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What up you guys, new to the forum but have been checking out a lot of posts to aid me in building my build. So, I am pretty much done assembling and now I am about to order the components but before I do that, I want you guys to check it out.

CPU: AMD FX 8350
GPU: Sapphire R9290 Tri-x OC
Case: Cooler master Silcencio 550
Extra case fans: Silverstone FN121-RL
PSU; Seasonic M12II EVO 750w
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB
HD: Seagate Barracuda ST1000M003
MOBO: ASUS M5A97 EVO
Drive: LiteOn iHAS 124

Allright now for some additional info, I am not going to be rocking a crossfire config in this build so hence the M5A97 mobo. Allthough I am going to be overclocking in the future, that's why I choose the EVO components. When I will dicide to venture into the world of overclocking I will of course purchase a watercooler for my CPU, all this is gonna send me back 1000 euro's.
 
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Well mate i can tell u my own experience with my NZXT phantom 410 not sure if it will help
I got the 140mm fan at the front and got the 2 120mm fans that were originally at the front to the Side and Top, i checked temps and it seemed like it was cooler and more silent so i kept the setup, but the NZXT phantom 410 i am using has a removable drive bay tray in the middle.front so i removed it and had increase airflow so the front 140mm fan was sucking air directly into the Mobo/GPU/ area, i am not sure if the Silentio uses that but u can try both setups and change them arrround, and, like i said there is bound to be a review on that case's airflow online
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Good build mate, the only thing i could add to this would be an SSD, not really necessary just makes for a faster boot, most ppl aprecciate that
I assume this build is for gaming? If u are going to do 3d rendering and/or video editing look into getting a bit more ram
I am not sure u have an OS already
 
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Well I've made the choice to invest 'SSD money' into my GPU, so now I can purchase a 290 instead of a 280. Down the road I will purchase one I think. But then again is an SSD really that essential, I mean all it does is speed up your loading times right? The operating system is already in my posession. I made to the choice to go with a Windows 7 64bit OS, buhuuut I am really curious about this whole Steam OS thing, when they come with a what more refined version I will definitely install that one. I think even in its beta stage it already looks pretty promising. Oh, and yeah this build is going to be primarily for gaming.
 
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Well first one, good idea that one to put your SSD money on your GPU, like i said its not essential, i have one now and i wouldnt trade it for an OS boot on an HDD but that is personal preference, if u arent used to SSD's than it is a big difference when u dont get one but if u never had an SSD u do fine with an HDD
Steam OS is pretty beta-ish atm, ill probably get it myself in about 6months if reviews are good
Thought so
 
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But overclocking wise, it's all there right (except for a decent cpu cooler)? I mean, I read the 8350 can get real power hungry when overclocked. So that's why I went a lil' overkill on the psu, but that choise isn't going to bite me up the ass I hope.
 
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Well 750w is what i call my personal sweetspot for single GPU machine, u can overclock the CPU and the GPU to the temperature of the sun and it wont lack power (Joke of course :p, i mean within reasonable limits it will still support that overclock)
Now about the CPU cooler, that really depends, i run my 4670k on a CPU cooler and its not extremely OCed yet, the stock CPU coolers tend to be very noisy and they dont deal with overclocks well so even if u are not overclocking a 20buck CPU cooler like the HYper 212 evo can keep your system running quieter and that is essential to some people
If u are going to overclock plz get an aftermarket CPU cooler, your CPU and your case will thank you

*edit: also i dont know that case personally but some cases are better if they are ran with a specific fan setup like top exhaust , front intake, side intake , etc, so if u look that case up on reviews they should tell u how u can put your fans to maximize cooling
 
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Yeah so, you are spot on on the case being somewhat comprimising the eventual temp. That's why I chose to replace the stock fans of the silencio (which only spin at a measly 800rpm) with some silverstones (which have a max rpm of 1400). So I'm really hoping that this slight adjustment will fix that temp issue the silencio got going on.
 
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Well mate another good way to fix that problem is to add bigger fans, u see because bigger fans drag more air they are quieter and more eficient because with less rpm they drag the same air making less noise.
now if u got a serious temp issue sometimes u need to put more fans, i am not a case expert but like i said there is bound to be some review in which people can tell u what places to put fans in to maximize airflow and minimize temperature. Just make sure your case isnt backed up against furniture or is very limited on the top or front, u want a good inch at least of space to let air enter and exit at a nice rate
 
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Well mate i can tell u my own experience with my NZXT phantom 410 not sure if it will help
I got the 140mm fan at the front and got the 2 120mm fans that were originally at the front to the Side and Top, i checked temps and it seemed like it was cooler and more silent so i kept the setup, but the NZXT phantom 410 i am using has a removable drive bay tray in the middle.front so i removed it and had increase airflow so the front 140mm fan was sucking air directly into the Mobo/GPU/ area, i am not sure if the Silentio uses that but u can try both setups and change them arrround, and, like i said there is bound to be a review on that case's airflow online
 
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Well mate u guess u are refering to static?
Well do u often find youself getting a shock when u touch a doorknob? if u do or if u think u live in an area with a lot of static electricity then get one
if u dont then u can get by, just dont be on a carpet, dont pet your cat or dog while building it, dont let any kids near. A good way to dissipate static when building without a wristband is to get your PSu isntalled in your case first and connect it to the power but have it turned on, then while u are assembling the rest frequently touch your case in the metal parts, since it is connected to a PSU that is connected to a power outlet it should ground you and get rrid of all the static
The static problem is overblown, i was nervous too on my first build but as long as u use commom sense and dont roll arround the carpet while u are building it you should be fine, if u feel nervous touch the case in the method i refered :p
 
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