Ok so I'm finally upgrading to an X99 system all the way from X58!
In case you're curious:
5820k
ASRock Extreme4
HyperX 4x4gb 2400
I currently have an HAF932 case with massive fans everywhere. I opened it up to take it apart and get it cleaned up for the new build and realized I want to go a different route with the build. I want something more elegant, clean, quiet, and doesn't act as a vacuum cleaner to a carpet full of cat hair.
I decided to go with Fractal Design R5 for it's sleek design, filters, and sound blocking materials. I will be cooling the CPU with a H100i aio. Through a bit of research I decided to attempt to go with the whole "positive pressure" thing by having more intake fans than exhaust to lessen the intake of dust. I also decided that as long as the tubing length permits, to install the H100i as an intake in the front of the case to avoid having the fans on top making noise.
The problem I'm running into now is that I have a the EVGA acx 2.0 980ti on the way. I guess my main question, assuming the above is ok, is should I send this card back and get a blower style cooler? I know I'm not going to have the circulation I had before and installing an open aftermarket cooler gpu seems contradictory to what I'm trying to achieve.
Here's a link providing lots of hi-res pictures of the case in case you're not familiar with it:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Fractal_Design/Define_R5/4.html
In case you're curious:
5820k
ASRock Extreme4
HyperX 4x4gb 2400
I currently have an HAF932 case with massive fans everywhere. I opened it up to take it apart and get it cleaned up for the new build and realized I want to go a different route with the build. I want something more elegant, clean, quiet, and doesn't act as a vacuum cleaner to a carpet full of cat hair.
I decided to go with Fractal Design R5 for it's sleek design, filters, and sound blocking materials. I will be cooling the CPU with a H100i aio. Through a bit of research I decided to attempt to go with the whole "positive pressure" thing by having more intake fans than exhaust to lessen the intake of dust. I also decided that as long as the tubing length permits, to install the H100i as an intake in the front of the case to avoid having the fans on top making noise.
The problem I'm running into now is that I have a the EVGA acx 2.0 980ti on the way. I guess my main question, assuming the above is ok, is should I send this card back and get a blower style cooler? I know I'm not going to have the circulation I had before and installing an open aftermarket cooler gpu seems contradictory to what I'm trying to achieve.
Here's a link providing lots of hi-res pictures of the case in case you're not familiar with it:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Fractal_Design/Define_R5/4.html
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