New $700 build - Any noise issues that are obvious

halt · Mar 6, 2014

Here is the current build (will run Win 7 64-Pro OS)
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/rspitzer/saved/3Yls

My old system it is replacing uses the Antec Three hundred (usb 2.0 model would get the 3.0) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129180
which I could use again however the Corsair 200R is getting great reviews.

I am open to changes to this system that lower cost and improve functionality as well.

tiny voices · Mar 6, 2014

Looks fine. You don't need the CPU cooler as you cannot overclock that CPU. Also, change the PSU to an XFX550w unit if you like. It is a lot better quality than the Corsair CX series which is average at best.

aylafan · Mar 6, 2014

I highly recommend that you look at the Corsair 200R before you buy it. It has a more plain look than other cases; however, I really love the inside of the case. While I do have the 200R, I would've gotten the 300R if it was in stock at the time.

halt · Mar 6, 2014

XfX 550 pro does not support Haswell (it was actually my first choice before I saw they specific excluded) it has a funky shut off problem supposedly
http://techreport.com/review/24897/the-big-haswell-psu-compatibility-list#xfx
If you think I should not get the Corsair another recommendation would be appreciated.

Aylafan
Thank you for the pictures your box looks great. Why do you suggest the 300 over the 200?

aylafan · Mar 7, 2014

halt :

I prefer the metal-mesh look of the 300R and it has 2 fans in the front to cool the hard drive cages. The 200R only has 1 fan in the front. Besides that both cases are still great choices.

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