Help Evaluate My Matx Build!

Reaceskoda · April 28, 2013

Hey guys! This is my plan for my first ever build and i just wanted to see what you guys think about it and if you maybe have any suggestions about what you think should be changed. The plan for this build is to create a pretty compact but powerful an overclockable system. I know its gonna be a little bit cramped but i think i'll be able to just fit in a H80i in the front intake 120mm slot, however i wanted to ask you guys what the affects on the GPU temps might be, as the front intake airflow will be coming in through the H80s rad.

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000
Motherboard: Asus Maximus V Gene
CPU: Intel i5-3570k
Memory: Kingston HyperX 1600 8GB
Graphics Card: Powercolor 7870LE PCS+ Myst
Power Supply: Seasonic X-650W = $158
Harddrive: WD 1TB Black
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i
SSD: Crucial M4 128GB

Thanks in advance! :)

April 28, 2013

Looks pretty sweet. The only thing I would be weary of is the GPU brand. I've seen a couple of complaints on this forum about their customer service. Otherwise it loooks good and don't forget to make a build log. :)

Reaceskoda · April 28, 2013

Yea, reading around this and some other forums as well, powercolour obviously doesn't have the best customer service ever, but the thing is where i am now (Singapore), the alternative Tahiti LE Card, the Sapphire one, is $50 more expensive. So im really not sure wether the extra money for the sapphire card is worth it or if i should just take the risk and go with the powercolour. But thanks for your help, and ill be sure to make a build log when i get this build up and running! :)

mumbojumbogumbo · April 28, 2013

The core 1000 is a low end case. Are you limited to a Core 1000? The new 350D is really nice and so is the TJ08-E

Reaceskoda · April 28, 2013

I've looked at a wide variety of mATX cases, including the ones you've posted, and though i do like them, the Core 1000 was my choice because it is just about the smallest mATX tower case (The 350d is the size of a mid-tower) and its pretty easy on the budget as well, and as far as i know the features of the Core 1000 are fine for my relatively basic needs, especially since they've released the new USB 3.0 Version