All right, I want to build a new PC for gaming and graphics work, and I have some money to throw around.
What I don't have is a very clean house. I live with dogs in the country, so there is dirt, hair, and insects to deal with. So I need a computer with the best airflow possible, with washable air filters, and that runs as cool as possible to prevent problems. But I need it powerful enough to handle today's games and 3D rendering software.
I have never built a liquid cooled PC before, so I'm wary of those. Keeping strictly air-cooled, here's my first cut at the problem:
Antec 1200v3 case with side fan (I love Antec cases.)
Antec CP 850Watt power supply
AMD Phenom II x4 910e CPU (65W TDP)
ASUS M4A89TD Pro/USB3 motherboard (I know nothing about motherboards; saw this one recommended.)
Nvidia GTX 460 SE graphics card (150W TDP, but good performance for the wattage.)
...and I think that's about all that matters for cooling purposes. Add a hard drive and a DVD and I think we're set.
Does this plan have any obvious flaws? Can anyone suggest ways to make the system more powerful while still keeping it cool? Price is no object for this build -- we're balancing performance against heat, so creative suggestions are welcome.
What I don't have is a very clean house. I live with dogs in the country, so there is dirt, hair, and insects to deal with. So I need a computer with the best airflow possible, with washable air filters, and that runs as cool as possible to prevent problems. But I need it powerful enough to handle today's games and 3D rendering software.
I have never built a liquid cooled PC before, so I'm wary of those. Keeping strictly air-cooled, here's my first cut at the problem:
Antec 1200v3 case with side fan (I love Antec cases.)
Antec CP 850Watt power supply
AMD Phenom II x4 910e CPU (65W TDP)
ASUS M4A89TD Pro/USB3 motherboard (I know nothing about motherboards; saw this one recommended.)
Nvidia GTX 460 SE graphics card (150W TDP, but good performance for the wattage.)
...and I think that's about all that matters for cooling purposes. Add a hard drive and a DVD and I think we're set.
Does this plan have any obvious flaws? Can anyone suggest ways to make the system more powerful while still keeping it cool? Price is no object for this build -- we're balancing performance against heat, so creative suggestions are welcome.