Case for first build

[Kejimuna]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.00 @ PC Force) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($66.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($179.00 @ PC Force) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($134.05 @ Aquila Technology) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($115.00 @ PC Force) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.00 @ PC Force) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($647.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($146.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($149.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($199.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($153.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Total: $2187.95

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-05 21:46 NZDT+1300

 

So I need a case for all this consider I might change the mobo to a ATX so i'm considering a mid tower case. What i'm considering is the NZXT S210 elite with window. Also maybe a NZXT S340, since it looks similar to a H440, but because everything is overpriced in New Zealand I think i'll have to spend a bit less on the case since i've gone overboard already. One I need to ask someone is, can anyone find a NZXT S340 inside New Zealand?

[Demons Wrath]

Can we change components? Not just choose a case?

[JoaoPRSousa]

Wait just a bit.

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[Rangelov]

http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011029ww

 

This is my choice of a MicroATX case, I would also buy the Fractal Mini R2. In my opinion you should change the SSD because of the read degradation the Evos have. I would change the monitor but I don' know the budget you have planed for this build.

[Demons Wrath]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.00 @ PC Force) 

CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 300 55.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ PC Force) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($224.99 @ Mighty Ape) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($129.00 @ PC Force) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.00 @ PC Force) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.00 @ PC Force) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($647.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  ($97.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Power Supply: FSP Group 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($149.44 @ Ascent Technology) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($149.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Monitor: ViewSonic VA2349S 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($202.12 @ Aquila Technology) 

Case Fan: Deepcool XFAN 120 44.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.74 @ Ascent Technology) 

Case Fan: Deepcool XFAN 120 44.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.74 @ Ascent Technology) 

Case Fan: Deepcool XFAN 120 44.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.74 @ Ascent Technology) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($153.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Total: $2317.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-05 22:15 NZDT+1300

 

I changed the PSU and mobo to something that can handle SLI. Case is SPEC-3 from Corsair and 3 extra fans to keep everything cool and quiet. Changed the RAM to something cheaper. Changed the SSD and CPU cooler to more economical choices. Monitor is a couple of $ more but it's 1 inch larger (  ) and has a DVI connector.

[JoaoPRSousa]

Those prices scared the shit out of me...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.00 @ PC Force)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($66.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($215.84 @ Ascent Technology)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.00 @ PC Force)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.00 @ PC Force)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.00 @ PC Force)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($629.00 @ PC Force)

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Power Supply: Cooler Master VS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.00 @ PC Force)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($149.95 @ Computer Lounge)

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($199.95 @ Computer Lounge)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard ($153.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Total: $2288.74

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-05 22:28 NZDT+1300

[athesean1]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.00 @ PC Force) 

CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 300 55.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ PC Force) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($224.99 @ Mighty Ape) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($129.00 @ PC Force) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.00 @ PC Force) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.00 @ PC Force) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($647.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  ($97.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Power Supply: FSP Group 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($149.44 @ Ascent Technology) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($149.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Monitor: ViewSonic VA2349S 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($202.12 @ Aquila Technology) 

Case Fan: Deepcool XFAN 120 44.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.74 @ Ascent Technology) 

Case Fan: Deepcool XFAN 120 44.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.74 @ Ascent Technology) 

Case Fan: Deepcool XFAN 120 44.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.74 @ Ascent Technology) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($153.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Total: $2317.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-05 22:15 NZDT+1300

 

I changed the PSU and mobo to something that can handle SLI. Case is SPEC-3 from Corsair and 3 extra fans to keep everything cool and quiet. Changed the RAM to something cheaper. Changed the SSD and CPU cooler to more economical choices. Monitor is a couple of $ more but it's 1 inch larger (  ) and has a DVI connector.

 

you don't need the many case fans unless your case doesn't include them which most cases do, also deepcool don't make high quality products

[Kejimuna]

Those prices scared the shit out of me...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.00 @ PC Force)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($66.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($215.84 @ Ascent Technology)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.00 @ PC Force)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.00 @ PC Force)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.00 @ PC Force)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($629.00 @ PC Force)

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Power Supply: Cooler Master VS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.00 @ PC Force)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($149.95 @ Computer Lounge)

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($199.95 @ Computer Lounge)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard ($153.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Total: $2288.74

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-05 22:28 NZDT+1300

Your profile picture makes it even better.

[Kejimuna]

you don't need the many case fans unless your case doesn't include them which most cases do, also deepcool don't make high quality products

So that build is ineffective?

[Kejimuna]

Anyone here think its worth extra for evga acx 2.0 over just acx?

[Demons Wrath]

Anyone here think its worth extra for evga acx 2.0 over just acx?

 

They're apparently quieter. 

[Kejimuna]

http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011029ww

 

This is my choice of a MicroATX case, I would also buy the Fractal Mini R2. In my opinion you should change the SSD because of the read degradation the Evos have. I would change the monitor but I don' know the budget you have planed for this build.

Read degradation? Haven't heard about that before.

[Rangelov]

Read degradation? Haven't heard about that before.

Yeah there is some kind of problem with the Samsung Evos, but not with the Pros, I think. It's a problem where data that is stored for a long time on the SSD is red really really slow, like HDD slow.

 

 

This video gives a good explanation on what is this "degradation" I am speaking of. 

[Kejimuna]

Yeah there is some kind of problem with the Samsung Evos, but not with the Pros, I think. It's a problem where data that is stored for a long time on the SSD is red really really slow, like HDD slow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSrfOkr5hCc

This video gives a good explanation on what is this "degradation" I am speaking of.

Samsung released new firmware to resolve this problem?

http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/SSD/global/html/pc/support.html

[Rangelov]

Samsung released new firmware to resolve this problem?

http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/SSD/global/html/pc/support.html

When then I have misled you, sorry.

[Kejimuna]

Get a gigabyte windforce or g1 gaming 970 if possible.... Also chose a beyter mobo

I'll look into to that when I have time.

[Kejimuna]

When then I have misled you, sorry.

Do you think the new firmware would be in all new 840's, Or would I have to manually download it?

[Rangelov]

Do you think the new firmware would be in all new 840's, Or would I have to manually download it?

Well its only logical. In my opinion they wouldn't let old degrading SSD to be on the market.

[Kejimuna]

Well its only logical. In my opinion they wouldn't let old degrading SSD to be on the market.

Do you think the 840 is the best option?

[Mistersprinkles]

Do you think the 840 is the best option?

We're getting so technical about things at this point that it's hard to say. I would do some research of similarly priced drives from Crucial, Adata, etc, and see the pros and cons of each and choose a drive for it's overall feature set, performance, problems, lack of problems, etc. Crucial MX100 and m550 are very good and about the same price as 840EVO and do not appear to have this problem.