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New gaming build, need one last checkup.

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September 27, 2014 6:30:46 AM

A while back, I wrote this thread, trying to build a compact but powerful gaming rig.
After reading some more into it, and asking around, i came to the conclusion that going for an mATX build is simply not worth the price you pay for it (worse airflow, not as good SLI option and the size of the GPU/PSU has to be short.)

Anyways, this is the new build im going for, and I need a last check-up before buying the components.

The build:

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K 3,5 GHz, 6MB
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro H100i
Motherbard: MSI Z97 GAMING 5
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 970 Gaming
RAM: Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) CL9 1600Mhz VENGEANCE LP RED
HDD: 1TB WD Blue 7200rpm 64MB
PSU: EVGA Supernova G2 750W, 80+ Gold, Modular
CASE: NZXT S340 White
I do own a SSD from my previous rig that ill be using.

Link to the cart (Sorry for it being Swedish)

Also lastly, i will be mounting the H100i radiator in the front, with pull, while two 140mm (rear and top) on exhaust. Will the cooling/Airflow be fine with that setup?

Thank you.

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a b 4 Gaming
September 27, 2014 6:41:31 AM

The build looks great.All great quality components.
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a b 4 Gaming
September 27, 2014 11:58:37 AM

I would not mount a radiator in a pull configuration because you will effectively be blowing hot air into the case. Further, I would double check that the length of the Tubing will reach the front from the PSU - it may or may not (if you were set on doing that).

Otherwise your build looks excellent - in fact I would probably build something near identical to that if I was building a new PC.

Only comment = I would recommend the 850w of the supernova if you are going to Sli as a personal preference.
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a b 4 Gaming
September 27, 2014 12:01:48 PM

750W is enough for GTX 970 SLI. ;) 
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September 27, 2014 12:30:02 PM

I have contacted Nzxt and they confirmed that the tubes are long enough, specially if they enter from the top. might be a tight squeeze from bottom but I'm planning to do it from top.
As for the push or pull, if I put it on push, should I make the fans on top/back to intake instead?
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a b 4 Gaming
September 27, 2014 5:53:30 PM

Xoniva said:
I have contacted Nzxt and they confirmed that the tubes are long enough, specially if they enter from the top. might be a tight squeeze from bottom but I'm planning to do it from top.
As for the push or pull, if I put it on push, should I make the fans on top/back to intake instead?


Well whatever config you choose you should have air coming in one side and out the other. I would never aim a radiator in because like I said you are blowing heated air into your case that way.

Most cases are designed for air coming in the front and out the back. In part possibly because most people have the front of their PC aimed towards or at least in the general direction of them (I'd guess not many like warm/hot air blowing in their face).

That isn't to say that exhausting air out the front WONT work.

I personally would get a case large enough to mount the radiator on the top or back, and bring air in the front and out the top/back. A case such as the Corsair 400D that I own, or many others. Pretty sure the fractal R4 will do it, and a slew of others including some of the good ones NZXT make.

You can always try one config and move the fans around and see which cools the best. You should have more air INTAKE than exhaust, whatever the case (slightly positive pressure is the best).
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