Checking on Compatibility Issues

FivosG · May 13, 2014

Hello There,

- Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced
- Power Supply: Corsair Professional Series HX650 80 plus Gold
- Motherboard: ASUS Maximus VI Hero
- CPU: Intel Core i5 4670k 3.4GHz - Going to overclock it to 4.2GHz
- CPU Fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
- Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
- HDD: WD Black 1TB SATA-III
- SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SATA-III
- Optical Drive: ASUS DRW-24F1ST

This is a list of components I'm getting as a new PC very soon, inf act I already . I'm actually pretty sure there are no compatibility issues but since it's a very expensive build I wanted to make sure there are no problems at all. I checked http://pcpartpicker.com/ but I still want the communities opinion! Also please tell me any suggestions on what components I could change for example. I already ordered my Case so that's the only thing I can't change.

Glad if you could help,
Fivos G.

s4in7 · May 13, 2014

Everything looks good--the Hero should have no problem getting your i5 to 4.2GHz and that case has plenty of airflow to keep things cool. What graphics card are you getting?

terry4536 · May 13, 2014

It looks good to me. The only performance issue I see is the RAM. I would use at a minimum CL9 1866 RAM. I like G. Skill http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455.

The power supply is sufficient for most all single GPUs,

FivosG · May 14, 2014

s4in7 :

I don't have money for a GPU at the moment! I'll get that in 2 months. But I think it's either going to be GTX 770 or GTX 780. I was thinking about Gigabyte's overclocked models since they look like they have a nice airflow. For now though, I'll only use intel integrated graphics till I get that!

s4in7 · May 14, 2014

Your RAM is plenty fine, there's no performance difference in games from 1600 to 1866, 2133 and beyond unless you're on an APU--faster memory only helps in programs like AutoCAD.

But yeah, sounds like a hell of a system especially once you throw a graphics card in there

Check out eBay--they have used Radeon 290's for $2-250 right now. I just picked one up and it works flawlessly, if not a little loud. Still, it beats the pants off the 770 and 780 for half the cost.

FivosG · May 14, 2014

s4in7 :

Thanks for the information but just wanted to say I'm not an AMD fan (I had both AMD and Nvidia) I think their drivers are buggy, GPUs are loud & kind of overpriced but that's just my opinion of course!

Turb0Yoda · May 14, 2014

FivosG :

I DISAGREE. THIS IS ABSOLUTE GARBAGE.

just kidding. The new AMD's do improve with that. I believe Nvidia gets along better with Intel, or is that just rumors and what not. I'd suggest the MSI Twin Frozr series for any gpu. EVGA is also very good and has GREAT customer service as well(form what i've heard)

terry4536 · May 14, 2014

The 1600MHz RAM is strictly average. The best compromise of cost and performance is at CL9 1866 Mhz RAM. And there is little cost between the two.

s4in7 · May 15, 2014

Sure, step up to 1866 if cost allows, otherwise stick with CAS9 1600MHz as 1866 or higher won't improve your frame rate not. one. bit.

FivosG · May 15, 2014

Guys I'm going for the Corsair RM650 Power Supply because it's more available in my country, do you know if it's going to cause any problems in my build?

s4in7 · May 15, 2014

Nope! That's a great PSU for the money. Go for it!

terry4536 · May 15, 2014

I wouldn't recommend the Corsair CX or RM series. The RM Seies are a tier 3 power supplies. I have included a tiered list of power supplies below. I would recommend one in the Tier 2 for an economy choice. Antec, Seasonic, XFX are all good choices. There are still a few Corsair series that are good choices as well.

http://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx

FivosG · May 16, 2014

The HAF 932 Advancced case has 2 USB 3.0 Cables, one for the top USB panels and one for the two bottom extra USB panels. Do you guys know if there is a way I can plug both to my Mobo?

terry4536 · May 16, 2014

That is pretty much standard now. When USB 3.0 first came out, there was a period when cases and motherboards may of had a connection problem.

Vic 40 · May 16, 2014

There are motherboards with two of those internal connectors,you just have too look for them.The Hero only has one.

FivosG · May 16, 2014

I know but unfortunately I don't want to change the Hero since I'm very excited for it! I was just hoping there was another way to connect 2 usb 3.0 headers!

Vic 40 · May 16, 2014

Are you sure it has two usb 3.0 ports on the top too? Can't find that info via cooler master and several reviews.

FivosG · May 16, 2014

Vic 40 :

I'm not really that sure but as I saw in videos it comes with an extra panel type of thing. Anyway the courier company called me and it's coming tonight, I'm gonna check how many usb cables it has! If it has two I might as well not use one of them. Except if there is method with splitters or something.

Vic 40 · May 16, 2014

I would at least use one and there are adapters to use usb 3.0 on usb 2.0 ports.
http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-Internal-Adapter-G11303050-RT/dp/B0098FSJ92

FivosG · May 17, 2014

Guys never mind the top ports are USB 2 so it's perfectly fine! I'd like to thank you all of your help, unfortunately I can't pick a best answer cause you all helped me out so much but I have gave you all a vote up!

terry4536 · May 17, 2014

Good luck with your build.

FivosG · May 18, 2014

Guys I got one more thing actually, I'm thinking of going with the ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO (I saw it has VGA port and my monitor is VGA) instead of the VI HERO because weirdly enough, it's cheaper here. I don't know how and why. Anyway what do you guys think? Is the MAXIMUS VII HERO BETTER?

terry4536 · May 18, 2014

There are a few more features on the VII HERO, but they are very similar. The main difference is the Intel Z97 chipset. Is it better? I don't know yet.

VI HERO vs VII HERO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627%2050001315%20600438202&IsNodeId=1&srchInDesc=hero&page=1&bop=And&CompareItemList=280|13-132-125^13-132-125-TS%2C13-131-989^13-131-989-TS&percm=13-132-125%3A%24%24%24%24%24%24%24%3B13-131-989%3A%24%24%24%24%24%24%24

Vic 40 · May 18, 2014

You should be fine with the VII,don't overthink things.

FivosG · May 19, 2014

I chose the ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO! Thanks guys!

Is this memory compatible with my system?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233142

Also is that RAM okay? Or is there a better one I can get for around the same price.

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