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Nope  :)  The Phanteks is a very good high end cooler. Just make sure you can fit it in your case as it is pretty tall at 171mm. If you are going with the 750D as per your opening post then it should just fit. 

 

The review of the 750D below shows it with the Phanteks cooler.

 

http://www.kitguru.net/components/roald/corsair-obsidian-750d-case-review/3/

That's a very good article you linked, thanks for that :P

 

Re: Do you know a good fan to replace the case fans with? Preferable with blue LED. 

I'll like any positive feedback on my threads  ^_^

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I would stick with low profile ram just to be on the safe side as taller ram might struggle to fit under.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c10d16gab

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx318c10fk216

 

 

Bitfenix Spectre and Spectre Pro are pretty decent fans. They are available in various LED colours.

 

 

Also here is a better power supply.

 

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

 

Also if you drop the WD Black for a Seagate you can get a bigger SSD. An 80GB will fill up really fast.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct250bx100ssd1

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Bigger 250GB SSD and better power supply.

 

Also swapped the gpu as it fits in better with a Blue/Black theme:

 


 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($327.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BL 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($319.98 @ Newegg) 



Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC68 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($84.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1395.68

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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If you don't mind a different colour scheme you could probably get a Skylake or Haswell-E build for a similar price.

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I would stick with low profile ram just to be on the safe side as taller ram might struggle to fit under.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c10d16gab

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx318c10fk216

 

 

Bitfenix Spectre and Spectre Pro are pretty decent fans. They are available in various LED colours.

 

 

Also here is a better power supply.

 

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

 

Also if you drop the WD Black for a Seagate you can get a bigger SSD. An 80GB will fill up really fast.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct250bx100ssd1

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wkhzVn

I made most of the changes you suggested. 

For preference, I would rather stick with the WD black, mostly because of reputation.

As for the SSD, I only plan on storing the OS on it. However I can, I will configure the OS to cache and whatever onto the HDD to save the lifespan of the SSD. Is there a brand that is better for such a setup?

I'll like any positive feedback on my threads  ^_^

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Bigger 250GB SSD and better power supply.
 
Also swapped the gpu as it fits in better with a Blue/Black theme:
 
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($327.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BL 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($319.98 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC68 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($84.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1395.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-26 22:00 EDT-0400
 
 
 
If you don't mind a different colour scheme you could probably get a Skylake or Haswell-E build for a similar price.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MMnDRB 

I added a cooler. The idea of the additional water cooler is to ghetto rig it onto the GPU. Do you know the cheapest R9 390? Maybe one that has a warranty that wouldn't void by taking the heatsink. 

I'll like any positive feedback on my threads  ^_^

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MMnDRB 

I added a cooler. The idea of the additional water cooler is to ghetto rig it onto the GPU. Do you know the cheapest R9 390? Maybe one that has a warranty that wouldn't void by taking the heatsink. 

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Hello! I have been assembling the plan for my first build for 5 months now, and it's getting near that time to act. This is intended to be a gaming PC. I thought I'd drop the link here and see what you all have to say about it! Without further adieu, here it is!

 

** Rest of post deleted for brevity **

 

 

Nikon,

 

Here's my recommended computer build. I made some changes in a number of components.

 

The computer case already comes with 2 built-in case fans, why do you need to buy 3 more case fans?

You only need to get 2 more fans, not 3 fans.

 

Regarding the memory, the lower the CAS, then better the memory modules will perform.

That's why I picked out the Crucial memory modules. Those were at 9 CAS.

 

I'm not sure why you picked out that overpriced WiFi PCI-e adapter card.

The Gigabyte WiFi adapter card is better and far more reasonably priced.

 

 

 
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BL 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($120.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($334.98 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($38.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-LPRO-14025B-RP 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-LPRO-14025B-RP 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-LPRO-14025B-RP 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
UPS: CyberPower AVRG900U UPS  ($94.94 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1625.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-28 19:52 EDT-0400

Buzzsaw - I'm Buzzsaw and you're not.

CPU -- Intel Core i7 7740X @ 4.30GHz Kaby Lake 14nm Technology * RAM -- 16.0 GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1466MHz (15-16-16-35)
Motherboard -- ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. TUF X299 MARK 2 (LGA 2066 R4) * Graphics -- SAMSUNG (1920x1080@59Hz) -- 4096 MB ATI Radeon RX 560 Series 
Storage -- 223 GB SanDisk Ultra II 240GB (SSD) -- 256 GB Crucial_CT275MX300SSD1 (SSD) -- 931 GB Western Digital WDC WD10EZEX-00BN5A0 (SATA) -- 2794 GB BUFFALO External HDD USB Device
Optical Drives -- ASUS DRW-24B1ST * Audio -- Realtek High Definition Audio
 

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Nikon,

 

Here's my recommended computer build. I made some changes in a number of components.

 

The computer case already comes with 2 built-in case fans, why do you need to buy 3 more case fans?

You only need to get 2 more fans, not 3 fans.

 

Regarding the memory, the lower the CAS, then better the memory modules will perform.

That's why I picked out the Crucial memory modules. Those were at 9 CAS.

 

I'm not sure why you picked out that overpriced WiFi PCI-e adapter card.

The Gigabyte WiFi adapter card is better and far more reasonably priced.

 

 

 
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BL 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($120.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($334.98 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($38.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-LPRO-14025B-RP 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-LPRO-14025B-RP 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-LPRO-14025B-RP 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
UPS: CyberPower AVRG900U UPS  ($94.94 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1625.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-28 19:52 EDT-0400

 

  • The RAM I chose are also CAS 9, but also DDR3-1866.
  • There are three fans that come with the 750D. I plan on replacing each.
  • I would rather stick with the Asus WiFi card. I'm not disputing your claim for it being better, but I prefer the build quality of Asus. 
  • What's with the different PSU? The one in my list is cheaper and a more mainstream brand. 

I'll like any positive feedback on my threads  ^_^

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  • The RAM I chose are also CAS 9, but also DDR3-1866.
  • There are three fans that come with the 750D. I plan on replacing each.
  • I would rather stick with the Asus WiFi card. I'm not disputing your claim for it being better, but I prefer the build quality of Asus. 
  • What's with the different PSU? The one in my list is cheaper and a more mainstream brand. 

 

 

There's no noticeable difference in RAM performance when it comes to only a difference 266 MHz speed. It's a waste of money.

 

SeaSonic power supply units are of superior quality in terms of manufacturing and the quality of parts that goes inside the PSU. EVGA uses inferior parts for their PSUs.

 

Just because it's "mainstream" does not make it a good PSU.

 

Not sure exactly why you want to replace all of the built-in fans in a new computer case, but it's your money to waste.

Buzzsaw - I'm Buzzsaw and you're not.

CPU -- Intel Core i7 7740X @ 4.30GHz Kaby Lake 14nm Technology * RAM -- 16.0 GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1466MHz (15-16-16-35)
Motherboard -- ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. TUF X299 MARK 2 (LGA 2066 R4) * Graphics -- SAMSUNG (1920x1080@59Hz) -- 4096 MB ATI Radeon RX 560 Series 
Storage -- 223 GB SanDisk Ultra II 240GB (SSD) -- 256 GB Crucial_CT275MX300SSD1 (SSD) -- 931 GB Western Digital WDC WD10EZEX-00BN5A0 (SATA) -- 2794 GB BUFFALO External HDD USB Device
Optical Drives -- ASUS DRW-24B1ST * Audio -- Realtek High Definition Audio
 

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There's no noticeable difference in RAM performance when it comes to only a difference 266 MHz speed. It's a waste of money.

 

SeaSonic power supply units are of superior quality in terms of manufacturing and the quality of parts that goes inside the PSU. EVGA uses inferior parts for their PSUs.

 

Just because it's "mainstream" does not make it a good PSU.

 

Not sure exactly why you want to replace all of the built-in fans in a new computer case, but it's your money to waste.

 

Well, im not sure about PSU quality, I see that in this list that the EVGA power supply is in tier one same as the seasonic one, and if the EVGA one can be get for cheaper, why not?

 

I also think earlier in the post he was planning on using corsair fans but someone adviced him not to do so if im right..

I do not know what to put as my signature.

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Well, im not sure about PSU quality, I see that in this list that the EVGA power supply is in tier one same as the seasonic one, and if the EVGA one can be get for cheaper, why not?

 

I also think earlier in the post he was planning on using corsair fans but someone adviced him not to do so if im right..

You are correct. They advised that Corsaid makes noisy fans, and replacing them would be a win win for the noise and lighting. 

I'll like any positive feedback on my threads  ^_^

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You are correct. They advised that Corsaid makes noisy fans, and replacing them would be a win win for the noise and lighting. 

 

 I think maybe you can try out the corsair fans included first if you can accept how noisy they are and if their performance is up to your standard, if they are not you can always replace them later when you have more money or when the fans you want are on sale... just saying...

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 I think maybe you can try out the corsair fans included first if you can accept how noisy they are and if their performance is up to your standard, if they are not you can always replace them later when you have more money or when the fans you want are on sale... just saying...

That sounds fair. Should I get a lighting strip in that case?

I'll like any positive feedback on my threads  ^_^

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If you can fit one in your budget, why not? makes ur build looks more sexy :P

Sounds like a plan! I'm getting rid of the changes section in the original post. Too hard to keep up with. 

 

Any other suggestions?

I'll like any positive feedback on my threads  ^_^

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Sounds like a plan! I'm getting rid of the changes section in the original post. Too hard to keep up with. 

 

Any other suggestions?

 Well 80GB of SSD wont really get you much.. get a 120/250GB Samsung 850 EVO for a little more money?

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Well 80GB of SSD wont really get you much.. get a 120/250GB Samsung 850 EVO for a little more money?

Maybe... Do you know if a M.2 SSD would be better cooled compared to a 2.5 inch?

I'll like any positive feedback on my threads  ^_^

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Maybe... Do you know if a M.2 SSD would be better cooled compared to a 2.5 inch?

Not sure, but I read that Samsung EVO M.2 gets really hot like the surface on the sun and I think the metal housing on the SSD helps to act as a heat sink to dissipate heat away from the chips.

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Not sure, but I read that Samsung EVO M.2 gets really hot like the surface on the sun and I think the metal housing on the SSD helps to act as a heat sink to dissipate heat away from the chips.

That does make sense. I'll look at other SSDs.

I'll like any positive feedback on my threads  ^_^

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Ok great. all the best :)

What do you think of this SSD?

I'll like any positive feedback on my threads  ^_^

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