Compatibility check for new build

F4lconF16 · Mar 12, 2013

Will the Fractal Design Define R4 be compatible with these parts? If I decide to upgrade to a second HD7970
Thanks all!
My build:

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($80.11 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($104.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($392.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional Gold 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($55.99 @ Newegg)

bgunner · Mar 12, 2013

looks good.

edogawa · Mar 12, 2013

Yes, all good.

*You should drop the i7 and go with an i5 unless you will make use of hyper-threading, otherwise it's a waste of 100 dollars.
*Western digital is more reliable, at least in my personal opinion.

djangoringo · Mar 12, 2013

You can find the XFX 850 black edition for less : http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850bbefx
It's also a seasonic unit, like the corsair AX750(also made by seasonic), so get the 850W cheaper seasonic unit.
If you're not into editing, get the i5-3570k and 8GB of ram, games(most of them) don't take advantage of the hyper threading featured in the i7 and games don't use more than 4GB of ram.
If you're into editing, 3d modelling, there's cheaper ram like this one : http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c9d16gsr
And yes, that case will fit the two 7970 and the cooler/stuff, and with the xfx 850w it will do just fine for two 7970.

F4lconF16 · Mar 12, 2013

djangoringo :

I will be switching to that power supply and ram. Thanks. Hey, what do you guys think about windowed vs. non-windowed versions of the R4? I can't decide. (And btw I will be making use of the i7 for sure.)

djangoringo · Mar 12, 2013

Well if you care about sound dampening, get the non-windowed, if you want it for looks with a side window, then get it with the window.

F4lconF16 · Mar 12, 2013

Okay I think I will get the non-windowed version then. Although it'd be nice to see my first build for a while, I think long-term I'd appreciate the quieter run.

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