Hi Everyone,
Well, it's built & running. Actually I'm still downloading updates, patches, adjusting setting, etc. Cable management is on the list of still to do, but before I work on that & slide on the side panels, I'm going to run it for a couple of weeks.
This has been an amazing experience. For my next build (yes, I know what I wrote but this was great fun), I will know what to do without always thinking "I should have done something first, such as plugging the 8-pin connector to the motherboard before installing the Noctua NH-D14. Very small area within which to maneuver.
Here's the build:
NXZT Phantom case - black
Intel Core i7 4770K
MSI Z87 G45 mobo
Corsair 750 bronze power supply
Corsair Ballistix low profile 16 GB RAM
Noctua NH-D14 heatpipe
Samsung EVO 500 GB SSD
Seagate 2 TB HD
Radeon R9 280X 3GB video card
Windows 8.1
Asus 24x DVD-RW
To go with HP 27" HDMI monitor
5.1 speakers
During the build, I became a Carey Holzman groupie. At one point when nothing moved after trying to boot, I removed all but the motherboard. I then reseated the leads to the Power SW, LED lights, system fans, connected the power supply. It was very pleasing to see the fans turn, the blue LED. I added one component at a time after that & then booted the computer. Each time it booted.
The only real difficulty was getting the audio to work. But a reinstall of the Realtek drivers from the MSI disk took care of that. I recalled a review stating that a reinstall of the audio was needed.
Yes, I'm smiling. All of you had a hand in this. I am so appreciative. roundrocker
PS Time to game