Project: 'Monster' Gaming Rig by CustomPCMAX
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natepcman
July 23, 2009 10:31:55 AM
Hey all - Nate from CustomPCMAX here,
Here is mod project I am working on. This is going to be a massive gaming PC using some of the highest quality parts. Along with that, we are going to be modding the case (a SilverStone TJ10B-W) with some custom paint work.
Here is a stock photo of the case:
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The SilverStone TJ10B-W was chosen for this build because of the sheer quality of the case. It is made of sturdy aluminum and has a design that promotes good airflow. The structure of the case is architecturally very sound as well. This is the type of case that you keep your whole life. Everything about the case is made of quality material, no junk plastic or anything. Which is why we thought it was a perfect fit for a 'monster' gaming PC and a worthy candidate for some custom artwork.
The paint work is going to be done by Bill Owen at MNPCTech. The case will be dismantled and there will be an application automotive high gloss enamel paint as base color, then airbrush artwork the right side panel and the front door. The interior chasis is going to be painted a shade of blue that will match to the artwork going on the side panel. Final step will be to clear coat the entire case.
Here is the artwork for the right side panel:
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For the front panel. Obviously, it is a different size, so elements from this pic will be used on the front door.
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FYI: This is the window version of the TJ10 we are using.
Now, you ask... what about the guts to this thing? Well, here is the current plans for it.
System:
1 Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Bloomfield 3.33GHz Quad-Core
1 EVGA E760 CLASSIFIED Intel X58 EATX Intel Motherboard
2 CORSAIR Dominator GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 2000 Desktop Memory (12 Gig total)
2 EVGA GeForce GTX 285 Superclocked Edition 2GB 512-bit DDR3
2 Western Digital Black 1 Terabyte 7400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
2 OCZ Summit 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk
1 LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Burner Model
1 PC Power & Cooling 1200W Power Supply
1 AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz Sound Card
Accessories:
2 Grow Up Japan Inc. - Smart Drive Hard Disk Drive Enclosure Silencer
1 Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Heatsink + Tuniq TX2 Thermal Compound
2 Noiseblocker NB-Multiframe 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent PWM Fan + Clips
5 Noiseblocker NB-Multiframe 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent Fan - For Case
As we move forward with this, I will post some pics and specs of the above parts. But, as you can see this is not going to be a slouch in the performance department. We fully intend to do some OCing of that CPU as well, hopefully getting something around 4 Ghz stable.
Here is mod project I am working on. This is going to be a massive gaming PC using some of the highest quality parts. Along with that, we are going to be modding the case (a SilverStone TJ10B-W) with some custom paint work.
Here is a stock photo of the case:

The SilverStone TJ10B-W was chosen for this build because of the sheer quality of the case. It is made of sturdy aluminum and has a design that promotes good airflow. The structure of the case is architecturally very sound as well. This is the type of case that you keep your whole life. Everything about the case is made of quality material, no junk plastic or anything. Which is why we thought it was a perfect fit for a 'monster' gaming PC and a worthy candidate for some custom artwork.
The paint work is going to be done by Bill Owen at MNPCTech. The case will be dismantled and there will be an application automotive high gloss enamel paint as base color, then airbrush artwork the right side panel and the front door. The interior chasis is going to be painted a shade of blue that will match to the artwork going on the side panel. Final step will be to clear coat the entire case.
Here is the artwork for the right side panel:

For the front panel. Obviously, it is a different size, so elements from this pic will be used on the front door.

FYI: This is the window version of the TJ10 we are using.
Now, you ask... what about the guts to this thing? Well, here is the current plans for it.
System:
1 Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Bloomfield 3.33GHz Quad-Core
1 EVGA E760 CLASSIFIED Intel X58 EATX Intel Motherboard
2 CORSAIR Dominator GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 2000 Desktop Memory (12 Gig total)
2 EVGA GeForce GTX 285 Superclocked Edition 2GB 512-bit DDR3
2 Western Digital Black 1 Terabyte 7400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
2 OCZ Summit 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk
1 LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Burner Model
1 PC Power & Cooling 1200W Power Supply
1 AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz Sound Card
Accessories:
2 Grow Up Japan Inc. - Smart Drive Hard Disk Drive Enclosure Silencer
1 Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Heatsink + Tuniq TX2 Thermal Compound
2 Noiseblocker NB-Multiframe 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent PWM Fan + Clips
5 Noiseblocker NB-Multiframe 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent Fan - For Case
As we move forward with this, I will post some pics and specs of the above parts. But, as you can see this is not going to be a slouch in the performance department. We fully intend to do some OCing of that CPU as well, hopefully getting something around 4 Ghz stable.
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tobensg
July 23, 2009 11:06:01 AM
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tobensg
July 23, 2009 2:38:49 PM
MonsterMawd
July 30, 2009 3:50:43 PM
tobensg said:
No dissrespect but that case isn't great, as far as looks are concerned anyway. The guts sound good. Why have you chosen that particular artwork? I dont like it, i think that kind of artwork looks dated. Why not just have a simply designed peice of artwork instead?Because the build wasn't ordered by you.
A mural will be airbrushed over the front of the bezel, so the Silverstone badge will be removed and smoothed over with filler.
You can pry off the badge with a micro flat head screw driver, I use masking tape to avoid scratching the surface
I use Evercoat's Everglass "short strand" fiberglass filler mixed with included blue cream hardener to fill in the badge location. After an hour, I sand the surface smooth with 300 grit with 3M brand automotive sand paper.
MonsterMawd
August 7, 2009 6:45:10 PM
tkgclimb
August 7, 2009 10:19:52 PM
Just A quick question, I've seen some of your work here and it's good, just wondering on how much you charge for the custom case design (not including the hardware, which I assume you also charge for).
Guessing around 600$?
Also do you build any of the cases from the ground up, maybe using the mobo tray and back panel from an old computer, or not?
Guessing around 600$?
Also do you build any of the cases from the ground up, maybe using the mobo tray and back panel from an old computer, or not?
MonsterMawd
August 8, 2009 12:20:27 PM
stevensl2
August 8, 2009 5:49:41 PM
MonsterMawd
August 8, 2009 10:20:30 PM
Talk to Nate, tell him everything you want, http://www.custompcmax.com
Brad is drawing out the stencil for the right side panel artwork
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Brad is drawing out the stencil for the right side panel artwork
MonsterMawd
August 10, 2009 10:09:48 PM
MonsterMawd
August 11, 2009 10:52:42 PM
MonsterMawd
August 12, 2009 7:49:46 PM
MonsterMawd
August 13, 2009 10:54:26 PM
MonsterMawd
August 14, 2009 12:21:02 PM
MonsterMawd
August 14, 2009 11:31:36 PM
Pyroflea
August 15, 2009 1:53:23 AM
one-shot
August 15, 2009 7:00:38 AM
N890
August 15, 2009 8:52:56 AM
MonsterMawd
August 17, 2009 3:19:19 PM
MonsterMawd
August 18, 2009 12:35:09 PM
MonsterMawd
August 19, 2009 12:11:03 AM
MonsterMawd
August 21, 2009 12:17:14 AM
MonsterMawd
August 22, 2009 1:10:22 AM
MonsterMawd
August 24, 2009 12:42:27 PM
theholylancer
August 24, 2009 1:50:45 PM
O.o someone has deep wallets
Btw do you guys ever done something like this (different artwork obviously) for a CM Haf 932? I would love to see how something that is so holely and windowy (two new words or I still can't spell?) can be modified into some sort of art work, esp consider its design origin is for max airflow.
Btw do you guys ever done something like this (different artwork obviously) for a CM Haf 932? I would love to see how something that is so holely and windowy (two new words or I still can't spell?) can be modified into some sort of art work, esp consider its design origin is for max airflow.
jonsy2k
August 24, 2009 4:53:28 PM
natepcman said:
Hey all - Nate from CustomPCMAX here,Here is mod project I am working on. This is going to be a massive gaming PC using some of the highest quality parts. Along with that, we are going to be modding the case (a SilverStone TJ10B-W) with some custom paint work.
Here is a stock photo of the case:
http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss3/CustomPCMAX/Silverstonetj10custompcmaxmnpctech5.jpg
The SilverStone TJ10B-W was chosen for this build because of the sheer quality of the case. It is made of sturdy aluminum and has a design that promotes good airflow. The structure of the case is architecturally very sound as well. This is the type of case that you keep your whole life. Everything about the case is made of quality material, no junk plastic or anything. Which is why we thought it was a perfect fit for a 'monster' gaming PC and a worthy candidate for some custom artwork.
The paint work is going to be done by Bill Owen at MNPCTech. The case will be dismantled and there will be an application automotive high gloss enamel paint as base color, then airbrush artwork the right side panel and the front door. The interior chasis is going to be painted a shade of blue that will match to the artwork going on the side panel. Final step will be to clear coat the entire case.
Here is the artwork for the right side panel:
http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss3/CustomPCMAX/DigitalArtLeftSide.jpg
For the front panel. Obviously, it is a different size, so elements from this pic will be used on the front door.
http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss3/CustomPCMAX/Custompcmaxmnpctechartworkfortj10.jpg
FYI: This is the window version of the TJ10 we are using.
Now, you ask... what about the guts to this thing? Well, here is the current plans for it.
System:
1 Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Bloomfield 3.33GHz Quad-Core
1 EVGA E760 CLASSIFIED Intel X58 EATX Intel Motherboard
2 CORSAIR Dominator GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 2000 Desktop Memory (12 Gig total)
2 EVGA GeForce GTX 285 Superclocked Edition 2GB 512-bit DDR3
2 Western Digital Black 1 Terabyte 7400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
2 OCZ Summit 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk
1 LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Burner Model
1 PC Power & Cooling 1200W Power Supply
1 AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz Sound Card
Accessories:
2 Grow Up Japan Inc. - Smart Drive Hard Disk Drive Enclosure Silencer
1 Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Heatsink + Tuniq TX2 Thermal Compound
2 Noiseblocker NB-Multiframe 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent PWM Fan + Clips
5 Noiseblocker NB-Multiframe 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent Fan - For Case
As we move forward with this, I will post some pics and specs of the above parts. But, as you can see this is not going to be a slouch in the performance department. We fully intend to do some OCing of that CPU as well, hopefully getting something around 4 Ghz stable.
-Well...this system is not weak, but it is by no means even close to being a monster...
-If it were a monster:::
-then it would have triple SLI superclocked GTX285's and not just one
-It would have either a fast 15k high density hard drive or a fast Solid state drive in raid 0, not a single solid state and a slow hard drive with no raid 0 or anything.
-IT would have micron ram, not some crappy cheap corsair ram.
Art work,etc looks good, but imo, this should be WCed AND OCed. 2xGTX295's are fine too. Tri/Quad SLI is just for show off.
At any rate, I'm NOT the one PAYING for this, so the specs are NOT MY problem or any one elses for that matter
Also realize, MM,etc gives WHAT THE CUSTOMER WANTS. Not WHAT THEY want.
At any rate, I'm NOT the one PAYING for this, so the specs are NOT MY problem or any one elses for that matter
Also realize, MM,etc gives WHAT THE CUSTOMER WANTS. Not WHAT THEY want.
theholylancer
August 25, 2009 1:20:20 PM
Well they did put quotation marks around monster...
The specs are fine, much more expensive than what I'm willing to throw at a rig that is, but not the absolute best money can bur.. i mean buy
way more than what I have atm, but with the sept 10 date that close I have to wonder if some QFed 5870s (or w/e) gona make short work of that soon (too much praying god dammit, they need to release this *** before I become a praying man)
The specs are fine, much more expensive than what I'm willing to throw at a rig that is, but not the absolute best money can bur.. i mean buy
way more than what I have atm, but with the sept 10 date that close I have to wonder if some QFed 5870s (or w/e) gona make short work of that soon (too much praying god dammit, they need to release this *** before I become a praying man)
MonsterMawd
August 25, 2009 2:05:47 PM
theholylancer
August 25, 2009 4:08:49 PM
MonsterMawd
August 28, 2009 4:41:58 PM
Cryslayer80
August 28, 2009 5:13:25 PM
Only because it is super expensive and has a $1000 CPU doesn't mean it's the best. You are spending $1000 on a CPU that will be the same as 920 when overclocked when you can get quad SLI GTX295 that would utterly destroy 2 285's. Overall this is a bit unexperienced and rushing. Say good bye to $1000, and the next moment you see new tech and punch yourself in the face when both I7 920 and 975 will be garbage. People should spend money smarter, no matter how much they have. Even if I was a millionaire I wouldn't buy overpriced components.
Cryslayer80
August 28, 2009 5:14:18 PM
tkgclimb
August 28, 2009 5:42:46 PM
Cryslayer80
August 28, 2009 5:55:12 PM
natepcman
August 28, 2009 7:24:42 PM
We are overclocking it. The customer is asking to get atleast 4.0 Ghz, but I have a feeling I am going to be able to get it even higher. Testing will be tonight and tomorrow, hopefully some good results by the end of the weekend.
The other thing to consider is that this build is going to be way more stable than some cheaper motherboard with an i7 920 screaming away with a maxed out FSB. Yes, we could achieve a good OC with that, but it isn't always as easy… or as easy to maintain.
4 GPUs is a whole different set of issues too, from driver issues to cooling. The two GPUs was what the customer felt they need in this rig. Personally, I think that is even overkill… and I am a gamer (albiet I have a much smaller personal budget on my rigs).
The other thing to consider is that this build is going to be way more stable than some cheaper motherboard with an i7 920 screaming away with a maxed out FSB. Yes, we could achieve a good OC with that, but it isn't always as easy… or as easy to maintain.
4 GPUs is a whole different set of issues too, from driver issues to cooling. The two GPUs was what the customer felt they need in this rig. Personally, I think that is even overkill… and I am a gamer (albiet I have a much smaller personal budget on my rigs).
tkgclimb
August 28, 2009 10:08:00 PM
To cryslar, you could if you just wanted the fastest stock CPU possible, and it happens to be an unlocked multi CPU
to nate-good point on it being more stable even with the same OC (you will as you said likely get it higher).
PS: man that must be hard not having one of these sick computers that you build all day, it's even hard to not have one and talk about them.
to nate-good point on it being more stable even with the same OC (you will as you said likely get it higher).
PS: man that must be hard not having one of these sick computers that you build all day, it's even hard to not have one and talk about them.
Cryslayer80 said:
Only because it is super expensive and has a $1000 CPU doesn't mean it's the best. You are spending $1000 on a CPU that will be the same as 920 when overclocked when you can get quad SLI GTX295 that would utterly destroy 2 285's. Overall this is a bit unexperienced and rushing. Say good bye to $1000, and the next moment you see new tech and punch yourself in the face when both I7 920 and 975 will be garbage. People should spend money smarter, no matter how much they have. Even if I was a millionaire I wouldn't buy overpriced components.WHY ARE YOU Complaining AT MM? HE'S JUST THE MODDER! He's NOT paying for this stuff so it's not his problem. And unless you are psychic you don't know if the BUYER of this rig is going to OC more,etc or not!
natepcman
August 29, 2009 12:12:21 AM
tkgclimb said:
To cryslar, you could if you just wanted the fastest stock CPU possible, and it happens to be an unlocked multi CPUto nate-good point on it being more stable even with the same OC (you will as you said likely get it higher).
PS: man that must be hard not having one of these sick computers that you build all day, it's even hard to not have one and talk about them.
Yes, it is tough getting to play with these types of rigs only to have to ship them off to someone else. But, at least I get to play for a little while
.
tkgclimb
August 29, 2009 4:26:32 AM
theholylancer
September 1, 2009 9:18:56 PM
look, some people have the money to burn and the desire for things I cannot imagine.
think about this, if I was making 100k+ each year, with no family to support, and have got no free time, I would most likely ask these guys to build it,
personally, i would want some raid5 Intel SSD in conjunction with SAS 2.0 15k/10k for storage drives and some nice art work for it...
think about this, if I was making 100k+ each year, with no family to support, and have got no free time, I would most likely ask these guys to build it,
personally, i would want some raid5 Intel SSD in conjunction with SAS 2.0 15k/10k for storage drives and some nice art work for it...
natepcman
September 4, 2009 1:36:05 PM
YouTube - Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Gaming PC, custom Silverstone tj10
Here is a short video that Bill produced to show of this PC. Check it out and let us know what you think!
Here is a short video that Bill produced to show of this PC. Check it out and let us know what you think!
MonsterMawd
September 5, 2009 10:07:22 PM
natepcman
September 9, 2009 12:49:44 AM
Here is a nice article posted on Desktopped.com about this PC.
http://www.desktopped.com/2009/09/custom-built-monster-gaming-pc-with-a-stunning-paint-job/
http://www.desktopped.com/2009/09/custom-built-monster-gaming-pc-with-a-stunning-paint-job/
r3z s1ckn3ss
November 15, 2009 1:21:02 AM
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