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nightr73

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Hey guys, just wanted to hear some community thoughts on the build I am currently buying stuff for. Anything you guys would recommend over the build. Thanks
Amd fx9590
Asus Crosshair v formula z
Amd r9 290x (once it is out)
16gb gskill ripjaw x 1600 memory
Corsair H100i waterblock
Samsung 840 evo 250gb ssd
WD cav 1Tb 7200rpm black
(Case) Corsair carbide 540 air
Build total so far (before videocard purchace) $1750


 
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No reason to use closed loop cooling i.e. H100i in such a large case. I am not a fan at all of the gimmicky tall heat sinks on the memory you chose. Other than that for an AMD build not bad at all.


Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148663

I do think 16GB is a smart use of money if your building a gaming rig today. Many games that are to hit shelves this year and next are already recommending 6GB so it is very likely 8GB won't be optimal over the life of a newly built PC.
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This is a very good pc. Will you need 16gb ram though? 8Gb will give you a similar performance. In most of the games on pc you will only use 4gb ram so if you want to save a bit of money downgrade it to 8gb. Other than that its a great pc. Good luck.
 
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No reason to use closed loop cooling i.e. H100i in such a large case. I am not a fan at all of the gimmicky tall heat sinks on the memory you chose. Other than that for an AMD build not bad at all.


Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148663

I do think 16GB is a smart use of money if your building a gaming rig today. Many games that are to hit shelves this year and next are already recommending 6GB so it is very likely 8GB won't be optimal over the life of a newly built PC.
 
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nightr73

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Thanks guys. I agree on the memory comments. On one hand it is overkill right now. But there are games in the not so distant future calling for between 8-10gb of ram. I have to friends that work for EA/Bioware that suggested getting no less then 16 for future proofing a little bit. I am having trouble deciding more on whether I should stay with 1600 ram or 2133 like I am seeing in some of the builds using this MB and the 9590. Could go with 2400 as well, but everyone says it is a waste and that 2133 is kind of the ceiling. I went with 1600 for the stability factor. I agree that the heat sinks are gimmicky as well. I just like gskills colors for this build, in this case. As I as going for black/red/and minor white accent color scheme and lighting. I am actually thinking of doing a camo airbrush in the 3 colors. Even if no one else will ever see my set up, as I do not do lan parties. I like having something creative to look at on the desk. Any suggestions in that department are welcome as well. Thanks again guys.

 
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