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April 23, 2012 9:00:55 PM

Hi guys, I intended getting a cosmos ii case but it's too high for the table ! :ouch: 
I'd like to get Antec 1200 (http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MjcxNQ==), do you think i'm likely to have any probs with the spec of this rig fitting it in, particularly the X79 sabertooth with the noctua NH-D14?

Also, do you know if the side fan can be installed with these components in?

in the near future I may want to install a good video card, not sure if the current spec would limit the larger cards?

Here's the spec:
CPU: Intel CPU Core i7 3930K BX80619I73930K
Mobo: ASUS Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL
SSD: SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC256D/AM 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Desktop Upgrade Kit
HDD: Dell WD6000HLHX 600GB 3.5 inch Raptor SATA Hard Drive (no raid)
video - XFX Radeon HD 4670
PSU:Corsair CMPSU-750AXUK Professional Series Gold 750W
CPU cooler: NH-D14 SE2011

Thanks for your help ! Sergio
based in the UK

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April 23, 2012 9:22:16 PM

Do you already have this build or not? Using a 4670 with a 3930K would not be a good idea - those GPUs are far outdated by much newer ones.

What's your max budget? I can suggest a far better build that would allow you to get an awesome GPU and you wouldn't have to cut corners or compromise on anything else.
April 23, 2012 9:24:03 PM

That will definitely fit, I have used that cooler in the smaller Antec 902 without a problem and that is a standard ATX motherboard in an enormous case.
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April 24, 2012 5:10:47 AM

g-unit1111 said:
Do you already have this build or not? Using a 4670 with a 3930K would not be a good idea - those GPUs are far outdated by much newer ones.

What's your max budget? I can suggest a far better build that would allow you to get an awesome GPU and you wouldn't have to cut corners or compromise on anything else.

I am reusing the Radeon HD 4670 from another build. I will be using the computer for scientific purposes only initially (excel), so I'm just keeping the flexibility to add a card later on, any suggestions are of course very welcome!! :bounce: 
thanks! Sergio
April 24, 2012 5:13:12 AM

jmsellars1 said:
That will definitely fit, I have used that cooler in the smaller Antec 902 without a problem and that is a standard ATX motherboard in an enormous case.

Cool man, thanks a lot for your reply! So I should go for the Antec :pt1cable: 
April 24, 2012 1:25:06 PM

Yeah I don't see why not.
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