Build Your Own - Step by Step ( i7 2600k)

If the mods here don't make this a sticky, something's wrong. (with them)

 

This looks like it could be a skyscraper in Dubai.

 

I got the model number now... I use Cooler Master Hyper N520 for my i7-950 chip. Not as tall as yours. Double fanned. Front and back.

http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=5983

 

I forgot to attach the User Guide for the Antec P183

http://www.antec.com/pdf/manuals/P183 Manual_EN.pdf

 

it really is a fun thread to do.

 

That is a better model cooler. That is one big and heavy piece ! I may do the push pull and add a fan... going to wait until I can check the temps to see how its running first.

 

i would suggest an early backup to your software install. such as after window7 is fully updated and activated with your chipset driver, device drivers, video drivers and security suite installed.

get some verbatim data life plus dvd at micro-center and make a master backup. you might just fit the above on a single dual layer disk using the image creation tool in windows 7.

personally, imo, the software on the asus support dvd outside the hardware drivers is junk. just don't use the install-all option, save the asus utilities for the end, or another day.

 

Ok motherboard has the CPU and cooler installed and ready for the installation into the case.

Here is a great informative video review of the Asus P8p67 Pro Motherboard


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Here is a look at the MB installed into the case.
Seated the mb on to the push outs in the case and aligned the rear panel of the mb to the rear of the case. Installed the screws to hold the mb down. Make sure not to overtighten these screws as to avoid damage to the board.
The case is so big the mb looks lost in here. This is a good thing as I install each part and run cables there will be plenty of room to work, also good case airflow on the finished machine.

 

I am beginning to install the power throughout the MB.
Power cables are running from the lower power supply area out the back of the case in the cable management section, and back in as close as possible to the connection on the board.
This is to keep the interior of the case as open as possible for a good air flow.