Black PCB

[Malik]

I've got question about color of PCB.Does will occur 8800 GTS with black PCB?

[mivanx77]

Im pretty sure that XFX only uses BLACK PCB, and not any other color.

[Sadasius]

Black = Sexy!!!

[Malik]

Im pretty sure that XFX only uses BLACK PCB, and not any other color.

Show me 88gts ( G92 ) with black pcb :)

[xfxsupport]

Currently it comes with a green PCB, but PCB changes can happen on the fly. For instance if you run out of green then you might use some of the black or vise versa.

[Miker]

XFX Support, pass a message up the chain, NO ONE EVER WANTS A GREEN PCB!

[Sadasius]

No kidding. I am with you 100% on that Miker. Green PCB looks plain and ugly. Black makes it look like you have something under the hood...Some horsepower! Green says your a hippie tree hugging power saving three legged hamster that is dying. It's not sexy at all. :lol:

[Miker]

I have heard "I want Black PCB" so many times? When has someone complained they wanted a green one not the black they got?

They cost the same so just tell them to only stock and buy black PCB...

[werty316]

Hahaha you guys are way too image conscious.

As long as it works I don't care what color it is plus I don't stare at my case all day.

[Miker]

The 7950GT being black is the reason I got it, same with my PSU, next newegg order I get a black network card.

[Sadasius]

Hahaha you guys are way too image conscious.

As long as it works I don't care what color it is plus I don't stare at my case all day.

You don't stare at yours because it looks like a buck tooth, club footed hooker named Chloe. :lol:

I am thinking of installing a vibrating pocket Pu$$y in mine...:lol:

[Miker]

Now I want to see Werty's PC, does it have a blue PSU, purple lights, red fans, a green GPU, orange Mobo, yellow case?

[Malik]

For me black color is priceless :)

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/647/dscf1670sy7.jpg

And my LC - all hardware ( old version with 8800gtx. Now is XFX 8800GT black of course )... on BLACK :)

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5544/dscf1566ev1.jpg

[Sadasius]

Now I want to see Werty's PC, does it have a blue PSU, purple lights, red fans, a green GPU, orange Mobo, yellow case?

There ya go!

http://www.bjorn3d.com/photo/data/500/medium/Coolmaster_Centurion8.JPG

[Sadasius]

Damn Malik....You have one hot looking rig that is for sure. Nice job! What motherboard is that? Looks like the Maximus Extreme but without the the stock cooling. Did you have custom made cooling for the board?

[werty316]

Nope that an old pic of my prev rig.

[Malik]

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/9084/dscf0969nc4.jpg
New revision LC with Asus Maximus Formula SE


LC parts:

- D-TEK Fuzion Nickel-plated
- EK-NB S-MAX Acetal Nickel-plated
- EK-NB/SB ASUS 3 - Acetal Nickel-plated
- EK-Mosfet ASUS 3a - Acetal Nickel-plated x2
- EK-FC8800 GT/ultra Acetal - Nickel-Plated
- Laing DDC 12V 1plus RT
- Thermochill PA120.3


Other parts:

- Feser One Acid Green
- Koolance Nozzles, 3/8" (10mm) G1/4 Threaded
- Koolance Coolant Temperature Sensor
- Koolance Swiveling Angle Fitting
- Tygon 3603 3/8" ID (1/2" OD) Clear Tubing

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1243/art1na9.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=art1na9.jpg)
More pictures in my gallery ...

[Sadasius]

Did you have any problems with slow leaks with these blocks and fittings? I am going to be doing a very similar setup myself but with a Maximus Extreme and the theme is black and red with a lot of air brushing.

[Miker]

There ya go!

http://www.bjorn3d.com/photo/data/500/medium/Coolmaster_Centurion8.JPG

Yep, just like I thought, cares nothing about looks, only that it works. Cables want to make me barf though.

[Sadasius]

Yeah cable management was not even thought of in this but then again he said it is an older rig. Maybe his more recent one is better. Some people don't care for looks and others do. To each their own and to what makes them happy. I get a kick out of the mickey moused graphics fan with ties.

[Miker]

Yaa, that is creative. If he beats on us for making it look good I am going to beat on him for putting function over beauty.

[mivanx77]

For me black color is priceless :)

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/647/dscf1670sy7.jpg

And my LC - all hardware ( old version with 8800gtx. Now is XFX 8800GT black of course )... on BLACK :)

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5544/dscf1566ev1.jpg
Hey Malik do you mind if you can share your money tree with me. ^^

[Sadasius]

That's way more then money. That's attention to detail. Heck look at the thumb screws for the PCI card slots. His name is on the GPU waterblock. The interior of the case has been painted etc etc...He did a really good job. This computer got some love and it shows.

[Miker]

Specs are not crazy, but the details are.

[Malik]

Here some pics xfx 8800gt with waterblock:

http://lh4.google.pl/plonka.lukasz/R7yMAJPX02I/AAAAAAAABi0/CPRdKwSdAyI/s800/DSCF1693.jpg http://lh4.google.pl/plonka.lukasz/R7yMBJPX03I/AAAAAAAABi8/P7AHfYNI65Y/s800/DSCF1698.jpg

And some pics:

http://lh5.google.pl/plonka.lukasz/R7yL_ZPX01I/AAAAAAAABis/0vJTaj_k6T4/s800/9.jpg
http://lh3.google.pl/plonka.lukasz/R7yL65PX0yI/AAAAAAAABiU/QSHSCsY3uvI/s800/6.jpg

[Miker]

It is beautiful...

[Sadasius]

Did you paint your OCZ Ram fan cover black?

[Malik]

Did you paint your OCZ Ram fan cover black?

Yes :)

[Sadasius]

Did you have any water blocks on your system that you had particular trouble with or was it all leak free right from the start? Shopping around for the blocks for my system.

[Malik]

Did you have any water blocks on your system that you had particular trouble with or was it all leak free right from the start? Shopping around for the blocks for my system.

I don't have any problems with waterblocks ( leaking etc. ) Everything was ok from the beginning.

[Sadasius]

I know you have a thermal sensor hooked up in your system. What does the temp of the fluid hit after a few hours? Just wondering if the 3/8's line is good enough for such a configuration. I plan on using the 1/2" ID line but pretty much the same way. But if the fluid gets too hot in this manner I may have to do two seperate loops or just use two rads instead of one. I have enough room for 2 rads and still have the looks going for it.

I also noticed you switched out the Switech pump. Was there something wrong with it in your loop? Or is the one you have now better? Sorry for all the questions.

Sorry for terribly hijacking this thread. Just needed info.

[Malik]

For normal use ( internet, word, movies, music ) i set all fans for 4V, and temp of the fluid are 22-24 degrees, when i play - 6V and temps are max. 28 degree.

About tubes and pump - there are no huge difference in performance ( 3/8 vs 1/2 ), i change swiftech pump for laing becasue this is much better :)

[Sadasius]

Cannot thank you enough for the info. Much appreciated!


Okay now back to topic....Black PCB....yeah a must! Unless your making a tree theme or the XP grass background lookalike thing.

[westy87]

Malik that pc is sexyyyyyy

and yes black pcb all the way. the only thing the green has going for it is that the sides of it light up under my uv light

[Miker]

:offtopic:

Moving this convo here...
http://www.bjorn3d.com/forum/showthread.php?p=128385

[Malik]

Currently it comes with a green PCB, but PCB changes can happen on the fly.

Could you tell when exactly that happend ?

[Miker]

Could you tell when exactly that happend ?

No, just depends on what color PCB the factor has. It would be hard to track that down.

[Malik]

Ok, so i waiting for news: XFX8800GTS is available :)