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After a late night search I decided to change my case because it doesn't fit correctly a dual fan AIO because why not, I can sell my current one afterwards.

 

Current build though:

CPU: i7 8700k

Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62

MOBO: Asus Rog Strix Z370-F Gaming

Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB @3200MHz

Case: NZXT S340 Elite

PSU: I might keep my current one.

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Hello, I am about to change platform because my MOBO has started malfunctioning. Any suggestions on my picks for parts will be appreciated.

 

CPU: i7 8700k

Cooler: NZXT Kraken X42

MOBO: Asus Rog Strix Z370-H Gaming

Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB @3200MHz

PSU: I am looking at a Corsair RMx750(2018)

 

EDIT: SSD, HDD, Case and GPU are already on my current PC.

 

GPU: GTX 1070
SSD: 850 evo

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Add an M.2 SSD (probably Samsung 860 Evo 250 GB)

Get a decent sized HDD if you need one, probably WD Blue

Get a nice piece of plywood and drill your mobo to that    /s

Get a 1060 6GB or even better a 1070 or even better (and so on) if you can afford it. Good CPU calls for good GPU :)

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3 minutes ago, DaJakerBoss said:

Add an M.2 SSD (probably Samsung 860 Evo 250 GB)

Get a decent sized HDD if you need one, probably WD Blue

Get a nice piece of plywood and drill your mobo to that    /s

Get a 1060 6GB or even better a 1070 or even better (and so on) if you can afford it. Good CPU calls for good GPU :)

I should have said that I already have those things. :)

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What platform are you on, and what are you doing with the PC?

Assuming an 8700K makes sense:

Don't get the X42. Don't get any 120mm AiO. A good air cooler will perform the same, while being quieter and more reliable. Or get a high end ≥280mm AiO. 

The Z370H is really crap and very overpriced. Change it to something like an Extreme4, Prime-A or Strix-F. 

750W is way overkill. A system with a 1080 Ti Will draw under 400W. 

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Just now, seon123 said:

What platform are you on, and what are you doing with the PC?

Assuming an 8700K makes sense:

Don't get the X42. Don't get any 120mm AiO. A good air cooler will perform the same, while being quieter and more reliable. Or get a high end ≥280mm AiO. 

The Z370H is really crap and very overpriced. Change it to something like an Extreme4, Prime-A or Strix-F. 

750W is way overkill. A system with a 1080 Ti Will draw under 400W. 

I'm on an i5 2500k, mainly gaming but occasionally content creation hence the i7 and it's a bit future proof.

From your opinion I am changing the MOBO to a Strix-F since I compared them.

The X42 is a 140mm and it's more of a visual upgrade, I'm gonna be OCing the i7 and I don't thing the Coolermaster 212 evo that I have now is enough.

About the psu I know it's overkill but it's 15 euros more than the Corsair RM550X so it's kinda worth it.

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1 hour ago, Fasade said:

Hello, I am about to change platform because my MOBO has started malfunctioning. Any suggestions on my picks for parts will be appreciated.

 

CPU: i7 8700k

Cooler: NZXT Kraken X42

MOBO: Asus Rog Strix Z370-H Gaming

Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB @3200MHz

PSU: I am looking at a Corsair RMx750(2018)

 

EDIT: SSD, HDD, Case and GPU are already on my current PC.

 

GPU: GTX 1070
SSD: 850 evo

If you plan to overclock, get a better aio. A Corsair H100i v2 perhaps. If you don't plan on overclocking a locked cpu on a B360 or H370 motherboard would be better.

 

No need for an RMx 750W, especially with a GTX 1070. A CM450M will do a good job. Or get something like a Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 550W.

 

 

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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8 minutes ago, brob said:

If you plan to overclock, get a better aio. A Corsair H100i v2 perhaps. If you don't plan on overclocking a locked cpu on a B360 or H370 motherboard would be better.

 

No need for an RMx 750W, especially with a GTX 1070. A CM450M will do a good job. Or get something like a Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 550W.

 

 

I just searched it and the only way for a H100i to fit my case "Corsair 230t" is to put the fans outside the case "sigh" and that looks horrible.

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9 minutes ago, Fasade said:

I just searched it and the only way for a H100i to fit my case "Corsair 230t" is to put the fans outside the case "sigh" and that looks horrible.

Then consider something like the Noctua NH-D15 or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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After a late night search I decided to change my case because it doesn't fit correctly a dual fan AIO because why not, I can sell my current one afterwards.

 

Current build though:

CPU: i7 8700k

Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62

MOBO: Asus Rog Strix Z370-F Gaming

Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB @3200MHz

Case: NZXT S340 Elite

PSU: I might keep my current one.

  • Finished ? It'll never be finished. A battle isn't like some stupid argument. As long as someone's still breathing, the fight isn't over. Everyone who searches for power without exception searches for battle. Do you fight in order to become more powerful ? Or you want more power in order to fight ?

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