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January 15, 2014 7:34:30 PM

Hey guys, this is my final build i was going on. I bought some of the parts already (the gpu) but I was wondering I got this thing and it is almost 12 inches long (11.5). Is my case too small because I don't know exactly how this mounting of the HDD would matter in terms of clearance space left.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/GrantFrothyTercero/saved/3...

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January 15, 2014 7:37:33 PM

Nah, you should be just fine. There are cases half that size that could fit that GPU. However, if there is an issue, you can just remove the offending drive cages and put your drives either lower down or in an adapter in the 5.25" bay.
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January 15, 2014 7:38:07 PM

That case should be fine, but the build needs some work.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.96 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $1048.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-15 22:37 EST-0500)

There you go! Questions?
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January 15, 2014 7:49:10 PM

DarkSable said:
Nah, you should be just fine. There are cases half that size that could fit that GPU. However, if there is an issue, you can just remove the offending drive cages and put your drives either lower down or in an adapter in the 5.25" bay.


I was wondering because i looked up the exact specifications after I ordered the part (stupid of me I know) and looking at this http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4366/nzxt_tempest_410_... it made me second guess myself. And how would removing the cage work (i never build my own computer before so i wouldn't know exactly that would work.
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January 15, 2014 7:52:48 PM

allocco91 said:
That case should be fine, but the build needs some work.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.96 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $1048.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-15 22:37 EST-0500)

There you go! Questions?


I see you put the overclocked version, with an additional cpu cooler and a lower wattage power supply. saw what you did there! wouldn't that overclocking and cpu cooler suck up more than 500w with that power supply you put in?
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January 15, 2014 8:02:59 PM

You'll be better off with this, assuming you didn't already order the parts:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $980.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-15 22:57 EST-0500)

-600w is fine for this build.
-Overclockable processor, better Z87 chipset motherboard, and threw in a cpu cooler.
-2gb of vram is plenty for 1080p gaming.
-Cheaper RAM, same performance.
-Better case, IMHO.
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January 15, 2014 8:07:42 PM

Grant Tercero said:
allocco91 said:
That case should be fine, but the build needs some work.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.96 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $1048.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-15 22:37 EST-0500)

There you go! Questions?


I see you put the overclocked version, with an additional cpu cooler and a lower wattage power supply. saw what you did there! wouldn't that overclocking and cpu cooler suck up more than 500w with that power supply you put in?


Yup, the overclocked version is on sale, too. It has 40A on the 12v rail. Your CPU and GPU won't break 350. Plus, EVGA is a more reputable brand (made by FSP).
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January 15, 2014 10:37:26 PM

realchaos said:
You'll be better off with this, assuming you didn't already order the parts:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $980.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-15 22:57 EST-0500)

-600w is fine for this build.
-Overclockable processor, better Z87 chipset motherboard, and threw in a cpu cooler.
-2gb of vram is plenty for 1080p gaming.
-Cheaper RAM, same performance.
-Better case, IMHO.


yeah i ordered the parts....
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January 15, 2014 10:42:59 PM

allocco91 said:
Grant Tercero said:
allocco91 said:
That case should be fine, but the build needs some work.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.96 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $1048.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-15 22:37 EST-0500)

There you go! Questions?


I see you put the overclocked version, with an additional cpu cooler and a lower wattage power supply. saw what you did there! wouldn't that overclocking and cpu cooler suck up more than 500w with that power supply you put in?


Yup, the overclocked version is on sale, too. It has 40A on the 12v rail. Your CPU and GPU won't break 350. Plus, EVGA is a more reputable brand (made by FSP).


since i ordered the parts already, i am guess the 750w power supply would be sufficient for my build. but the GPU i bought says 450watt on the box...
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a b U Graphics card
January 15, 2014 10:46:59 PM

Grant Tercero said:
allocco91 said:
Grant Tercero said:
allocco91 said:
That case should be fine, but the build needs some work.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.96 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $1048.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-15 22:37 EST-0500)

There you go! Questions?


I see you put the overclocked version, with an additional cpu cooler and a lower wattage power supply. saw what you did there! wouldn't that overclocking and cpu cooler suck up more than 500w with that power supply you put in?


Yup, the overclocked version is on sale, too. It has 40A on the 12v rail. Your CPU and GPU won't break 350. Plus, EVGA is a more reputable brand (made by FSP).


since i ordered the parts already, i am guess the 750w power supply would be sufficient for my build. but the GPU i bought says 450watt on the box...


That GPU will never use anywhere close to 450 watts. It's an outlandish estimate for marketing purposes (EVGA sells PSU's too).
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January 15, 2014 11:03:30 PM

allocco91 said:
Grant Tercero said:
allocco91 said:
Grant Tercero said:
allocco91 said:
That case should be fine, but the build needs some work.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.96 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $1048.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-15 22:37 EST-0500)

There you go! Questions?


I see you put the overclocked version, with an additional cpu cooler and a lower wattage power supply. saw what you did there! wouldn't that overclocking and cpu cooler suck up more than 500w with that power supply you put in?


Yup, the overclocked version is on sale, too. It has 40A on the 12v rail. Your CPU and GPU won't break 350. Plus, EVGA is a more reputable brand (made by FSP).


since i ordered the parts already, i am guess the 750w power supply would be sufficient for my build. but the GPU i bought says 450watt on the box...


That GPU will never use anywhere close to 450 watts. It's an outlandish estimate for marketing purposes (EVGA sells PSU's too).


Aight, Thanks! evertyhingt but the processor in coming in tomorrow. I will have this put together by next tuesday night! (when the processor comes in) so excited!
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