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[JLCitadel]

Alright, Black & White Build

Bought everything but the gpu cpu (buying both with cash at microcenter)

Reviews for the SLI Krait aren't looking too hot, alternatives/opinions?

[Excon]

Newegg user reviews are a terrible place to judge a product. Its from MSI, you have nothing to worry about

[JLCitadel]

I was considering the Z97-AR as a backup, thoughts?

@Excon

[Excon]

I was considering the Z97-AR as a backup, thoughts?

@Excon

I wouldnt worry about going with the Krait and if your build is black and white then the Krait will be much nicer. What GPU do you plan on going with?

[JLCitadel]

I wouldnt worry about going with the Krait and if your build is black and white then the Krait will be much nicer. What GPU do you plan on going with?

 

I was going to do SLI 980 HOF, but it might be an issue with clearance.. so Probably classified

[Excon]

I was going to do SLI 980 HOF, but it might be an issue with clearance.. so Probably classified

It looks like it is a 2.5 slot card but with the Kraits PCI slot placement it wouldnt be an issue at all. That would look amazing having the Krait and those 2 cards

[JLCitadel]

It looks like it is a 2.5 slot card but with the Kraits PCI slot placement it wouldnt be an issue at all. That would look amazing having the Krait and those 2 cards

 

I'm also doing 32gb RAM (16+16) Black Hyper and White Hyper X Fury

 

Edit: And I think length is the problem clearing with the SATA

[Excon]

I'm also doing 32gb RAM (16+16) Black Hyper and White Hyper X Fury

 

Edit: And I think length is the problem clearing with the SATA

I dont see how Sata could be an issue. 32Gb of RAM is kinda ridiculous and I wouldnt go that far

[JLCitadel]

I dont see how Sata could be an issue. 32Gb of RAM is kinda ridiculous and I wouldnt go that far

 

Eh down to 16gb

[JLCitadel]

I dont see how Sata could be an issue. 32Gb of RAM is kinda ridiculous and I wouldnt go that far

 

So classified or HoF

[Excon]

So classified or HoF

Its hard to say, HoF is awesome and the back plat is amazing but I dont like how the cooler seems so distant from the card. Classifieds are also amazing cards though. Really its up to you

[JLCitadel]

Its hard to say, HoF is awesome and the back plat is amazing but I dont like how the cooler seems so distant from the card. Classifieds are also amazing cards though. Really its up to you

 

I think the HoF will end up being too off-white / creme looking for the build, and I've already got a lot of white trim.

Where can I get some good White LEDs and velcro like what linus uses?

[Excon]

I think the HoF will end up being too off-white / creme looking for the build, and I've already got a lot of white trim.

Where can I get some good White LEDs and velcro like what linus uses?

Velcro you can find at like any hardware store. I agree the HoF will be to different. As for LED strips Icemodz is awesome. What do you need velcro for?

[JLCitadel]

Velcro you can find at like any hardware store. I agree the HoF will be to different. As for LED strips Icemodz is awesome. What do you need velcro for?

 

mounting the SSD 

[Excon]

mounting the SSD 

What case are you getting?

[KayTees]

No. This mobo is fucking amazing. 

[JLCitadel]

What case are you getting?

 

I already have the Define R4 (New) w/ Window

[Excon]

I already have the Define R4 (New) w/ Window

You dont need velcro then, you can screw SSDs into the back off the motherboard tray

[JLCitadel]

@Excon

I know but I want it on display because it looks good (PNY Black / White..) 240g for 70$

[Excon]

@Excon

I know but I want it on display because it looks good (PNY Black / White..) 240g for 70$

Where would you have it? Cant think of any good spots

[JLCitadel]

Where would you have it? Cant think of any good spots

Stuck to the side of the PSU

[Excon]

Stuck to the side of the PSU

You cant even see the side of the PSU with the side panel on and cableing to that would be a pain in the ass. If anywhere id say screw it to the side of the 5.25" bays

[JLCitadel]

You cant even see the side of the PSU with the side panel on and cableing to that would be a pain in the ass. If anywhere id say screw it to the side of the 5.25" bays

 

If i end up not being able to do it in a presentable way then it's not a big deal