SirCyber
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Ok guys, time to get the guru advice that you offer. Last time I did a system build I went monster big, not realizing or refusing to accept that what I was getting wasn't necessary. Now, that monster case and eATX board are going to be turned into a media server, getting more data headroom, and also be multi-bootable into a couple linux distros. but I digress. The goals I had for the new machine were small, quiet, and powerful. I just wanted to get some thoughts on it. Thanks in advance!
Fractal Design FD-CA-NODE-804-BL Black Aluminum / Steel MATX Cube Case Computer Case - Newegg.com
I started this build with mATX or uATX, but nothing uATX was appealing. That case seemed to offer everything I was looking for.
GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Newegg.com
this motherboard looked an ideal champ. killer NIC coupled with M-2 support and black cap, solid state capacitors.
Intel Core i5-4440 Haswell Quad-Core 3.1GHz (3.3GHz Turbo) LGA 1150 84W Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4600 BX80646I54440 - Newegg.com
i realized that i dont need all the overhead of a high end CPU, so this should suffice
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model BLT2K8G3D1608ET3LX0 - Newegg.com
low pro, low voltage, and will look great in that window good latency too
Crucial M550 CT128M550SSD4 M.2 Type 2280 128GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Newegg.com
Now this may get some contention. I know there are slightly faster drives out there, but I just want to try this out. I have a Macbook Air that has one of these and is really fast, so why not in a PC? also, size doesn't really matter. I will likely be using NAS for anything other than programs. Im hoping firmware upgrades will increase performance
CORSAIR AXi series AX760i 760W Digital ATX12V / EPS12V SLI CrossFire 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready - Newegg.com
This feels like a splurge. but a defendable one. Corsair Link, platinum rating, fully modular w/ flat ribbon cabling... great features.
Refurbished: EVGA 02G-P4-3063-RX GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card w/ ACX Cooler - Newegg.com
Again, there is a reason for this. see follow on items.
NZXT Kraken G10 GPU Bracket w/ Fan - Red (RL-KRG10-R11) - FrozenCPU.com
That GPU is compatable with this very affordable cooler
NZXT Kraken X41 All-In-One 140mm Liquid Cooler (RL-KRX41-01) - FrozenCPU.com
and this for the GPU cooler. Just makes sense
OR
Thermaltake Water 3.0 Pro (CLW0223) Water/Liquid CPU Cooler 120MM - Newegg.com
The Thermaltake one is cheaper, and for a GPU probably similar experience.
Swiftech H220-X Expandable All-In-One Liquid Cooling Kit - FrozenCPU.com
for the CPU. Looks great, just have to wait for one to become available.
This is my intro to quiet power cooling. the CPU RAD will mount topside, while the GPU RAD will likely be from the front. No CD drive, with no intentions of having a permanent one. I have a USB DVD R/RW. I have considered replacing all fans with
Noiseblocker NB-eLoop B12-1 120mm x 25mm Ultra Silent Bionic Blade Fan - 800 RPM - below 8 dBA - FrozenCPU.com
with the exception of CPU and GPU, which will use Noiseblocker NB-Multiframe M12-P 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent PWM Fan - 1000-2000 RPM - 12-29 dBA - FrozenCPU.com.
Ok, so the details are out, lets hear some comments!
Fractal Design FD-CA-NODE-804-BL Black Aluminum / Steel MATX Cube Case Computer Case - Newegg.com
I started this build with mATX or uATX, but nothing uATX was appealing. That case seemed to offer everything I was looking for.
GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Newegg.com
this motherboard looked an ideal champ. killer NIC coupled with M-2 support and black cap, solid state capacitors.
Intel Core i5-4440 Haswell Quad-Core 3.1GHz (3.3GHz Turbo) LGA 1150 84W Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4600 BX80646I54440 - Newegg.com
i realized that i dont need all the overhead of a high end CPU, so this should suffice
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model BLT2K8G3D1608ET3LX0 - Newegg.com
low pro, low voltage, and will look great in that window good latency too
Crucial M550 CT128M550SSD4 M.2 Type 2280 128GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Newegg.com
Now this may get some contention. I know there are slightly faster drives out there, but I just want to try this out. I have a Macbook Air that has one of these and is really fast, so why not in a PC? also, size doesn't really matter. I will likely be using NAS for anything other than programs. Im hoping firmware upgrades will increase performance
CORSAIR AXi series AX760i 760W Digital ATX12V / EPS12V SLI CrossFire 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready - Newegg.com
This feels like a splurge. but a defendable one. Corsair Link, platinum rating, fully modular w/ flat ribbon cabling... great features.
Refurbished: EVGA 02G-P4-3063-RX GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card w/ ACX Cooler - Newegg.com
Again, there is a reason for this. see follow on items.
NZXT Kraken G10 GPU Bracket w/ Fan - Red (RL-KRG10-R11) - FrozenCPU.com
That GPU is compatable with this very affordable cooler
NZXT Kraken X41 All-In-One 140mm Liquid Cooler (RL-KRX41-01) - FrozenCPU.com
and this for the GPU cooler. Just makes sense
OR
Thermaltake Water 3.0 Pro (CLW0223) Water/Liquid CPU Cooler 120MM - Newegg.com
The Thermaltake one is cheaper, and for a GPU probably similar experience.
Swiftech H220-X Expandable All-In-One Liquid Cooling Kit - FrozenCPU.com
for the CPU. Looks great, just have to wait for one to become available.
This is my intro to quiet power cooling. the CPU RAD will mount topside, while the GPU RAD will likely be from the front. No CD drive, with no intentions of having a permanent one. I have a USB DVD R/RW. I have considered replacing all fans with
Noiseblocker NB-eLoop B12-1 120mm x 25mm Ultra Silent Bionic Blade Fan - 800 RPM - below 8 dBA - FrozenCPU.com
with the exception of CPU and GPU, which will use Noiseblocker NB-Multiframe M12-P 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent PWM Fan - 1000-2000 RPM - 12-29 dBA - FrozenCPU.com.
Ok, so the details are out, lets hear some comments!