prne10
Limp Gawd
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Micro-ATX Build 2014-2015
Hey everyone. I'm considering building a new box pretty soon as my mid-2010 imac is getting too laggy to play games on even with settings on low. Obviously this is largely due to running @ 2560x1440, so I'm going to be going all out with a new build as I am using my 27" imac display as a monitor.
Here is my basic info on what I'm doing:
Here is what I currently have researched. Keep in mind I am going with a micro ATX case here so I need to be weary of space constraints. I think I should fit all of this in no problem
The Build:
Photo of Empty Case:
Photo of Heat Flow:
Notice space at top for 2x 120MM fans
Example layouts:
Your thoughts and input are appreciated!
Current Suggestions:
1. Dangman - SeaSonic SSR-650RM 650W over CORSAIR CXM series CX600M
Hey everyone. I'm considering building a new box pretty soon as my mid-2010 imac is getting too laggy to play games on even with settings on low. Obviously this is largely due to running @ 2560x1440, so I'm going to be going all out with a new build as I am using my 27" imac display as a monitor.
Here is my basic info on what I'm doing:
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Multitasking gaming + browsing + coding
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
Trying to keep it under $2000.00 inclusive of tax and shipping.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
U.S.A. -> Central Illinois Area
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
I need a full build, but see below for what I have researched thus far. I am open to suggestions on alternative parts.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
N/A
6) Will you be overclocking?
Yep. I'm looking to overclock an i5-4670k. I am hoping to get a good amount out of it.
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
27" iMac @ 2560x1440
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Within the next month
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
I assume SATA 6Gb/s is standard now. Other than that I don't need much except for having decent onboard audio.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
No. I am going to buy Windows 8.1
Multitasking gaming + browsing + coding
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
Trying to keep it under $2000.00 inclusive of tax and shipping.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
U.S.A. -> Central Illinois Area
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
I need a full build, but see below for what I have researched thus far. I am open to suggestions on alternative parts.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
N/A
6) Will you be overclocking?
Yep. I'm looking to overclock an i5-4670k. I am hoping to get a good amount out of it.
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
27" iMac @ 2560x1440
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Within the next month
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
I assume SATA 6Gb/s is standard now. Other than that I don't need much except for having decent onboard audio.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
No. I am going to buy Windows 8.1
Here is what I currently have researched. Keep in mind I am going with a micro ATX case here so I need to be weary of space constraints. I think I should fit all of this in no problem
The Build:
Case: BitFenix Phenom M
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core 3.5GHz
CPU COOLER: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid
GPU: EVGA 04G-2983-KR GeForce GTX 980 Superclocked 4GB
RAM: G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1866
SSD #1: Crucial M500 CT240M500SSD1 2.5" 240GB
SSD #2: Crucial M500 CT480M500SSD1 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) 2.5" 480GB
O/S: Windows 8.1 System Builder OEM DVD 64-Bit
PSU: 1st Choice) SeaSonic SSR-650RM 650W 2nd Choice) CORSAIR CXM series CX600M
230MM Fan: BitFenix Spectre All Black 230mm Case Fan
Wi-Fi Card: ASUS PCE-N15 Wireless Adapter
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core 3.5GHz
CPU COOLER: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid
GPU: EVGA 04G-2983-KR GeForce GTX 980 Superclocked 4GB
RAM: G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1866
SSD #1: Crucial M500 CT240M500SSD1 2.5" 240GB
SSD #2: Crucial M500 CT480M500SSD1 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) 2.5" 480GB
O/S: Windows 8.1 System Builder OEM DVD 64-Bit
PSU: 1st Choice) SeaSonic SSR-650RM 650W 2nd Choice) CORSAIR CXM series CX600M
230MM Fan: BitFenix Spectre All Black 230mm Case Fan
Wi-Fi Card: ASUS PCE-N15 Wireless Adapter
Photo of Empty Case:
Photo of Heat Flow:
Notice space at top for 2x 120MM fans
Example layouts:
Your thoughts and input are appreciated!
Current Suggestions:
1. Dangman - SeaSonic SSR-650RM 650W over CORSAIR CXM series CX600M
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