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    Default Custom Computer Builds



    I've been building my own machines for a long time, and I really enjoy doing it so I'm starting to do some side work building custom computers.

    If anyone is looking for a custom machine, anything from gaming to video editing, even just a great looking mini case for general internet and office use, give me a shout and we can get something rolling.

    blackfoot02@gmail.com best way to reach me.

    My latest build...






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    Nice cable management.

    Mobo supplemental power couldn't be run behind? Too tight or no opening at the top of the case?

    I think you can get reverse direction (connector) data cables for the HDD...

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    Thanks! I really hate messy wires and make a reasonable effort to get them out of sight or at least make sure they don't look like a rats nest.

    The 8 pin mobo power didn't have a cutout up top so had to be run in front. But clever use of the graphics card keeps it in its place.

    After I took the pics I still wasn't happy with HDD pwr/data cable sticking out at me like that, and after couple clips with some tin snips on the back of the HDD sled I was able to reverse the direction of the drive so all cables are completely out of sight.

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    Nice. Like Jim said, it looks great. I built my own computer back in 2007 - I think - and it's still going strong!

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    Thanks! If you've got a system that's been running that long, must have done something right.

    I have another rig that I think is from ~2004 that is primarily a media machine, it's old and ugly but works.

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    Thought I would share my latest build. This is a mini itx system. Overall dimensions are 12"x8"x3.5". The client wanted something for work station use that he could take with him during his longer duration trips.

    Features:
    MSI ITX motherboard
    FM2 socket w/ AMD A10 APU.
    8gb ballistic RAM
    120gb 840evo samsung SSD
    LG slim DVD RW
    Mini itx 250 watt power supply
    Windows 7 Home

    For reference that is a 19" Display




    It's tight but everything fits.

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    I just built a system with and amd a10, I love the overall performance, it does great on Photoshop and premiere pro. I can even play BF4 and GTA 4 on medium to high settings with good fps, and i have yet to add a separate graphics card. My next system will be just like the mini you just built!

    Good job and very clean! Those minis are a PITA, that why i bought a mid for my first build!

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    I agree these new AMD APU's are much much better than the APU's of old. this is also why I selected AMD for this build. I wanted to keep the small form but still have plenty of graphics performance.

    This was the first mini ITX build for me. It was a little challenging getting everything to fit, especially with my gorilla hands. But eventually got everything in and working. Pretty pleased with the overall results.

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    Here's a little preview of the next build...


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    Here is one of my builds

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    I would have to post my computer rig some day its expensive but sick

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    Could one of you guys "rebuild" my laptop. It's really slow and hardly have patience for it. We have a guy at work who told he can reboot it or something but evrytime I bring up the topic he's always too busy to work on it. I'm not a little bit behind when it comes to computers otherwise I think it would be neat to tear into it myself.

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