First build! Don't have a clue but having a blast so far

[dradis]

Asrock X79 extreme 11

i7 3930k

2x msi lightning r7970

8x4g cosair dominator platinum

2x vertex 3 240g

Lg blu ray

Rosewill lightning 1300

In win gr one

Intel thermal solution(cpu)

9x cooler master 140mm blue led

 

Howdy all.

Ive spent every last dime on this rig. I'm coming from an amd build that I had built. I'm ridiculously green. Any advice would be appreciated! I've just started and realize I need a skinny screwdriver. Yes, its that bad. 

[CouchSloth]

That is one mean parts list. Must be pretty sweet. What is the Intel thermal solution you list?

[mvitkun]

-make sure to install standoffs

-positive pressure in the case (more intake fans than exhaust,or more powerful intakes)

-have a HAF fan positioned towards the 7970's to keep temps down without having to ramp up the fans

-backup your data (solution doesn't matter:external,internal,wireless,nas,cloud,etc)

-unless you absolutely need the dvd drive I'd take it out and go with a external dvd drive.

[mvitkun]

That is one mean parts list. Must be pretty sweet. What is the Intel thermal solution you list?

he means that hes using the stock heatsink.....right OP?

[dradis]

I'm using the Intel thermal solution liquid cooling. Has a little rad and pump for cpu only. Its a temporary  solution until I can get the money(and the guts) to do a proper whole system water system. However, Linus didn't use my mobo in his rig because of a liquid solution for it. Hopefully something opens up.

[mvitkun]

oh...then I would suggest against it OP....go with something by Corsair,NZXT,Swiftech,Cooler Master,etc.

 

something like a swiftech H220 is the best performer (according to linus) out of the AIO's.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/18290/ex-wat-242/#blank

 

or you could always go with a NH-D14,it performs better than the intel liquid cooler for a similar price.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2012/02/08/intel-thermal-solution-rts2011lc-review/2

[Red War Cube]

WOW 1st build that is a kick ass PC. I don't have the cash for a build that big i'm going with a

FX-8550

ASRock 990FX extreme 9

4GB x 2 and will try to put 16GB in later