[Node 304] Planning

[RLemon]

Part 1 - Planning

 

Intro

 

You may want to take a look at the parts list before reading

 

After seeing this build, I would like to try my hand at something similar, but using the new Haswell CPU's that have come out instead. My main concern is obviously spacing, but if I can get my hands on the SilverStone Strider Short Cable Kit, I may be O.K.

 

After comparing the ASRock z77e-ITX used in the build above, with the GA-Z87N-WIFI, I have only noticed these changes:

-24 pin connector is at the top of the motheboard instead of on the right

-Ram and CPU have been moved slightly to the right

 

I don't see any of those causing issues if I only use 1 of the HDD mounts, but if you want to see the differences in the boards for yourself, open the photoshop file below and toggle the GA-Z87N-WIFI layer. (You may need to download it and open with Photoshop)

 

 

Node 304 Planning - 1.psd (3.64MB) 

 

Parts list

• Case:  Node 304 
• PSU:    Silverstone Strider ST65F-G + Silverstone PP05 Short Cable Kit
• MB:     GA-Z87N-WIFI
• CPU:    Intel 4670k + Corsair Hydro H90 (140mm liquid cooler)
• RAM:   G.Skill NT DDR3 PC10600/1333MHz CL9 2x8GB
• GPU:   EVGA GeForce GTX 680

*I have left prices off as I am in New Zealand, for anyone wanting to see NZ prices and stores, check out my PriceSpy list here: http://pricespy.co.nz/list.php?l=89685&view=m

[joelthezombie15]

If you are getting a 680 why not get a 780 or atleast a 770, the 770 is a cheaper better 680.

[RLemon]

If you are getting a 680 why not get a 780 or atleast a 770, the 770 is a cheaper better 680.

 

Good point, and that was my initial plan, however over here the prices can be a little different, I can get the following:

 

GTX 680: $681NZD

GTX 770: $770NZD (But I haven't found any blower-style cards yet, which for this case could be a problem)

GTX 780: $1,137NZD

 

I also have the option of getting a GTX 680 (2 months old) for ~$550NZD, which I will probably take up.