Hello all, I upgraded my mobo, ram and CPU a couple months ago, and now I've saved up enough to go for the next part: Cpu cooler, GPU, PSU and new case to fit it all. I've selected out what I feel are the best parts, and I'm set on my GPU, but the others I could use the expertise of this great forum. Parts are below:
Power Supply: EVGA Supernova G2 1000W 80+ Gold - Highly rated and reviewed, and it's a Tier One PSU. I know it's more than I need, but I plan on getting a second GPU at some point in the future when I decide to upgrade my monitor to a 144hz, so I figure this PSU will let me get a nice SLI setup going, and hold it along with my overclocked CPU.
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 Mid-Size Tower - I did research and came upon this case, has a good mix of style with utility. From what I've read it has good cooling, and the opportunity to put in more fans if needed, and it's reasonably priced, though that's not the deciding factor. I need a Mid-Size Tower, as I keep my computer on my desk, and I'm not sure how much larger a full size tower is compared to a mid, but if it's more than a couple inches in length (not height or width), it won't fit. If you have a better suggestion for a case, please feel free to tell me.
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 780 GHZ Edition - Best bang for my buck. I'm not currently running a massive monitor resolution, and I've settled on a GTX 780 as the GPU I need over the 780 TI, as the TI is more expensive and I currently wouldn't be using the extra power anyway. The GHZ edition is a very solid GPU from reviews, and the price of $500 seats it very nice. If there's really a better GPU you think I can get out there, let me know and I'll check it out, but I'm pretty set on this one. And in the future I'll just pick up a second one when I upgrade my monitor and run them in SLI, to give me the extra boost I need for 144hz.
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i or Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - This is the one I really need the input of the community on. I am currently running a stock i5 4670k CPU, and obviously I plan to OC when I get my card. I'm aiming for 4.3 to 4.5 ghz OC on my cpu, so what would be best? I'm pretty sure the Corsair is head and shoulders above the Cooler Master, but will it fit in my mid-size tower case? That is the question. Also the only reason the Hyper 212 EVO is in the equation is that I currently have a new one that came with the order when I got my CPU, I just haven't put it in yet. What do you guys recommend as the best CPU cooler for my i5 4670k when oc'd to 4.5 ghz?
And that's about it, any help on the above parts would be very appreciated. If there is any more information I can provide, please let me know, and thank you for taking the time to help me out
EDIT: My RAM is G-Skill Sniper Low Voltage, if that helps. It's not low-profile RAM as far as I know, so I hope it wouldn't conflict with the cooler I want to put in or anything. Figured it's a useful tidbit to share.
Power Supply: EVGA Supernova G2 1000W 80+ Gold - Highly rated and reviewed, and it's a Tier One PSU. I know it's more than I need, but I plan on getting a second GPU at some point in the future when I decide to upgrade my monitor to a 144hz, so I figure this PSU will let me get a nice SLI setup going, and hold it along with my overclocked CPU.
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 Mid-Size Tower - I did research and came upon this case, has a good mix of style with utility. From what I've read it has good cooling, and the opportunity to put in more fans if needed, and it's reasonably priced, though that's not the deciding factor. I need a Mid-Size Tower, as I keep my computer on my desk, and I'm not sure how much larger a full size tower is compared to a mid, but if it's more than a couple inches in length (not height or width), it won't fit. If you have a better suggestion for a case, please feel free to tell me.
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 780 GHZ Edition - Best bang for my buck. I'm not currently running a massive monitor resolution, and I've settled on a GTX 780 as the GPU I need over the 780 TI, as the TI is more expensive and I currently wouldn't be using the extra power anyway. The GHZ edition is a very solid GPU from reviews, and the price of $500 seats it very nice. If there's really a better GPU you think I can get out there, let me know and I'll check it out, but I'm pretty set on this one. And in the future I'll just pick up a second one when I upgrade my monitor and run them in SLI, to give me the extra boost I need for 144hz.
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i or Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - This is the one I really need the input of the community on. I am currently running a stock i5 4670k CPU, and obviously I plan to OC when I get my card. I'm aiming for 4.3 to 4.5 ghz OC on my cpu, so what would be best? I'm pretty sure the Corsair is head and shoulders above the Cooler Master, but will it fit in my mid-size tower case? That is the question. Also the only reason the Hyper 212 EVO is in the equation is that I currently have a new one that came with the order when I got my CPU, I just haven't put it in yet. What do you guys recommend as the best CPU cooler for my i5 4670k when oc'd to 4.5 ghz?
And that's about it, any help on the above parts would be very appreciated. If there is any more information I can provide, please let me know, and thank you for taking the time to help me out
EDIT: My RAM is G-Skill Sniper Low Voltage, if that helps. It's not low-profile RAM as far as I know, so I hope it wouldn't conflict with the cooler I want to put in or anything. Figured it's a useful tidbit to share.
Is the Phantek cooler really that good? If so I'll swap out the h80i for it in my list and grab it. Noise isn't a problem, but saving a few bucks is great, and water cooling always makes me iffy anyway, water and my expensive parts just never sits right. The only question I have is if the Phantek cooler will be too big to fit with my ram, since my motherboard is a micro-atx. The ram is 42mm, according to the G.Skill site. If it can't fit I'd just go with the water cooler. Hrmm, Antec P280 or the Phanteks case. Decisions, decisions. They both would fit on my desk, so I guess there's not much of a difference then?
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