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CryoVenom Build and Home Theater Upgrade!

So after a long break of not making/upgrading to a new system, I've decided to make a new build from scratch. I will update this original post with the finalized specs as soon as i decide them. But to start off, I'd like to show you what GPU I will be using. I've decided on venturing into the AMD platform, so I've gone with the R9 290. But it's not your run of the mill, stock 290. It's a custom overclocked 290, with an EK waterblock installed by Visiontek.

I have to admit, this is the most awesome packaging I have ever seen for a GPU. I'll let the pics do the talking:

















 
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Thanks everyone!
[MENTION=9503]mave3[/MENTION]: It was 550 dollars. I think its priced extremely well considering it came with an EK waterblock installed and overclocked. Most other 290's that are OC'ed are at the 600 dollar price point.
 
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Thanks!

I've updated the title of the thread to include my home theater upgrade that I've done. I will post up pics of that later today. Some specs:

Yamaha RX-V673
Jamo s426 5.0 speaker system
Dayton Audio 12 inch subwoofer
Viewsonic 720p projector
 
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Thanks Everyone!
[MENTION=92022]limpix007[/MENTION]: I'm still waiting on the components before I can build the system. I've ordered them, just waiting for them arrive.
 
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I have seen lots of unboxing on Pakgamers. Some where good. some where ok! This unboxing? it was a Jaw dropping! :eek:
That box was looked it i contains some classified weapons lol. But i have to admit it was nice very very nice.
 
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So here's a big update. Got the water cooling components! I've decided to give a try at rigid tubing instead of the standard flexible tubing. It's more work, but it looks ALOT nicer once completed. Here are the pics:

















Next post will have pics of my home theater set up!
 
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