Corsair Carbide Spec-03 Build
by DarrochMillenI use this machine for gaming, video editing, graphic design (photoshop), basically an all round rig as it covers everything I work in.
I did get an error saying the Hyper 212 isn't compatible with the Spec-03 case but I have a few mm clearance from the side panel.
This is my build. The case came with 2 fans included (x1 120mm Rear and Front) but I added a few more.
The machine stays cool, keeping all the components cool and it handles games at max with a steady frame rate.
My temps are:
Idle CPU: Mid-high 20's - Low 30's
Load CPU: High 40's - Low 50's
Idle GPU: 24 - 26
Load GPU: High 40's - Low 50's
Please note that these temps were taken from playing DayZ Standalone.
I haven't overclocked anything, as right now there really isn't any need to.
I am going to be upgrading my RAM hopefully by next year, as some newer games ask for a minimum of 8GB.
I will one day be getting another EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual Classified ACX to SLI. (I know people say that a single card is stronger but seriously, my motherboard supports SLI so I am going to make the most of it. Besides the 780 I have on its own is an absolute tank of a card so I won't be SLI'ing anytime soon)
I know the cables look very messy! That is going to be dealt with.
Please leave your comments, I'd love to read what people have to say.
| Component | Selection | Owner Rating | Price | Where | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core | $329.94 | OutletPC | ||
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing | $28.98 | OutletPC | ||
| Motherboard | Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 | $164.98 | SuperBiiz | ||
| Memory | Kingston HyperX Grey 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 | $193.75 | Mwave | ||
| Storage | Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM | $74.97 | OutletPC | ||
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual Classified ACX | $339.99 | Newegg | ||
| Case | Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower | $49.99 | Newegg | ||
| Power Supply | Corsair 750W ATX12V | $69.99 | Micro Center | ||
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $88.98 | OutletPC | ||
| Total: | $1341.57 | ||||
| Date Published | May 9, 2014 |
| Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | |
| CPU Clock Rate | 3.5GHz |
| CPU Temperature While Idle | - |
| CPU Temperature Under Load | - |
| EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card | |
| GPU Core Clock Rate | 993MHz |
| GPU Effective Memory Clock Rate | 6.01Ghz |
| GPU Temperature While Idle | - |
| GPU Temperature Under Load | - |
