Help me plan my rig changes/update/upgrade WHATEVER

[Jerakl]

So I'm going to be slowly upgrading/updating/changing my rig. Which is yet to be named.

IDC WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT MY RIG. There are some changed I want to make.

One of the upgrades includes buying an 880. That will most likely be the 2nd last upgrade.

 

Upgrade Plans: (In no order)

-New Desk

-Smaller Case

-Watercooling

-GTX 880 (possibly ti)

-New Monitor

 

1. Now, the desk I already have planned out, don't need help with that.

2. New case, simple enough. CM Storm Scout 2 is my choice. this is critical for watercooling, I need to know rad mounts and such.

3. I need much help with this. Will mention below.

4. buy a new GPU a bit after it releases, simple enough.

5. Will be detailed below.

 

 

Watercooling

All I know so far is the res/pump I want. I don't know any thing about tubing/fittings. So I'll need help picking those out.

 

KEEP IN MIND THIS IS A LONG WAY DOWN THE ROAD

 

What I'm thinking for parts

For the W/B I'm thinking getting an EK Supremacy block for the CPU and a EK 880 (ti?) block with the stock pcb. As the GPU is not released yet, you can just recommend brands I guess. For the CPU, feel free to recommend whatever you think is best. I have a 4770k.

For the Res I'm going to be picking up a Swiftech Maelstrom V2.

For the tubing/coolant, IDK gimme ideas!

For the fittings, IDK gimme ideas! I know about compression fittings, but I forget about the other one.

For the Radiators, I need to check the mount spots on the case I want, I think it has 2 120mm ones. The case has space for 2x 120mm fans in both the front and the top. Make what you will of that. I do believe that means I can fit 2x rads that can have 2 120mm fans correct? I know nothing about Watercooling!  The Case I wanted has almost no watercooling potential. I'll look for a new one.

 

 

Monitor Stuff

I want an IPS Monitor minimum 60Hz, 3 or less ms response time, and under 200$.

 

This is more immediate and will probably be up and coming by december.

 

 

 

Thanks for the help!

 

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[dizmo]

I think you're SOL with a monitor that has those specs. They'll all be 5ms +

The H236HL is pretty popular in that price bracket. Personally I'd pony up the extra $40 for the U2414H.

 

Ti would kind of be a waste at 60hz 1080p.

[MikeTz]

If you want watercooling then go with the Enthoo Pro..

Any Dell Ultrasharp IPS monitor will do but if you want 60Hz then you have no need for the 880(ti)

[Jerakl]

I think you're SOL with a monitor that has those specs. They'll all be 5ms +

The H236HL is pretty popular in that price bracket. Personally I'd pony up the extra $40 for the U2414H.

 

Ti would kind of be a waste at 60hz 1080p.

1. I have 2 friends that have IPS panels with 4/2 ms response time.

2. Not just one mate. Later I'll be picking up 2 more

 

@MikeTz

 

I'm buying all local and that crap they pulled with the "fake drive bay I/O" turned me off of an otherwise fantastic chassis.

[MikeTz]

I'm buying all local and that crap they pulled with the "fake drive bay I/O" turned me off of an otherwise fantastic chassis.

Well If you insist its your choice but just the space for radiators for a watercooling build would benefit you greatly.. 

Anyway if you dont like it then I suppose the Scout is a good replacement..

[dizmo]

1. I have 2 friends that have IPS panels with 4/2 ms response time.

2. Not just one mate. Later I'll be picking up 2 more

 

@MikeTz

 

I'm buying all local and that crap they pulled with the "fake drive bay I/O" turned me off of an otherwise fantastic chassis.

What monitor?

[Jerakl]

Well If you insist its your choice but just the space for radiators for a watercooling build would benefit you greatly.. 

Anyway if you dont like it then I suppose the Scout is a good replacement..

It's also good for portability, I take my pc places sometimes, scout 2 has a nice handle!

 

What monitor?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014377&cm_re=benq-_-24-014-377-_-Product

 

I do believe that's the one my friend has.

 

That's a completely different monitor, it has a TN panel.

[dizmo]

It's also good for portability, I take my pc places sometimes, scout 2 has a nice handle!

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014377&cm_re=benq-_-24-014-377-_-Product

 

I do believe that's the one my friend has.

The one that says TN panel right in the title?

[Jerakl]

The one that says TN panel right in the title?

Check again m8.

 

MY QUEST FOR THE IPS PANEL UNDER 4MS RESPONSE SHALL CONTINUE!

 

Edit: maybe 5MS. I play on a a 250$ 30" LCD TV. IDK what kinda response time that thing has O_o

[dizmo]

Check again m8.

 

MY QUEST FOR THE IPS PANEL UNDER 4MS RESPONSE SHALL CONTINUE!

 

Edit: maybe 5MS. I play on a a 250$ 30" LCD TV. IDK what kinda response time that thing has O_o

Your tv likely has massive amounts of input lag.

You'll be fine with even 8ms in comparison.

[Jerakl]

Your tv likely has massive amounts of input lag.

You'll be fine with even 8ms in comparison.

Then I'll pick up a 5 or so

I think I'll get the Phanteks Enthoo Pro, or anything else I can find. I like everything about the Pro except the I/O.

So if I can find something good for watercooling that has not gimmicky I/O. feel free to suggest. PLEASE DO

[dizmo]

Then I'll pick up a 5 or so

I think I'll get the Phanteks Enthoo Pro, or anything else I can find. I like everything about the Pro except the I/O.

So if I can find something good for watercooling that has not gimmicky I/O. feel free to suggest. PLEASE DO

Caselabs S5.

[Jerakl]

Caselabs S5.

MAN I COULD GET A 900D FOR THAT.

[dizmo]

MAN I COULD GET A 900D FOR THAT.

It wouldn't be nearly as nice haha

[Jerakl]

It wouldn't be nearly as nice haha

That and I don't like the 900D anyways.