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The Build in Question:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($126.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $927.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-16 03:29 EST-0500)
So I'm an experienced computer user (I've done IT with the military for 5 years now, both hardware and software.) and have been getting ready to build my first gaming rig. Now I'm not coming here for huge advice on what to put in it, as I've already done that in the systems forum. What I want to know, is what's the best cooler for my situation?
I may do some light overclocking, but I don't plan to push limits here. (I have been saving up the $1000 to build this thing for a while now, and the last thing I want to do is turn my rig into a tribute to the fire gods)
Essentially, I had started out wanting to put a water cooler in it because I just don't like the idea of having this huge honking heat sink in the way of everything, but after researching the sheer damage a faulty CLC is, I don't even want to go there.
I have a few in mind;
The Notcua NH-U12S seems to be a good pick for its price, versatility, and noise levels. from what I can tell it only performs about one or two degrees Celsius above the NH-U14S and costs about $15 bucks less. (again, not uber overclocking, just some light stuff.)
The other one I've heard raving reviews about is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. The only disadvantage with this one is that its a millimeter taller. From what I read, the define r4 can fit up to a 170mm tower cooler as long as I don't mount fans in the side of the case.
As a final third, if I wanted to go big, I was considering the Noctua NH-U14S, but that's a far cry from my first choice since from what I read it's a marginal increase in performance.
So there you have it, thoughts?
The Build in Question:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($126.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $927.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-16 03:29 EST-0500)
So I'm an experienced computer user (I've done IT with the military for 5 years now, both hardware and software.) and have been getting ready to build my first gaming rig. Now I'm not coming here for huge advice on what to put in it, as I've already done that in the systems forum. What I want to know, is what's the best cooler for my situation?
I may do some light overclocking, but I don't plan to push limits here. (I have been saving up the $1000 to build this thing for a while now, and the last thing I want to do is turn my rig into a tribute to the fire gods)
Essentially, I had started out wanting to put a water cooler in it because I just don't like the idea of having this huge honking heat sink in the way of everything, but after researching the sheer damage a faulty CLC is, I don't even want to go there.
I have a few in mind;
The Notcua NH-U12S seems to be a good pick for its price, versatility, and noise levels. from what I can tell it only performs about one or two degrees Celsius above the NH-U14S and costs about $15 bucks less. (again, not uber overclocking, just some light stuff.)
The other one I've heard raving reviews about is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. The only disadvantage with this one is that its a millimeter taller. From what I read, the define r4 can fit up to a 170mm tower cooler as long as I don't mount fans in the side of the case.
As a final third, if I wanted to go big, I was considering the Noctua NH-U14S, but that's a far cry from my first choice since from what I read it's a marginal increase in performance.
So there you have it, thoughts?
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