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In terms of picking out a CPU fan, what is something that is "whisper" quiet, that is not water cooled? I'm looking at the Noctua NH-D15, but in terms of fitting it into a Corsair 250D; I don't know if something like that is possible.
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Any differences between a micro atx and a mini itx aside from the typical missing ram slot and less expansion slots?
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I'm looking for suggestions for a heat-sink / fans for a micro-ATX build, gonna be using a i7-7700. I want it to be as quiet as possible. Any suggestions?
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Nov 3, 2017 09:36
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Are the included fans on the Corsair H100i V2 loud? If I wanted the quietest case possible, would it make sense to change these to something else or is the difference negligible? Also, the case that I'm looking at the Corsair Obsidian 250D, seems to support a 200m fan in the front. Would it be beneficial to upgrade it to a 200mm fan, or should I stick with the stock included 140mm?
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Nov 3, 2017 18:59
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Is there a difference between these two GPUs? I assume the one with the dual fans have better cooling?
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PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gYk7m8 Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gYk7m8/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.46 @ OutletPC) CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: ASRock - H270M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($95.39 @ OutletPC) Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($148.88 @ OutletPC) Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SSC GAMING Video Card ($274.98 @ Newegg) Case: Corsair - 250D Mini ITX Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon) Power Supply: Corsair - CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg) Total: $1097.68 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-04 16:40 EDT-0400 Looks like I've made a few decisions, I haven't been able to decide one RAM. Any suggestions, or anything I should replace with something else at this point? My CPU I can't change because it's coming from a friend's "old" computer. Which he is going to let me "borrow" for a bit.
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Nov 4, 2017 21:42
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BIG HEADLINE posted:You've got an unlocked K-SKUed processor on a board that won't overclock. Look into an 8700K and Z370 in the same form factor (ASRock makes it). It might cost a little more and be a little more difficult to put your hands on, but what you've got up there is a dead-end build. Would this be a good mobo here? I also don't plan to ever overclock the unit. I'll pick another PSU.
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Nov 5, 2017 00:27
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BIG HEADLINE posted:Yes, that'll be fine - but keep in mind you'll HAVE to get an 8th gen chip - 7th gen chips won't work in a Z370. The plus of going with a Z370 is it gives you the option years from now to drop in a cheaper 8700K or potentially an 8900K eight-core (we don't know if this will be possible yet). It also enables you to use faster RAM, whereas the H-series (which don't exist yet for the 8th gens) are locked at specific RAM speeds (2400Mhz for the 200 motherboards, and 2666Mhz for the upcoming consumer 300 boards). Thanks for the suggestions. Although, I'm going to have to stick with the CPU, because I'm gonna be saving like $200 (since my friend is basically giving that to me). I'm basically looking for a Mini-ITX with wi-fi built in. I think those are literally my only requirements. I didn't know RAM was that expensive now a days, I guess when I was building my older computer it was DDR3. I decided to pick up the G3.
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Nov 5, 2017 00:38
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BIG HEADLINE posted:I understand - just remember that if you're getting a 7700K for a substantial discount, you might as well get the Z270 version of that ASRock ITX board. Just because you aren't intending on overclocking doesn't mean it wouldn't be nice (and potentially useful) to have the *ability* to down the line. Thanks for your suggestions! You and everyone has been super helpful. Gonna pick this here.
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Looks like I'm ready to pull the trigger. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't making any stupid mistakes. I'm not going to overclock anytime soon. PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/p9fWNN Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/p9fWNN/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.46 @ OutletPC) CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: ASRock - H270M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($95.39 @ OutletPC) Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($194.88 @ OutletPC) Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($148.88 @ OutletPC) Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SSC GAMING Video Card ($289.89 @ Amazon) Case: Corsair - 250D Mini ITX Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon) Power Supply: Corsair - CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg) Total: $1317.47 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-08 02:35 EST-0500
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Chikimiki posted:Two quick points: Anime Schoolgirl posted:
Arivia posted:I think you're the guy who was getting a hand me down 7700k, so I won't beat that drum like everyone else is. But do get a Corsair RMx power supply, which is newer and better than the CSM. Yeah, sorry about that I am the guy who was getting a 7700k from a friend. If I were to swap out the H100i for a Noctua system, which fan system would you guys recommend? I understand that the failure rates for the water pump are low, it's just something I don't want to deal with. Any suggestions?
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Nov 8, 2017 23:22
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This seems like a pretty good deal for a 1060, you get an additional $30 off too so $239.99. Here.
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Nov 16, 2017 20:31
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Llamadeus posted:It's basically nothing compared to the commonly used double heatsink designs: Jesus. What is that beast called?
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Nov 18, 2017 19:18
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Ram for a decent price is pretty hard to find. According to the thread, there are a lot of constraints from manufacturers. I’m hoping something stupid cheap will pop up on NewEgg soon.
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Is there a difference between the three different variations of the M.2 I see on Newegg? M.2, M.2 2280, M.2 2242?
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Eletriarnation posted:2280/2242 is referring to dimensions - I believe its mm wide x mm long. The ones labeled just "M.2" are probably 2280, it's most common, but could be anything. Oh cool. I can just pick up a M.2 for my desktop then. Is there really a noticeable difference in terms of read / write speeds for M.2? I see a M.2 with the same capacity, but the difference in read / write speeds makes a difference of $150. What's a good speed I should be aiming for?
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Nov 23, 2017 01:40
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$70 for a RM650X. Seems like a pretty good deal. Here.
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Nov 23, 2017 20:40
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I linked the RMX a page or back. I would take a look at that. This forum has suggested it a few times. The 650w is cheaper than the 550w.
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Nov 24, 2017 02:11
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What do you guys think of this MSI board here, compared to this ASRock here. I'm leaning towards the MSI because of the USB 3.1 ports and it's only ~$30 more after rebates.
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Can someone suggest to me a cooler for my MITX build? I looked al literally all of the builds (with my case) on PC Part Picker and it seems that the Corsair H100i v2 and Corsair H100i are in the most builds. The Corsair H60 and Cryorig C7 are tied. I don't think I want to have to "deal" with water cooling so I'm leaning towards a fan cooler, but it doesn't seem a lot of people use Be Quiet! or Noctua coolers. Any suggestions?
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Paul MaudDib posted:There is absolutely no way for anyone to answer that without knowing what case you have/are looking at. Doh. I purchased a Corsair 250D. The MOBO I picked out is here. BIG HEADLINE posted:
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Paul MaudDib posted:That's the older version, of the best Z370 mITX mobo on the market and the Z370 version is what I've been passively looking at if I ever had to rebuild my system. I plan these things out in advance... I'm pretty sure that I do not want a water-cooled unit, even though everyone seems to be using that with the same case I'm using. I just don't want to deal with the potential headaches that the water-cooled units can cause. I think I want to stick with an air cooler, but unsure of what specifics I need. But the H100i v2 is currently on sale on Newegg and Amazon for $85. What should I be looking at in terms of air cooling?
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Kingnothing posted:Looking to build a new PC. Primarily to be used for gaming (1080p 60 on Overwatch, Destiny 2, maybe a few future titles but less important) and likely a good amount of plex streaming. Having a case that doesn't look like a monstrosity and is smaller is important too as this will live in a living room. You basically have the exact same build as me. CPU, GPU, SSD. Your mobo was the same one that I was looking at, but I ended up gettin the Fatal1ty one. I was told to spurge for a better PSU, this is the one I ended up getting for around the same price as yours after the rebate. Here.
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Nov 27, 2017 08:10
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The thermal paste that comes pre installed on AIO units, are they any good? Or should you replace them with something "better"?
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Nov 28, 2017 07:49
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I did it guys. Just wanted to say thank you to this thread and the people who gave me a bunch of suggestions on what to pick up. I'm typing this on my new PC right now!
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Is there a computer speaker thread by any chance? I own a pair of Logitech Z130 speakers and I really like them. They have enough bass and for something without a subwoofer they sound really good. I also own a pair of Logitech Z200, which I hate. They're more expensive than the Z130 and don't sound nearly as good, there is a lack of bass and they sound a bit tinny. Any suggestions as to some desktop speakers that aren't going to cost me over $100? I would prefer not to have a subwoofer as it takes up more space (and I already have a nice HT set-up I use for music). The Bose Companion 2 looks like it's something up my alley, so does the Audioengine 2+ (but it's $250).
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Nevermind!
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