WEBVTT 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. 00:00:34.290 --> 00:00:37.890 Try it for free and check out their new Android version at the link below. 00:00:38.780 --> 00:00:45.060 Draw your curtains and lock the door because in this historic and groundbreaking build guide, 00:00:45.060 --> 00:00:48.540 we indulge your every guilty pleasure, 00:00:48.540 --> 00:00:55.220 even your secret desire to see the old kitchen set one last time. 00:00:55.220 --> 00:01:00.660 Welcome to the $2,500 gaming RGB build guide. 00:01:00.660 --> 00:01:03.700 It's all RGB, all the time. 00:01:06.960 --> 00:01:09.530 Deal with it. 00:01:09.530 --> 00:01:14.350 We'll start as always at our safe, clean, static-free workstation by 00:01:15.110 --> 00:01:17.510 whipping out all the tools we're gonna need. 00:01:17.510 --> 00:01:22.930 A magnetic multi-bit screwdriver and a parts tray are for screw management. 00:01:23.150 --> 00:01:27.310 A pair of side cutters and needle nose pliers are for cable management. 00:01:27.310 --> 00:01:28.770 And these shoes ... 00:01:30.610 --> 00:01:33.650 These are for party management! 00:01:41.180 --> 00:01:42.640 Okay, but getting serious. 00:01:42.640 --> 00:01:48.060 I always recommend plugging your components in and powering your system up once 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. 00:01:55.160 --> 00:01:58.540 You can use your motherboard box as a free, non-conductive test bench. 00:01:58.540 --> 00:02:02.760 So our CPU choice shouldn't surprise anyone. 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. 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. 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. 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, 00:02:11.400 --> 00:02:16.600 and it offers more performance per dollar than any other Intel chip, as we outlined here. 00:02:17.000 --> 00:02:21.980 For content creators, you might want to switch over to the i7-7700K, 00:02:22.360 --> 00:02:25.860 and everything else in this build will still be hunky-dory. 00:02:25.940 --> 00:02:31.120 So lift the retention ARM like so, then, holding the CPU by the edges, 00:02:31.120 --> 00:02:37.080 identify the corner with the gold triangle, align it with the blunted corner of your socket, 00:02:37.440 --> 00:02:39.560 place it in with no force, 00:02:40.200 --> 00:02:45.280 give it a little wiggle, lower the cover, and fasten the retention ARM again. 00:02:45.360 --> 00:02:49.240 The plastic cover should pop off all on its own. 00:02:49.500 --> 00:02:53.500 Put that somewhere safe, just in case you ever have to RMA your board. 00:02:53.820 --> 00:03:00.220 There are a few options available for RGB RAM, including Corsair's Vengeance RGB series, 00:03:00.220 --> 00:03:00.720 and 00:03:00.720 --> 00:03:06.240 the Shield RGB from new kid on the block, Zadac 5.11. 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. 00:03:14.200 --> 00:03:21.120 Unlike the competition, each DIMM sports five individually addressable LEDs, 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 00:03:28.560 --> 00:03:30.320 to your heart's content, 00:03:30.720 --> 00:03:35.370 which is a great way to get the best out of your GPU software. 00:03:35.370 --> 00:03:38.870 Pull back the tabs on all four RAM slots, then, 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, 00:03:44.770 --> 00:03:50.170 and press firmly until the tab on the end snaps back into place on its own. 00:03:50.170 --> 00:03:51.410 Rinse and repeat. 00:03:51.410 --> 00:03:56.930 If you're only using two DIMMs, go ahead and just use the gray slots. 00:03:57.450 --> 00:03:58.990 So as for the case, 00:03:58.990 --> 00:04:01.390 we looked at a bunch of options across 00:04:01.390 --> 00:04:03.590 and noticed a bit of a trend. 00:04:03.590 --> 00:04:07.990 The more you pay, the more RGB lights you get. 00:04:07.990 --> 00:04:13.390 So then, which case has the most lights per dollar? 00:04:13.390 --> 00:04:15.390 The answer is clear. 00:04:15.390 --> 00:04:17.390 You can't have more than Infinity, 00:04:17.390 --> 00:04:21.390 and that's why we chose the InWin 805 Infinity. 00:04:21.390 --> 00:04:23.790 It sports tempered glass side panels, 00:04:23.790 --> 00:04:29.790 and the front uses RGB strips and mirrors to create an Infinity Hall effect 00:04:29.790 --> 00:04:31.290 that looks even better in real life. 00:04:31.290 --> 00:04:33.690 Better in person than it does on camera. 00:04:33.690 --> 00:04:37.690 And, it's Aura Sync ready to boot. 00:04:37.690 --> 00:04:42.890 Now, the front of the 805 Infinity is completely impermeable. 00:04:42.890 --> 00:04:44.890 So for supplementary cooling, 00:04:44.890 --> 00:04:51.290 we're going to be using a three-pack of 120mm HD RGB fans from Corsair. 00:04:51.290 --> 00:04:54.290 Pull both tempered glass side panels off, 00:04:54.290 --> 00:04:58.290 and stash them, using both hands, somewhere safe. 00:04:58.290 --> 00:05:00.290 Preferably, right back in the box, 00:05:00.290 --> 00:05:02.690 where they're not going to get knocked over. 00:05:02.690 --> 00:05:04.890 You'll need to set aside the thumb screws, 00:05:04.890 --> 00:05:08.690 and the rest of the included hardware at this point as well. 00:05:08.690 --> 00:05:11.890 After that, install your nine motherboard standoffs, 00:05:11.890 --> 00:05:15.090 here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. 00:05:15.090 --> 00:05:18.690 And then, we're going to swap out the rear exhaust fan. 00:05:18.690 --> 00:05:22.290 This little arrow indicates the direction of the airflow. 00:05:22.290 --> 00:05:25.690 Place the fan with the leads toward the top of the case. 00:05:25.690 --> 00:05:28.690 Then, you can turn your attention to the bottom. 00:05:28.690 --> 00:05:30.190 To remove that drive cage, 00:05:30.290 --> 00:05:32.990 take off the magnetic air filter, 00:05:32.990 --> 00:05:37.490 pop off the rubber feet, and stand, and these screws. 00:05:37.490 --> 00:05:40.890 Being sure, of course, to stow your drive cages somewhere safe, 00:05:40.890 --> 00:05:43.090 in case you need to, oh, I don't know, 00:05:43.090 --> 00:05:45.390 add an RGB hard drive down the road, 00:05:45.390 --> 00:05:47.090 when and if they become available. 00:05:47.090 --> 00:05:50.090 Then, use the included hardware with your fans 00:05:50.090 --> 00:05:52.690 to install the two remaining RGB fans, 00:05:52.690 --> 00:05:56.090 with their leads oriented inward towards the motherboard. 00:05:56.090 --> 00:05:58.890 Before finally, replacing the case stand, 00:05:58.890 --> 00:06:01.190 and snapping on the air filter. 00:06:01.190 --> 00:06:04.390 Choosing the motherboard took a bit of shopping. 00:06:04.390 --> 00:06:06.090 We decided to go with ASUS, 00:06:06.090 --> 00:06:07.790 because we wanted our lighting effects 00:06:07.790 --> 00:06:10.690 to be as fully synchronized as possible. 00:06:10.690 --> 00:06:11.990 And at the time of writing, 00:06:11.990 --> 00:06:16.490 their Aura Sync RGB ecosystem offered the widest compatibility 00:06:16.490 --> 00:06:18.290 with third-party products. 00:06:18.290 --> 00:06:21.390 But that wasn't the end of the journey. 00:06:21.390 --> 00:06:27.390 ASUS offers a pretty extensive lineup of Aura Sync motherboards. 00:06:27.390 --> 00:06:27.590 In the end, then, we chose the motherboard, which is the Aura Sync RGB ecosystem. 00:06:27.590 --> 00:06:28.590 In the end, then, we chose the motherboard, which is the Aura Sync RGB ecosystem. 00:06:28.890 --> 00:06:30.690 The Aura Sync RGB ecosystem is a Maximus IX hero, 00:06:30.690 --> 00:06:34.390 with its discreet and neutral black PCB. 00:06:34.390 --> 00:06:36.590 It's got two included glow zones, 00:06:36.590 --> 00:06:40.590 both the PCH and the IO plate are lit, 00:06:40.590 --> 00:06:44.990 two auxiliary RGB headers to support all the chaos we're about to unleash, 00:06:44.990 --> 00:06:47.890 and support for NVIDIA SLI. 00:06:47.890 --> 00:06:49.490 More on that later. 00:06:49.490 --> 00:06:51.690 One shortcoming of this motherboard, though, 00:06:51.690 --> 00:06:55.690 is that it only has a single USB 2.0 header. 00:06:55.690 --> 00:06:58.290 And our case, cooler, and RGB strip, 00:06:58.290 --> 00:06:58.790 and our case, cooler, and RGB strip, 00:06:58.790 --> 00:07:02.390 are all fighting for that precious real estate. 00:07:02.390 --> 00:07:04.590 So for an extra 25 bucks, 00:07:04.590 --> 00:07:07.990 we grabbed this internal USB hub from NZXT 00:07:07.990 --> 00:07:13.390 and taped over the white LED to keep it from harshing our RGB vibes. 00:07:13.390 --> 00:07:17.190 Press firmly, then, in all four corners of the IO shield 00:07:17.190 --> 00:07:20.190 at the back of the case until they snap into place, 00:07:20.190 --> 00:07:24.190 then set the motherboard into place and slide it back, 00:07:24.190 --> 00:07:27.290 run the cable for the SLI bridge behind the board, 00:07:27.290 --> 00:07:28.190 and plug it into this header here. 00:07:28.190 --> 00:07:29.590 and plug it into this header here. 00:07:29.590 --> 00:07:32.390 Then, use the included screws with the case 00:07:32.390 --> 00:07:35.890 to fasten the motherboard to the nine standoffs. 00:07:35.890 --> 00:07:38.390 Now, while we have easy access to the board, 00:07:38.390 --> 00:07:41.090 is a great time to plug in everything. 00:07:41.090 --> 00:07:43.590 You can plug the 8-pin CPU power connector in 00:07:43.590 --> 00:07:46.990 to make cable management slightly less nightmarish later. 00:07:46.990 --> 00:07:49.590 Then, you're going to want to do the front panel connectors 00:07:49.590 --> 00:07:51.390 for the power and reset switches, 00:07:51.390 --> 00:07:54.390 and the power and drive activity LEDs, 00:07:54.390 --> 00:07:57.590 the front USB 3 and HD audio, 00:07:57.590 --> 00:07:58.590 over here, 00:07:58.590 --> 00:08:02.290 and an RGB strip way up here. 00:08:02.290 --> 00:08:07.390 We used double-sided adhesive to mount our internal USB hub right here, 00:08:07.390 --> 00:08:13.190 then connected it to the motherboard using the 9-pin USB 2 header here. 00:08:13.190 --> 00:08:16.490 Finally, we'll connect power for our three fans 00:08:16.490 --> 00:08:20.730 using the headers here, here, and here. 00:08:20.730 --> 00:08:25.730 We chose a big old 280 millimeter radiator for this build. 00:08:25.730 --> 00:08:26.130 Corsair's H110i should help back up the power, 00:08:26.130 --> 00:08:26.630 Corsair's H110i should help back up the power, 00:08:26.630 --> 00:08:27.130 Corsair's H110i should help back up the power, 00:08:27.130 --> 00:08:27.630 Corsair's H110i should help back up the power, 00:08:28.130 --> 00:08:35.030 and balance out the thermal impediments imposed by the case design that we referred to earlier. 00:08:35.030 --> 00:08:37.930 But much more importantly than that, 00:08:37.930 --> 00:08:41.030 it glows in every color of the rainbow. 00:08:41.030 --> 00:08:42.930 Inside the H110i box, 00:08:42.930 --> 00:08:45.630 we have two different mounting backplates. 00:08:45.630 --> 00:08:47.930 This is the one we'll be using. 00:08:47.930 --> 00:08:52.330 Mount the backplate to the back of the motherboard indentation side up. 00:08:52.330 --> 00:08:55.930 If the fasteners don't immediately align with the holes in your motherboard, 00:08:55.930 --> 00:08:56.930 don't freak out. 00:08:56.930 --> 00:08:57.930 Their position on the backplate, 00:08:58.130 --> 00:09:00.230 can be adjusted. 00:09:00.230 --> 00:09:04.630 Fix the backplate in place using these included standoff screws. 00:09:04.630 --> 00:09:06.730 Then leave this area alone for now, 00:09:06.730 --> 00:09:09.030 and move over to the radiator cage, 00:09:09.030 --> 00:09:12.330 where we'll remove the case's radiator mounting bracket 00:09:12.330 --> 00:09:15.030 by unscrewing these two screws, 00:09:15.030 --> 00:09:17.530 setting them aside for a moment. 00:09:17.530 --> 00:09:18.930 To assemble our cooler, 00:09:18.930 --> 00:09:22.330 we have three components that we need to fasten it together, 00:09:22.330 --> 00:09:25.130 using the long screws that came with it. 00:09:25.130 --> 00:09:26.230 The radiator, 00:09:26.230 --> 00:09:27.930 our recently freed mounting bracket, 00:09:27.930 --> 00:09:32.730 and our Corsair HD140 RGB fans, 00:09:32.730 --> 00:09:39.030 which we're going to use instead of the boring corporate slave ones that were included. 00:09:39.030 --> 00:09:41.730 Arrange and screw together these components, 00:09:41.730 --> 00:09:45.930 such that the fans are closest to the center of the case, 00:09:45.930 --> 00:09:48.930 the mounting bracket is closest to the front of the case, 00:09:48.930 --> 00:09:51.930 and the radiator is sandwiched in the middle. 00:09:51.930 --> 00:09:53.730 Be sure to orient the fans, 00:09:53.730 --> 00:09:57.130 so that they pull fresh air in from the front of the case, 00:09:57.130 --> 00:09:59.330 and blow it towards the motherboard, 00:09:59.330 --> 00:10:04.630 with the fan leads against the motherboard tray for optimal cable management. 00:10:04.630 --> 00:10:07.730 Place the completed unit inside the case, 00:10:07.730 --> 00:10:10.930 the fan leads should be passed through the side of the case, 00:10:10.930 --> 00:10:13.430 the radiator should be hidden behind the front panel, 00:10:13.430 --> 00:10:18.830 and these little legs on the mounting bracket should nest inside these receptacles. 00:10:18.830 --> 00:10:20.230 With everything set, 00:10:20.230 --> 00:10:22.430 fasten the mounting bracket to the case again, 00:10:22.430 --> 00:10:25.230 using the screws you set aside before. 00:10:25.230 --> 00:10:26.330 Now finally, 00:10:27.130 --> 00:10:30.030 connect the pump and block to the CPU. 00:10:30.030 --> 00:10:34.430 Start by removing the plastic cover that protects the included thermal compound, 00:10:34.430 --> 00:10:37.930 then place this mounting bracket over the block, 00:10:37.930 --> 00:10:41.030 and align it with the standoffs you installed earlier. 00:10:41.030 --> 00:10:44.730 Then use the included thumbscrews to secure all four corners, 00:10:44.730 --> 00:10:47.630 being careful not to over crank them. 00:10:47.630 --> 00:10:50.230 Plug in the included mini USB cable, 00:10:50.230 --> 00:10:52.430 then run the pump power connector, 00:10:52.430 --> 00:10:57.030 and the two fan power cables over to the rear of the motherboard tray. 00:10:57.130 --> 00:11:01.430 Connect the fan power leads from your HD 140mm fans, 00:11:01.430 --> 00:11:04.030 to those leads coming off the pump, 00:11:04.030 --> 00:11:06.730 plug the nine pin USB connector into the hub, 00:11:06.730 --> 00:11:08.630 and you're good to go. 00:11:08.630 --> 00:11:12.330 Now, RGB power supplies do exist. 00:11:12.330 --> 00:11:15.130 Thermaltake actually has a whole lineup of them. 00:11:15.130 --> 00:11:16.730 But if we got one of those, 00:11:16.730 --> 00:11:19.330 it wouldn't sync with the rest of our fans, 00:11:19.330 --> 00:11:21.230 and gosh darn it, 00:11:21.230 --> 00:11:23.430 this is Linus Tech Tips. 00:11:23.430 --> 00:11:25.330 So what did we do? 00:11:25.330 --> 00:11:26.930 We voided the warranty, 00:11:26.930 --> 00:11:29.530 of a Corsair RM650X, 00:11:29.530 --> 00:11:35.530 and swapped out the fan for yet another Corsair HD 140mm. 00:11:35.530 --> 00:11:36.630 To be clear, 00:11:36.630 --> 00:11:39.730 this is a really janky solution, 00:11:39.730 --> 00:11:41.930 and we wouldn't recommend it. 00:11:41.930 --> 00:11:44.330 The fan leads didn't have the same number of pins, 00:11:44.330 --> 00:11:46.630 the screw holes didn't line up at all, 00:11:46.630 --> 00:11:49.430 and it is very easy to get shocked, 00:11:49.430 --> 00:11:50.830 or even killed, 00:11:50.830 --> 00:11:52.630 if you open up a power supply. 00:11:52.630 --> 00:11:56.830 So, if you want a non Thermaltake RGB PSU, 00:11:56.930 --> 00:11:59.530 write your local congressional representative, 00:11:59.530 --> 00:12:02.590 or ask Corsair to make an official one. 00:12:02.590 --> 00:12:04.290 Because space is tight 00:12:04.290 --> 00:12:07.690 between the power supply interface and the fans, 00:12:07.690 --> 00:12:10.290 we're going to plug everything into the PSU 00:12:10.290 --> 00:12:11.790 while it's still loose, 00:12:11.790 --> 00:12:14.490 and then mount it once everything's connected. 00:12:14.490 --> 00:12:16.390 You already ran the eight pin connector 00:12:16.390 --> 00:12:18.490 when we cheated a bit on the last step. 00:12:18.490 --> 00:12:21.590 So now, plug in the 24 pin connector, 00:12:21.590 --> 00:12:23.990 being cognizant of the space you'll need 00:12:23.990 --> 00:12:26.990 behind the motherboard tray for cable management, 00:12:27.190 --> 00:12:30.090 and then plug in two SATA cables, 00:12:30.090 --> 00:12:32.690 and one four pin Molex cable, 00:12:32.690 --> 00:12:35.790 and run them through the cable management hole here. 00:12:35.790 --> 00:12:38.990 We'll use the Molex to power our USB hub. 00:12:38.990 --> 00:12:41.990 Then, plug in your PCI Express connectors, 00:12:41.990 --> 00:12:45.350 and let them hang out here. 00:12:45.350 --> 00:12:48.050 Slide the power supply in grill side up, 00:12:48.050 --> 00:12:49.850 so it sucks hot air out of the case, 00:12:49.850 --> 00:12:51.550 and exhausts it from the back, 00:12:51.550 --> 00:12:55.450 where you'll use four screws to fasten it to the chassis. 00:12:55.450 --> 00:12:56.950 Our drive selection for this system, 00:12:56.950 --> 00:12:58.250 was a no brainer, 00:12:58.250 --> 00:13:00.550 because at the time of planning it, 00:13:00.550 --> 00:13:03.450 there was literally only one option. 00:13:03.450 --> 00:13:06.750 So when our new friends at Zadac 511, 00:13:06.750 --> 00:13:08.450 graciously offered to provide us 00:13:08.450 --> 00:13:12.450 with one of their Shield RGB 240 gig SSDs, 00:13:12.450 --> 00:13:14.950 which according to ASUS's website, 00:13:14.950 --> 00:13:17.450 are compatible with Aura Sync, 00:13:17.450 --> 00:13:21.050 though we haven't been able to get the two talking just yet, 00:13:21.050 --> 00:13:23.350 we said, yeah boy! 00:13:23.350 --> 00:13:25.150 This case has a few options 00:13:25.150 --> 00:13:26.850 for two and a half inch drive ports, 00:13:26.950 --> 00:13:28.950 and you can choose to use one of them, 00:13:28.950 --> 00:13:30.450 or you can choose to use one of them, 00:13:30.450 --> 00:13:31.950 or you can choose to use one of them, 00:13:31.950 --> 00:13:33.950 and we'll talk about that in a bit. 00:13:33.950 --> 00:13:35.950 So let's get right into it. 00:13:35.950 --> 00:13:37.950 So we've got our drive placement, 00:13:37.950 --> 00:13:39.950 but we chose to put ours here. 00:13:39.950 --> 00:13:42.450 Though I can't help but imagine how awesome it would have been 00:13:42.450 --> 00:13:46.450 to have two of these puppies in RAID over here. 00:13:46.450 --> 00:13:47.950 Attach the drive to the mount, 00:13:47.950 --> 00:13:50.450 using four of these small screws, 00:13:50.450 --> 00:13:53.950 and then slot them out onto the chassis. 00:13:53.950 --> 00:13:56.250 Plug in one of the SATA power connectors, 00:13:57.520 --> 00:13:59.520 keeping it in the ASUS family. 00:13:59.520 --> 00:14:00.520 For our video cards, 00:14:00.520 --> 00:14:04.520 we went with their ROG Strix GTX 1070, 00:14:04.520 --> 00:14:08.520 a big card with big disco appeal. 00:14:08.520 --> 00:14:11.020 But what could be better than this bad boy, 00:14:11.020 --> 00:14:13.520 crunchin' numbers and blastin' rays? 00:14:13.520 --> 00:14:16.020 How about two of them? 00:14:16.020 --> 00:14:18.020 Crunchin' numbers and blastin' rays, 00:14:18.020 --> 00:14:23.520 connected by this totally lit AF RGB SLI bridge. 00:14:23.520 --> 00:14:25.090 Bam! 00:14:25.090 --> 00:14:26.090 I'll be honest, 00:14:26.090 --> 00:14:27.590 this thing right here, 00:14:27.590 --> 00:14:31.090 is the sole reason that this build uses SLI. 00:14:31.090 --> 00:14:33.090 I mean, how could we not? 00:14:33.090 --> 00:14:35.070 You're welcome. 00:14:35.070 --> 00:14:39.070 Start by taking out these PCI slot covers. 00:14:39.070 --> 00:14:41.070 Then, align the first card, 00:14:41.070 --> 00:14:45.070 carefully with the motherboard's PCI Express 16X slot, 00:14:45.070 --> 00:14:48.070 and the openings on the back of the case. 00:14:48.070 --> 00:14:50.070 Push the card in firmly, 00:14:50.070 --> 00:14:52.070 until the tab snaps shut. 00:14:52.070 --> 00:14:54.570 Then, put the case screws back in, 00:14:54.570 --> 00:14:56.570 lockin' that sucker down. 00:14:56.570 --> 00:14:58.070 Repeat these steps, 00:14:58.070 --> 00:14:59.570 for a second card. 00:14:59.570 --> 00:15:03.070 Then, plug in the 8-pin PCI Express power connectors, 00:15:03.070 --> 00:15:06.070 that we plugged into the power supply earlier. 00:15:06.070 --> 00:15:07.070 And now, 00:15:07.070 --> 00:15:09.070 it's time for the crown jewel. 00:15:09.070 --> 00:15:11.070 Connect the two video cards, 00:15:11.070 --> 00:15:13.070 with the SLI bridge. 00:15:13.070 --> 00:15:14.570 If you put it on backwards, 00:15:14.570 --> 00:15:15.570 you'll know. 00:15:15.570 --> 00:15:16.570 Then, 00:15:16.570 --> 00:15:20.070 this cable that we sneakily ran under the motherboard before, 00:15:20.070 --> 00:15:22.070 plug that into the SLI bridge. 00:15:22.070 --> 00:15:25.070 That's gonna power its RGB lighting. 00:15:25.070 --> 00:15:26.570 Onto lighting. 00:15:26.570 --> 00:15:27.570 Our three pack of Corsair, 00:15:27.570 --> 00:15:29.570 HD 120 RGB fans, 00:15:29.570 --> 00:15:31.570 came with a fan hub, 00:15:31.570 --> 00:15:34.070 which we can use to coordinate the colors, 00:15:34.070 --> 00:15:35.570 on all six, 00:15:35.570 --> 00:15:37.570 of our system fans. 00:15:37.570 --> 00:15:39.570 The order matters here though. 00:15:39.570 --> 00:15:41.070 You have to connect them, 00:15:41.070 --> 00:15:42.570 in the order that you'd like, 00:15:42.570 --> 00:15:45.070 certain color effects to be displayed. 00:15:45.070 --> 00:15:47.070 We're going to attach our fan hub, 00:15:47.070 --> 00:15:49.070 to a lighting node pro module. 00:15:49.070 --> 00:15:50.570 Which we'll also use, 00:15:50.570 --> 00:15:53.070 to power its four included LED strips, 00:15:53.070 --> 00:15:55.070 and then we'll plug both of those, 00:15:55.070 --> 00:15:57.070 into our second SATA power cable, 00:15:57.070 --> 00:15:58.070 from before. 00:15:58.070 --> 00:15:59.070 Finally, 00:15:59.070 --> 00:16:01.070 we'll connect the node to our USB hub, 00:16:01.070 --> 00:16:04.070 and as for a spot to mount both of these things, 00:16:04.070 --> 00:16:05.070 yeah, 00:16:05.070 --> 00:16:07.070 we'll figure that out after we, 00:16:07.070 --> 00:16:09.070 clean up our cables a little. 00:16:09.070 --> 00:16:12.070 Onto cable management. 00:16:12.070 --> 00:16:14.070 Because both sides of this case, 00:16:14.070 --> 00:16:15.570 are tempered glass, 00:16:15.570 --> 00:16:17.070 we don't have the luxury, 00:16:17.070 --> 00:16:19.070 of simply covering up, 00:16:19.070 --> 00:16:21.070 our mess we made in the back, 00:16:21.070 --> 00:16:23.070 with a bulging right side panel. 00:16:23.070 --> 00:16:25.070 So we're going to try to run, 00:16:25.070 --> 00:16:27.070 as many of the cables, 00:16:27.070 --> 00:16:28.070 as we can, 00:16:28.070 --> 00:16:30.070 around the perimeter, 00:16:30.070 --> 00:16:32.070 tucking them into the inseam. 00:16:32.070 --> 00:16:34.070 We'll also use black cable ties, 00:16:34.070 --> 00:16:35.070 to bunch up, 00:16:35.070 --> 00:16:37.070 as much of the clutter as possible, 00:16:37.070 --> 00:16:38.070 and route it, 00:16:38.070 --> 00:16:40.070 in as straight lines, 00:16:40.070 --> 00:16:42.070 as we can. 00:16:42.070 --> 00:16:44.070 So while we had to settle for, 00:16:44.070 --> 00:16:47.070 two separate RGB ecosystems, 00:16:47.070 --> 00:16:49.070 ASUS's and Corsair's, 00:16:49.070 --> 00:16:50.070 inside the case, 00:16:50.070 --> 00:16:53.070 at least everything on top of the desk, 00:16:53.070 --> 00:16:55.070 is under one umbrella, 00:16:55.070 --> 00:16:56.070 Corsair's. 00:16:56.070 --> 00:16:58.070 We've got the K65, 00:16:58.070 --> 00:17:00.070 10 keyless RGB keyboard, 00:17:00.070 --> 00:17:03.070 the M65 pro RGB mouse, 00:17:03.070 --> 00:17:06.070 atop an MM800 RGB mouse pad, 00:17:06.070 --> 00:17:07.070 and finally, 00:17:07.070 --> 00:17:09.070 the RGB void headphones, 00:17:09.070 --> 00:17:10.070 which, 00:17:10.070 --> 00:17:12.070 could use a little more RGB, 00:17:12.070 --> 00:17:13.070 I think. 00:17:13.070 --> 00:17:14.070 But forget about that, 00:17:14.070 --> 00:17:16.070 let's get all this stuff synced up. 00:17:16.070 --> 00:17:17.070 First, 00:17:17.070 --> 00:17:19.070 we need to power on the system, 00:17:19.070 --> 00:17:21.070 watch it spring to life, 00:17:21.070 --> 00:17:23.070 and wipe the tears, 00:17:23.070 --> 00:17:24.070 from our eyes. 00:17:24.070 --> 00:17:25.070 It's, 00:17:25.070 --> 00:17:27.290 beautiful, 00:17:27.290 --> 00:17:29.480 but also untamed, 00:17:29.480 --> 00:17:30.480 and chaotic. 00:17:30.480 --> 00:17:32.480 We'll fix that later. 00:17:32.480 --> 00:17:33.480 First, we need an OS. 00:17:33.480 --> 00:17:35.480 To install Windows, 00:17:35.480 --> 00:17:37.480 create a bootable USB drive, 00:17:37.480 --> 00:17:38.480 then reboot the system, 00:17:38.480 --> 00:17:40.480 while mashing F8 immediately, 00:17:40.480 --> 00:17:43.480 to get into the boot device selection menu, 00:17:43.480 --> 00:17:44.480 where you'll pick, 00:17:44.480 --> 00:17:46.480 your USB drive. 00:17:46.480 --> 00:17:48.480 Once the setup process has begun, 00:17:48.480 --> 00:17:49.480 mash next, 00:17:49.480 --> 00:17:51.480 until you land on the desktop. 00:17:51.480 --> 00:17:52.480 Head to Intel, 00:17:52.480 --> 00:17:53.480 NVIDIA, 00:17:53.480 --> 00:17:54.480 Corsair, 00:17:54.480 --> 00:17:55.480 ASUS, 00:17:55.480 --> 00:17:56.480 and InWind sites, 00:17:56.480 --> 00:17:57.480 to update your drivers, 00:17:57.480 --> 00:17:59.480 and while you're over there, 00:17:59.480 --> 00:18:00.480 you might as well download, 00:18:00.480 --> 00:18:01.480 the latest version, 00:18:01.480 --> 00:18:02.480 of the various, 00:18:02.480 --> 00:18:04.480 lighting control softwares, 00:18:04.480 --> 00:18:06.480 that you will need. 00:18:06.480 --> 00:18:07.480 Yes, 00:18:07.480 --> 00:18:09.480 that does seem like a lot of them, 00:18:09.480 --> 00:18:10.480 and it is, 00:18:10.480 --> 00:18:11.480 but the good news is, 00:18:11.480 --> 00:18:12.480 Corsair has announced, 00:18:12.480 --> 00:18:13.480 that they'll be consolidating, 00:18:13.480 --> 00:18:15.480 Q and Link at least, 00:18:15.480 --> 00:18:17.480 into a single software, 00:18:17.480 --> 00:18:19.480 in the near future. 00:18:19.480 --> 00:18:22.520 But even with our imperfect mish mash, 00:18:22.520 --> 00:18:23.520 of different utilities, 00:18:23.520 --> 00:18:25.520 we did manage to create, 00:18:25.520 --> 00:18:27.520 a few cool things. 00:18:27.520 --> 00:18:28.520 Remember guys, 00:18:28.520 --> 00:18:29.520 the point of RGB, 00:18:29.520 --> 00:18:31.520 isn't to blast, 00:18:31.520 --> 00:18:33.520 rainbow unicorn barf, 00:18:33.520 --> 00:18:35.520 into people's eyes, 00:18:35.520 --> 00:18:36.520 at all times. 00:18:36.520 --> 00:18:37.520 But with that said, 00:18:37.520 --> 00:18:38.520 we do totally endorse, 00:18:38.520 --> 00:18:39.520 that use case for it. 00:18:39.520 --> 00:18:40.520 Most people like it, 00:18:40.520 --> 00:18:41.520 for the flexibility. 00:18:41.520 --> 00:18:42.520 So you can, 00:18:42.520 --> 00:18:44.520 rock your favorite team's colors, 00:18:44.520 --> 00:18:45.520 during the playoffs, 00:18:45.520 --> 00:18:46.520 or get festive, 00:18:46.520 --> 00:18:48.520 during the holidays. 00:18:48.520 --> 00:18:50.520 So conclusion time then. 00:18:50.520 --> 00:18:52.610 You know what? 00:18:52.610 --> 00:18:55.870 I think it's pretty safe to say, 00:18:55.870 --> 00:18:58.870 that now that our build is done, 00:18:58.870 --> 00:19:00.870 I can't help but think, 00:19:00.870 --> 00:19:01.870 gee, 00:19:01.870 --> 00:19:04.030 could there ever be, 00:19:04.030 --> 00:19:07.190 a more beautiful machine than this? 00:19:07.190 --> 00:19:09.990 Probably not. 00:19:09.990 --> 00:19:11.990 So it's time to turn the 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