Are My PC's Components Compatible?

[jediarron]

RAM: Corsair 8GB (2X4GB) DDR3 1600Mhz Red Vengeance Memory Kit CL9 (9-9-9-24) 1.5V
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K 3.5GHz Socket 1155 8MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor
Hard Drive: Seagate 1TB Barracuda 3.5" SATA-III Hard Drive - 7200RPM 64MB Cache
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H Socket 1155 VGA DVI HDMI 8 Channel Audio mATX Motherboard
Cooler/Fan: Noctua NH-D14-2011 Dual Radiator Cooler with PWM fans LGA2011 only
Graphics Card: Gigabyte GTX 670 Windforce 3X 2GB GDDR5 Dual DVI HDMI DisplayPort PCI-E Graphics Card
Case: NZXT Lexa S Case USB3.0 Version
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7743H-01 8x DVD±RW & RAM SATA Slimline Optical Drive - OEM Black
Power Supply: Corsair TX 650W V2 PSU - 80plus Bronze Certified
Keyboard + Mouse: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard and Optical Mouse
Monitor: BenQ GL2240M LED LCD 21.5" DVI Monitor Speakers


Here is a list of every part, if specifics need to be researched:
http://orders.ebuyer.com/customer/shopping/index.html?action=c2hvd2NhcnQ%3D&stid=1

 

[geekapproved]

Yes they are all compatible.

However I can't confirm that heatsink will give enough clearance for such tall ram, especially since it's micro-atx, I have my doubts.

Have you considered a full size atx board? This one should be in the same price range.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

It's only $15 more than the one you listed on Newegg. Yes I know your not in the US, it was just for comparison purposes.

 

[jediarron]

Yes they are all compatible.

However I can't confirm that heatsink will give enough clearance for such tall ram, especially since it's micro-atx, I have my doubts.

Have you considered a full size atx board? This one should be in the same price range.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

It's only $15 more than the one you listed on Newegg. Yes I know your not in the US, it was just for comparison purposes.

Thank you Sir!

You're a life saver, the last thing I would want is the components not fitting together, or functioning to their full efficiency. It will be changed right away

P.S ... You're great!

 

[jediarron]

Yes they are all compatible.

However I can't confirm that heatsink will give enough clearance for such tall ram, especially since it's micro-atx, I have my doubts.

Have you considered a full size atx board? This one should be in the same price range.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

It's only $15 more than the one you listed on Newegg. Yes I know your not in the US, it was just for comparison purposes.

http://www.ebuyer.com/351598-gigabyte-ga-z77-d3h-socket-1155-vga-dvi-hdmi-8-channel-audio-atx-motherboard-ga-z77-d3h


On the fan's website, it says that it's compatible with the GA-Z77-D3H motherboard.

However, I assume that just means works with, not if it interrupts other components.

How would this one fair out against my fan/heatsink?

 

[jediarron]

I'd also like to ask, specifically. Is the fan compatible with the processor? Because it says LGA 2011 only, and on Wikipedia - that says that's Sandy Bridge, when this is an Ivy Bridge.

 

[jwk3]

I'd also like to ask, specifically. Is the fan compatible with the processor? Because it says LGA 2011 only, and on Wikipedia - that says that's Sandy Bridge, when this is an Ivy Bridge.

socket 2011 is sandy bridge-E, which is Intel's flagship 6 core line. you are using Socket 1155, which is Sandy bridge (non E) and Ivy bridge. If the cooler says it is only compatible with 2011 then you will need to look for another cooler, as you are using a different socket type.

Also, I think you would get better gaming performance if you went with the I5 3570K and a 680, although it does add an extra £40 on.

 

[jediarron]

socket 2011 is sandy bridge-E, which is Intel's flagship 6 core line. you are using Socket 1155, which is Sandy bridge (non E) and Ivy bridge. If the cooler says it is only compatible with 2011 then you will need to look for another cooler, as you are using a different socket type.

Also, I think you would get better gaming performance if you went with the I5 3570K and a 680, although it does add an extra £40 on.

Damn, I was just about to order too, you replied in the nick of time

Could you recommend me a fan as good (and at a similar price range) compared to this Noctua fan?
I am going to be using mine for serious gaming

 

[geekapproved]

That heatsink is 2011 only.

You can get a Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo but I still can't guarantee it will work with that tall ram you chose.

 

[jwk3]

as per the above user the Hyper 212 eveo has been recommended many times:

http://www.ebuyer.com/288855-coolermaster-hyper-212-evo-rr-212e-16pk-r1

or the closest to your original Noctua, although only one left!

http://www.ebuyer.com/147097-noctua-nh-u12p-se2-intel-lga1366-lga1156-lga1155-lga775-and-amd-am2-am2-nh-u12p-se2

what are you doing with the RAM? you could save yourself a couple of quid and a bit of airflow with these:
http://www.ebuyer.com/343446-corsair-xms3-8gb-2x4gb-ddr3-1600mhz-unbuffered-cl-9-cmx8gx3m2b1600c9

 

[jediarron]

as per the above user the Hyper 212 eveo has been recommended many times:

http://www.ebuyer.com/288855-coolermaster-hyper-212-evo-rr-212e-16pk-r1

or the closest to your original Noctua, although only one left!

http://www.ebuyer.com/147097-noctua-nh-u12p-se2-intel-lga1366-lga1156-lga1155-lga775-and-amd-am2-am2-nh-u12p-se2

what are you doing with the RAM? you could save yourself a couple of quid and a bit of airflow with these:
http://www.ebuyer.com/343446-corsair-xms3-8gb-2x4gb-ddr3-1600mhz-unbuffered-cl-9-cmx8gx3m2b1600c9

Will that RAM you suggested function similarly to the RAM I selected previously? I was cautious about choosing low profile, because I didn't want it to function less effectively.

Also, how good is that NH-U12P fan? If you give me your word, I'll rely on you and grab it

I'm ordering within the hour or so.

 

[metal orient]

With DDR3 RAM larger heat spreaders are practically pointless.

£50 seems a bit steep for a single tower heatsink, i'd be more inclined to go for a scythe mugen 3 £40, or bequiet dark rock pro for £30

http://www.ebuyer.com/349009-scythe-mugen-3-high-performance-quiet-cpu-cooler-mugen3

http://www.ebuyer.com/285868-be-quiet-shadow-rock-pro-socket-intel-775-1155-1156-1366-amd-bk011

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I wouldn't go for XMS3 RAM stay with vengeance but get LP not full size.

 

[jediarron]

With DDR3 RAM larger heat spreaders are practically pointless.

£50 seems a bit steep for a single tower heatsink, i'd be more inclined to go for a scythe mugen 3 £40, or bequiet dark rock pro for £30

http://www.ebuyer.com/349009-scythe-mugen-3-high-performance-quiet-cpu-cooler-mugen3

http://www.ebuyer.com/285868-be-quiet-shadow-rock-pro-socket-intel-775-1155-1156-1366-amd-bk011

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I wouldn't go for XMS3 RAM stay with vengeance but get LP not full size.

What's LP? And could you give me a link

I am literally ordering now.

 

[jediarron]

With DDR3 RAM larger heat spreaders are practically pointless.

£50 seems a bit steep for a single tower heatsink, i'd be more inclined to go for a scythe mugen 3 £40, or bequiet dark rock pro for £30

http://www.ebuyer.com/349009-scythe-mugen-3-high-performance-quiet-cpu-cooler-mugen3

http://www.ebuyer.com/285868-be-quiet-shadow-rock-pro-socket-intel-775-1155-1156-1366-amd-bk011

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I wouldn't go for XMS3 RAM stay with vengeance but get LP not full size.

Was you refering to this:

http://www.ebuyer.com/274035-corsair-8gb-2x4gb-ddr3-1600mhz-low-profile-vengeance-memory-kit-cl9-cml8gx3m2a1600c9

And if I buy the Sythe fan, it will work near as good as the Noc fan? And is 1155 socket and the ram above won't get in the way of it, right?

 

[jwk3]

RAM-wise I can't tell the difference between the two specwise, it just seems that the Vengence has a tall heatsink for a couple of quid more. I've never heard of RAM overheating, even sticks without a heatsink!

about the noctua, the reviews seem to be great, and I've had a quick look of images of it on motherboards and there doesnt seem to be any clashing, even so, if it was too close together normal RAM seems to fit fine. this is a photo which seems to sum it up, I think it depends on the mobo, but you should be ok with low profile stuff anyway.

A different PC:

 

[jediarron]

RAM-wise I can't tell the difference between the two specwise, it just seems that the Vengence has a tall heatsink for a couple of quid more. I've never heard of RAM overheating, even sticks without a heatsink!

about the noctua, the reviews seem to be great, and I've had a quick look of images of it on motherboards and there doesnt seem to be any clashing, even so, if it was too close together normal RAM seems to fit fine. this is a photo which seems to sum it up, I think it depends on the mobo, but you should be ok with low profile stuff anyway.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/n_a_bradford/12122009826.jpg

A different PC:
http://www.bluepearl-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/image8.png

Right, is that the NH-U12P?

Also, how does the Sythe Sugen 3 compare to the NH-U12P?

I have decided on Low Profile RAM, and well this is the last component left

 

[jwk3]

Yep its the U12P (or at least I typed that into google images )

I haven't had any experience with either cooler, I just based my suggestion on the Ebuyer user reviews and brand image (I haven't heard a bad review about Noctuas apart from being overpriced). It's up to you really, I can only tell you what you can find out by yourself, ie googling them!

 

[jediarron]

Yep its the U12P (or at least I typed that into google images )

I haven't had any experience with either cooler, I just based my suggestion on the Ebuyer user reviews and brand image (I haven't heard a bad review about Noctuas apart from being overpriced). It's up to you really, I can only tell you what you can find out by yourself, ie googling them!

Thanks. In accordance to eBuyer specifications, it appears that the Sycthe Mugen 3 has an airflow of Air Flow 14.7 - 88.11 CFM compared to the Noctua Fan airflow Std / LNA / ULNA: 54.3 / 46.2 / 37.3 CFM

Does this mean the Sycthe Mugen 3 is better at removing air than the Noctua U12P ?

 

[jwk3]

well it seems to, although I'd probably go for silence personally, but it's up to you, the Mugen seems to be performance oriented, and Noctua for silence, what a surprise! I think the Noctua would be better long term, because in the future you will have a much quieter PC and not lose much OC performance... if you know what I mean :/

 

[geekapproved]

You don't need low profile ram, but I would suggest normal ram, not tall ram like you chose.

 

[jediarron]

You don't need low profile ram, but I would suggest normal ram, not tall ram like you chose.

Eh o.o

I thought that was normal ram.

Could you give me an example of Normal RAM (8GB Corsair) please?

 

[jwk3]

well I know that you can get extra low profile RAM, but the low profile vengance is what i'd call standard height, it's just called low profile in comparison to the high ones.

 

[jediarron]

well I know that you can get extra low profile RAM, but the low profile vengance is what i'd call standard height, it's just called low profile in comparison to the high ones.

I see, I hope it will be small enough for my U12P

 

[metal orient]

if you haven't ordered it yet a thermalright hr02 macho is very quiet, a bit expensive at £44 but it is also set back so there is little chance it will interfere with RAM slots:
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/thermalright-hr-02-macho-cpu-cooler-with-140mm-silent-fan-for-775-1155-1156-1366-amd-am2-am3

 

[jediarron]

if you haven't ordered it yet a thermalright hr02 macho is very quiet, a bit expensive at £44 but it is also set back so there is little chance it will interfere with RAM slots:
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/thermalright-hr-02-macho-cpu-cooler-with-140mm-silent-fan-for-775-1155-1156-1366-amd-am2-am3

I just ordered the Noctua, mum said the price is fine. Also the Noctua comes with thermal paste and all different types of screws and stuff

Question, not related to fans, but when I get my parts, will I be able to use my PC the same day, or do I need extra cables etc?

If you want, I will PM you my components that I purchased ^^

 

[metal orient]

You should get all the components you need, as you get SATA cables with the mobo but i can't see any mention of them on the website...