New build: HELP

[BigDay]

At what temperatures?

@BigDay

 

when i stress test using intel extreme tuning utility (100% load), my core temperature stays around 75 degrees or less. this is with the following overclock:

 

4.6 core @ 1.30 vcore

4.5 cache @ 1.32 vring

[GeeksRUs]

when i stress test using intel extreme tuning utility (100% load), my core temperature stays around 75 degrees or less. this is with the following overclock:

 

4.6 core @ 1.30 vcore

4.5 cache @ 1.32 vring

So it should be at safe temperatures when playing average games also should i change the stock fan of the h60 to a noctua?

[GeeksRUs]

Ok if i go with the h60 ill install it in the rear fan area should i buy fans to go at the top where the rads usually be? on the fractal design arc xl this will be on. also ill use the asus vg248qe monitor

[BigDay]

So it should be at safe temperatures when playing average games also should i change the stock fan of the h60 to a noctua?

 

yes, game temperatures are nowhere near intel extreme tuning utility load temperatures

 

Ok if i go with the h60 ill install it in the rear fan area should i buy fans to go at the top where the rads usually be? on the fractal design arc xl this will be on

 

i would just go with the stock fan that comes with the h60. i'm sure it will be fine for you. i don't think you need to install any other fans for now.

[GeeksRUs]

heres how my build is looking so far http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/MGHd7P anything else you guys recommend me to replace or add?

[GeeksRUs]

Another question i have to ask is intel 730 ssd or samsung 850 ssd

[GeeksRUs]

is 750w overkill for this build?

[Guest]

heres how my build is looking so far http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/MGHd7P anything else you guys recommend me to replace or add?

 

 

Another question i have to ask is intel 730 ssd or samsung 850 ssd

 

Go with the i5 4690K as it is unlocked for overclocking and is the same price as the i5 4690.

 

A good Air cooler will be quieter than a water cooler. The Alpenfohn Matterhorn Pure Edition is a good cooler for around £30.

 

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-037-AL&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2337

 

If you want a more beefy cooler then the Phanteks in my spec, or a BeQuiet Dark Rock 3 would be good.

 

Swap the Ram to Kingston HyperX Fury if you go with an air cooler, as it is low profile.

 

I would go with the 850 Evo over the Intel 730. The Intel isn't worth nearly twice the price.

 

Don't go with the Corsair RM. The XFX in my spec, or an EVGA G2/GS is much better quality.

 

The GTX 980 isn't worth the extra over the GTX 970.

[Guest]

is 750w overkill for this build?

Do you plan on SLI ? If not then a 550w would be enough.

[GeeksRUs]

Do you plan on SLI ? If not then a 550w would be enough.

i plan to sli later in the future @lee32uk

[GeeksRUs]

Go with the i5 4690K as it is unlocked for overclocking and is the same price as the i5 4690.

 

A good Air cooler will be quieter than a water cooler. The Alpenfohn Matterhorn Pure Edition is a good cooler for around £30.

 

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-037-AL&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2337

 

If you want a more beefy cooler then the Phanteks in my spec, or a BeQuiet Dark Rock 3 would be good.

 

Swap the Ram to Kingston HyperX Fury if you go with an air cooler, as it is low profile.

 

I would go with the 850 Evo over the Intel 730. The Intel isn't worth nearly twice the price.

 

Don't go with the Corsair RM. The XFX in my spec, or an EVGA G2/GS is much better quality.

 

The GTX 980 isn't worth the extra over the GTX 970.

I dont mind that much noice

[Guest]

i plan to sli later in the future @lee32uk

 

I would go with the EVGA G2 750W as that is enough for SLI.

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

[Guest]

I dont mind that much noice

 

The H60 is ok. You don't have to go crazy with the cooler on an i5. Even a £20-£30 cooler would be fine even with a small overclock.

[GeeksRUs]

Can you recommend me good leds to use @lee32uk

[GeeksRUs]

Can you recommend me good leds to use @lee32uk

[Guest]

Can you recommend me good leds to use @lee32uk

 

If you go with a case with an optical drive bay, then look at the NZXT Hue.

 

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-115-NX

 

http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/43289-nzxt-hue-rgb-led-controller/

 

 

If you just want a normal LED strip then Bitfenix do the Alchemy range.

 

You might get the NZXT hue cheaper than Overclockers so shop around.