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July 6, 2014 6:35:40 PM

Okay I've been posting a lot of threads the past couple days but I think i have a final build that will work. here it is:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HNRNgs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HNRNgs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-2600 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($434.63 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($184.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($528.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($152.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1780.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

I already have the CPU and the Seagate 2TB hard drive so this thing will actually cost about $1160. Let me know what you think! Thanks!

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July 6, 2014 6:46:06 PM

Just my advice: For that cooler, put the back bracketing on but wait until you've cabled most things from your PSU before you finish the job. It can cramp the space a lot.
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July 6, 2014 6:51:44 PM

canadianvice said:
Just my advice: For that cooler, put the back bracketing on but wait until you've cabled most things from your PSU before you finish the job. It can cramp the space a lot.


will do thanks for the advice!
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a b 4 Gaming
July 6, 2014 6:54:46 PM

The Z77 Chipset is almost dead, and its way too overpriced and old. I recommend upgrading to this build instead.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.05 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 6GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($579.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($152.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1655.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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a b 4 Gaming
July 6, 2014 6:55:47 PM

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LzmfFT) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LzmfFT/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97...) | $132.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8...) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/plextor-internal-hard-driv...) | $79.99 @ Micro Center
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9290xedfd) | $489.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300rwindowed) | $79.95 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850snlb...) | $89.25 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1...) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.99 @ NCIX US
**Keyboard** | [Ducky DK1087XM Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ducky-keyboard-dk1087nealb) | $57.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards
**Mouse** | [Perixx MX-2000 Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/perixx-mouse-mx2000) | $29.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1171.10


this pc would destroy the one u made sorry

its poorly chosen

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July 6, 2014 6:58:31 PM

iceclock said:
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jzmfFT) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jzmfFT/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $238.99 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z97X KILLER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97xkil...) | $152.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8...) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/plextor-internal-hard-driv...) | $79.99 @ Micro Center
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-driv...) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9290xedfd) | $489.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300rwindowed) | $79.95 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850snlb...) | $89.25 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1...) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.99 @ NCIX US
**Monitor** | [Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs247hp) | $144.99 @ Newegg
**Keyboard** | [Ducky DK1087XM Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ducky-keyboard-dk1087nealb) | $57.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards
**Mouse** | [Perixx MX-2000 Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/perixx-mouse-mx2000) | $29.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1627.99

this pc would destroy the one u made sorry

its poorly chosen



the only reason i am hesitant to switch over to that build you listed is that i already have the cpu and the barracuda hard drive in my possession. could i interchange those two things i have with the build you listed?
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a b 4 Gaming
July 6, 2014 6:59:10 PM

i edited it out because i notice u had those parts already.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LzmfFT) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LzmfFT/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97...) | $132.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8...) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/plextor-internal-hard-driv...) | $79.99 @ Micro Center
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9290xedfd) | $489.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300rwindowed) | $79.95 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850snlb...) | $89.25 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1...) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.99 @ NCIX US
**Keyboard** | [Ducky DK1087XM Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ducky-keyboard-dk1087nealb) | $57.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards
**Mouse** | [Perixx MX-2000 Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/perixx-mouse-mx2000) | $29.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1171.10


this pc would destroy the one u made sorry




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July 6, 2014 7:00:33 PM

M0j0jojo said:
The Z77 Chipset is almost dead, and its way too overpriced and old. I recommend upgrading to this build instead.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.05 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 6GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($579.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($152.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1655.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


okay could i exchange the cpu and the seagate hard drive with the ones i listed since i already have those in my possession? and how does the gtx 780 compare to the 290x?
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a b 4 Gaming
July 6, 2014 7:01:36 PM

my suggestion is quite good sir.

and the 290x is faster than the 780
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July 6, 2014 7:01:38 PM

iceclock said:
i edited it out because i notice u had those parts already.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LzmfFT) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LzmfFT/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97...) | $132.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8...) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/plextor-internal-hard-driv...) | $79.99 @ Micro Center
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9290xedfd) | $489.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300rwindowed) | $79.95 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850snlb...) | $89.25 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1...) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.99 @ NCIX US
**Keyboard** | [Ducky DK1087XM Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ducky-keyboard-dk1087nealb) | $57.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards
**Mouse** | [Perixx MX-2000 Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/perixx-mouse-mx2000) | $29.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1171.10


this pc would destroy the one u made sorry






oh okay thank you!
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a b 4 Gaming
July 6, 2014 7:02:04 PM

no problem sir :) 

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July 6, 2014 7:06:42 PM

iceclock said:
my suggestion is quite good sir.

and the 290x is faster than the 780


I think i will go with your build i like everything you listed! i plan on using this in my room hooked up to my 42 inch tv will this work with that? and should i get a wireless keyboard and mouse since i plan on using it like that?
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July 6, 2014 7:09:28 PM

iceclock said:
no problem sir :) 



also i just checked and it says the cpu i have isn't compatible with the motherboard you listed. what should i sub it out for?
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July 6, 2014 7:11:02 PM

iceclock said:
my suggestion is quite good sir.

and the 290x is faster than the 780


Where are you getting your source from? How can you prove that the R9 290x is faster than the GTX 780 6GB
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July 6, 2014 7:11:45 PM

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gvwtK8) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gvwtK8/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77extr...) | $153.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8...) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/plextor-internal-hard-driv...) | $79.99 @ Micro Center
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9290xedfd) | $489.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300rwindowed) | $79.95 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850snlb...) | $89.25 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1...) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.99 @ NCIX US
**Keyboard** | [Ducky DK1087XM Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ducky-keyboard-dk1087nealb) | $57.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards
**Mouse** | [Perixx MX-2000 Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/perixx-mouse-mx2000) | $29.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1192.10

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July 6, 2014 7:22:18 PM

iceclock said:
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gvwtK8) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gvwtK8/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77extr...) | $153.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8...) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/plextor-internal-hard-driv...) | $79.99 @ Micro Center
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9290xedfd) | $489.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300rwindowed) | $79.95 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850snlb...) | $89.25 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1...) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.99 @ NCIX US
**Keyboard** | [Ducky DK1087XM Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ducky-keyboard-dk1087nealb) | $57.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards
**Mouse** | [Perixx MX-2000 Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/perixx-mouse-mx2000) | $29.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1192.10

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thank you very much! is there anything i should look for in a wireless mouse as well? sorry for the huge amount of questions i am really inexperienced with computers haha
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July 6, 2014 10:42:41 PM

lotsologan said:
canadianvice said:
Just my advice: For that cooler, put the back bracketing on but wait until you've cabled most things from your PSU before you finish the job. It can cramp the space a lot.


will do thanks for the advice!


One other small thing: If you don't read the instructions, hopefully you read this:
That "tape-y" layer on the mounting bracket for the back of the motherboard that comes with the Hyper Evo 212 is electrical insulation. DO NOT REMOVE IT.
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