"HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry

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   I used the ASRock X99E-ITX/ac motherboard in my latest computer build.  I chose this motherboard because it was the only motherboard available that would allow me to use a LGA2011-3 socket CPU in a compact mini-ITX case.  It also has many advanced features like full size motherboards and is capable of overclocking, too.
I'm using the Cooler Master Elite 110 case, an Intel i7-5820K 6-core CPU, an EVGA GTX 960 mini GPU, 2x8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport RAM, Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD, the Cooler Master Seidon 120V water cooler and a Corsair CX600M power supply.

Everything went together really well and I was glad that ASRock included a bracket to mount the water cooler on the Narrow ILM socket.  There are few Narrow ILM coolers available and the Seidon 120V is compact and quiet.  I have the CPU running at 4.5GHz for the last couple of weeks and it is doing well.

Here are some pictures of the "HexBox":

Edited by Jon - 23 May 2015 at 2:55am

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Jon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Apr 2015 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jon Report Post Thanks(3) Quote Reply Topic: "HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry Posted: 23 May 2015 at 2:43am
	I used the ASRock X99E-ITX/ac motherboard in my latest computer build. I chose this motherboard because it was the only motherboard available that would allow me to use a LGA2011-3 socket CPU in a compact mini-ITX case. It also has many advanced features like full size motherboards and is capable of overclocking, too. I'm using the Cooler Master Elite 110 case, an Intel i7-5820K 6-core CPU, an EVGA GTX 960 mini GPU, 2x8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport RAM, Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD, the Cooler Master Seidon 120V water cooler and a Corsair CX600M power supply. Everything went together really well and I was glad that ASRock included a bracket to mount the water cooler on the Narrow ILM socket. There are few Narrow ILM coolers available and the Seidon 120V is compact and quiet. I have the CPU running at 4.5GHz for the last couple of weeks and it is doing well. Here are some pictures of the "HexBox": Edited by Jon - 23 May 2015 at 2:55am

bog_xdan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 May 2015 Location: ROMANIA Status: Offline Points: 74	Post Options Post Reply Quote bog_xdan Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2015 at 4:08am
	Nice powerful box you have there man. A little beast, a dream come true.
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Illegalseagull Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 May 2015 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote Illegalseagull Report Post Thanks(3) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2015 at 4:37am
	This computer looks awesome...I love the idea of big 2011 socket CPU in a tiny ITX form factor! Reminds me of the Chris Farley skit.. Really Nice build!
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Illegalseagull Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 May 2015 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote Illegalseagull Report Post Thanks(3) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2015 at 4:40am
	Any issues fitting the 960 in that case?
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Jon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Apr 2015 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jon Report Post Thanks(3) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2015 at 6:07am
	No, the graphics card fit pretty easily. It had at least a half inch of clearance. There are a few compact GTX 960 GPUs available -- I got the EVGA 2GB model for $175 on Amazon. The GTX 970 is also available in a mini version...too bad it's so expensive, that would make a compact super computer, indeed.
	ASRock X99E-ITX/ac \| Intel i7-5820K \| ASUS GTX 970 mini \| Samsung 850 EVO 250GB \| Crucial Ballistix (2x8GB) \| Corsair CX600M \| CoolerMaster Seidon 120V \| CoolerMaster Elite 110 \| Windows 10 64-bit

Illegalseagull Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 May 2015 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote Illegalseagull Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2015 at 6:16am
	NICE! I would love to build a compact gaming rig like this In my current computer, I'm running an older card, but I've been shopping the 960 and 970's...with the release of Witcher 3, I've been leaning toward the 970
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Illegalseagull Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 May 2015 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote Illegalseagull Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2015 at 10:27am
	Jon-- Also, I hope you enjoyed the youtube link...I just learned how to do that...Chris Farley is one of my all time favorites FAT MAN IN A LITTLE COAAAAAAAAAAAAT
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	THAT'S A REAL GIANT SLAYER YOU'VE GOT HERE. The 960 may not be the best around but it'll get the job done at least IMHO! What's all this talk about The Watcher? Is that a new game or something? LOL
	I7 990X MOTHERLOVERS!

Illegalseagull Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 May 2015 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote Illegalseagull Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2015 at 10:33am

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Illegalseagull Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 May 2015 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote Illegalseagull Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2015 at 11:10am
	wait a minute...is that a radiator I see?? NICE! Work good? I was reading the press release on this board, and it mentioned that the Seidon water cooler is compatible...how's it performing your case? Can you really cool that processor in that case? What are your temps? Looks like a snug fit for sure
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