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JeremyMurphy

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I'm building my first custom pc, and I just need help with two questions please.
1: Will all these components work together?
2: Is this good for a first gaming pc? (running games like Arma III without lag)

CPU: Intel CPU Core i5 4670 Haswell 6MB Cache 3.4Ghz

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87M-D3H Intel Mainboard - LGA 1150

RAM: Corsair 16GB kit (4x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL9

HDD: Seagate 2TB SSHD Hybrid Desktop Drive

Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 350D

PSU: Corsair GS-800 800W

CPU cooler: Corsair H110 Liquid CPU Cooler

GPU: GIGABYTE AMD R9 280X OC PCIE3.0 3GB
Help will really be appreciated thank's!
 
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I have the 350D as well, I love a good micro-ATX build. Yours is looking great, but I'd agree with FastGunna, liquid cooling on a CPU you won't be overclocking is overkill. You simply won't need it. Even the stock cooler, as terrible as they are, would be enough to cool for you.

I have the H100i in my system. The only reason I could see you getting the H100i would be for aesthetics, as it does look really good in the window of the 350D, but that's a lot to spend just for looks.
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Looks good, I would drop the H110 though. You have a locked CPU so you won't be over clocking it very much. If you did want to over clock then I you would need a 4670k (k identifies that it is overclockable.) As well as a Z87 motherboard.

With what you have the stock cooler would be fine.
 
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Yes iv'e heard water cooling is a better way to go.

 
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Thank's, though is overclocking worth it?
 
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I have the 350D as well, I love a good micro-ATX build. Yours is looking great, but I'd agree with FastGunna, liquid cooling on a CPU you won't be overclocking is overkill. You simply won't need it. Even the stock cooler, as terrible as they are, would be enough to cool for you.

I have the H100i in my system. The only reason I could see you getting the H100i would be for aesthetics, as it does look really good in the window of the 350D, but that's a lot to spend just for looks.
 
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Thank's jimthenagual i too like the case.
Is the case good for airflow?
 
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I'd say for micro-ATX it is the best. It's kind of not fair to compare it to other micro-ATX cases for airflow, as it is a large micro-ATX. I have two 120mm fans as intake in the front (I replaced the stock 140mm), one 120mm on the back, then the H100i has two 120mm fans as outtake up top for a total of five 120mm fans. My temperatures are great.
 
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Great! sounds like the way to go.
Thank's for the help!
 
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If I were to critique your parts so far;

1. I'd say either drop down to 8gb (2x4gb) as enemy1g says above, this is plenty for gaming, or if you are set on 16Gb of ram, get two sticks of 8Gb so you have two slots open for future upgrades.
2. Your PSU is a bit overkill for the system. Better to have too much than too little, so if you are getting a good deal on that 800W go for it. The Corsair GS600 would be enough for that setup you are looking at.
 
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I dropped my RAM to:
Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866Mhz CL9 Dominator Platinum.
As for PSU it is costing $145 AUS which is average.
 
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