@mfenn
Hi mfenn, I must ask for your input on which gtx 970 card you would choose if you were to use the InWin 901 case. Here's a good photo for reference --> http://www.overclock.net/t/1444673/lightbox/post/21641967/id/1856373
If the gtx 970 came with a titan type blower cooler (with the...
Hi mfenn, thanks for your last reply. Since reading your last reply I've been searching for cheaper motherboards... I agree £173 is rather expensive.
I would like to stick with asus if possible and I found this motherboard --->...
The components below require a thorough compatibility check, please be aware that the majority of the components have changed. :thumbsup:
OS – Windows 8.1 pro (discounted)
Chassis – inwin 901...
@mfenn Thanks for the noctua cpu cooler recommendation. I assume It would be ok to use the noctua cpu cooler and still use this fan ---> http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-011-NC&groupid=701&catid=2331&subcat=820 as an exhaust fan at the back of the case?
Is the above ^...
Hi guys,
When looking at cases for the PC I was initially 100% sure I was going to purchase the inwin 904 chassis. After being advised on another forum that this would not provide sufficient cooling and especially as the initial idea was to place it in a cupboard with doors open, I...
Thanks for the reassuring reply mfenn, I'm in the process of comparing prices for my components before posting the final build revision. Since Termie recommend the z97 Gryphon I've always assumed it looked like this --->...
Hi Termie I appreciate your feedback on the seasonic PSU, unfortunately you didn't mention why you believe the EVGA G2 Supernova is better? ie what exactly makes it better?
I'm curious as to how the EVGA G2 Supernova also compares to this --->...
Thanks for the sound card information, the ASUS website does not even appear to specify which version of ALC the Gene vii uses.
Where I'm at now - I'm questioning whether the 750w would be unnecessarily costly while the computer is not being used to game on (word processing, programming etc)...
:biggrin: I tried to find what sound chip/card the Gryphon uses but all I could find was this ---> Realtek ALC892. I'm hoping this is as good as the H97 plus motherboards sound chip/card. :)
Hi thanks for both of your replies, if I choose to replace the h97 plus board with the Gryphon z97 board... will it be compatible with all of the other components? Or will I have to change any other components?
As for the PSU... I take it this is still the optimal PSU for the build? As both of...
Thanks for all of your replies, shame about the motherboard as obviously the suggestions above sound rather complicated to a first time pc builder.
Three questions:
1) If I were to only use three fans including the CPU fan... can I easily use a 200mm fan on front and the 140mm on the back...
Hello and thank you for all of your advice so far. I have changed many components based upon advice I have received from you all and research of my own. Please take the time to carefully study the build below for incompatibility issues as I'm relying on your advice and expertise.
Like...
I also found a lot of threads stating that the r9 290 has driver issues and that people are using beta drivers. These threads were only dated a few months ago, please share your thoughts and experience on this too :)
So i've considered the r9 290 tri-x this one ---> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sapphire-TRI-X-Graphics-Card-PCI-E/dp/B00HFA44YQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409567778&sr=8-1&keywords=r9+290 before...
... but came to the conclusion that the gtx780 will consume less power (which may prove valuable when...
"Yo don't know much about pc's, if you think that smaller sized cases and Micro ATX motherboards are better for most people."
That's a rather bold statement. I'm not familiar with high-end gaming pc's it really is that simple. Judging by the statement above some people might say you come...
@mfenn
Does this meet the specs you stated when looking for ram? Is it good for my build?
---> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CML8GX3M2A1866C9R-Vengeance-Profile-Performance/dp/B006E065O0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Thanks :)
Can you recommend a cpu cooler for under £20 (Approx 33 dollars) please. I'm asking for a recommendation because after looking at coolers on amazon it appears there are different types and I need one which is guaranteed to fit in with the other components.
Thanks
Ok this is interesting, found on the benQ website ---> "Customize Your Individual Viewing Preference
The Display Mode and Smart Scaling features allow you to change the monitor view to suit your liking and to simulate any in-game experience. Interchange instantly between different screen sizes...
@Termie, thank you for taking the time to write the highly detailed information in your last post! Unfortunately I have yet another question for you!
How does this sound to you? "Colour performance out of the box was fairly impressive, with the 1,920x1080-pixel panel displaying 95.1 per cent...
Hello and thanks for your prompt replies to my post.
The 3000rpm fan is going out the window and I will stick with the stock fan which comes with the case if you believe it will cool almost as well as a be quiet! fan. Would be nice to save some money so that I can actually afford some games...
Hello fellow pc enthusiasts!
I am about to build a pc for the first time. I have spent a long time researching the majority of components over the last few weeks. As I have no experience or knowledge in pc building, I require professional advice in regards to compatibility and optimisation in...
Thanks for your reply Insert_Nickname. I will keep the sli advice in mind. In terms of do I really need the vii gene, if performance without overclocking anything (I have little over clocking knowledge) is better than the z97 plus at its base standard and if itts components like capicators etc...
Thanks for your reply Cerb.
I'm stuck between choosing either the Xigmatek Aquila and the bitfenix prodigy m in black (the black model has the mesh and fan vents on front as opposed to other colours which have a solid front panel and fan vents on the sides but as I would like the windowed...
Thanks for answering all of my questions biostud and thanks to all others who replied. I've decided I'm going to try a Z97 matx build, I did look a the latest MSI matx motherboard but I think I would rather stick with ASUS as from my understand they have been producing motherboards for a long...
Hi , thanks for all of your replies.
I'm left wondering why there are no gaming rigs which use micro atx and a high end gpu such as a gtx 780 on youtube or anywhere for that matter? I suppose It's difficult to believe that Micro Atx is apparently just as good as Atx (the only advantage to using...
The pc will be used for playing the latest games, programming, general usage and I would like high quality music playback.
I find it rather strange that there are no youtube videos which show off micro atx gaming computers with high end gpu's which doesn't make sense as apparently after...
Hello there, I'm building a gaming pc and as my pc must be placed within a cupboard (doors will be open when in use) I'm starting to consider Micro ATX motherboards for their smaller case size.
I'm hoping these Micro ATX based cases will have good cooling capabilities within the cupboard. I...
I'm actually wondering if micro atx would be better , as I would much rather a smaller pc! I will most likely be using an evga 780 which is one of the smallest non reference gtx 780 gpu's and I chose it for that reason, micro atx also appear to be using the latest intel chipset (z97) and after...
Hello everyone,
I'm aware of the thread that has been created yesterday by another forum member asking a similar question, however the motherboards which were listed were too expensive. As this is my first build I also need to be 100% sure that my components will be compatible. I have zero...
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