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I am currently working on saving money to buy this computer. I am not really sure if there are better cooling options for the price but I would like opinions on everything, thanks! (BTW I am a huge Razer fan so I am going to stick with the peripherals) I would like to keep a black theme, but I am also fine with (Razer) green. I would like my PSU to be fully modular also. This will be used primarily for gaming. Also, I HATE air coolers for the CPU, I am going for liquid cooling (I need recommendations! 120mm-240mm radiator). Thanks in advance!

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Your link basically goes directly to this exact page...

NEW PC build: Blank Heaven   minimalist white and black PC     Old S340 build log "White Heaven"        The "LIGHTCANON" flashlight build log        Project AntiRoll (prototype)        Custom speaker project

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Are you sure about the monitor?

Did you pick it because you know what it is and understand what a TN panel is, or did you pick it because it was the highest rated monitor on that site?

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I agree the monitor is kinda ott unless he has a specific need for it we dont know about 

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CPU: I7 6700K CPU Cooler: CORSAIR Hydro H110i Motherboard: Asus Maximus VIII Hero GPU: 2x Asus GTX980 STRIX RAM: 4x4 (16GB) Corsair DDR4 Case: Corsair 900D Storage: 750GB SSD PSU: Corsair HX1000W Displays: 2xAsus PB287Q (4k) 2x1080 Monitors Keyboard: QPAD MK50 Mouse: 1xRazor Naga Elite 2x Razor Naga Sound: Asus Essence STX, Quad Elite Pre Amp, Quad 909 Power Amp, Monitor Audio GR20 Speakers Headphones: Logitech G930, Sennheiser Momentum Black Microphone: Rode NT1-A, Behringer Xenyx 802, Behringer Ultra-Curve Pro EQ OS: Windows 7 64bit

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two things:

-drop the razer kraken pro's (they have horrible reviews and feel tight and stiff on your head, i once owned a pair)

-get windows from g2a for less

4690K // 212 EVO // Z97-PRO // Vengeance 16GB // GTX 770 GTX 970 // MX100 128GB // Toshiba 1TB // Air 540 // HX650

Logitech G502 RGB // Corsair K65 RGB (MX Red)

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Get different peripherals, kraken pros are undeniably bad headphones, the keyboard doesn't use cherry switches, and the naga is a laser mouse. If you're getting a 144hz monitor getting a laser mouse would be silly

Specs: 4790k | Asus Z-97 Pro Wifi | MX100 512GB SSD | NZXT H440 Plastidipped Black | Dark Rock 3 CPU Cooler | MSI 290x Lightning | EVGA 850 G2 | 3x Noctua Industrial NF-F12's

Bought a powermac G5, expect a mod log sometime in 2015

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Get different peripherals, kraken pros are undeniably bad headphones, the keyboard doesn't use cherry switches, and the naga is a laser mouse. If you're getting a 144hz monitor getting a laser mouse would be silly

The keyboard uses their own switches which are better than the Cherry ones. What is silly about a laser mouse with a 144hz monitor? I don't understand that. I am a noob when it comes to building computers, sorry this is my first time building one.

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Are you sure about the monitor?

Did you pick it because you know what it is and understand what a TN panel is, or did you pick it because it was the highest rated monitor on that site?

Yeah, I chose it because of reviews. Is it good? Also what is that TN pane you were talking about? Thanks in advance
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The keyboard uses their own switches which are better than the Cherry ones. What is silly about a laser mouse with a 144hz monitor? I don't understand that. I am a noob when it comes to building computers, sorry this is my first time building one.

Yeaaa, razer switches are just knockoffs of cherry switches.

 

I'd highly recommend staying away from them if possible.

A laser mouse is by it's definition not particularly precise. They have built in acceleration, and depending on the sensor, not always the best tracking. 144hz monitors are meant for super serious FPS gamers, and a super serious FPS gamer would be held back by a laser mouse.

 

And razer kraken pro audio is just plain terrible

Specs: 4790k | Asus Z-97 Pro Wifi | MX100 512GB SSD | NZXT H440 Plastidipped Black | Dark Rock 3 CPU Cooler | MSI 290x Lightning | EVGA 850 G2 | 3x Noctua Industrial NF-F12's

Bought a powermac G5, expect a mod log sometime in 2015

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**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor GOOD CHOICE

**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Seidon 120V  Get a hyper 212 instead. Or go big with a proper cooler like a Corsair H105

**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-P ATX LGA1150 Motherboard A little cheap. ASUS Z97-A is a better board all around. Better sound too.

 [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory GOOD CHOICE

**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive GOOD CHOICE

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM  GOOD CHOICE

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card Gigabyte Windforce G1 OC's better

**Case** | [Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case Ugly as hell but excellent layout.

**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold GOOD CHOICE

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) GOOD CHOICE

**Monitor** | [Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Good for gaming

 **Keyboard** | [Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Look at Steelseries, DASKeyboard, Corsair instead

 **Headphones** | [Razer Kraken Pro Headset Get REAL headphones like ATHM50's or something. Gaming headphones sound like sheit.

Intel Inside. Overweight guy in his 30's outside.

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I am currently working on saving money to buy this computer. I am not really sure if there are better cooling options for the price but I would like opinions on everything, thanks! (BTW I am a huge Razer fan so please don't criticize the peripherals) I would like to keep a black theme, but I am also fine with (Razer) green.

 

SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply is a better and slightly less expensive psu. It has more than enough capacity for the build.
I prefer IPS panel monitors because they have wider viewing angles and better color reproduction, Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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Yeah, I chose it because of reviews. Is it good? Also what is that TN pane you were talking about? Thanks in advance

TN generally means it has less vibrant colors and poor viewing angles.

 

IPS has better colors and much better viewing angles.

| CPU: Intel i7 4790K @4.4Ghz  | GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming  | CPU COOLING: FRACTAL DESIGN S36 | MOBO: ASUS ROG Maximus Vii HERO | RAM: 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws X @1600MHz  | CASE: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Full Tower | PSU: EVGA SuperNova 850 G2 850W Fully Modular | HDD: 2TB Seagate Barracuda | SSD: 256GB Crucial MX100 | DISPLAY: Dell U2414H | HEADSET: Corsair H2100 Dolby 7.1 Surround |

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SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply is a better and slightly less expensive psu. It has more than enough capacity for the build.
I prefer IPS panel monitors because they have wider viewing angles and better color reproduction, Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor.

 

I don't really care for veiwing angle, I am only using 1 screen. Also, I would like to have a fully modular PSU.

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TN generally means it has less vibrant colors and poor viewing angles.

 

IPS has better colors and much better viewing angles.

Would IPS be better for gaming? I don't really care for viewing angles, also I am not sure the difference in colors is better.

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Would IPS be better for gaming? I don't really care for viewing angles, also I am not sure the difference in colors is better.

TN is better for twitch gaming like counter strike where you need information on your screen as fast as possible.

The difference is very little though.

 

TN can handle high refresh rates and faster response times.

 

IPS looks prettier with better colour, but slower response time and lower refresh rates.

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Replaced the Phanteks Enthoo Pro with the NZXT H440 Designed By Razer.

I'd get the Enthoo Pro over the H440.

 

​H440 isn't well air flow optimized.

| CPU: Intel i7 4790K @4.4Ghz  | GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming  | CPU COOLING: FRACTAL DESIGN S36 | MOBO: ASUS ROG Maximus Vii HERO | RAM: 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws X @1600MHz  | CASE: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Full Tower | PSU: EVGA SuperNova 850 G2 850W Fully Modular | HDD: 2TB Seagate Barracuda | SSD: 256GB Crucial MX100 | DISPLAY: Dell U2414H | HEADSET: Corsair H2100 Dolby 7.1 Surround |

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