1 00:00:26,770 --> 00:00:34,290 GlassWire is the intuitive, easy-to-use firewall software that reveals and visualizes network traffic in real-time. 2 00:00:34,290 --> 00:00:37,890 Try it for free and check out their new Android version at the link below. 3 00:00:38,780 --> 00:00:45,060 Draw your curtains and lock the door because in this historic and groundbreaking build guide, 4 00:00:45,060 --> 00:00:48,540 we indulge your every guilty pleasure, 5 00:00:48,540 --> 00:00:55,220 even your secret desire to see the old kitchen set one last time. 6 00:00:55,220 --> 00:01:00,660 Welcome to the $2,500 gaming RGB build guide. 7 00:01:00,660 --> 00:01:03,700 It's all RGB, all the time. 8 00:01:06,960 --> 00:01:09,530 Deal with it. 9 00:01:09,530 --> 00:01:14,350 We'll start as always at our safe, clean, static-free workstation by 10 00:01:15,110 --> 00:01:17,510 whipping out all the tools we're gonna need. 11 00:01:17,510 --> 00:01:22,930 A magnetic multi-bit screwdriver and a parts tray are for screw management. 12 00:01:23,150 --> 00:01:27,310 A pair of side cutters and needle nose pliers are for cable management. 13 00:01:27,310 --> 00:01:28,770 And these shoes ... 14 00:01:30,610 --> 00:01:33,650 These are for party management! 15 00:01:41,180 --> 00:01:42,640 Okay, but getting serious. 16 00:01:42,640 --> 00:01:48,060 I always recommend plugging your components in and powering your system up once 17 00:01:48,780 --> 00:01:55,100 outside of the case to verify that the system posts or powers on and outputs to a display. 18 00:01:55,160 --> 00:01:58,540 You can use your motherboard box as a free, non-conductive test bench. 19 00:01:58,540 --> 00:02:02,760 So our CPU choice shouldn't surprise anyone. 20 00:02:02,760 --> 00:02:02,980 There's nothing to be afraid of. The CQ30 is going to bring usиком件事情. So, this is just the first time we've used it. 21 00:02:02,980 --> 00:02:03,060 There's nothing to be afraid of. The CQ30 is going to bring us impedance. So, this is just the first time we've used it. 22 00:02:03,060 --> 00:02:03,320 There's nothing to be afraid of. The CQ30 is going to bring us impedance. So, this is just the first time we've used it. 23 00:02:03,460 --> 00:02:11,280 Nothing RGB about the Core i5-7600K from Intel, but it's great for gaming, it's unlocked for overclocking, 24 00:02:11,400 --> 00:02:16,600 and it offers more performance per dollar than any other Intel chip, as we outlined here. 25 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:21,980 For content creators, you might want to switch over to the i7-7700K, 26 00:02:22,360 --> 00:02:25,860 and everything else in this build will still be hunky-dory. 27 00:02:25,940 --> 00:02:31,120 So lift the retention ARM like so, then, holding the CPU by the edges, 28 00:02:31,120 --> 00:02:37,080 identify the corner with the gold triangle, align it with the blunted corner of your socket, 29 00:02:37,440 --> 00:02:39,560 place it in with no force, 30 00:02:40,200 --> 00:02:45,280 give it a little wiggle, lower the cover, and fasten the retention ARM again. 31 00:02:45,360 --> 00:02:49,240 The plastic cover should pop off all on its own. 32 00:02:49,500 --> 00:02:53,500 Put that somewhere safe, just in case you ever have to RMA your board. 33 00:02:53,820 --> 00:03:00,220 There are a few options available for RGB RAM, including Corsair's Vengeance RGB series, 34 00:03:00,220 --> 00:03:00,720 and 35 00:03:00,720 --> 00:03:06,240 the Shield RGB from new kid on the block, Zadac 5.11. 36 00:03:06,560 --> 00:03:14,000 But for this build, we chose a 64GB kit of Trident Z RGB memory from G.Skill. 37 00:03:14,200 --> 00:03:21,120 Unlike the competition, each DIMM sports five individually addressable LEDs, 38 00:03:21,120 --> 00:03:28,560 and G.Skill built-in ASUS Aura Sync support, so you can configure RGB waves and animations 39 00:03:28,560 --> 00:03:30,320 to your heart's content, 40 00:03:30,720 --> 00:03:35,370 which is a great way to get the best out of your GPU software. 41 00:03:35,370 --> 00:03:38,870 Pull back the tabs on all four RAM slots, then, 42 00:03:38,970 --> 00:03:44,770 position each DIMM so the notch on the bottom lines up with the notch in the socket, 43 00:03:44,770 --> 00:03:50,170 and press firmly until the tab on the end snaps back into place on its own. 44 00:03:50,170 --> 00:03:51,410 Rinse and repeat. 45 00:03:51,410 --> 00:03:56,930 If you're only using two DIMMs, go ahead and just use the gray slots. 46 00:03:57,450 --> 00:03:58,990 So as for the case, 47 00:03:58,990 --> 00:04:01,390 we looked at a bunch of options across 48 00:04:01,390 --> 00:04:03,590 and noticed a bit of a trend. 49 00:04:03,590 --> 00:04:07,990 The more you pay, the more RGB lights you get. 50 00:04:07,990 --> 00:04:13,390 So then, which case has the most lights per dollar? 51 00:04:13,390 --> 00:04:15,390 The answer is clear. 52 00:04:15,390 --> 00:04:17,390 You can't have more than Infinity, 53 00:04:17,390 --> 00:04:21,390 and that's why we chose the InWin 805 Infinity. 54 00:04:21,390 --> 00:04:23,790 It sports tempered glass side panels, 55 00:04:23,790 --> 00:04:29,790 and the front uses RGB strips and mirrors to create an Infinity Hall effect 56 00:04:29,790 --> 00:04:31,290 that looks even better in real life. 57 00:04:31,290 --> 00:04:33,690 Better in person than it does on camera. 58 00:04:33,690 --> 00:04:37,690 And, it's Aura Sync ready to boot. 59 00:04:37,690 --> 00:04:42,890 Now, the front of the 805 Infinity is completely impermeable. 60 00:04:42,890 --> 00:04:44,890 So for supplementary cooling, 61 00:04:44,890 --> 00:04:51,290 we're going to be using a three-pack of 120mm HD RGB fans from Corsair. 62 00:04:51,290 --> 00:04:54,290 Pull both tempered glass side panels off, 63 00:04:54,290 --> 00:04:58,290 and stash them, using both hands, somewhere safe. 64 00:04:58,290 --> 00:05:00,290 Preferably, right back in the box, 65 00:05:00,290 --> 00:05:02,690 where they're not going to get knocked over. 66 00:05:02,690 --> 00:05:04,890 You'll need to set aside the thumb screws, 67 00:05:04,890 --> 00:05:08,690 and the rest of the included hardware at this point as well. 68 00:05:08,690 --> 00:05:11,890 After that, install your nine motherboard standoffs, 69 00:05:11,890 --> 00:05:15,090 here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. 70 00:05:15,090 --> 00:05:18,690 And then, we're going to swap out the rear exhaust fan. 71 00:05:18,690 --> 00:05:22,290 This little arrow indicates the direction of the airflow. 72 00:05:22,290 --> 00:05:25,690 Place the fan with the leads toward the top of the case. 73 00:05:25,690 --> 00:05:28,690 Then, you can turn your attention to the bottom. 74 00:05:28,690 --> 00:05:30,190 To remove that drive cage, 75 00:05:30,290 --> 00:05:32,990 take off the magnetic air filter, 76 00:05:32,990 --> 00:05:37,490 pop off the rubber feet, and stand, and these screws. 77 00:05:37,490 --> 00:05:40,890 Being sure, of course, to stow your drive cages somewhere safe, 78 00:05:40,890 --> 00:05:43,090 in case you need to, oh, I don't know, 79 00:05:43,090 --> 00:05:45,390 add an RGB hard drive down the road, 80 00:05:45,390 --> 00:05:47,090 when and if they become available. 81 00:05:47,090 --> 00:05:50,090 Then, use the included hardware with your fans 82 00:05:50,090 --> 00:05:52,690 to install the two remaining RGB fans, 83 00:05:52,690 --> 00:05:56,090 with their leads oriented inward towards the motherboard. 84 00:05:56,090 --> 00:05:58,890 Before finally, replacing the case stand, 85 00:05:58,890 --> 00:06:01,190 and snapping on the air filter. 86 00:06:01,190 --> 00:06:04,390 Choosing the motherboard took a bit of shopping. 87 00:06:04,390 --> 00:06:06,090 We decided to go with ASUS, 88 00:06:06,090 --> 00:06:07,790 because we wanted our lighting effects 89 00:06:07,790 --> 00:06:10,690 to be as fully synchronized as possible. 90 00:06:10,690 --> 00:06:11,990 And at the time of writing, 91 00:06:11,990 --> 00:06:16,490 their Aura Sync RGB ecosystem offered the widest compatibility 92 00:06:16,490 --> 00:06:18,290 with third-party products. 93 00:06:18,290 --> 00:06:21,390 But that wasn't the end of the journey. 94 00:06:21,390 --> 00:06:27,390 ASUS offers a pretty extensive lineup of Aura Sync motherboards. 95 00:06:27,390 --> 00:06:27,590 In the end, then, we chose the motherboard, which is the Aura Sync RGB ecosystem. 96 00:06:27,590 --> 00:06:28,590 In the end, then, we chose the motherboard, which is the Aura Sync RGB ecosystem. 97 00:06:28,890 --> 00:06:30,690 The Aura Sync RGB ecosystem is a Maximus IX hero, 98 00:06:30,690 --> 00:06:34,390 with its discreet and neutral black PCB. 99 00:06:34,390 --> 00:06:36,590 It's got two included glow zones, 100 00:06:36,590 --> 00:06:40,590 both the PCH and the IO plate are lit, 101 00:06:40,590 --> 00:06:44,990 two auxiliary RGB headers to support all the chaos we're about to unleash, 102 00:06:44,990 --> 00:06:47,890 and support for NVIDIA SLI. 103 00:06:47,890 --> 00:06:49,490 More on that later. 104 00:06:49,490 --> 00:06:51,690 One shortcoming of this motherboard, though, 105 00:06:51,690 --> 00:06:55,690 is that it only has a single USB 2.0 header. 106 00:06:55,690 --> 00:06:58,290 And our case, cooler, and RGB strip, 107 00:06:58,290 --> 00:06:58,790 and our case, cooler, and RGB strip, 108 00:06:58,790 --> 00:07:02,390 are all fighting for that precious real estate. 109 00:07:02,390 --> 00:07:04,590 So for an extra 25 bucks, 110 00:07:04,590 --> 00:07:07,990 we grabbed this internal USB hub from NZXT 111 00:07:07,990 --> 00:07:13,390 and taped over the white LED to keep it from harshing our RGB vibes. 112 00:07:13,390 --> 00:07:17,190 Press firmly, then, in all four corners of the IO shield 113 00:07:17,190 --> 00:07:20,190 at the back of the case until they snap into place, 114 00:07:20,190 --> 00:07:24,190 then set the motherboard into place and slide it back, 115 00:07:24,190 --> 00:07:27,290 run the cable for the SLI bridge behind the board, 116 00:07:27,290 --> 00:07:28,190 and plug it into this header here. 117 00:07:28,190 --> 00:07:29,590 and plug it into this header here. 118 00:07:29,590 --> 00:07:32,390 Then, use the included screws with the case 119 00:07:32,390 --> 00:07:35,890 to fasten the motherboard to the nine standoffs. 120 00:07:35,890 --> 00:07:38,390 Now, while we have easy access to the board, 121 00:07:38,390 --> 00:07:41,090 is a great time to plug in everything. 122 00:07:41,090 --> 00:07:43,590 You can plug the 8-pin CPU power connector in 123 00:07:43,590 --> 00:07:46,990 to make cable management slightly less nightmarish later. 124 00:07:46,990 --> 00:07:49,590 Then, you're going to want to do the front panel connectors 125 00:07:49,590 --> 00:07:51,390 for the power and reset switches, 126 00:07:51,390 --> 00:07:54,390 and the power and drive activity LEDs, 127 00:07:54,390 --> 00:07:57,590 the front USB 3 and HD audio, 128 00:07:57,590 --> 00:07:58,590 over here, 129 00:07:58,590 --> 00:08:02,290 and an RGB strip way up here. 130 00:08:02,290 --> 00:08:07,390 We used double-sided adhesive to mount our internal USB hub right here, 131 00:08:07,390 --> 00:08:13,190 then connected it to the motherboard using the 9-pin USB 2 header here. 132 00:08:13,190 --> 00:08:16,490 Finally, we'll connect power for our three fans 133 00:08:16,490 --> 00:08:20,730 using the headers here, here, and here. 134 00:08:20,730 --> 00:08:25,730 We chose a big old 280 millimeter radiator for this build. 135 00:08:25,730 --> 00:08:26,130 Corsair's H110i should help back up the power, 136 00:08:26,130 --> 00:08:26,630 Corsair's H110i should help back up the power, 137 00:08:26,630 --> 00:08:27,130 Corsair's H110i should help back up the power, 138 00:08:27,130 --> 00:08:27,630 Corsair's H110i should help back up the power, 139 00:08:28,130 --> 00:08:35,030 and balance out the thermal impediments imposed by the case design that we referred to earlier. 140 00:08:35,030 --> 00:08:37,930 But much more importantly than that, 141 00:08:37,930 --> 00:08:41,030 it glows in every color of the rainbow. 142 00:08:41,030 --> 00:08:42,930 Inside the H110i box, 143 00:08:42,930 --> 00:08:45,630 we have two different mounting backplates. 144 00:08:45,630 --> 00:08:47,930 This is the one we'll be using. 145 00:08:47,930 --> 00:08:52,330 Mount the backplate to the back of the motherboard indentation side up. 146 00:08:52,330 --> 00:08:55,930 If the fasteners don't immediately align with the holes in your motherboard, 147 00:08:55,930 --> 00:08:56,930 don't freak out. 148 00:08:56,930 --> 00:08:57,930 Their position on the backplate, 149 00:08:58,130 --> 00:09:00,230 can be adjusted. 150 00:09:00,230 --> 00:09:04,630 Fix the backplate in place using these included standoff screws. 151 00:09:04,630 --> 00:09:06,730 Then leave this area alone for now, 152 00:09:06,730 --> 00:09:09,030 and move over to the radiator cage, 153 00:09:09,030 --> 00:09:12,330 where we'll remove the case's radiator mounting bracket 154 00:09:12,330 --> 00:09:15,030 by unscrewing these two screws, 155 00:09:15,030 --> 00:09:17,530 setting them aside for a moment. 156 00:09:17,530 --> 00:09:18,930 To assemble our cooler, 157 00:09:18,930 --> 00:09:22,330 we have three components that we need to fasten it together, 158 00:09:22,330 --> 00:09:25,130 using the long screws that came with it. 159 00:09:25,130 --> 00:09:26,230 The radiator, 160 00:09:26,230 --> 00:09:27,930 our recently freed mounting bracket, 161 00:09:27,930 --> 00:09:32,730 and our Corsair HD140 RGB fans, 162 00:09:32,730 --> 00:09:39,030 which we're going to use instead of the boring corporate slave ones that were included. 163 00:09:39,030 --> 00:09:41,730 Arrange and screw together these components, 164 00:09:41,730 --> 00:09:45,930 such that the fans are closest to the center of the case, 165 00:09:45,930 --> 00:09:48,930 the mounting bracket is closest to the front of the case, 166 00:09:48,930 --> 00:09:51,930 and the radiator is sandwiched in the middle. 167 00:09:51,930 --> 00:09:53,730 Be sure to orient the fans, 168 00:09:53,730 --> 00:09:57,130 so that they pull fresh air in from the front of the case, 169 00:09:57,130 --> 00:09:59,330 and blow it towards the motherboard, 170 00:09:59,330 --> 00:10:04,630 with the fan leads against the motherboard tray for optimal cable management. 171 00:10:04,630 --> 00:10:07,730 Place the completed unit inside the case, 172 00:10:07,730 --> 00:10:10,930 the fan leads should be passed through the side of the case, 173 00:10:10,930 --> 00:10:13,430 the radiator should be hidden behind the front panel, 174 00:10:13,430 --> 00:10:18,830 and these little legs on the mounting bracket should nest inside these receptacles. 175 00:10:18,830 --> 00:10:20,230 With everything set, 176 00:10:20,230 --> 00:10:22,430 fasten the mounting bracket to the case again, 177 00:10:22,430 --> 00:10:25,230 using the screws you set aside before. 178 00:10:25,230 --> 00:10:26,330 Now finally, 179 00:10:27,130 --> 00:10:30,030 connect the pump and block to the CPU. 180 00:10:30,030 --> 00:10:34,430 Start by removing the plastic cover that protects the included thermal compound, 181 00:10:34,430 --> 00:10:37,930 then place this mounting bracket over the block, 182 00:10:37,930 --> 00:10:41,030 and align it with the standoffs you installed earlier. 183 00:10:41,030 --> 00:10:44,730 Then use the included thumbscrews to secure all four corners, 184 00:10:44,730 --> 00:10:47,630 being careful not to over crank them. 185 00:10:47,630 --> 00:10:50,230 Plug in the included mini USB cable, 186 00:10:50,230 --> 00:10:52,430 then run the pump power connector, 187 00:10:52,430 --> 00:10:57,030 and the two fan power cables over to the rear of the motherboard tray. 188 00:10:57,130 --> 00:11:01,430 Connect the fan power leads from your HD 140mm fans, 189 00:11:01,430 --> 00:11:04,030 to those leads coming off the pump, 190 00:11:04,030 --> 00:11:06,730 plug the nine pin USB connector into the hub, 191 00:11:06,730 --> 00:11:08,630 and you're good to go. 192 00:11:08,630 --> 00:11:12,330 Now, RGB power supplies do exist. 193 00:11:12,330 --> 00:11:15,130 Thermaltake actually has a whole lineup of them. 194 00:11:15,130 --> 00:11:16,730 But if we got one of those, 195 00:11:16,730 --> 00:11:19,330 it wouldn't sync with the rest of our fans, 196 00:11:19,330 --> 00:11:21,230 and gosh darn it, 197 00:11:21,230 --> 00:11:23,430 this is Linus Tech Tips. 198 00:11:23,430 --> 00:11:25,330 So what did we do? 199 00:11:25,330 --> 00:11:26,930 We voided the warranty, 200 00:11:26,930 --> 00:11:29,530 of a Corsair RM650X, 201 00:11:29,530 --> 00:11:35,530 and swapped out the fan for yet another Corsair HD 140mm. 202 00:11:35,530 --> 00:11:36,630 To be clear, 203 00:11:36,630 --> 00:11:39,730 this is a really janky solution, 204 00:11:39,730 --> 00:11:41,930 and we wouldn't recommend it. 205 00:11:41,930 --> 00:11:44,330 The fan leads didn't have the same number of pins, 206 00:11:44,330 --> 00:11:46,630 the screw holes didn't line up at all, 207 00:11:46,630 --> 00:11:49,430 and it is very easy to get shocked, 208 00:11:49,430 --> 00:11:50,830 or even killed, 209 00:11:50,830 --> 00:11:52,630 if you open up a power supply. 210 00:11:52,630 --> 00:11:56,830 So, if you want a non Thermaltake RGB PSU, 211 00:11:56,930 --> 00:11:59,530 write your local congressional representative, 212 00:11:59,530 --> 00:12:02,590 or ask Corsair to make an official one. 213 00:12:02,590 --> 00:12:04,290 Because space is tight 214 00:12:04,290 --> 00:12:07,690 between the power supply interface and the fans, 215 00:12:07,690 --> 00:12:10,290 we're going to plug everything into the PSU 216 00:12:10,290 --> 00:12:11,790 while it's still loose, 217 00:12:11,790 --> 00:12:14,490 and then mount it once everything's connected. 218 00:12:14,490 --> 00:12:16,390 You already ran the eight pin connector 219 00:12:16,390 --> 00:12:18,490 when we cheated a bit on the last step. 220 00:12:18,490 --> 00:12:21,590 So now, plug in the 24 pin connector, 221 00:12:21,590 --> 00:12:23,990 being cognizant of the space you'll need 222 00:12:23,990 --> 00:12:26,990 behind the motherboard tray for cable management, 223 00:12:27,190 --> 00:12:30,090 and then plug in two SATA cables, 224 00:12:30,090 --> 00:12:32,690 and one four pin Molex cable, 225 00:12:32,690 --> 00:12:35,790 and run them through the cable management hole here. 226 00:12:35,790 --> 00:12:38,990 We'll use the Molex to power our USB hub. 227 00:12:38,990 --> 00:12:41,990 Then, plug in your PCI Express connectors, 228 00:12:41,990 --> 00:12:45,350 and let them hang out here. 229 00:12:45,350 --> 00:12:48,050 Slide the power supply in grill side up, 230 00:12:48,050 --> 00:12:49,850 so it sucks hot air out of the case, 231 00:12:49,850 --> 00:12:51,550 and exhausts it from the back, 232 00:12:51,550 --> 00:12:55,450 where you'll use four screws to fasten it to the chassis. 233 00:12:55,450 --> 00:12:56,950 Our drive selection for this system, 234 00:12:56,950 --> 00:12:58,250 was a no brainer, 235 00:12:58,250 --> 00:13:00,550 because at the time of planning it, 236 00:13:00,550 --> 00:13:03,450 there was literally only one option. 237 00:13:03,450 --> 00:13:06,750 So when our new friends at Zadac 511, 238 00:13:06,750 --> 00:13:08,450 graciously offered to provide us 239 00:13:08,450 --> 00:13:12,450 with one of their Shield RGB 240 gig SSDs, 240 00:13:12,450 --> 00:13:14,950 which according to ASUS's website, 241 00:13:14,950 --> 00:13:17,450 are compatible with Aura Sync, 242 00:13:17,450 --> 00:13:21,050 though we haven't been able to get the two talking just yet, 243 00:13:21,050 --> 00:13:23,350 we said, yeah boy! 244 00:13:23,350 --> 00:13:25,150 This case has a few options 245 00:13:25,150 --> 00:13:26,850 for two and a half inch drive ports, 246 00:13:26,950 --> 00:13:28,950 and you can choose to use one of them, 247 00:13:28,950 --> 00:13:30,450 or you can choose to use one of them, 248 00:13:30,450 --> 00:13:31,950 or you can choose to use one of them, 249 00:13:31,950 --> 00:13:33,950 and we'll talk about that in a bit. 250 00:13:33,950 --> 00:13:35,950 So let's get right into it. 251 00:13:35,950 --> 00:13:37,950 So we've got our drive placement, 252 00:13:37,950 --> 00:13:39,950 but we chose to put ours here. 253 00:13:39,950 --> 00:13:42,450 Though I can't help but imagine how awesome it would have been 254 00:13:42,450 --> 00:13:46,450 to have two of these puppies in RAID over here. 255 00:13:46,450 --> 00:13:47,950 Attach the drive to the mount, 256 00:13:47,950 --> 00:13:50,450 using four of these small screws, 257 00:13:50,450 --> 00:13:53,950 and then slot them out onto the chassis. 258 00:13:53,950 --> 00:13:56,250 Plug in one of the SATA power connectors, 259 00:13:57,520 --> 00:13:59,520 keeping it in the ASUS family. 260 00:13:59,520 --> 00:14:00,520 For our video cards, 261 00:14:00,520 --> 00:14:04,520 we went with their ROG Strix GTX 1070, 262 00:14:04,520 --> 00:14:08,520 a big card with big disco appeal. 263 00:14:08,520 --> 00:14:11,020 But what could be better than this bad boy, 264 00:14:11,020 --> 00:14:13,520 crunchin' numbers and blastin' rays? 265 00:14:13,520 --> 00:14:16,020 How about two of them? 266 00:14:16,020 --> 00:14:18,020 Crunchin' numbers and blastin' rays, 267 00:14:18,020 --> 00:14:23,520 connected by this totally lit AF RGB SLI bridge. 268 00:14:23,520 --> 00:14:25,090 Bam! 269 00:14:25,090 --> 00:14:26,090 I'll be honest, 270 00:14:26,090 --> 00:14:27,590 this thing right here, 271 00:14:27,590 --> 00:14:31,090 is the sole reason that this build uses SLI. 272 00:14:31,090 --> 00:14:33,090 I mean, how could we not? 273 00:14:33,090 --> 00:14:35,070 You're welcome. 274 00:14:35,070 --> 00:14:39,070 Start by taking out these PCI slot covers. 275 00:14:39,070 --> 00:14:41,070 Then, align the first card, 276 00:14:41,070 --> 00:14:45,070 carefully with the motherboard's PCI Express 16X slot, 277 00:14:45,070 --> 00:14:48,070 and the openings on the back of the case. 278 00:14:48,070 --> 00:14:50,070 Push the card in firmly, 279 00:14:50,070 --> 00:14:52,070 until the tab snaps shut. 280 00:14:52,070 --> 00:14:54,570 Then, put the case screws back in, 281 00:14:54,570 --> 00:14:56,570 lockin' that sucker down. 282 00:14:56,570 --> 00:14:58,070 Repeat these steps, 283 00:14:58,070 --> 00:14:59,570 for a second card. 284 00:14:59,570 --> 00:15:03,070 Then, plug in the 8-pin PCI Express power connectors, 285 00:15:03,070 --> 00:15:06,070 that we plugged into the power supply earlier. 286 00:15:06,070 --> 00:15:07,070 And now, 287 00:15:07,070 --> 00:15:09,070 it's time for the crown jewel. 288 00:15:09,070 --> 00:15:11,070 Connect the two video cards, 289 00:15:11,070 --> 00:15:13,070 with the SLI bridge. 290 00:15:13,070 --> 00:15:14,570 If you put it on backwards, 291 00:15:14,570 --> 00:15:15,570 you'll know. 292 00:15:15,570 --> 00:15:16,570 Then, 293 00:15:16,570 --> 00:15:20,070 this cable that we sneakily ran under the motherboard before, 294 00:15:20,070 --> 00:15:22,070 plug that into the SLI bridge. 295 00:15:22,070 --> 00:15:25,070 That's gonna power its RGB lighting. 296 00:15:25,070 --> 00:15:26,570 Onto lighting. 297 00:15:26,570 --> 00:15:27,570 Our three pack of Corsair, 298 00:15:27,570 --> 00:15:29,570 HD 120 RGB fans, 299 00:15:29,570 --> 00:15:31,570 came with a fan hub, 300 00:15:31,570 --> 00:15:34,070 which we can use to coordinate the colors, 301 00:15:34,070 --> 00:15:35,570 on all six, 302 00:15:35,570 --> 00:15:37,570 of our system fans. 303 00:15:37,570 --> 00:15:39,570 The order matters here though. 304 00:15:39,570 --> 00:15:41,070 You have to connect them, 305 00:15:41,070 --> 00:15:42,570 in the order that you'd like, 306 00:15:42,570 --> 00:15:45,070 certain color effects to be displayed. 307 00:15:45,070 --> 00:15:47,070 We're going to attach our fan hub, 308 00:15:47,070 --> 00:15:49,070 to a lighting node pro module. 309 00:15:49,070 --> 00:15:50,570 Which we'll also use, 310 00:15:50,570 --> 00:15:53,070 to power its four included LED strips, 311 00:15:53,070 --> 00:15:55,070 and then we'll plug both of those, 312 00:15:55,070 --> 00:15:57,070 into our second SATA power cable, 313 00:15:57,070 --> 00:15:58,070 from before. 314 00:15:58,070 --> 00:15:59,070 Finally, 315 00:15:59,070 --> 00:16:01,070 we'll connect the node to our USB hub, 316 00:16:01,070 --> 00:16:04,070 and as for a spot to mount both of these things, 317 00:16:04,070 --> 00:16:05,070 yeah, 318 00:16:05,070 --> 00:16:07,070 we'll figure that out after we, 319 00:16:07,070 --> 00:16:09,070 clean up our cables a little. 320 00:16:09,070 --> 00:16:12,070 Onto cable management. 321 00:16:12,070 --> 00:16:14,070 Because both sides of this case, 322 00:16:14,070 --> 00:16:15,570 are tempered glass, 323 00:16:15,570 --> 00:16:17,070 we don't have the luxury, 324 00:16:17,070 --> 00:16:19,070 of simply covering up, 325 00:16:19,070 --> 00:16:21,070 our mess we made in the back, 326 00:16:21,070 --> 00:16:23,070 with a bulging right side panel. 327 00:16:23,070 --> 00:16:25,070 So we're going to try to run, 328 00:16:25,070 --> 00:16:27,070 as many of the cables, 329 00:16:27,070 --> 00:16:28,070 as we can, 330 00:16:28,070 --> 00:16:30,070 around the perimeter, 331 00:16:30,070 --> 00:16:32,070 tucking them into the inseam. 332 00:16:32,070 --> 00:16:34,070 We'll also use black cable ties, 333 00:16:34,070 --> 00:16:35,070 to bunch up, 334 00:16:35,070 --> 00:16:37,070 as much of the clutter as possible, 335 00:16:37,070 --> 00:16:38,070 and route it, 336 00:16:38,070 --> 00:16:40,070 in as straight lines, 337 00:16:40,070 --> 00:16:42,070 as we can. 338 00:16:42,070 --> 00:16:44,070 So while we had to settle for, 339 00:16:44,070 --> 00:16:47,070 two separate RGB ecosystems, 340 00:16:47,070 --> 00:16:49,070 ASUS's and Corsair's, 341 00:16:49,070 --> 00:16:50,070 inside the case, 342 00:16:50,070 --> 00:16:53,070 at least everything on top of the desk, 343 00:16:53,070 --> 00:16:55,070 is under one umbrella, 344 00:16:55,070 --> 00:16:56,070 Corsair's. 345 00:16:56,070 --> 00:16:58,070 We've got the K65, 346 00:16:58,070 --> 00:17:00,070 10 keyless RGB keyboard, 347 00:17:00,070 --> 00:17:03,070 the M65 pro RGB mouse, 348 00:17:03,070 --> 00:17:06,070 atop an MM800 RGB mouse pad, 349 00:17:06,070 --> 00:17:07,070 and finally, 350 00:17:07,070 --> 00:17:09,070 the RGB void headphones, 351 00:17:09,070 --> 00:17:10,070 which, 352 00:17:10,070 --> 00:17:12,070 could use a little more RGB, 353 00:17:12,070 --> 00:17:13,070 I think. 354 00:17:13,070 --> 00:17:14,070 But forget about that, 355 00:17:14,070 --> 00:17:16,070 let's get all this stuff synced up. 356 00:17:16,070 --> 00:17:17,070 First, 357 00:17:17,070 --> 00:17:19,070 we need to power on the system, 358 00:17:19,070 --> 00:17:21,070 watch it spring to life, 359 00:17:21,070 --> 00:17:23,070 and wipe the tears, 360 00:17:23,070 --> 00:17:24,070 from our eyes. 361 00:17:24,070 --> 00:17:25,070 It's, 362 00:17:25,070 --> 00:17:27,290 beautiful, 363 00:17:27,290 --> 00:17:29,480 but also untamed, 364 00:17:29,480 --> 00:17:30,480 and chaotic. 365 00:17:30,480 --> 00:17:32,480 We'll fix that later. 366 00:17:32,480 --> 00:17:33,480 First, we need an OS. 367 00:17:33,480 --> 00:17:35,480 To install Windows, 368 00:17:35,480 --> 00:17:37,480 create a bootable USB drive, 369 00:17:37,480 --> 00:17:38,480 then reboot the system, 370 00:17:38,480 --> 00:17:40,480 while mashing F8 immediately, 371 00:17:40,480 --> 00:17:43,480 to get into the boot device selection menu, 372 00:17:43,480 --> 00:17:44,480 where you'll pick, 373 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:46,480 your USB drive. 374 00:17:46,480 --> 00:17:48,480 Once the setup process has begun, 375 00:17:48,480 --> 00:17:49,480 mash next, 376 00:17:49,480 --> 00:17:51,480 until you land on the desktop. 377 00:17:51,480 --> 00:17:52,480 Head to Intel, 378 00:17:52,480 --> 00:17:53,480 NVIDIA, 379 00:17:53,480 --> 00:17:54,480 Corsair, 380 00:17:54,480 --> 00:17:55,480 ASUS, 381 00:17:55,480 --> 00:17:56,480 and InWind sites, 382 00:17:56,480 --> 00:17:57,480 to update your drivers, 383 00:17:57,480 --> 00:17:59,480 and while you're over there, 384 00:17:59,480 --> 00:18:00,480 you might as well download, 385 00:18:00,480 --> 00:18:01,480 the latest version, 386 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:02,480 of the various, 387 00:18:02,480 --> 00:18:04,480 lighting control softwares, 388 00:18:04,480 --> 00:18:06,480 that you will need. 389 00:18:06,480 --> 00:18:07,480 Yes, 390 00:18:07,480 --> 00:18:09,480 that does seem like a lot of them, 391 00:18:09,480 --> 00:18:10,480 and it is, 392 00:18:10,480 --> 00:18:11,480 but the good news is, 393 00:18:11,480 --> 00:18:12,480 Corsair has announced, 394 00:18:12,480 --> 00:18:13,480 that they'll be consolidating, 395 00:18:13,480 --> 00:18:15,480 Q and Link at least, 396 00:18:15,480 --> 00:18:17,480 into a single software, 397 00:18:17,480 --> 00:18:19,480 in the near future. 398 00:18:19,480 --> 00:18:22,520 But even with our imperfect mish mash, 399 00:18:22,520 --> 00:18:23,520 of different utilities, 400 00:18:23,520 --> 00:18:25,520 we did manage to create, 401 00:18:25,520 --> 00:18:27,520 a few cool things. 402 00:18:27,520 --> 00:18:28,520 Remember guys, 403 00:18:28,520 --> 00:18:29,520 the point of RGB, 404 00:18:29,520 --> 00:18:31,520 isn't to blast, 405 00:18:31,520 --> 00:18:33,520 rainbow unicorn barf, 406 00:18:33,520 --> 00:18:35,520 into people's eyes, 407 00:18:35,520 --> 00:18:36,520 at all times. 408 00:18:36,520 --> 00:18:37,520 But with that said, 409 00:18:37,520 --> 00:18:38,520 we do totally endorse, 410 00:18:38,520 --> 00:18:39,520 that use case for it. 411 00:18:39,520 --> 00:18:40,520 Most people like it, 412 00:18:40,520 --> 00:18:41,520 for the flexibility. 413 00:18:41,520 --> 00:18:42,520 So you can, 414 00:18:42,520 --> 00:18:44,520 rock your favorite team's colors, 415 00:18:44,520 --> 00:18:45,520 during the playoffs, 416 00:18:45,520 --> 00:18:46,520 or get festive, 417 00:18:46,520 --> 00:18:48,520 during the 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