Bulding Computer - Need help with componets

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Boykai

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Hey guys, I'm new to these forums but, it looked like a great place to get some input on my new computer I'm building before I purchase any components. I haven't build a new computer in 5+ years. So it's about time.

1) I need help picking out a COOL (temp) and SILENT computer case. Any extra feature point outs would be helpful and welcomed. Mostly concerned about coolness and noise. Also, don't worry about price. No water cooling though please. I saw some reviews on silent cases but, they were all mid-size cases. I don't know how much it will restrict me from expanding later on, some input would be nice.

2) Any input, comments, suggestions, or anything else about my components would be helpful. I'd be willing and welcoming to switching out some components with justified reasons.

3)If there are any components I've missed that should be added to my rig I would love to hear some suggestions.

4)I would really like fan controller abilities and temperature display abilities.



Also, I will be using this computer for gaming, gaming, and oh yeah....gaming.
-Final Fantasy XIV
-Call of Duty
-Steam Games
-Origin Games
-Random Games



CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K Haswell 3.5GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core

Motherboard: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 ATX Intel Motherboard

Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866

Storage 1: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk

Storage 2: HDD of some type?????

Video Card: ASUS R9290-4GD5 Radeon R9 290 4GB 512-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Video Card

Case: ?????

Case Fan: ?????

Power Supply: CORSAIR AX series AX860 860W PLATINUM


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2esox


Thanks guys. Like I said, it has been awhile since I've built a computer so I'm kinda lost as to what to do and direction I want to go for some of these components.
 
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Rammy
Specific intended usage would be significant, ie what games you want to play, and what resolution. In general though, i7 and 16Gb of ram are of questionable value in a gaming machine, as they add little over an i5 and 8Gb.
Similarly, a Z87 Sabertooth is a lot of money to spend when you can pick up something that does roughly the same for $100 less.

Cool and silent are sorta conflicting goals. All the best airflow systems for cooling will have open front/top sections which are not really compatible with a silent machine. One of the best reviewed cases I've seen for noise levels is the Bitfenix Ghost, but relative to other cases of similar prices, it's not fantastic for cooling.
Also, you can mod a case fairly easily to soundproof it...
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Specific intended usage would be significant, ie what games you want to play, and what resolution. In general though, i7 and 16Gb of ram are of questionable value in a gaming machine, as they add little over an i5 and 8Gb.
Similarly, a Z87 Sabertooth is a lot of money to spend when you can pick up something that does roughly the same for $100 less.

Cool and silent are sorta conflicting goals. All the best airflow systems for cooling will have open front/top sections which are not really compatible with a silent machine. One of the best reviewed cases I've seen for noise levels is the Bitfenix Ghost, but relative to other cases of similar prices, it's not fantastic for cooling.
Also, you can mod a case fairly easily to soundproof it using special foam. Depending on where you live and the case you pick, it's possible a specialist retailer will sell you a kit to fill it. Alternatively, you can just buy sheets and cut panels yourself.

I would hold off on the R9 290. It shouldn't be too long (I hear next month) until custom cooler solutions start dropping which might solve how hot+loud the card is. It really won't help your goal to be silent.

As for fan controllers, I have one myself but it doesn't show temperatures (A Lamptron FC9). I understand the NZXT Sentry and Bitfenix Recon are worth a look, though I'm sure someone with more expertise than me can offer input.
 
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