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Hey guys! This is what I want to go with, but I'm wondering how many cable combs you would recommend? Looks like at least one of the 4, 6, 8, and 24 slot combs to me.
 
Also what is the best thermal compound? The one I selected I just figured that's what many people get. I want to overclock so is there something that would transfer heat a little bit better or is Arctic the best?
 
Also what is the best fan placements in the 450D? I figured one on the top, two at the front (will switch to AF140's), and one at the back?

 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($148.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Corsair Force LS 240GB 2.5 Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $89.99) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5 Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $97.95) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Micro Center) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.89 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($86.98 @ OutletPC) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-AC56 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  (Purchased For $47.99) 
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0 Monitor  ($222.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1765.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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What will you use this system for?

If gaming -

Change cpu to 4690k

Since your PSU is strong enough, 295x2 might be nice?

Might want mass storage, Seagate 1tb would fit in nicely

Thermal compounds front make a lot of difference usually. But the arctic one is pretty reputable

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What will it be used for?

Intel Core i7 9700k - EVGA FTW GTX 970

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please tell us what this computer will be used for so we have a better understanding.

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Is this all bought?

 

I can see a couple of things I would change, chiefly the PSU which is overpriced for what it is

i5 4670k - Z87X-UD3H - EVGA GTX 670 Sig 2 - Samsung 840 Evo 250GB - 8GB Avexir Core White 1600Mhz - Corsair 750D w/ RGB LED Mod & Remote Control - 2x SP120 - 3x Enermax Cluster - 2TB Seagate SSHD - Arctic Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 - SuperFlower Leadex Gold 750W 

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Sorry, I had already talked about some parts in previous threads so I didn't mention other components.

 

I will be using this for gaming, but I am a multitasker as well and can afford to get the i7 so I went with that CPU.

 

With the GPU, I plan on going SLI with the 970's, but right now I will not need it. (Thus the amount of PSU watts chosen)

 

I figured two SSD's should be fine for now, but I will definitely get a bigger drive when I need more than 490GB of storage.

 

Only the SSD's and WiFi Adapter have been purchased.

 

My main questions I am looking for answers again are:
but I'm wondering how many cable combs you would recommend?

What is the best thermal compound?

What is the best fan placements in the 450D?

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