Just a few questions on cooling my new build.

RagBagRover · Oct 11, 2014

Hi, i have a few questions about my new pc build which is work in progress. Firstly, here is my build so far for an office pc which needs to last at least 4 years. I know i have gone a bit overkill, especially on the GPU but it really appeals to me being passive.

Graphics Card Palit GeForce GTX 750 KalmX SilenT 2GB Nvidia PCI Express Graphics Card
CPU Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor
Motherboard MSI B85M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory RAM
Storage 120GB Samsung 840 EVO Series 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive SSD
3TB Seagate Barracuda ST3000DM001 3.5" SATA III Hard Drive

Firstly, is the stock intel cpu cooler that will come with the processor capable of keeping my cpu cool, keeping in mind i want it to last for 4 years.

Secondly, please can someone reccommed what size PSU and Ram i should get keeping in mind its a micro atx build.

Finally, are there any obvious flaws to this build so far?
Thanks

RagBagRover · Oct 11, 2014

Also how come so few suppliers sell the Palit GeForce GTX 750 KalmX SilenT 2GB Nvidia PCI Express Graphics Card?

ssddx · Oct 11, 2014

since its an office build why dont you just use an i3 or i5 which have onboard graphics instead of the older dual core paired with a gpu? makes more sense to me. that way you only need. given that the prices on the dualcore is $70 and the gpu is $200+ you can more than buy an i3 or i5 for that budget and the integrated graphics will be more than what is needed for general office use.

the stock cpu cooler is typically fine. my last system ran for 10 years with one and my current system had one for 4 years up until i decided i wanted to o/c it a bit so got a better cooler. as long as you arent subjecting it to extreme heat, overclocking or other such things you will be fine. at most i'd throw on something cheap like a hyper 212 which would be quieter.

if you went straight i3 or i5 with no gpu its possible to use something as small as a 300w perfectly fine and still have some headroom. i'd make sure you go with a good brand like seasonic or xfx.

geofelt · Oct 11, 2014

To answer your questions:

1. The stock intel cooler is entirely adequate.
2. For such a pc, I think 8gb is entirely adequate. Buy a 2 x 4gb kit. 1600 speed is fine.
3. Buy only a quality psu. Seasonic makes a number of psu's on the 300w-400w range.
You need less than 300w. Here is one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151072

Your parts are not overly hot, you should have no problem cooling unless you try to apply a high overclock to the G3258.
I might suggest as a case, the Silverstone PS07.
It has superb cooling and washable front air filters
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163186

A passive GTX750 will generate heat. It is entirely unnecessary in a office pc.
The integrated graphics of the G3258 is plenty. I suggest you try that first and buy a discrete graphics card only if your office will be running fast action games.

M-ATX still requires largish cases.
I have built a couple of tiny office systems using a ITX motherboard and a lian li Q02 and Q07 cases.
The Q03 looks good, but I have not used that.
Check out the dimensions, they fit on a desktop easily.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112372

RagBagRover · Oct 12, 2014

ssddx :

since its an office build why dont you just use an i3 or i5 which have onboard graphics instead of the older dual core paired with a gpu? makes more sense to me. that way you only need. given that the prices on the dualcore is $70 and the gpu is $200+ you can more than buy an i3 or i5 for that budget and the integrated graphics will be more than what is needed for general office use.

the stock cpu cooler is typically fine. my last system ran for 10 years with one and my current system had one for 4 years up until i decided i wanted to o/c it a bit so got a better cooler. as long as you arent subjecting it to extreme heat, overclocking or other such things you will be fine. at most i'd throw on something cheap like a hyper 212 which would be quieter.

if you went straight i3 or i5 with no gpu its possible to use something as small as a 300w perfectly fine and still have some headroom. i'd make sure you go with a good brand like seasonic or xfx.

thanks a lot. what cpu would you reccommend that would last a long time and be suitable an i3 or and i5? i would be willing to pay upto £180 for one

RagBagRover · Oct 12, 2014

geofelt :

To answer your questions:

1. The stock intel cooler is entirely adequate.
2. For such a pc, I think 8gb is entirely adequate. Buy a 2 x 4gb kit. 1600 speed is fine.
3. Buy only a quality psu. Seasonic makes a number of psu's on the 300w-400w range.
You need less than 300w. Here is one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151072

Your parts are not overly hot, you should have no problem cooling unless you try to apply a high overclock to the G3258.
I might suggest as a case, the Silverstone PS07.
It has superb cooling and washable front air filters
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163186

A passive GTX750 will generate heat. It is entirely unnecessary in a office pc.
The integrated graphics of the G3258 is plenty. I suggest you try that first and buy a discrete graphics card only if your office will be running fast action games.

M-ATX still requires largish cases.
I have built a couple of tiny office systems using a ITX motherboard and a lian li Q02 and Q07 cases.
The Q03 looks good, but I have not used that.
Check out the dimensions, they fit on a desktop easily.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112372

thanks a lot although will the SeaSonic S12II S12II 380B 380W fit into my case?

geofelt · Oct 12, 2014

What is your case?
The Seasonic 380w is a standard ATX psu and will fit in most any case.
Including the Silverstone ps07

With your cpu budget, you could buy a I5, but it is totally unnecessary for a simple desktop build.
I would suggest a i3-4130 or similar. It will only be 85£.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Extended-Technology-Execute-Disable/dp/B00EF1G98W

THE essential component is a ssd for your os and some files. Unless you will be storing large files such as video files, I suggest a Samsung EVO 240gb. Add a hard drive later if you need bulk storage.

Most any lga1150 motherboard will be as good as any other.
I might look at a Z97 based motherboard to allow more options if you ever need to upgrade the cpu.

RagBagRover · Oct 12, 2014

geofelt :

Thanks for the help i think im gonna go with this build. Any obvious errors or objections?

CPU Intel Core i3-4330 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor
CPU Cooler Stock cooler
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-H81M-D2V micro-ATX Socket 1150
Memory RAM 8GB (2x4GB) Corsair Vengeance Jet Black 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Dual/Quad Channel Kit
Storage 120GB Samsung 840 EVO Series 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive SSD
3TB Seagate Barracuda ST3000DM001 3.5" SATA III Hard Drive
Power Supply 450W Corsair RM Series 80PLUS Gold Modular Power Supply
Case Fractal Design Define Mini Case
WiFi Adapter TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 N900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter
Optical Driver Pioneer DVR-221LBK 24x Internal DVD/CD Burner inc LabelFlash Technology

geofelt · Oct 12, 2014

Looks good to me.

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