First Time Build : Advice needed

Grumbly63 · Feb 19, 2015

Not sure where to post this.

I am going to start building this a soon as all my parts arrive and looking for advice.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bMHMrH

Like where to mount the radiator? What exactly is 'push-pull' fan setup? What is optimal fan setup on this build and what direction should they be going (pulling in or exhausting)?

Also once everything is installed is there a good site on how to setup the operating system and make sure all your board and other drivers are all up to date?

I realize these are pretty newbish questions but that is exactly what I am. First time for everything.

Thanks for the help in advance.

With the R5 I have looked at quite a few builds and seen some in front and some on top so was curious which configuration was optimum.

One thing I am still a bit shaky on is how do I know I have the latest Bios and how do I update it if it isnt the latest?

So I realize that positive pressure is the way to go. To achieve this (I hope) Is to have 2 140's in front the X61 radiator on top and one 140 in the rear. Is this a good plan?

My first ever build from ground up and would appreciate any advice. Thank you.

Bossyfins · Feb 19, 2015

Well, its a nice build with an overkill PSU, but its alright, lol

As for the Radiator, just the place where the 2 120mm fan mounts is where you put it. NO need for Pull/Push, I honeslty find that a waste of time/effort

They should be exhausting as well, but pull works too.

For drivers, install them using the CDs, and then go on their respective websites, look for your component, and download the driver.

okcnaline · Feb 19, 2015

Eh... Brings you where the money goes. It's good, OP though. Although I think you could go with an X99 setup for the price. x)
2 GTX 970 is very efficient, roughly 300W 2 cards. You don't need 1050W.... But it's all good for future upgrades.

Bossyfins · Feb 19, 2015

Nah, he dont need x99. X99 is sort of a waste IMO. Go x99 if you do productivity, otherwise, dont even consider it.

Grumbly63 · Feb 19, 2015

Thanks for the responses. I know the PS was a bit overkill but was thinking future upgrades but most likely could have done it with a much smaller one.

With the R5 I have looked at quite a few builds and seen some in front and some on top so was curious which was optimum.

One thing I am still a bit shaky on is how do I know I have the latest Bios and how do I update it if it isnt the latest?

And whats an X99? (sorry newb alert)

Bossyfins · Feb 19, 2015

X99, is Intels new high end CPU line. It as 6 cores and up to 8 cores. It is reallly meant for people who work a lot.

X99 is called Haswell E, but I call it Hasswell Enterprise, since you use it in work.

okcnaline · Feb 19, 2015

True... That just got in my mind; I probably used that for another topic which ACTUALLY demanded that.
For any cases, it depends on where the case will have obstructions, based on the location of the device. Let's say, for example, my Dell Precision T3400. It's sitting on the side of my desk (no cabinets, obstructions would be the wall and the computer's left and the desk). So that'll leave my right fans open (I don't have one, but just say so), the front. The top will be slightly obstructed. So the most optimal would be the front.

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