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| MackTheHunter:
--- Quote from: Randomness on July 04, 2013, 12:23:00 PM ---CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.98 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Microcenter) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz) Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.98 @ Amazon) Power Supply: Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($199.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg) Total: $1450.87 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-04 12:21 EDT-0400) Is there anything wrong with this build? Im mostly concerned with the R4's retention of heat by stuff like the CPU Cooler, since the top dual 120/140mm fans are padded instead of used, also I originally wanted the Dark Rock 2 CPU Cooler but sources said that was LOUDER (so much for be quiet...) than the NZXT Havik 140. --- End quote --- NZXT Havik is a bad time, it's not very powerful for cooling. A good cooler for that kind of a build is either a Corsair H100i or a Noctua NH-D14/Phanteks PH-TC14PE. Or do a custom watercooled rig. :D |
| devildogelite:
--- Quote from: MackTheHunter on July 04, 2013, 12:32:09 PM ---NZXT Havik is a bad time, it's not very powerful for cooling. A good cooler for that kind of a build is either a Corsair H100i or a Noctua NH-D14/Phanteks PH-TC14PE. Or do a custom watercooled rig. :D --- End quote --- I would go Phantek. When I bought my NH-D14 I read that it was best. But then the Phanteks turned out to be about the same, I should of got one of them since they look so much better than Noctua even if it had was slightly worse. I don't even overclock hard enough for it to matter. |
| Titanium Man:
--- Quote from: Randomness on July 04, 2013, 12:23:00 PM ---CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.98 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Microcenter) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz) Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.98 @ Amazon) Power Supply: Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($199.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($49.98 @ Outlet PC) Total: $1450.87 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-04 12:21 EDT-0400) Is there anything wrong with this build? Im mostly concerned with the R4's retention of heat by stuff like the CPU Cooler, since the top dual 120/140mm fans are padded instead of used, also I originally wanted the Dark Rock 2 CPU Cooler but sources said that was LOUDER (so much for be quiet...) than the NZXT Havik 140. ADDENDUM: I have since changed the DVD Drive out for a better one that is Blu-Ray capable. --- End quote --- 2 things i would recommend first of all jesus loving christ that psu is so overpriced, i got my xfx signature 650 w psu for 60 bucks and its considered really great 200 is just too much unless its made out of diamonds and 2 i would recommend a caviar black instead of that barracuda if it was me, i would actually get a single 2 tb caviar black harddrive instead of ssd for windows and hdd for everything else, it would eradicate some problems later on |
| NalNalas:
--- Quote from: MackTheHunter on July 04, 2013, 12:32:09 PM ---NZXT Havik is a bad time, it's not very powerful for cooling. A good cooler for that kind of a build is either a Corsair H100i or a Noctua NH-D14/Phanteks PH-TC14PE. Or do a custom watercooled rig. :D --- End quote --- I like the cooler master hyper 212 evo better, better price and its really good |
| Randomness:
--- Quote from: MackTheHunter on July 04, 2013, 12:32:09 PM ---NZXT Havik is a bad time, it's not very powerful for cooling. A good cooler for that kind of a build is either a Corsair H100i or a Noctua NH-D14/Phanteks PH-TC14PE. Or do a custom watercooled rig. :D --- End quote --- I wanted quietness overall, but I look to not overheat the CPU especially in an R4 that puts more emphasis on soundproofing their vents. Actually, I was considering the H100i at one point but I am mainly concerned with two questions regarding that: 1] Is it quieter than contemporary CPU Coolers that cool just as good (ie I guess Dark Rock 2 CPU Cooler by Be Quiet! or what you said above) and, 2] May sound like a silly question, but can the sound proof padding stay on above the radiator? I'd presume not but the fans for the front of the case have padding, but those are intakes. |
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