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Silverstone FTZ01 is a new one that supports "full-length" cards. looks neat: http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=533&area=en

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Cool. Might actually stick with my current case. Corsair carbide air 240... Nice and roomy, yet pretty small too.

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Need help, see here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303881-moboprocessor-help/

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Just got enough money to buy anything but the processor. What should I get? Also, since my case is micro-ATX, I'm switching to a micro-ATX mobo to squeeze out more power. Does this mobo have wireless internet?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97mpro4

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Shalom bro. a few thing on my mind

1.what ever MB you get look for its support on memory (to see how many cards u can get of that brand not all cards work in 4 slot mode need to see the QVL) and check for any bios updates before getting the new CPU

2. you should get a larger then 120gb SSD as 250+ gets more performance due to larger Dram (basic structure not all vendors have it config like this 840 evo)

120gb=256MB LPDDR2-1066,250gb=512MB LPDDR2-1066,500gb=512MB LPDDR2-1066,750gb=1GB LPDDR2-1066,1TB=1GB LPDDR2-1066

 

I really like the EVO 850 250GB (own it) windows 10 fly's and its working for now on SATA 3GB not 6GB so... 

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Shalom bro. a few thing on my mind

1.what ever MB you get look for its support on memory (to see how many cards u can get of that brand not all cards work in 4 slot mode need to see the QVL) and check for any bios updates before getting the new CPU

2. you should get a larger then 120gb SSD as 250+ gets more performance due to larger Dram (basic structure not all vendors have it config like this 840 evo)

120gb=256MB LPDDR2-1066,250gb=512MB LPDDR2-1066,500gb=512MB LPDDR2-1066,750gb=1GB LPDDR2-1066,1TB=1GB LPDDR2-1066

I really like the EVO 850 250GB (own it) windows 10 fly's and its working for now on SATA 3GB not 6GB so...

Can I do that without breaking 750 USD?

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amm... I really recommend an minimum 250GB SSD speeds up everything like wow, so if u will have to spend a little more it will be a good thing and a good investment SSD now days is a must and 250GB will do 4 a while and next buy an 2TB+ HDD

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and about the MOBO why not get an MSI or an Asus ? I really recommend

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and about the MOBO why not get an MSI or an Asus ? I really recommend

Lel. Dood. Can't break 750 USD. After the build is finished, I will open up a new thread for upgrade ideas, and will post there as I update. I wish I could do this.

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amm... I really recommend an minimum 250GB SSD speeds up everything like wow, so if u will have to spend a little more it will be a good thing and a good investment SSD now days is a must and 250GB will do 4 a while and next buy an 2TB+ HDD

Remember, I don't even have my permit yet. I'm relying on allowance and holiday money.

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amm... I really recommend an minimum 250GB SSD speeds up everything like wow, so if u will have to spend a little more it will be a good thing and a good investment SSD now days is a must and 250GB will do 4 a while and next buy an 2TB+ HDD

Well, maybe... If I eliminated the HDD altogether... Lemme go see if the contents of my current laptop would fit on a 250GB ssd.

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Well, maybe... If I eliminated the HDD altogether... Lemme go see if the contents of my current laptop would fit on a 250GB ssd.

any luck ?

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Update 5: pics of ram here! see the first post.

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any luck ?

wow, they do! ok then... however... how miuch room does an operating system take up?

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Update 6: motherboard should be here in about a week! sorry for the long waits between items. Also: I bought the r9 280 a while bak, but they now released the gtx 960. Can I return the unused r9 280 and get a refund/exchange it for a GTX 960? I got the r9 280 from newegg.

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Update 6: motherboard should be here in about a week! sorry for the long waits between items. Also: I bought the r9 280 a while bak, but they now released the gtx 960. Can I return the unused r9 280 and get a refund/exchange it for a GTX 960? I got the r9 280 from newegg.

Newegg has a 30 day return policy I believe.

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Also @ElectroVolt

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Newegg has a 30 day return policy I believe.

Pooooooooo

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Pooooooooo

 

The 280 will still be a great 1080p card though...

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The 280 will still be a great 1080p card though...

Alright.....

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Dis being my first build, I have no clue: How overclockable will this be?

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I NEED AN OPINION: So, I've been looking at graphics cards, and noticed that the stock speed is a bit below average on the r9 280. Is the windforce cooler good enough to OC a fair amount with? How much OC can I get?

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wow, they do! ok then... however... how miuch room does an operating system take up?

I'm guessing 40gb max with program files but u want to do a secondary program files on the HDD and install any software or games to that folder ! to lower the read and writes to the SSD so it will last longer (maybe u can install most critical games on the SSD for better loading and stuff)

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I NEED AN OPINION: So, I've been looking at graphics cards, and noticed that the stock speed is a bit below average on the r9 280. I'd the windforce cooler good enough to OC a fair amount with? How much OC can I get?

I have never used amd I recommend a 960 4gb if u want best 1080p if u want 1440p go with 970 and if u want 4k go with 980 and if u want say I hate numbers and want an X (x has been the go-to symbol for the unknown quantity in mathematical equations) but and X costs like x4 960 x3 970 or x2 980  lmao

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I NEED AN OPINION: So, I've been looking at graphics cards, and noticed that the stock speed is a bit below average on the r9 280. I'd the windforce cooler good enough to OC a fair amount with? How much OC can I get?

Windforce is an awesome cooler so yeah u can OC a good bit with that assuming the gpu is up to it, as far as the 960 goes that 280 is a bit worse in pure power althought not by much, but that extra gig of Vram is gonna come in mighty handy

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Windforce is an awesome cooler so yeah u can OC a good bit with that assuming the gpu is up to it, as far as the 960 goes that 280 is a bit worse in pure power althought not by much, but that extra gig of Vram is gonna come in mighty handy

With OC, can I make it on par with a stock 960?

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