Jafo

WTF is Skylake?  And is it worth waiting for?

Hmmm, very interesting, and it'll likely be available by the time I'm ready to build,  but it'll also have 'new tech' pricing and I really don't see a need to outlay more cash than budgeted  for when the CPU mobo I plan to get will be more than adequate to my needs in the PCIE dep't 

So anyway, I've answered my own question "is it worth waiting for?".   For me/my needs, it's a no.

As it is I'm waiting for prices on the CPU, RAM and mobo to drop from 'newish tech' levels so the rig is more affordable. without having to compromise on the key components.

 Just curious since I'm interested in a M2 card for a future build. One tip I read is to unplug all other storage units for it to be recognized in bios.  I don't believe this boot problem is a motherboard issue since the Z99 is built for this type of card.

 Or like you said earlier, just wait for Windows 10 to hopefully catch up to all of the new hardware coming on to the scene.

San Diego, CA I am led to believe. That does sound pretty damn nice right now at like 0 F right now in Wisconsin.

As a rug-rat I grew up with Meccano .... so putting things together was/is second nature...along with designing - building- repairing my own bikes, and doing 'odd' things like replacing a head gasket while camping over the holidays.

I enjoy 'doing things' so whether it's a new PC build or a rehash of an old one....it's all fun to me.

Gotta admit though that no matter what...it's more enjoyable messing with new stuff than old...

i'd like to see a pic of your cable management once the build is complete.
Everytime i peek at WC and see this topic i want to start a new build myself.
Just seen the Lian Li DK-02X  i wish i had the money for it ...  

The wiring...all hidden in here....

Note the non-alignment of the CPU back/socket with the tray cutout...indicating that a X99/LGA2011 board isn't quite a standard ATX layout.... hence my issues with the CPU cooler needing some fins clipped...

All the HD power connectors were daisy-chained already...

Wow ok that looks like there is plenty of space on the backside for cables 
The door to my little Bluering Lian Li hardly closes
 

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Wow ok that looks like there is plenty of space on the backside for cables 
The door to my little Bluering Lian Li hardly closes
 

Yes...it's deep enough for the job....and expansive and thus accessible.  Ensuring you have a modular PSU helps quite a bit....you only use the connectors you need.

The separation of components into their own 'bits' of box actually makes a heck of a lot of sense...

Now you know why I so wanted this case, though in black.  The Level 10 case I have is great, and it has oodles of interior room for large/many components, not to mention great cabling to boot, but I still prefer the design of yours.... more is the pity I cannot access the black version anywhere

Oh well, the Coolermaster Cosmos II will be a fantastic case to work with, and for a much lesser price, meaning I'll have a bit more of the budget available for fantastic innards like high-end CPUs and GPUs, etc.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/171652990362?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=107&chn=ps

Starkers....if it's the GT case you wanted....$338 plus postage...

Edit...oh wait....that'll be the original version that's several years old.  The original came out in 2009.  It won't be in stock anywhere most likely.  You'd be looking secondhand....

Quoting Jafo,

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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/171652990362?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=107&chn=ps

Starkers....if it's the GT case you wanted....$338 plus postage...

 

Edit...oh wait....that'll be the original version that's several years old.  The original came out in 2009.  It won't be in stock anywhere most likely.  You'd be looking secondhand....

That's the Level 10 [remake] I already have.  The orginal design is nigh impossible to get... unless there's one or two laying around in some obscure puter shop someplace.  The issue then would be price if they knew exactly what they have on their hands, given their extreme scarcity... and what people far better off than I are willing to pay for one.

As for the Titanium model, the going price pretty much determines I wait another year or two for the machine I'd love to build, component-wise, that is, so I've pretty much given up on the idea of ever owning one and have settled for the Coolermaster Cosmos II, which is a 1000 bucks cheaper and allows me to spend more on the desired components that much sooner. 

Besides, I still have future accommodation to secure, which will take some of my savings, and a $1299 PC tower at this time would be hard to justify... even to myself.  Oh, and things on the housing front have improved dramatically thanks to a lady Shaunna introduced me to.  She has some contacts through her work and I am encouraged by the response thus far.  Let's just say that she has opened doors I couldn't even knock on before, meaning a place of my own is sooner, not later.

So yeah, passing up on the case of my dreams may be sad, but the Cosmos II is decent tower in its own right, and I get to set up my man cave, where I can have all my stuff as I'd like it to be, that much sooner.

Now I AM jealous that YOU got the case design I'd dearly love, BIG TIME, and I could call you all sorts of names for beating me to it and having one right there in your possession, but when it all boils down, you were in the position to acquire it and good luck to you for seizing the opportunity to own a piece of PC history.

Orright, then, just one name.... you lucky, lucky bastard.  

well it's logitech... utterly unreliable when it comes to battery meter even if you have it loaded.

i have the solar keyboard.. and one night in the last few weeks, i hit the battery gauge thingy and it said something like 83%. hit it a moment later it says 84... repeat 85. (and no.. the ceiling light ain't that bright)

makes absolutely no sense as usual. beats me why they don't have an absolute counter rather than some fuzzy stuff calculated based on usage pattern or whatever it is that they do. i like the unity receiver thingy but hate the low battery capacity. have to recharge the mouse (performance mx. comes with usb charge cord) every 2-3 days or something. and obviously solar doesn't really work in winter if you hit lots of keys (like in mmo)