what cases fit Asus MAXIMUS VIII GENE Motherboards , as im upgrading my alienware x51 to a new case
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The ASUS MAXIMUS GENE VIII is a standard Skylake LGA1151 micro-ATX motherboard. There are a zillion cases. How about this http://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-without-Supply-BFC-PAN-300-KSWL1-RP-Silver/dp/B00OULNV2Y. Even the decent, cheap, Cooler Master n200 will do.
I did not realize that the x51 used Skylake parts. When did you get it?
Are you sure it is a VIII and not a VII?
I did not realize that the x51 used Skylake parts. When did you get it?
Are you sure it is a VIII and not a VII?
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That doesn't change my answer, I just wanted to know. There are still a zillion choices for that board. What is important to you, color, style, size, shape, price, coolness, quietness.
Im not fussed about all that , all i want it to do is be compatibl with my current alienware x51 components and gradually i will upgrade them. I have the gtx 970 but doesnt fit into case without force. Needed a case to fit them all and still be able to upgrade other things. Im new to this whole thing.
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This is a good big-ish very easy to work in cool case that will do the business. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133274 I use it in this one of my School builds. There a bunch of photos and components. The Yellow motherboard is a mATX, like yours. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2626627/build-log-middle-school-science-fair-project-system.html
This build http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2852736/build-log-middle-school-jg01-mitx-budget-haswell-gaming.html uses the cheaper Cooler Master N200.
Yes, the fractal will take 970. What specific model do you have so we know exactly how big it is?
This build http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2852736/build-log-middle-school-jg01-mitx-budget-haswell-gaming.html uses the cheaper Cooler Master N200.
Yes, the fractal will take 970. What specific model do you have so we know exactly how big it is?
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The GTX 970 Windforce 3 will easily fit in the Thermaltake. It will handle cards nearly 2" longer. 
as will the Cooler Master N200. (up to 14" long)
Do you have an aftermarket CPU cooler? Almost any cooler will fit in the Core V21, and most will fit in the Cooler Master.
as will the Cooler Master N200. (up to 14" long)Do you have an aftermarket CPU cooler? Almost any cooler will fit in the Core V21, and most will fit in the Cooler Master.
DonkeyOatie :
The GTX 970 Windforce 3 will easily fit in the Thermaltake. It will handle cards nearly 2" longer. as will the Cooler Master N200. (up to 14" long)
Do you have an aftermarket CPU cooler? Almost any cooler will fit in the Core V21, and most will fit in the Cooler Master.
as will the Cooler Master N200. (up to 14" long)Do you have an aftermarket CPU cooler? Almost any cooler will fit in the Core V21, and most will fit in the Cooler Master.
No, what are your recommendations that will fit for asus maximuss vii , is the fractal r5 case good to use ?
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The Fractal Design Define 5 will fit your parts and will handle huge, long, graphics cards if you remove the upper drive cage.
Read this review for a good look at that case. http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6834/fractal-design-define-r5-mid-tower-chassis-review/index.html
Read this review for a good look at that case. http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6834/fractal-design-define-r5-mid-tower-chassis-review/index.html
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I need you to post a complete list of all your parts, CPU to GPU.
CRYORIG H7 would be my first choice for cooler.
PSU depends on your parts. An EVGA 110-B2-0750-VR will certainly do, is very good, and costs $55, but we may be able to use something cheaper.
CRYORIG H7 would be my first choice for cooler.
PSU depends on your parts. An EVGA 110-B2-0750-VR will certainly do, is very good, and costs $55, but we may be able to use something cheaper.
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I don't mind, thanks for asking, but it might be helpful for things to say here to help others.
If you voted me down by accident. I'm good with it, or you can just upvote something else to balance it out.
If you voted me down by accident. I'm good with it, or you can just upvote something else to balance it out.
Yh sure how do you change the vote haha ,
intel® Core™ i5-6600K Processor (6MB Cache, up to 3.3GHz with Turbo Boost Technology)
Windows 10 Home English
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 745 with 4GB DDR3
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Alienware X51 R3 Chassis, Liquid Cooled without Optical Drive
8GB Dual Channel DDR4 2133MHz (4GBx2)
1TB 3.5inch Serial ATA (7,200 Rpm) Hard Drive
Intel® Single Band Wireless-AC 3165 + Bluetooth 4.0
UK/Irish (QWERTY) Alienware Multimedia Keyboard
Alienware Standard Optical Mouse
2x DDR4 SDRAM Slots
Front
(2x) SuperSpeed USB
(1x) Microphone In
(1x) Headphone Out
Rear
(1x) On-board HDMI 2.0 Output
(1x) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
(2x) Hi-Speed USB
(2x) SuperSpeed USB
(2x) SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps
(1x) Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port
(1x) Front Speaker Input
(1x) Side Speaker Input
(1x) Center/Subwoofer Speaker Input
Internal Chassis Connections
(3x) SATA 6.0Gb/s Ports
(2x) M.2 SATA Ports
Chipset
Intel® Z170 Chipset
Color Options
Matte Stealth Black with Dark Chrome Accents
Dimensions
Height-Front: 343mm (13.504")
Height-Rear: 318.5mm (12.54")
Depth: 318mm (12.52")
Width: 95mm (3.74")
Starting Weight: 5.49Kg (12.1lbs)2
Motherboard Class
Mini-ITX Motherboard
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You can't change the vote. you just have to balance it out with an upvote elsewhere.
That processor IS a Skylake processor and does need a MAXIMUS GENE VIII. The motherboard there is a mini-ITX, not a micro-ATX. I am now officially confused.
Do you know what your PSU is (open the case and read the label)??
Do you know what the liquid cooler is?
That processor IS a Skylake processor and does need a MAXIMUS GENE VIII. The motherboard there is a mini-ITX, not a micro-ATX. I am now officially confused.
Do you know what your PSU is (open the case and read the label)??
Do you know what the liquid cooler is?
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So those are the specs of a modern x51?
I still need to know about the PSU. Everything will fit into the Fractal Design. Do you have a liquid cooler in there, if so, what one?
I still need to know about the PSU. Everything will fit into the Fractal Design. Do you have a liquid cooler in there, if so, what one?
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