Project: Shady Cove - Coolercases UK

coolmiester · 15-01-2010, 04:03 AM

Well its that time again to start another build log but before getting the tools and paint out i thought it would be an idea to have a closer look at the hardware being used and get the system up and running on the bench as its not the usual run of the mill hardware and well worth a post on its own.

I've always tried to come up with something a little exotic in terms of hardware and as i got hooked on dual processor boards a few years back with the Tyan K8WE and Tiger and more recently a few Skulltrail systems i obviously jumped at the chance when Intel offered their latest dual CPU S5520SC platform.

I've had excellent previous experience with Skulltrail and Smackover systems so can't wait to get to grips with this monster they call Shady Cove and just hope i can build a case to do it justice.

A few bits of kit will change along the way as and when new products hit the market but the basic hardware will remain as is from the offset though i'll be adding a couple of new SSD's come January courteous of Kingston who have also supplied 12GB of server class ECC memory and still not totally sure on graphic cards but first and foremost is getting the system up and running on air with what i have so i'll update with pictures asap.

The mod will be loosely based on a Windows 7 theme but more to come on that later so please be patient as this may take some time

Parts list so far:
Intel S5520SC Shady Cove
Kingston 12GB KVR1333D3D8R9SK3/6GI Memory
Kingston SSD's
GTX 295's
Coolermaster Case (not sure which just yet)
Coolermaster UCP Ultimate 1100 PSU
Hardware Labs SR-1 240 & 360 X-Flow

Sponsors Include:
Coolermaster
Intel
Kingston Technology
HWLabs
MIPs Computer

frozensnail · 16-01-2010, 06:16 PM

Can't wait for this project to get started & wow that's some system you got there Paul

soundguy · 19-01-2010, 08:15 AM

this looks brilliant paul...

coolmiester · 23-01-2010, 10:28 AM

Still waiting on quite a bit of gear but i got enough to get it fired up

coolmiester · 23-01-2010, 10:30 AM

She lives

Doesn't matter how many times you do this, its still as exiting as the first time i swear

skullen · 23-01-2010, 11:47 AM

Looking forward to another awesome build

coolmiester · 11-02-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skullen

Looking forward to another awesome build

Me too Skullen but its all testing at present

I've not seen this done before with this board so thought i'd post for kicks

Sli running with two GTX295's

Used the newly released Windows 7 64bit SLI Patch, version 0.7a which works perfect

Activating NVIDIA SLI on all motherboards, detailed HOW-TO

Also got to thank Michael at MIPs for getting me a couple of limited Nickel POM Black Edition RAM Freezer 5's and a matching pair of HEATKILLER® CPU Rev3.0 1366 LT

coolmiester · 18-02-2010, 07:55 PM

I just received a couple of Kingston's new V+ Series drives for this build.

Kingston SSDNow V+ Series Drive Spec

Bit-Tech just ran a review on the 128GB version

When i get a chance, i'll load a fresh copy of W7 in RAID 0 and see how they cope

Sc0rian · 18-02-2010, 08:48 PM

WOW paul. wow..

coolmiester · 09-03-2010, 03:25 PM

Slow i know so my apologies

Well, i had to do it at some point so cleared an hour and fitted the 6 modules of RAM to the MIPs RAM Freezers.

Another job jobbed

Basically when you tighten the three hex bolts to keep everything in place you just squash the two heat spreaders between finger and thumb while tightening and it makes perfect contact.

15-01-2010, 04:03 AM	#1
coolmiester Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,788	Project: Shady Cove Well its that time again to start another build log but before getting the tools and paint out i thought it would be an idea to have a closer look at the hardware being used and get the system up and running on the bench as its not the usual run of the mill hardware and well worth a post on its own. I've always tried to come up with something a little exotic in terms of hardware and as i got hooked on dual processor boards a few years back with the Tyan K8WE and Tiger and more recently a few Skulltrail systems i obviously jumped at the chance when Intel offered their latest dual CPU S5520SC platform. I've had excellent previous experience with Skulltrail and Smackover systems so can't wait to get to grips with this monster they call Shady Cove and just hope i can build a case to do it justice. A few bits of kit will change along the way as and when new products hit the market but the basic hardware will remain as is from the offset though i'll be adding a couple of new SSD's come January courteous of Kingston who have also supplied 12GB of server class ECC memory and still not totally sure on graphic cards but first and foremost is getting the system up and running on air with what i have so i'll update with pictures asap. The mod will be loosely based on a Windows 7 theme but more to come on that later so please be patient as this may take some time Parts list so far: Intel S5520SC Shady Cove Kingston 12GB KVR1333D3D8R9SK3/6GI Memory Kingston SSD's GTX 295's Coolermaster Case (not sure which just yet) Coolermaster UCP Ultimate 1100 PSU Hardware Labs SR-1 240 & 360 X-Flow Sponsors Include: Coolermaster Intel Kingston Technology HWLabs MIPs Computer __________________ MSN: paul@coolercases.co.uk Laptop Contact: mobile@coolercases.co.uk Last edited by coolmiester; 18-02-2010 at 07:57 PM.

16-01-2010, 06:16 PM	#2
frozensnail Pro Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Thame Oxfordshire Posts: 374	Can't wait for this project to get started & wow that's some system you got there Paul __________________ Anything goes

19-01-2010, 08:15 AM	#3
soundguy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: australia Posts: 55	this looks brilliant paul... __________________ main system: e5200, gigabyte EP45 DS4P, 4GB G-skill 1066mhz DDR2, Gigabyte 4850 512MB, WD 640GB, Winfast DTV2300H tv tuner, CM 600W extreme, random case, XP 32 bit. "Monstrosity" (Server): gigabyte K8NSC-939 mobo, Athlon 64 3700+, 1.75GB ddr400, 1x 80GB IDE (system), 1x 1TB SATA (backups), X700 256MB agp graphics, Winfast DV2000 - 1394 PCI TV tuner, Tiny beige desktop case (Still haven;t thought of a better name...), random "650W" PSU, XP 32 bit.

23-01-2010, 10:28 AM	#4
coolmiester Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,788	Still waiting on quite a bit of gear but i got enough to get it fired up __________________ MSN: paul@coolercases.co.uk Laptop Contact: mobile@coolercases.co.uk

23-01-2010, 10:30 AM	#5
coolmiester Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,788	She lives Doesn't matter how many times you do this, its still as exiting as the first time i swear __________________ MSN: paul@coolercases.co.uk Laptop Contact: mobile@coolercases.co.uk

23-01-2010, 11:47 AM	#6
skullen Hyper Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: middlesex Posts: 541	Looking forward to another awesome build

18-02-2010, 07:55 PM	#8
coolmiester Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,788	I just received a couple of Kingston's new V+ Series drives for this build. Kingston SSDNow V+ Series Drive Spec Bit-Tech just ran a review on the 128GB version When i get a chance, i'll load a fresh copy of W7 in RAID 0 and see how they cope __________________ MSN: paul@coolercases.co.uk Laptop Contact: mobile@coolercases.co.uk

18-02-2010, 08:48 PM	#9
Sc0rian Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Suffolk Posts: 511	WOW paul. wow..

09-03-2010, 03:25 PM	#10
coolmiester Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,788	Slow i know so my apologies Well, i had to do it at some point so cleared an hour and fitted the 6 modules of RAM to the MIPs RAM Freezers. Another job jobbed Basically when you tighten the three hex bolts to keep everything in place you just squash the two heat spreaders between finger and thumb while tightening and it makes perfect contact. __________________ MSN: paul@coolercases.co.uk Laptop Contact: mobile@coolercases.co.uk

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