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Hi everyone,

 

Doing a new build as an xmas pressent to myself and i'm stuck on the case but also the psu.

 

Going to be overclocking it and the parts I currently have/will be ordering can be found here http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Crj6yc

 

As i'm overclocking it I'm going down the water cooling way for the 1st time (also live in Australia and it's getting really warm now) hence the inclusion of the Cooler Master Nepton 280l.

 

So I'm after advice on a case and a PSU.

 

Case wise, I'm torn between a few which I'll list below (budget less than AU$200). PSU, haven't a clue. Was thinking a gold or platinum 650w.

 

Cooler Master HAF X,

Cooler Master HAF XB Evo

Cooler Master HAF XM

NZXT Phantom 630

NZXT H440

Corsair Air 540

 

Main purpiose of the rig wil be Flight Sim and most of my idea's I've pinched from this article (for reference) http://www.simforums.com/forums/the-fsx-computer-system-the-bible-by-nickn_topic46211.html

 

Any advice greatly appriciated. This is my 1st build away from ATI/AMD products in 10 years.

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Hi

 

More info plz

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Hi

 

More info plz

Don't know if you posted this just before or just after I edited the post to add everything in.

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Don't know if you posted this just before or just after I edited the post to add everything in.

Just before the edit :3. Fast internet

 

Since it will get hot you do not really want the H440, it's for silence and not performance. If you want a great case for airflow look at the Corsair 450D, Arc Midi R2, Graphite 760T or similar cases.

 

As for your build it looks solid to me. If you want to potentially 2-way SLI in the future go with the EVGA G2 750W, otherwise go with the Corsair CS550M

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Just before the edit :3. Fast internet

 

Since it will get hot you do not really want the H440, it's for silence and not performance. If you want a great case for airflow look at the Corsair 450D, Arc Midi R2, Graphite 760T or similar cases.

 

As for your build it looks solid to me. If you want to potentially 2-way SLI in the future go with the EVGA G2 750W, otherwise go with the Corsair CS550M

 

LOL

 

Thank you for the advice. 450D looking like it's the one.

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LOL

 

Thank you for the advice. 450D looking like it's the one.

450D would've been my choice for you probably. I say get one of them.

EDIT: for a PSU, the EVGA PSU here is what I suggest. You can also get a SeaSonic PSU which will always be a good choice across the board of stuff they make.

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450D would've been my choice for you probably. I say get one of them.

EDIT: for a PSU, the EVGA PSU here is what I suggest. You can also get a SeaSonic PSU which will always be a good choice across the board of stuff they make.

 

Cool.

 

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As for your build it looks solid to me. If you want to potentially 2-way SLI in the future go with the EVGA G2 750W, otherwise go with the Corsair CS550M

The CS isn't a great PSU for the money tbh

 

@lfcvfddvredline if you're sticking with one 970, you'll be perfectly fine with the Antec Neo ECO 520W (rebranded Seasonic S12II). If you're planning to add a second one later on, then go with the EVGA 750G2.

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The CS isn't a great PSU for the money tbh

 

@lfcvfddvredline if you're sticking with one 970, you'll be perfectly fine with the Antec Neo ECO 520W (rebranded Seasonic S12II). If you're planning to add a second one later on, then go with the EVGA 750G2.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=366

 

It's not a bad PSU, it just could be a little better. The seasonic S12II beats it though yeah, go with what @Aniallation said

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Wasn't thinking SLi as FSX doesn't handle multi card config's all that well.

 

Would 520w do especially with the overclock on the CPU? Should get it to 4.5-4.7 from what i've read.

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Ok... it seem like we can't quote, ATM (?).

 

Anyways, while the soldering and fan could be better, the aforementioned CS550M that @Archangel1994 mentioned is actually better than the Seasonic S12II Bronze build Antec NEO Eco. It offer the similar capacitor choices (85C Japanese primary cap and 105C Teapo Secondary cap), but the CS is a gold rated unit with a DC-DC VRM that allows it to have better voltage stability at a much wider range of loads than the lower wattage, group-regulated S12II.

 

Nonetheless, since you are from Australia, Corsair products tend to be more inflated than their other competitors. A good example of this is the XFX XTR 650w @lee32uk had mentioned. It's $99.99 AUD, while the CS550M is $119.99. The XTR is a better PSU for a cheaper price. I too would recommend that.

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Spec's are good on the Phanteks but just not my cup of tea. The 450D's ssd mounts look the business.

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