Monotone NZXT H440 Build Log

[Superheroguy89]

Hey Everyone,

For a while I have been into PC gaming, though my system could barely keep a constant 60 fps in games like minecraft even on the lowest settings. I decided that it was time for a change so here are the parts that I have chosen for this build.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.99 @ Best Buy) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($329.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro OEM (64-bit)  ($131.65 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1201.56

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-27 16:50 EDT-0400

 

I went for a black and white color scheme because I enjoyed the classic yet industrial look of the black next to the white.

 

Finally all the parts arrived (accept for the GPU and RAM, as I got those later that night for my birthday )

 

 

The case is apart, The CPU is in the Motherboard, now I just need to find out how to attach this CPU Fan.

 

She Boots up!

 

GPU is put in the next day after the longest day of school I have ever had.

 

The Glorious before and after photos

 

 

Many of you may have noticed that the GPU is red and black when I said that I was going for an all monotone color scheme. This will soon be fixed as I am spray painting the red part tonight so follow to see that.

 

Thanks Guys

 

[DarkBlade2117]

Is a new monitor just on your list? Nice build also

[Superheroguy89]

Is a new monitor just on your list? Nice build also

Kinda, that monitor is one of the old ones that I just brought to my basement to make sure it worked before I brought it up to my desk so I wouldn't have to work on it up there.

 

Here is a picture of my full setup, sorry for the mess.

 

The monitors are 2 23 inch monitors from HP, and I am ordering a third for surround gaming!

 

Thanks

[Redjo]

With new monitor this build will look even more sexy

 

Edit: actaully after i see the last picture you post its not that bad  

[Superheroguy89]

What is wrong with the case in the second picture....

 

That's some major distortion bud 

Oh my god I didn't even notice that

 

Here is what it is supposed to look like:

http://i.imgur.com/xhvdNCK.jpg

[Giraffackle]

Great build, we should meet up sometime...

[PDArm]

Nice build, love NZXT cases. Looking real good.

If you're ordering a third monitor for gaming, depending on what types of games you're wanting to play, the 970 will struggle with graphic intensive games running a triple monitor setup.

Games like minecraft, all the rest are fine. Less graphic intensive titles will be fine. Though the lastest AAA titles, you're fps will drop to a noticeable level where it might start to stutter with 3 monitors. One monitor you're golden. 2 monitors, you'd have smooth play, 3 and it'll become noticeable. I think BF4 with a 970 was benched at an average of 30fps with triple monitors. Which doesn't take into account the lows. An the lows is to a certain extent what can ruin gameplay. BF4 came out late 2013, so you can kind of get a picture of what you'll be able to play triple monitor smoothly or not. If you ever get the chance to slap in another 970 in sli though, you'd be set. 

[Superheroguy89]

Nice build, love NZXT cases. Looking real good.

If you're ordering a third monitor for gaming, depending on what types of games you're wanting to play, the 970 will struggle with graphic intensive games running a triple monitor setup.

Games like minecraft, all the rest are fine. Less graphic intensive titles will be fine. Though the lastest AAA titles, you're fps will drop to a noticeable level where it might start to stutter with 3 monitors. One monitor you're golden. 2 monitors, you'd have smooth play, 3 and it'll become noticeable. I think BF4 with a 970 was benched at an average of 30fps with triple monitors. Which doesn't take into account the lows. An the lows is to a certain extent what can ruin gameplay. BF4 came out late 2013, so you can kind of get a picture of what you'll be able to play triple monitor smoothly or not. If you ever get the chance to slap in another 970 in sli though, you'd be set. 

Thanks for the tips. I am thinking of grabbing another 970 (or selling the first and getting a 980ti) in the future. Luckily, and unluckily for me my parents won't let me play most AAA titles as they are mostly violent, so until I can grab one of those, I should be pretty good.

[Superheroguy89]

Update #1

 

Soon after getting it all together, I took it back apart and painted the GTX 970 White.

 

 

 

If anyone is thinking of doing this to their MSI GTX 970, MSG or reply and I can help you out.

[FaresWheel]

Sooo... is it too late for you to explain how you painted it?