Build Tweaks

[Zuzu]

Hi guys,

So, finally did some research and came up with this build (got help from some of the people here that suggested parts, thanks a bunch). I don't plan on overclocking anything so I think this should be alright for my purposes...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($368.32 @ TigerDirect Canada)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($117.27 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($177.66 @ TigerDirect Canada)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($152.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($194.27 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($194.27 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($648.50 @ Vuugo)

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.99 @ Memory Express)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg Canada)

Total: $2123.25

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-12 17:37 EST-0500

But I'm still kind of unsure on the RAM.. Should I go with the ripjaws or switch over to sniper..?

Also, is the motherboard good respective to the other components?

Those are basically the only two areas of doubt that I'm having. I purposely did not opt for an optical drive because I want this build to be as quiet as possible.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[LiamApex]

optical drive are only loud when in use and for silence u need to replace all stock fans aldo dont do raid with the ssd's just use one and get somthing extra like a hdd 

[CoolaxGaming]

Get a H97 motherboard. The K processor is fine cause it barely costs more and has a higher clock speed.

Z97 is for overclockers

[Zuzu]

optical drive are only loud when in use and for silence u need to replace all stock fans aldo dont do raid with the ssd's just use one and get somthing extra like a hdd

Oh okay thanks for that. Yeah I might just go for a single SSD and nothing else. I don't really need that much storage.

What fans do you recommend?

Are these good?:

Front Intake: Noctua NF-F12 http://amzn.to/13UGTgM

CPU Cooler: Corsair SP120 http://amzn.to/1x6tGNJ

Rear Exhaust: Corsair AF140 http://amzn.to/1zyl1Az

[LiamApex]

Oh okay thanks for that. Yeah I might just go for a single SSD and nothing else. I don't really need that much storage.

What fans do you recommend?

Are these good?:

Front Intake: Noctua NF-F12 http://amzn.to/13UGTgM

CPU Cooler: Corsair SP120 http://amzn.to/1x6tGNJ

Rear Exhaust: Corsair AF140 http://amzn.to/1zyl1Az

yea trust me raid 0 will make u constantly worry about data loss

[Zuzu]

Get a H97 motherboard. The K processor is fine cause it barely costs more and has a higher clock speed.

Z97 is for overclockers

Which H97 would you recommend?

[CoolaxGaming]

Which H97 would you recommend?

Id go with the h97 plus from Asus.

However dont take my word for it, if you dont overclock a H97 is the best deal for you, but I havent actually used any from different brands

[Zuzu]

Id go with the h97 plus from Asus.

However dont take my word for it, if you dont overclock a H97 is the best deal for you, but I havent actually used any from different brands

Thanks .

Do you think the RAM is fine for that mobo? Or should I get sniper

[CoolaxGaming]

Thanks .

Do you think the RAM is fine for that mobo? Or should I get sniper

Naa its good. Remember anything above 1333 MHZ with a heatsink is all good

[ReadyToGame]

There's something you really need to watch out for. You aren't going to have enough space your your video card. Also, I'd so highly suggest rather than just getting two SSD's, that you get a hard drive, like, 1 TB, and go for a bigger case. The only way you can fit your card into your PC is if you take out your drive bays, and you'll definitely need them. - Edit: One thing I missed... You can have one hard drive hooked up, and still have the space for your graphics card. You get 5 trays for your Hard drives, so take 4 out, have an HDD in one, and it'll be great!

 

It's my opinion, but I really think you should drop an SSD, and get a normal HDD.

Seeing as yes, this case has your two spots for the SSDs, on the bottom (near where your PSU will be located, as seen here:

) You will have the space for the SSDs. (Which I assume you already know because you're making this post on the LinusTech forums.

 

Hope this helps!