Build Plan Logic Check

YoungerDreams · August 21, 2017

First build. I have my parts picked out but in an effort to avoid any trouble I'd appreciate it if someone can make sure my wiring is right so I know I have the proper parts. Sorry if it's a bit messy, but it's way better than trying to explain it all in words.

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Most notably, I'm confused about the NZXT Kraken's wiring. As I understand it, the usb goes to a usb 2.0 internal port (easy) but the sata splits into four fan pins (of which two go to radiator), the CPU fan header on the mobo, and directly into the PSU. I have this right?

Considerations,

1. The PSU pretty much has to be that one. Or at least, it can't have sleeved cables (individual or otherwise) because the pandora has like no room in the back.

2. The CPU Cooler pretty much needs to be an AIO due to the small size of the case. And I really like the look of the NZXT, I know it might not be the most economical.

Additionally,

1. If anyone knows of a good looking SSD (Pandora has a display of it) that does not have any brand colors showing (like Sandisk and Samsung's red), let me know. I'd love an intel 730 but...yea no. I also prefer the all metal look (like the OCZ Trion) as opposed to the plasticy newer ones. I don't want brand colors b/c with all the RGB I don't like having that one accent color I can't change, everything needs to be black, grey, silver, white, or RGB.

2. Any comments on Asus Aura + NZXT Cam working simultaneously would be great. I heard some people blew their NZXT CPU Cooler LEDs and wondering how this is even possible.

3. The video card only uses VGA 1 right? Doesn't need the other half of VGA 1 or VGA2?

If you need the original mobo image, I'll link it in the following spoiler where you can see the labels clearly. It's in some weird picture format though so I had to compress it to JPG which is why the quality shifted...

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https://rog.asus.com/media/1482877970758.jpg

Thanks!

edit: LOL whoops, I just realized the mobo in the main picture is not the z270g which I linked below. However, all the sockets are in pretty much the exact same place so just ignore that it's a different mobo.