Empire Strikes Back (Again)

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 Old Test Bench Given new life!!
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Added as EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 to my build and sorted the cables to the GPU
Added as EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 to my build and sorted the cables to the GPU
This build made it to Micro Center Build Bracket Final, finishing second overall
This build made it to Micro Center Build Bracket Final, finishing second overall
Limited edition number for the BE Quiet case
Limited edition number for the BE Quiet case
New job, new setup. With using a Mac at Amazon, I had to start using my old iMac again.
New job, new setup. With using a Mac at Amazon, I had to start using my old iMac again.
The iMac and personal laptop side of the desks
The iMac and personal laptop side of the desks
The work laptop and gaming side of the desks
The work laptop and gaming side of the desks
I have my Star Wars LEGO collection behind me for conference calls / streaming
I have my Star Wars LEGO collection behind me for conference calls / streaming
Even my dog Ivey approves
Even my dog Ivey approves
I got the Razer stormtrooper headphones
I got the Razer stormtrooper headphones
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Empire Strikes Back (Again)

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Rebuilt my main machine using my new Be Quiet Dark Base 700 White Limited Edition. Watch the build video I uploaded to You Tube: Stormtrooper Build Video





3/1/2020 - Upgraded the CPU to a Ryzen 3700X and added a Gigabyte 5700 XT Aorus OC. I also got the Razer Storm trooper headphones to complete the storm trooper desktop set.

Unboxing the prizes I won from Micro Center in their Build Bracket Challenge


4/15/2022: Upgrading the build to a custom loop. Firstly the parts:
Color(s): White
RGB Lighting? No
Theme: TV & Movie
Cooling: AIO Cooling
Size: ATX
Type: General Build

Contests

This build participated in 15 contests.

Build Updates

Changed the Motherboard

Added Cable Mod Vertical GPU Mount and Pro Cables

Upgraded CPU and Added a Partner GPU

Changed over to the Dark Side

Added a RTX 3080

Hardware

CPU
$ 248.00
AMD - Ryzen 7 (5800X)
Socket: AM4
Cores: 8
Motherboard
$ 99.99
MSI - MPG Gaming Plus
Chipset: B550
CPU Socket: AM4
Size: ATX
Memory
$ 529.98
G.Skill - Trident Z (3600MHz) (Black/RGB) (2x)
Type: DDR4
Capacity: 32 GB
Graphics
EVGA - GeForce FTW3 Ultra Gaming
Chip Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip: RTX 3080
Interface: PCIe x16
Storage
$ 145.00
Intel - 660p
Form Factor: M.2
Interface: PCIe x4
Capacity: 1 TB
Storage
$ 95.00
Samsung - 860 EVO
Form Factor: 2.5 Inch
Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
Capacity: 1 TB
Storage
$ 103.74
Samsung - 960 EVO
Form Factor: M.2
Interface: M.2 (M)
Capacity: 250 GB
PSU
$ 309.00
Corsair - RMX (White)
Wattage: 850
Form Factor: ATX
Efficiency: 80+ Gold
Case
$ 158.97
be quiet! - Dark Base 700
Type: Mid-Tower
Side Panel: Tempered Glass
Case Fan
$ 57.00
Corsair - Air SP120 (White)
Size: 120 mm
Cooling
$ 322.48
Corsair - H110i v2
Type: AIO
CableMod
CableMod - C-Series RMi & RMx Cable Kit
Mode: Stock
Sleeve: PRO ModMesh
CableMod
CableMod - Vertical PCI-e Bracket
Color: Black
Accessories
$ 109.00
Corsair - MM800 RGB Polaris Mouse Pad
Accessories
$ 94.01
Razer - Base Station Chroma
Accessories
$ 210.00
Razer - Kraken 7.1 v2 Headset
Monitor
$ 395.00
AOC - CQ27G1
Size: 27 Inch
Panel: TN
Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
Keyboard
$ 233.99
Ducky - One 2 (RGB)
Interface: Wired
Key Switch Type: Cherry MX Blue
Type: Full Size
Mouse
$ 61.94
Glorious PC Gaming Race - Model O (White)
Interface: Wireless
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