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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Microcenter)

CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet SHADOW ROCK 2 87.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($113.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($88.99 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Seagate 600 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card:  Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($449.99 @ NCIX US)

Case:  Nanoxia Deep Silence 1 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Microcenter)

Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1197.91

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-01 21:15 EST-0500)

 

Justification

 

Processor: Undervolt the snot out of the 4670k, reducing power consumption, heat output, and thus fan noise. 

 

Storage: An SSD makes zero noise, thus furthering the silent theme. The Seagate 600 uses an LAMD controller, the same as in the Corsair Neutron GTX. 

 

PSU: The Seasonic G Series 550W is an 80+ gold unit that Linus used in THREE builds: The Mini ITX Titan Build, the Prodigy Build, and the $2000 Workstation build. It is quiet, high quality, and beautiful. 

 

The Bequiet ShadowRock 2 has lower noise levels than even the Noctua U12S, thus making it a great cooler at a great price. 

(via TPU: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/beQuiet/Shadow_Rock_2/7.html)

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TPU's review of the GTX 780 ascertained that it has the BEST noise levels of high end cards. this Zotac model is a special deal. 

(via TPU: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_780/25.html)

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Anandtech's review of the Nanoxia DS1 shows its GREAT performance compared to anything else, and has great noise levels, even when overclocked. 

(via AT: http://www.anandtech.com/show/6479/nanoxia-deep-silence-1-case-review-you-asked-for-it-you-got-it/6)

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Welcome to Week 22 of the LTT Build-Off! The rules and guidelines can be found here.


 


This week the challenge is to make the most quiet gaming pc that you can. Any form factor goes. 


Budget: $1,200


Peripherals: No


Monitor: No


Submissions: December 7 through December 9


Voting: December 10 through 19


 


Tips: Is passive cooling really worth it? Keep case fan noise in mind too, and it's perfectly fine to add low noise adapters (LNAs) or fan controllers as custom parts.


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LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gD7m
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gD7m/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gD7m/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($97.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Corsair Neutron Series GTX 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($129.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($81.53 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 640 2GB Video Card  ($105.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1196.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Hope I could help!

Specs: CPU: AMD FX-8320 @4.0ghz GPU: ASUS DCUII GTX 770 PSU: EVGA Supernova 750g CASE: Fractal Define R4 RAM: 8 Gigabytes ADATA 1333 Mhz MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3

 

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gD7m

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gD7m/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gD7m/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($97.49 @ Amazon)

Storage: Corsair Neutron Series GTX 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($129.29 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($81.53 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 640 2GB Video Card  ($105.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Microcenter)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1196.17

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 16:22 EST-0500)

$1200 build with a GT 640?

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CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet DARK ROCK 2 57.9 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($96.76 @ NCIX US)
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($99.93 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($335.30 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.20 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:  Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1196.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 16:32 EST-0500)

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Oh, i like this one :)

 

Long time since i followed buildoffs. Well this is for now placeholder for (theoretic) items.

Lets see...

case R4 since it has fan control up to 3, or maybe haf 912 since support for cooling

passive cooling for gpu is kinda no-no, since you can get even high end cards with MSI cooling then you set max fan speed. another option is G10 with closed loop.

passive PSU? too expensive (seasonic), unless it only ramps up when needed. i think i will go with bequiet psu.

case fans & cooling fans. keep them at 800 RPM and it can be any fan with good bearings or just good fans (example noctua).have to think about it... CM sickleflow, enermax, spectre pros, all good at low rpm & cheap

fan controller? nzxt obviously :D nzxt sentry 2

cpu just has to be intel. low tdp, great power at low clocks. maybe... 4670k

cpu cooler something beefy to get clocks and also not make noise. bequiet and noctua.

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard:  MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($140.98 @ Newegg)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.13 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Case Fan:  Scythe Gentle Typhoon 57.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($14.20 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan:  Scythe Gentle Typhoon 57.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($14.20 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan:  Scythe Gentle Typhoon 57.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($14.20 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply:  Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1198.64
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 17:23 EST-0500)

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gDC4

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gDC4/by_merchant/


 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570S 2.9GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Newegg) low tdp so less heat output

CPU Cooler: Silverstone HE02 CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ Amazon) passive cooler

Motherboard: ASRock B85M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($70.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($159.99 @ Amazon) only ssd since it doesn't make any noise

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($339.99 @ NCIX US) Has fans, but a quiet cooler that will deliver good performance

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) silent case

Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg) the fan waits till 40% to start going

Other: 3xNoiseblocker e-loop 8db fans ($68.85) replace the case fans with these and have very quiet case fans

Total: $1148.76

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 16:37 EST-0500)

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Mac Mini (Late 2020)

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CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($193.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.99 @ Mwave) 

Motherboard:  Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Storage:  OCZ Vertex 2 100GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($52.99 @ Microcenter) 


Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card  ($255.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Case Fan:  Noctua NF-S12A ULN 120mm  Fan  ($19.19 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-S12A ULN 120mm  Fan  ($19.19 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-S12A ULN 120mm  Fan  ($19.19 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-S12A ULN 120mm  Fan  ($19.19 @ Amazon) 


Total: $1175.88

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 16:43 EST-0500)

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gDMT

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gDMT/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gDMT/benchmarks/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.98 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Scythe SCMG-4000 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($52.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus Z87-K ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($112.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($93.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($154.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card  ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12B FLX 59.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($21.99 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply: Thermaltake Tough Power 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1200.86

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 16:44 EST-0500)

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CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 


Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Nanoxia Deep Silence 1 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 



Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Other: Gainward GTX 760 Phantom Ed. ($350.00)

Other: NZXT Sentry-2 5.25" Touch Screen Fan Controller ($25.00)

Total: $1184.89

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 16:48 EST-0500)

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($73.99 @ Mwave) 

Motherboard:  MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($140.98 @ Newegg) 


Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($99.93 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card  ($214.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case:  Corsair 550D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 


Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Other: BitFenix Recon Fan Controller ($39.99)

Total: $1187.86

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 16:50 EST-0500)

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Microcenter)

CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet SHADOW ROCK 2 87.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($113.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($88.99 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Seagate 600 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card:  Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($449.99 @ NCIX US)

Case:  Nanoxia Deep Silence 1 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Microcenter)

Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1197.91

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-01 21:15 EST-0500)

 

Justification

 

Processor: Undervolt the snot out of the 4670k, reducing power consumption, heat output, and thus fan noise. 

 

Storage: An SSD makes zero noise, thus furthering the silent theme. The Seagate 600 uses an LAMD controller, the same as in the Corsair Neutron GTX. 

 

PSU: The Seasonic G Series 550W is an 80+ gold unit that Linus used in THREE builds: The Mini ITX Titan Build, the Prodigy Build, and the $2000 Workstation build. It is quiet, high quality, and beautiful. 

 

The Bequiet ShadowRock 2 has lower noise levels than even the Noctua U12S, thus making it a great cooler at a great price. 

(via TPU: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/beQuiet/Shadow_Rock_2/7.html)

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TPU's review of the GTX 780 ascertained that it has the BEST noise levels of high end cards. this Zotac model is a special deal. 

(via TPU: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_780/25.html)

fannoise_load.gif

 

Anandtech's review of the Nanoxia DS1 shows its GREAT performance compared to anything else, and has great noise levels, even when overclocked. 

(via AT: http://www.anandtech.com/show/6479/nanoxia-deep-silence-1-case-review-you-asked-for-it-you-got-it/6)

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$1200 build with a GT 640?

Its fanless :D

Hope I could help!

Specs: CPU: AMD FX-8320 @4.0ghz GPU: ASUS DCUII GTX 770 PSU: EVGA Supernova 750g CASE: Fractal Define R4 RAM: 8 Gigabytes ADATA 1333 Mhz MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3

 

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CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($123.97 @ OutletPC) 




Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($309.99 @ B&H) 


Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($26.49 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($26.49 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($26.49 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($26.49 @ Amazon) 


Total: $1198.78

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-08 02:44 EST-0500)

 

Remove stock NH-D14 and case fans. (Yes, the D14's as well because they actually aren't exactly the quietest fans.)

2 A14's for front intake, 1 for rear exhaust. 1 more A14 and F12 to replace the heatsink's fans. 

Crossfire ready.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3330 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Be Quiet SHADOW ROCK 2 87.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI Z77MA-G45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($495.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series Fanless 460W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($158.04 @ Amazon)

Total: $1183.96

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-08 05:07 EST-0500)

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CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard:  Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($346.84 @ Amazon) 


Case Fan:  Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ OutletPC) 


Other: NZXT SENTRY 2 Accessories 5.25-Inch Touch Screen Fan Controller ($25.99)

Total: $1172.70

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-08 11:38 EST-0500)

 

 

Cpu: Kick ass price/performance ratio.I would even overclock it a little bit without increasing the fan speed because the temps are so low.

 

Cpu Cooler: Very low noise level with decent performance. There are better options out there in terms of acoustics but they don't perform as good as this one. Here's a chart from anandtech:-

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MB: Every thing you need, nothing you don't.

 

Memory: Looks really great and frankly that's all that matters.

 

Storage: Only SSD system so no spinning and whining noise from Hard drive.

 

Video Card: Really fast and the Asus direct CUII cooler is the most quiet under load and 2nd when idle but by a very narrow margin:-58720.png

 

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Case: Every one likes this case. Its not the most quiet case in the world but its quiet enough and looks really great. Non Windowed version because its more quiet.

 

Case Fans: Noctua Fans, nough said! They don't look very good but the case doesn't have any window, so...it works.

 

PSU: Quiet and efficient and Corsair's name.

 

Fan Controller: Looks really great in the front of the case and gets the gob done.

 

All in all It is not the most quiet system that can be built but it doesn't sacrifice any performance.

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