Posted November 11, 2014 This is my build. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gR2zCJ Motherboard: Asus H97 Pro GamerCPU: Intel i5-4690GPU: Asus STRIX GTX970PCU: Thermaltake Tough Power 550WRAM: G.Skill Ripjaws-X 2133MHZ (4GBx2pcs) CL9Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB CPU cooler: Corsair H60Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Basically, I'm not overclocking. I'm just a hardcore gamer playing casual games. Just want to find out more on the compatibility and if there are any better alternatives. I'm also hoping the rig would last at least 8-10years. At the same time, I also need help with arranging how my fans would work in the case. I'm not very sure if the top fan should be intake or exhaust. Thanks for reading, do comment on the build (: trolls welcomed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 11, 2014 Well, build looks decent, but I'd swap the memory for something cheaper around 1600mhz, perfectly fine for gaming. And no it probably won't last 8-10yrs, no system will [for gaming] ^^ Well, do you need them at all? What you could do is flip either the radiator fan, or have the top ones as intake. Basically you need more fans intaking than exhausting -> Less dust. ^^ Frost upon these cigarettes.... lipstick on the window pane... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 11, 2014 If you are going with a radiator, avoid using corsair fans. They really aren't that great. But you can fit 3 140mm fans in the top, and 2 120mm in the front, and 2 more on the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 11, 2014 nice, but i would save money on the psu...lol I would go for EVGA G1 650W 80+ gold which is $55-$60 and instead of that i5 i would pick the i7 4790 has a turbo to 4gh.. would be perfect for the next 10years at least. The blood on to your heart start pumping faster when you notice me. But is ok. Judge me for my nickname, my avatar and for the low amounts of posts I have. I will keep your heart beat raised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 11, 2014 nice, but i would save money on the psu...lol I would go for EVGA G1 650W 80+ gold which is $55-$60 and instead of that i5 i would pick the i7 4790 has a turbo to 4gh.. would be perfect for the next 10years at least. I5 would be fine, it depends on his budget, but of course if he/she can afford it then it's a good choice. I went with the 4690k because I wanted to save some $. But I believe the turbo for the i5 is 3.7? So yeah only if he can afford the i7 should he get it because your right it's a good future proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 11, 2014 If you are going with a radiator, avoid using corsair fans. They really aren't that great. There are better and cheaper fans than the corsair ones. For both radiators and creating airflow. i7 4770k // Scythe Mugen PCGH 4 // Asus Maximus VI Hero // Crucial Ballistix 2x 4GB 1866 CL9 // MSI GTX 770 2GB Gaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 12, 2014 In that config I would have one top fan as intake with filter. But I doubt you need two. Rather use another fan with rad if you feel CPU needs extra cooling. ^^^^ That's my post ^^^^ <-- This is me --- That's your scrollbar --> vvvv Who's there? vvvv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 12, 2014 violet AF140 as exhaust. Btw: your mainboard only supports crossfire not SLI. You can take a cheap motherboard aswell. Replace the watercooler with a decent air cooler 50$+, you won´t be running in danger of destroying your hardware and it´ll be more quiet. The tubings are made of rubber and these don´t last very long if moved a lot, sealings get older also etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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