Darkheart Evolved
Significant changes have gone into Darkheart since it's inception, and I think it's (for the most part) in it's final form now.
Additions since the original build:
Changes since the original build:
Future / planned changes:
That's it. Aside from some additional storage, and a new mouse, I think I've reached the endgame for this machine, and I love it. Kinda wish I'd opted for some of these changes from the get-go, but this way it gives me some spare parts that I can use in my daughters rig.
Additions since the original build:
- Phanteks LUX Digital Halo fan frames x 3 (can't squeeze the 4th in as it doesn't clear the CPU power cables). Acquired with 'free money' after assisting in an online focus group.
- T-Force Delta RGB SSD (won in a Gleam contest - will likely go into a new build for my daughter at some point)
- +1 140mm intake fan (original build only had 1 x 140mm be quiet fan in the front)
- Anne Pro 2 60% mechanical keyboard - primarily got for work to free up desk real estate, but I find myself using this thing most of the time for both work and home. Absolutely love this thing.
Changes since the original build:
- Upgraded NZXT case fans (exhaust) to be quiet! SilentWings 3 fans
- Upgraded be quiet! Dark Rock 4 to the Dark Rock Pro 4 (this thing is so thicc)
- Upgraded Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro (2x8GB) to G.Skill Trident Z RGB (4x8GB) - same specs, but these fit under the DRP4.
- Replaced EVGA PSU cables with CableMod ModMesh Pro cables. These were more challenging to work with than expected, but the results simply look so, so much better. I absolutely love the aesthetic.
- Replaced SteelSeries Rival 600 mouse (will be RMAing a 2nd one shortly) with the G703. The 703 is supposed to be my work mouse, so I may get something like the Glorious Model O- in the next little bit.
Future / planned changes:
- At some point I'm going to need additional storage, especially when I remove the 500GB T-Force Delta drive. Probably opt for something m.2, so I don't have to far around with SATA cables, so it should be a very simple upgrade when the time comes.
- New primary mouse as mentioned above. Currently eyeballing the Razer Viper, prog wireless (if I feel rich), or the Model O-.
- Delayed / Cancelled: For a long time I wanted to vertically mount my GPU to '*fill in*' the space at the bottom of the case. It wasn't until I tried to purchase the 2 slot bracket from EVGA that I learned that this bracket is not usable with the stock cooler as it's only intended for use with a water block. So, until I decide to change GPUs or make the jump to full custom loop cooling system, I'll just show off this thicc-boy from EVGA as is.
That's it. Aside from some additional storage, and a new mouse, I think I've reached the endgame for this machine, and I love it. Kinda wish I'd opted for some of these changes from the get-go, but this way it gives me some spare parts that I can use in my daughters rig.
Color(s): Black
RGB Lighting? Yes
Theme: none
Cooling: Air Cooling
Size: ATX
Type: General Build
Hardware
CPU
$ 243.30
Motherboard
$ 389.99
Memory
$ 338.68
Graphics
$ 450.00
Storage
PSU
$ 249.00
Case
$ 119.99
Case Fan
$ 62.49
Case Fan
$ 62.49
Case Fan
$ 62.49
Case Fan
$ 75.00
Cooling
$ 199.99
CableMod
Keyboard
$ 112.00
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