that there's sentimental value behind this build. I'm sure your son will love it and I'm also certain you've had a blast building it. This holiday season won't soon be forgotten, that's for sure!

I wanted to ask, the cable management is top notch and I was wondering where you found those cable combs??

Great build! +1

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Thanks! I got the cables from Mod-One and they provided the combs. They have several different ones you can choose from. They make the cables for your individual power supply and do excellent work in my opinion.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Wow! Even though I'm not a fan of orange I must say that this is an awesome build! I'm sure your son will love it. I mean, who wouldn't? +1

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Thank you! I didn't plan on orange and was worried about it, but I think it works when you can see the outside case with it.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

EPIC!!! If only I had a dad who hooked me up like this lol! This is a killer build! I love it. Also like some others have stated if he has any issues/complaints (I doubt he will) feel free to ship it to me. It will be very difficult for me to have to game on something so subpar but I'll make an exception in this case!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Thanks! I'll put you second in line, behind u8mypizza, because he got first dibs, lol.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

I had to make an account just to comment on this build! It's absolutely beautiful and I know you son will love it! I'm hoping to do my dream build next summer once I have a job finally :)

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you! Good luck with your job and your dream build.

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you! I find out in the next few weeks if I have a job offer from the place I interned at over the summer :)

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Bro, I wouldn't be suprised if this got featured. Super nice build and I wish I was your son too XD

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks for the nice comment.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Beautiful. Great work!

PSU cables are custom length? Do you mind posting those lengths?

Also, what kind of paint did you use?

Thanks!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

No problem. I put the cable lengths in the description above. As far as the paint, it is Rust-Oleum 248905 Automotive 12-Ounce High Heat 2000 Degree Spray Paint, Flat Orange. I got it from Amazon (about $6). Oh and I used a white primer first after I taped everything off. Cheers!

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks for taking the time to answer. You'll have to let us know what your son thinks when he finally receives this incredible gift!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

That AIO is beautiful, how did you go through painting that?

  • 23 months ago
  • 3 points

To cover the radiator fins, I measured and then cut two sheets of heavy stock paper to fit, where they would go up under the edges. Then I used double-sided tape to attach the paper to the radiator fins on both sides. I taped off a plastic bag around the hoses and pump housing. Then just used a white primer and let that dry followed up by Rust-Oleum 248905 Automotive 12-Ounce High Heat 2000 Degree Spray Paint, Flat Orange. You could also use a gloss, or semi-gloss of course, depending on your preference.

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Cool, thanks for the reply!

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

That's similar to what I did with my Kraken X52! (I really need to get that build loaded up on here sometime :-P )

Picture of my x52 w/ paint- https://i.imgur.com/eQ2Q8nch.jpg

  • 9 months ago
  • 1 point

hey man this is super late response but you wouldn’t happen to have uploaded that build? would love to see what that purple kraken looks like inside a system. thanks.

  • 9 months ago
  • 1 point

I wound up not uploading it, which is kind of a shame I realize. Anyway, here are a couple of photos of it:

https://i.imgur.com/eQ2Q8nch.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/sxDLXKAh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zsGlgzVh.jpg

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Ow, my kidneys

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

If this does not get featured I may just delete my account. Beautiful! If I ever have a son, I hope to be a dad like you lol.

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks! I saw you used the same ram in one of your builds and were having problems with XMP? Luckily for me, after I enabled XMP and restarted, I got 3200 MHz and everything tested fine, so hopefully you got it working. If not you might check out this article on manually tweaking the settings to get 3600 MHz at CAS 14. https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/8183/corsair-dominator-platinum-torque-ddr4-3200-ram-review/index.html

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Yeah you’re the only other build I have seen with that RAM. I haven’t updated but I got it working a while back. The very next BIOS update got it running at 3200 so it’s all good!

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank God I don't have to delete my account! lol. Congrats!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Pretty freakin' Awesome!!

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you, but this is nothing compared to some of the awesome builds you've done. Love the Zombie Hunter and Fallout Build. Really, all of them. I may try vertical gpu on next one.

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

That's extremely nice of you

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Your the one exception i wouldn't mind someone calling his build a beast. ; )

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

That means a lot coming from you. Your R2D2 build is so cool, with incredible custom work. Also the Coconut Lime...perfect.

  • 22 months ago
  • 0 points

Well, THX! : )

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

What a phenomenal attention to detail. Your son is very lucky to have a Dad that'd put this much care, time and money into a present like this.

Great stuff OP!

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you very much!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

I've been looking at this build for a while now... and damn i love it. I've been in love with red and black PC's until i saw this and instantly wanted to build a new PC. Ive made the impulse decision to change it over to orange and black so was gonna get some new cables... I currently have cablemod sleeved cables but check out the one from Mod-One and just loved the design... Although i don't really know what colours to select for each row - what did you use? Im not gonna do exactly the same but i dont know what each colour is. If you could list those that would make my day :D you dont have to. Thankyou so much and this pc is amazing! You pulled it off perfectly and your son is super lucky! Congrats on this truly amazing build, Tre

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!, I have no problem if you want to use the same or similar cable colors. There may be better cables than Mod-One out there, but I don't see how it would be possible. Anyway, here are the colors I used for this build using their MDPC-X:

For the 16 pin PCIE (2 X 8 pin) it is Color Row 1: Blackest-Black, Color Row 2: Titanium, Color Row 3: Platinum-Grey, Color Row 4: Lava-Orange, Color Row 5: Lava-Orange, Color Row 6: Platinum-Grey, Color Row 7: Titanium, Color Row 8: Blackest-Black, Wire Gauge: 16 AWG, Wire Color: White

For the 24 pin Color Row 1: Blackest-Black, Color Row 2: Titanium, Color Row 3: Lava-Orange, Color Row 4: Lava-Orange, Color Row 5: Titanium, Color Row 6: Platinum-Grey, Color Row 7: Platinum-Grey, Color Row 8: Titanium, Color Row 9: Lava-Orange, Color Row 10: Lava-Orange, Color Row 11: Titanium, Color Row 12: Blackest-Black, Wire Gauge: 16 AWG, Wire Color: White

For the 8 pin EPS Color Row 1: Titanium, Color Row 2: Lava-Orange, Color Row 3: Platinum-Grey, Color Row 4: Titanium, Wire Gauge: 16 AWG, Wire Color: White

For the SATA power Color Row 1: Titanium, Color Row 2: Lava-Orange, Color Row 3: Platinum-Grey, Color Row 4: Lava-Orange, Color Row 5: Titanium, Wire Gauge: 16 AWG, Wire Color: White,

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Phenomenal build, If you dont mind me asking what do you do for a living

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Imagine your son used PCPartpicker and found this... +50

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Yeah, I've thought about that, lol, but I'm hoping he doesn't know about this site.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Screw santa. You are my santa man, i mean dad..

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

congrats on the feature!

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

This really looks fantastic!

Also, I'm glad that you included the custom cable lengths because I'm getting one of the Limited Edition Purple/Black S340 Elites and will be needing custom cables.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Thanks, and glad to help on the cable lengths. Look forward to seeing your build in that new case.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

This build is nice and powerfull AF.

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you! I think it will last him a long time.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Your son better appreciate this, looking at the aesthetics and performance I can't complain about a single thing. Awesome build, dude!

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you! I think he will and he can finally play some of the games from his Steam collection, lol.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

This build is insane!!! What was it that influenced your choice for the brand of 1080ti you chose?

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you! It's pretty fast right out of the box, stays cool, is very quiet, matches my Aorus motherboard and has a little hint of orange to go with the build.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Man this is all kinds of nice. Great work.

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

It's nice to see a father treat his son with such a beauty. I can see that you put so much effort into making everything right. And the Hyperbeast theme is just a cherry on top. Hope your son has fun with it :D

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Have you had any issues with the motherboard? Plan on putting the same one in a build I'm planning.

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

No issues at all.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Coffee Lake done right :)

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks, I spent some time on trying to get it right.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

You are an awesome father

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

It is scary how close to my build this is - only just built mine the start of this month!

I need to get mine uploaded; spooky!

Excellent job, where did you get the Hyper Beast SSD covers by the way?

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks man!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Is realy beautiful!!!

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORGIOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSS

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

This build is beautiful, your son is one lucky guy. Its always nice to see a coffee lake build around these parts. Hope he enjoys!

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you, I hope he will.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

LOVE the color scheme man!

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

MmmHmmm

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Love the cables you used in your builds.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

How come you didn't go with the Cougar Conquer? I want to get a Tempered Glass case but none of them catch my eye at the moment and I wanted to go for like a black/white build. Do you think the Matte Black S340 Elite is good to start off with?

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

My son really liked the Hyper Beast edition case from NZXT, so I was able to get one in the summer before they sold out. That Cougar case you mention looks like it would be great for an orange/black build. For the black/white build, I really like NZXT's new H700i in matte white and black.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Makes me want a kid just to build a PC. LOL

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Lol, thanks!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Officially one of my most favorite builds on this site. Holy Crap.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Nice of you to say, thanks!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Well done, sir. If he doesn't like it make him clean some toilets! Haha

I personally would be dumbfounded. I can't imagine xD

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Love how you used the EPS to hide the Kraken cables, wonderful idea. One day my kids will hopefully bask in new builds like this, but life first... Plus I have enough into their cars already lol, and they can barely ride bikes :) +1

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks, I wish I was the one to come up with that idea, but I saw someone else do it on either this site or somewhere else, and thought it looked nice if you are using sleeved cables. Good luck with the cars!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

200+ FPS for your son on roblox.....

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Maybe if he lets his little sister use it, but I doubt it, lol.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Incredible build. Awesome on so many levels. Is you son into building as much as you are?

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Thanks! Not yet, but I think he will be after he sees this one.

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Should last him through high school, and college lol

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

I hope so, thanks!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

How did you do the fade and text on the NZXT bar?

There are so many things that look great on this build, great job.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Thanks! The fade from orange to pink is that way when you buy it on the Hyper Beat S340 case. The text on the NZXT bar was done carefully with an orange Sharpie. Same with the text on the Kraken.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

The only thing I would have changed was the i7. To me I think i7 are over rated and not worth it, I would have suggested ryzen 7

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

It's going to be a gaming computer for the most part, so max FPS was the goal. If productivity was a big concern, I might have chosen the 1800x, but they are both great CPUs.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Throws money at you make me a pc :D lol

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Your cable managment. OMG! Yes! +1 (when your build looks like a child made it (Mine))

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

i wIsH iWaS yOu'Re sOn!

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you!

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

can I be ur son? but seriously this is a beautiful build there is no way he will not love it

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Thank you, I hope so.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

you need to record him opening it Christmas morning and post it on youtube that would be soo awesome to see his reaction

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

you really should record him

his reaction would be priceless

lets just hope he didn't see it when it was featured

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

at the price, why not go custom water?

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

True, but I was trying to get the build wrapped up while I was off work during Thanksgiving week and hiding it from my son. I have seen some awesome custom water builds in this case.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Builds a high-end gaming PC that looks totally incredible "Building this for my son for Christmas, so I hope he approves with how it turned out."

No, I think he's going to hate it.

Really like the look of that graphics card bracket.

  • 22 months ago
  • 3 points

Thanks. Hopefully, they will make some more of those brackets at some point.

Also, builds like your Licensed Driver gave me ideas for the way I set up the custom cables, so thanks again!

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Can you tell me what are the length you use for your custom cable ? (Planning on using similar parts for my build and i was hoping to buy the cable at the same time) Thanks for your time and also nice build, i love the color.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks! They are listed in the description at the top.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

wow ! I might a skiped that part

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Love that design on the RAM man!

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks! I think you can still get it from Corsair website.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

How did you manage to get hold of the case? Really awesome looking build, I hope your son appreciates it :)

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

They went on sale this past summer and I got it then. I think they sold out pretty fast and there were only around 1300 made. This one is #1082.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

I'm so happy for your son i'm sure he will love a great build like this for christmas (:

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks! I hope so!

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

that moment when I wish I had this PC or at least just the case :(

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

The case is hard to find now. I see them on ebay sometimes, but people are asking $400 or more which is ridiculous.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

I hope he approves of how it turned out

Humans are mentally incapable of disliking this pc.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

I have the same case and just stuck to a red theme, but this looks much better imo. When I saw that RAM come out I was going to get it until I saw the price, lol. Also the SSD covers look awesome! I'll have to get some for myself. Overall a really clean and color coordinated build and I hope your son likes it. (I'm 200% sure he will). Btw great photos.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Thanks! Yeah, ram prices are getting out of hand.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Are you selling this? This is literary the PC of my dreams

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks, lol, sorry but no I can't sell it. Don't know if I'd ever be able to get another 8700k chip and prices keep going up and up on everything it seems.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Hi, does this gpu bracket really work?

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Not sure exactly what you mean, but I did have to angle the bracket up as much as I could before tightening the case screws down because the weight of the card will push it down past parallel if you don't. If you do that, then yes it works perfectly in my opinion.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Can't wait to see pictures of this build in a darker room... it looks beautiful. Great work, he will enjoy it.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thank you. I will post some picks just before Christmas once I get it all set up in his room to show what it looks like lit up.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

You "Hope" he'd be pleased? ****, if he wasn't I would disown him. I like the NZXT route for all the RGB fans, I personally love the CAM software. In all honesty, I would have skimped a little bit on the 2 SSD's in turn for a REAAAALY high capacity HDD and the EVO 2TB. Other than that, if you've got the money, spend it big man.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks! Yeah, I really wanted the 850 evo 4TB, but I will wait a couple of years until the price gets more reasonable. 3TB should be enough for his current steam collection, lol. Don't think I will ever use another HDD.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

This build is awesome. I'm getting things together for my first build. This build reassures my mobo choice. how do you like that case, and did it come with those nzxt wire ties? or whatever they are called. I was looking at the black model or the aorus because of the front type-c. I was also looking at that same gpu, or the aorus 1080ti waterforce. would you be able to put a pump and res. in the back of that case? Any help is appreciated. And i tell you, I don't like real flashy builds but this best has reached a sweet spot! Also i was looking at getting the kraken but hear awful things, how has that one been so far?

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Love the case and yes, the nzxt cable clips on the back are included and they are great for cable management. I don't know of many cases offering type-c up front just yet, but they may be out there. Here is a great video on building in the S340 elite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBHRDuUHe4s

As far as the GPU, another good thing about the aorus extreme is that it has a front facing hdmi port to allow easy connection to the front panel hdmi on the S340 elite case for cleaner VR headset setup. You can see the hdmi cable coming out of the GPU in picture #3 above.

Yes, you should be able to use the waterforce no problem, (and I was thinking about going this route) but you may have to get creative on how you route your hoses. I think the smallest Kraken is 140mm, so you would have to put the radiator for your GPU in the top of the case because the rear fan is only a 120mm. The waterforce also has the front facing hdmi port.

Kraken has been great during testing. Everything is shut down and put away right now, so not sure long term. I think the complaints are heard much more than the praises on forums for obvious reasons. Good luck!

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

The case i was referring to was the gigabyte ac300w, it also has the vr ready dash and with this board having that and the type-c header on the front. i think i might go with it, it also supports radiators top and front, and back too i guess. Thanks for your input and support. That video almost changed my mind.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Oh, I see! I didn't even know gigabyte made a case. It looks a whole lot like the S340 elite, so the build should be very similar. Nice that it has the type-c on front panel. You can probably also control most of your lighting really easily if you go with the aorus motherboard and gpu.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

So i'm just about ready to boot the new build up. You had installed the 1080ti? Is it the same size as the 1080? Because i had a hell of a time squeezing it in. I'll post it up this weekend.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Yes, the 1080ti. It is a tight fit, but once you angle it just right, it goes right in.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

I just found out that its a type-c but only runs at 3.0 speeds which is kind of misleading. I'm going with the s340 purple edition. What size radiator do you have in the front, 140 or 120? Also do you know the difference in the two x64 kraken? I can't seem to find a straight answer. Is it just ver.2 for 100$ cheaper. Someone had wrote that the difference is longer hoses and a new pump. He never specified which model it was though.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

I have the 280mm Kraken in the front. This newer one is supposed to have a more efficient and quieter pump, redesigned fans and radiator. The best way to know if it is the newer design is to look for nylon sleeving on the hoses going from the radiator to the pump.

This is the one I got https://www.nzxt.com/products/kraken-x62 They are 10% off right now with code BFKRAKEN, so you can get one for $144. Good luck.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Oh man, I just ordered it this morning with the chassis. The same one. Dang! I really appreciate it though. And yeah I found it has an updated pump. Which is awesome. So these come pre-filled? Is there any need or way to bleed any air if need be?

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Also, this might sound like a stupid question, but do the two back tab ends of the support go in between the back of the case and the mother board or do the hook out of the back like the slot covers do? Because this card isn't bent on those ends to be able to do that. So I slid them between the case and the edge of the motherboard. Thanks in advance.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Yeah, the tabs are slid in between.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

I wish I could send you that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson meme of him clapping because I applaud you sir. This is one of the coolest builds I've ever seen.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Absolutely fantastic build. I'm sure your son will be quite pleased. I love those SSD covers too, they match the case so perfectly. Although why didn't you get and M.2 NVMe drive instead of the 1TB SATA drive? just wondering. But godly cable management, good part choice, and just the right amount of RGB to not be overkill. Also, those headphones look dope as hell. The only thing I would change is the board (Maximus X Hero for me lmao). Thanks for blessing my eyes. 10/10 would drool over again.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks! I really didn't see any need for NVMe drives just for gaming. Boot times are just as fast and gaming is just as fast, so why spend more money on it. Hopefully, the 4TB 850 evo will be less than $400 in a year or two and I will pick up one more SSD. Yeah, that hero board is nice!

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Hey great build, dad of the year and can I be your son etc. etc. (no sarcasm)

I was looking at getting these fans, but I saw the cam software being an absolute nightmare. Any trouble with that?

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

It is a little glitchy, but worked pretty well for me. I only had the system running for about 2 days. I will know more after Christmas once it is running all the time.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Okay, thanks for your answer. Still going back and forth between these and the corsair ll ones.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

So the way mod one does cables, when you select color for line is it 1-12 and cable 6 and 7 would be the center?

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Exactly. That is for the 24-pin.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks for all your help and advice. It’s greatly appreciated.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Hey, really nice build, i really like the colors and your neatness. I have a question, how do you put the gpu, mine the Audio Boost cover bump with my GPU. I have the same as you.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks. Not sure what you mean, but I didn't have any issues with slotting the gpu into place with the gaming 7 motherboard.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

What an awesome dad! Hopefully you have your own and this isn't secretly YOUR Christmas present! Haha! This makes me extremely excited to work on a couple of budget builds for my kids. Awesome job!

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Awesome build. What paint did you use to paint the radiator ?

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

As far as the paint, it is Rust-Oleum 248905 Automotive 12-Ounce High Heat 2000 Degree Spray Paint, Flat Orange. I got it from Amazon (about $6). Oh and I used a white primer first after I taped everything off. Cheers!

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Awesome ! thanks for the info. I will be doing a white and black build and I really liked the look of the paint you had.

  • 7 months ago
  • 1 point

Flat orange high temp.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

This is one of the best builds I have seen on this website, hands down.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 7 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Question: Was the CPU cooler good for the price? Pretty much going for looks getting it lol...

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Well I think so. I'm sure it's about the same performance as the other AIO coolers, but it looks a lot better in my opinion.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Wow. This build truly looks like a labor of love. Your son is going to lose his mind, as he should. +1 Just gorgeous.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Holy crap you got the hyper beast. Im gonna be stuck with the normal tempered glass one :(

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

This is the coolest! Hope the kid likes it, how could he not? Well done sir.

  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Hey it's me your son.

  • 21 months ago
  • 2 points

Did he approve?.

  • 21 months ago
  • 2 points

nice build and I love the color scheme too

  • 21 months ago
  • 2 points

This build is looking amazing. One question, however, where did u buy those sleeved cables? I'm looking to buy some. Also if possible can you tell me exactly what cables you bought? (first build and I'm really confused on which cables to buy and not buy). Thanks

  • 7 months ago
  • 1 point

Mod-One mod-one.com

  • 20 months ago
  • 2 points

Any updates?

  • 7 months ago
  • 2 points

Yes, I'll post some updated pics soon. Thanks.

  • 19 months ago
  • 2 points

Are there any pictures of the full pc? like with the exterior and case

  • 7 months ago
  • 1 point

I'm going to post some pics of everything set up soon. Sorry, been busy with work. Thanks!

  • 19 months ago
  • 2 points

What a great build, fantastic! Just came across this as I have just gone for the Gaming 7 Aorus Motherboard. Your Son must be so happy...

  • 19 months ago
  • 2 points

adopt me

  • 18 months ago
  • 2 points

This is the best PC ever TT_TT lucky son but he deserves it for being a great boy (: Good job dad! You're amazing! :DD

  • 18 months ago
  • 2 points

amazing build man! can i be a son of a gun and ask where did you get those SSD covers ?they look absolutely incredible!!

  • 7 months ago
  • 1 point

acrylikustoms.com

  • 18 months ago
  • 2 points

Looks like puke. Jk kinda looks tropical, nice build

  • 16 months ago
  • 2 points

What Ram are you using it's not in the system specs

o 32 gb srry

  • 15 months ago
  • 2 points

What paint did you use on the radiator or overall in general? Looks its matte finish on the radiator but i might be wrong.

  • 15 months ago
  • 2 points

OMG I wish you were my dad that computer is beautiful if he doesn't like it I'll GLADLY take it also did that cpu come with its own thermal paste?

  • 13 months ago
  • 2 points

This is a great build. Your son will be very happy

  • 13 months ago
  • 2 points

Absolutely beautiful!

  • 7 months ago
  • 1 point

Thanks!

  • 12 months ago
  • 2 points

wow, so clean. this came out amazing! where did you get your cable mods?

  • 7 months ago
  • 1 point

Mod-One mod-one.com

  • 12 months ago
  • 2 points

Wow a dad who actually want their son to play video games through high school, I'm in year 10 and I haven't been allowed apart from holidays since year 7

  • 12 months ago
  • 2 points

Where did you get the PSU Cables? Maybe a website link etc because I'm building a PC very similar to this and I could really use those PSU for aesthetical purposes

  • 7 months ago
  • 1 point

Mod-One mod-one.com

  • 11 months ago
  • 2 points

Is the aorus bios the worst

  • 11 months ago
  • 2 points

Can you adopted me?

  • 10 months ago
  • 2 points

Do you need a HUE+ to control the NZXT AER fans?

  • 7 months ago
  • 1 point

Yes, I have the Hue+

  • 9 months ago
  • 2 points

Mind if I know what thermal paste did you use?

  • 7 months ago
  • 1 point

No thermal paste.

  • 8 months ago
  • 2 points

Your son better appreciate you because this is the best gift. This is doing it right! Inspire the kids. I love it.

  • 7 months ago
  • 2 points

what ram is that in there ?

  • 7 months ago
  • 2 points

2 X 16 GB 3200 MHz C14 Corsair Dominator Platinum Torque

  • 7 months ago
  • 1 point

thank you

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

SMH I get $100 for christmas

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Yeah I understand, and this is not a normal Christmas present by any means. I have been telling him I would try to upgrade his pc for a long time now and finally can. This may be Christmas and birthdays for several years into the future.

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Ahhh I understand. I hope he enjoys this beast machine!

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Wait a second are you from minnesota???

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Nope. Texas.

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

I was sitting here all puzzled thinking of where I've seen MNPC tech hell i live 2 blocks from where they sell stuff LMAO

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

nearly 6k for a Christmas gift, i'd love to be your son sir

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

I know, it's crazy how expensive the parts are getting to be. I could have cut costs in many areas, but I just didn't want to once I got started, lol. I've been saving for a while to make this happen, but hopefully it will last for many years.

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Well good job, hope your son is happy with it :)

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

I was thinking to make very close to your build, but with asus rog strix z370e, with 3 aer rgb fans and still hue+, and different case - NZXT ROG Noctris 450. What you will say about this build I am planning, is it good, better, worse?

  • 23 months ago
  • 2 points

Should look great, but the window seems a little smaller so you may not be able to see as much of the build.

  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Another thing to ask, do you think that the Noctris 450 ROG is outdated for 2017/Q1 2018 in terms of temperatures and needs? (it was released in April 2015)

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

If you really want to see the inside of the case, Get the s340. NZXT made a pretty good sized glass window. Well, there's also "NZXT ISH DEE BEZT AR GEE BEE CUMPANY" so might as well go with it.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

Hi Disco-Cowboy,

What did you use to paint the radiator? Also, how did you do it with painting and/ or damaging the grill? I think the orange you used looks great and would like to replicate it.

  • 22 months ago
  • 1 point

I am doing a similar build with ryzen cpu

  • 20 months ago
  • 1 point

hey, can u send me the link to the skin for the ssd

  • 19 months ago
  • 1 point

How rich can someone possibly get? Jesus. This guy worries about needing to upgrade his son's rig in the near future when all the parts are top of the line and I'm over here struggling to make a budget build. I need your job.

  • 10 months ago
  • 1 point

Wow. The most expensive thing my parents have bought me for Christmas would have to have been a Switch. That's it. This takes the real meaning of expensive a different way...

  • 5 months ago
  • 1 point

So when I look at Kraken x62 on pcpartpicker, there are two one with rev 2 another with nothing. The one without rev 2 is increased in price and also is there any difference with them as u have bought the rev 2

  • 4 months ago
  • 1 point

How did you clock the CPU that much with out it crashing?

  • 3 months ago
  • 1 point

This guy: Spends 5 grand on pc parts for his kid

My dad: Spends 5 grand on some couches

  • 2 months ago
  • 1 point

Building this for my son for Christmas, so I hope he approves with how it turned out.

im getting a rx 590 and a ryzen 2200g that im working for i thing that he should be happy

  • 23 months ago
  • 0 points

my parents barely give me food lol

  • 21 months ago
  • 0 points

I've been playing on an iMac for 6 years and has been only able to playcsgo at low. I've managed to get Gold Nova Master yet since the hard drive failed I haven't been able to play for 5+ months. oof

  • 21 months ago
  • 0 points

Daddy?!

  • 20 months ago
  • -2 points

I'd be happy if I got food on christmas

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  • 22 months ago
  • 2 points

Thanks! Your black and red build is killer.

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  • 23 months ago
  • 3 points

The cable combs came with the cables, but you can buy them by themselves from Mod-One. They are the Icemodz Closed Cable Combs in black.

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  • 23 months ago
  • 4 points

Thanks, very nice of you to say.

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  • 23 months ago
  • 1 point

Yeah, their gpu brackets are great. My son is really into music (all kinds) and plays guitar, so I thought a set of nice speakers and headphones might be nice.

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