- Dec 24, 2014
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Hello, This is my first build ever and i am a newcomer, so help will be VERY appreciated
The items that i have right now:
CPU: i74790K
Mobo: Asrock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer
CPU fan: Hyper 212 Evo
Video Card: EVGA GTX 970 SC
I will be running single card, but the idea is to have a build that gives me option to allow to SLI at future time.
The only thing remaining is the case. From where I live, i only have a handful of options (at premium prices as well, hence careful selection is required):
1) $145 - CM STORM SCOUT 2 ADVANCED
2) $160 - COOLER MASTER 690 III CMS-693-KWN1 BLACK
3) $145 - COOLER MASTER HAF XB RC-902XB-KKN1 BLACK
I prefer a mid tower case for aesthetics, yet the technician was pushing me hard for the full towers at the shop stating that it is not recommended for SLI in a mid tower, unless i choose CM 690 III or the CM Master HAF as they have sufficient space.
I really lean towards CM storm scout 2 for its looks and as it is a strong seller on amazon, but the technician insisting it wont fit 970 SLI.
(690 iii is too plain, and I don't see it selling on amazon for some reason. CM HAF XB has a strange look i guess).
He also kept on insisting that 212 Evo won't handle my processor as it starts with 4.0Ghz and kept on insisting to take a 240m liquid cooling.
So my question is:
1) Would CM STORM SCOUT 2 ADVANCED be able to fit/do 970 SLI in future with no problems?
2) Which of the 3 cases would you prefer?
3) Is it true that i will face problems with 212 Evo for i74790K? (i wont be doing any overclocking on it for now)
PS: VERY sorry for the long post. but this means alot to me as it is my first build, and i don't want to ruin it with my final piece.
Your expertise will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you
Rafa
The items that i have right now:
CPU: i74790K
Mobo: Asrock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer
CPU fan: Hyper 212 Evo
Video Card: EVGA GTX 970 SC
I will be running single card, but the idea is to have a build that gives me option to allow to SLI at future time.
The only thing remaining is the case. From where I live, i only have a handful of options (at premium prices as well, hence careful selection is required):
1) $145 - CM STORM SCOUT 2 ADVANCED
2) $160 - COOLER MASTER 690 III CMS-693-KWN1 BLACK
3) $145 - COOLER MASTER HAF XB RC-902XB-KKN1 BLACK
I prefer a mid tower case for aesthetics, yet the technician was pushing me hard for the full towers at the shop stating that it is not recommended for SLI in a mid tower, unless i choose CM 690 III or the CM Master HAF as they have sufficient space.
I really lean towards CM storm scout 2 for its looks and as it is a strong seller on amazon, but the technician insisting it wont fit 970 SLI.
(690 iii is too plain, and I don't see it selling on amazon for some reason. CM HAF XB has a strange look i guess).
He also kept on insisting that 212 Evo won't handle my processor as it starts with 4.0Ghz and kept on insisting to take a 240m liquid cooling.
So my question is:
1) Would CM STORM SCOUT 2 ADVANCED be able to fit/do 970 SLI in future with no problems?
2) Which of the 3 cases would you prefer?
3) Is it true that i will face problems with 212 Evo for i74790K? (i wont be doing any overclocking on it for now)
PS: VERY sorry for the long post. but this means alot to me as it is my first build, and i don't want to ruin it with my final piece.
Your expertise will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you
Rafa
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