I'm putting together a gaming computer and I've spent literally tens of hours in the last 2 or 3 weeks trying to find the perfect combo. Where it got me is:
PSU: Corsair AX1200
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8) 1600MHz
MB: Asus Maximus 6 Hero (DDR3 1600MHZ)
CPU: Intel I7-4770K (planning on overclocking to 4,2-4,5 GHz)
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 760 (2-way SLI)
Storage: 1x Seagate Barracuda 1TB, 1x Samsung 840 series 120GB SSD
Case: Corsair Obsidian 550D
Screen: BenQ xl2720t (with the possibility of getting 2 more in the future)
OS: Windows 8
I have a few questions about this setup:
1. Am I going overboard with the 1200W PSU? I want to have the option to get better 2-way or even 3-way sli's in the future as well as overclocking the CPU.
AX850 has been recommended to me but seeing that the AX1200 is ''only'' around 60$ more I figured it would be a better bang for the buck. One downside I've seen though, is that I wouldn't be able to fit a fan on the bottom of the case, which in turn leads us to question #2:
2. Having a silent system is a big plus for me so from what I've read, swapping the 3 fans that come with the case for 3 NF-S12A is ideal. Would you agree on that and where and how should i station them for the most beneficial heat elimination.
Also, if you recommend some compatible or better fans with led-light, that would super cool
3. For heat sink I've been thinking NH-D14 over the H100i, mostly because from what I've read the NH-D14 is somewhat more silent. But it's so freakin' huge, would my corsair memory fit? Would you recommend another heat sink for the CPU? Also I've seen that if i put a NH-D14 in my system I wont be able to fit a side fan or a roof fan..
As i said, this setup will almost entirely be used for gaming, so if you have any ideas for a better setup without me having to add more than 1-200$ feel free to tip me
PSU: Corsair AX1200
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8) 1600MHz
MB: Asus Maximus 6 Hero (DDR3 1600MHZ)
CPU: Intel I7-4770K (planning on overclocking to 4,2-4,5 GHz)
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 760 (2-way SLI)
Storage: 1x Seagate Barracuda 1TB, 1x Samsung 840 series 120GB SSD
Case: Corsair Obsidian 550D
Screen: BenQ xl2720t (with the possibility of getting 2 more in the future)
OS: Windows 8
I have a few questions about this setup:
1. Am I going overboard with the 1200W PSU? I want to have the option to get better 2-way or even 3-way sli's in the future as well as overclocking the CPU.
AX850 has been recommended to me but seeing that the AX1200 is ''only'' around 60$ more I figured it would be a better bang for the buck. One downside I've seen though, is that I wouldn't be able to fit a fan on the bottom of the case, which in turn leads us to question #2:
2. Having a silent system is a big plus for me so from what I've read, swapping the 3 fans that come with the case for 3 NF-S12A is ideal. Would you agree on that and where and how should i station them for the most beneficial heat elimination.
Also, if you recommend some compatible or better fans with led-light, that would super cool
3. For heat sink I've been thinking NH-D14 over the H100i, mostly because from what I've read the NH-D14 is somewhat more silent. But it's so freakin' huge, would my corsair memory fit? Would you recommend another heat sink for the CPU? Also I've seen that if i put a NH-D14 in my system I wont be able to fit a side fan or a roof fan..
As i said, this setup will almost entirely be used for gaming, so if you have any ideas for a better setup without me having to add more than 1-200$ feel free to tip me
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