Glorious PCMR - Crystal 570X Build Log

One nice thing about the Corsair Lighting Node Pro is that it has even more control over the RGB lighting than that provided by the HD Lighting Control included with the fans and case. Since the lighting hub now goes directly to the lighting node pro, there is no need for these two components of the HD Lighting Control.

 

http://i.imgur.com/U0cxMrj.jpg

 

Spent a few hours trying to do something with all of the typical wires that always end up behind the motherboard. Normally not too difficult a task when the side panel is solid, but with a glass side panel it becomes a major undertaking.

 

Still need to groom a few cables, but the majority are in place and tied down.

 

http://i.imgur.com/odQsxsX.jpg

 

Here is a shot of the interior of the case.

 

http://i.imgur.com/sar4Yrx.jpg

Looks great so far.

Waiting to see what you are going to do with that hole at the side of the PSU cover.

glmurphy, i'm in need of your knowledge yet again, it appears my googling skills are not good enough.

I'd like to ask you what's the difference between Corsair Neutron XT vs Corsair Neutron XTi

http://www.corsair.com/en-eu/neutron-series-xt-480gb-sata-3-6gbps-ssd-cssd-n480gbxtb

http://www.corsair.com/en-eu/neutron-series-xti-480gb-sata-3-6gbps-ssd

The difference i could find was that XTi has Endurance: 320TBW

where as XT has Endurance: 124TBW

So that means that XTi should have a considerably longer lifespan,atleast on paper.

The XTi is also cheaper by 91$ compared to XT (Atleast that's the difference for me in Denmark)

It dose not make sense to me. I feel like if XT is more expensive it has to be better, but for the life of me i can not figure out in what way is it better.

I know that you got a pair of XTs in your build,so there must be a reason you picked them over the XTis.

I'd appreciate if you could enlighten me.

Edited April 27, 2017 by PIRO

I'm in the middle of a very similar build right now with the same case, fans, and cooler, and I'm running into the same problem fitting the cooler in that upper front position. This is the first time I've used an AIO cooler, so I was a little concerned about trying to bend the hoses to fit there. I was just about to move the cooler lower (something I don't particularly want to do), but your pictures give me hope that it can in fact fit. Thanks!

glmurphy, i'm in need of your knowledge yet again, it appears my googling skills are not good enough.

I'd like to ask you what's the difference between Corsair Neutron XT vs Corsair Neutron XTi

http://www.corsair.com/en-eu/neutron-series-xt-480gb-sata-3-6gbps-ssd-cssd-n480gbxtb

http://www.corsair.com/en-eu/neutron-series-xti-480gb-sata-3-6gbps-ssd

The difference i could find was that XTi has Endurance: 320TBW

where as XT has Endurance: 124TBW

So that means that XTi should have a considerably longer lifespan,atleast on paper.

The XTi is also cheaper by 91$ compared to XT (Atleast that's the difference for me in Denmark)

It dose not make sense to me. I feel like if XT is more expensive it has to be better, but for the life of me i can not figure out in what way is it better.

I know that you got a pair of XTs in your build,so there must be a reason you picked them over the XTis.

I'd appreciate if you could enlighten me.

 

XT is the previous generation. XTi is the newest generation. XT is more expensive because it has reached end of life and thus, lacking in stock. As all EOL products, they shoot up in price.

Hey glmurphy, did you complete your build? I noticed that you stopped with the updates about 75% of the way through and would love to see how it turned out! How happy are you with the choices you made in the parts?

The case has now been to Dreamhack Austin in May and QuakeCon in August. It has received a great reception and many people enjoyed the simplicity and clean interior.

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a shot of my home setup.

 

 

At QuakeCon 2017, a news photographer loved my build and put it an article for the Dallas Morning News.

 

https://www.guidelive.com/geek/2017/08/25/four-day-video-game-party-quakecon-staying-going-get-bigger

 

I did an interview with NVIDIA and it was just published.

 

 

https://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/yidiy-gary-murphy-glorious-pcmr

where did u connect the 3 3pin connectors to the mobo? i cant seem to power it on

where did u connect the 3 3pin connectors to the mobo? i cant seem to power it on

 

Which three 3-pin connectors are you referencing?

I need disable the psu cover for open window for the asus rog thor 850W in 500d se case the drill 3/16 and rivers 3/16works?

I need disable the psu cover for open window for the asus rog thor 850W in 500d se case the drill 3/16 and rivers 3/16works?

 

It has been awhile, but I think the size is 1/8" for drill bit and rivets.