Ive been trying to finish this build before the new years but got distracted with mini projects and builds.
i have no clue what im planing to do with this build but im sure something will come to mind (Gaming, HTPC, server, Nas, Something random)
Short story mine ROG laptop broke down and i parted it all out to build this unique PC with it.
Goal was to make this a low cost build with spare parts
Parts:
Case/Power: Antec ISK300-65 Review: http://www.silentpcreview.com/Antec_ISK300-65
Ram: 16GB Crucial 1600mhz ddr3 memory Spec: http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/ct8g3s160bm
Core: Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM Spec: http://ark.intel.com/products/64899/Int ... o-3_30-GHz
Heatsink: coolermaster oem (there will be a pic of this) ------- i didnt like how loud it was and the goal was silent so i made a custom block out of an old heatsink Provided by SPCR Mike
Hard Drive: currently running a 500gb / 320gb seagate
Motherboard: AVALUE EMX-QM77-A1R Spec:http://www.avalue.com.tw/en/product/det ... 68&zid=672
Cost
Case/Power --- 60
ram ----------- 0
core ------------ 0
heatsink ---------0
hard drive -------0
Motherboard---138 on Ebay
Total cost $200 CAD
Case
Motherboard
this motherboard has lots of features and interesting spec
Backside has a memory card slot
I/o
CPU
Mobile cores are a little different from the full size ones and gotta be more careful with it
CPU PINS
Ram
Heatsink
Comparing the precut out block to the oem heatsink
Everything install on the motherboard
Installed in the case
cable management could be better
Thanks for checking this built out
ill be booting it later on in the next few days and see how the temps are after test and everything i can throw at it.
ill also be touching up the heat sink to make it look cleaner.