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gilbertbridewell · Jan 12, 2015

I'm planning to build a custom pc but don't know too much about them and i was looking to pick up this tower http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156302 but not sure whether or not i should put the maximum amount of fans that i can into so i was looking for some suggestions.

rtwjunkie · Jan 12, 2015

gilbertbridewell said:
I'm planning to build a custom pc but don't know too much about them and i was looking to pick up this tower http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156302 but not sure whether or not i should put the maximum amount of fans that i can into so i was looking for some suggestions.

Were it me, I would put the two optional 120mm fans in front as well as the optional 120mm top fan. I'm more about cooling than noise, but my advice is check reviews, and go for the best rated that has the max cfm versus db rating that you can live with. One thing to note: most decibel ratings I hve found are under-reported, so many times they are a little louder than what is reported.

gilbertbridewell · Jan 12, 2015

If im correct i need 4 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103090 2 for the front 1 for the top an 1 for radiator and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856005 for the cpu

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · Jan 12, 2015

+1 what rtwjunkie said.

gilbertbridewell · Jan 12, 2015

Also if my processor comes with a fan do i need to still get a cpu cooler?

RCoon · Jan 12, 2015

gilbertbridewell said:
Also if my processor comes with a fan do i need to still get a cpu cooler?

Processors come with coolers as standard, unless you buy an OEM. OEM processors cost less, but don't come with a stock heatsink (You'll need to buy your own).

Coolermaster Sickleflows look pretty and don't make much noise, but as fans they don't really push much air at all, even at 2000RPM. Don't use them on processor coolers.

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · Jan 12, 2015

Oh yes, if you are going to overclock proper cooling is a must.

There are plenty of reviews around, just make sure it will fit in your case, mine doesnt but i leave the side panel off my pcs anyway.

What cpu and mobo ?

gilbertbridewell · Jan 12, 2015

RCoon said:
Processors come with coolers as standard, unless you buy an OEM. OEM processors cost less, but don't come with a stock heatsink (You'll need to buy your own).

Coolermaster Sickleflows look pretty and don't make much noise, but as fans they don't really push much air at all, even at 2000RPM. Don't use them on processor coolers.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856005 does this make a good cpu cooler?

RCoon · Jan 12, 2015

gilbertbridewell said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856005 does this make a good cpu cooler?

Looks like a CM Hyper 212 EVO clone. If the CM is cheaper, I'd go for that instead.

rtwjunkie · Jan 12, 2015

gilbertbridewell said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856005 does this make a good cpu cooler?

Honestly, for the same money, if you're going to get an aftermarket and won't overclock much, you can't get much better than the Hyper 212 EVO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

EDIT, RCoon beat me to it while I was typing. They are the same price.

gilbertbridewell · Jan 12, 2015

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
Oh yes, if you are going to overclock proper cooling is a must.

There are plenty of reviews around, just make sure it will fit in your case, mine doesnt but i leave the side panel off my pcs anyway.

What cpu and mobo ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286 for cpu and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130754 for my mobo

petedread · Jan 12, 2015

I find the price of certain fans absolutely crazy, £20 for a fan is ridiculous. And that's why I like cougar fans, at half that price they are quiet and push a lot of air (so long as they are not on a radiator). Personally I would use as many fans as the case will take. Have 3 intake fans and one exhaust.

RCoon · Jan 12, 2015

gilbertbridewell said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286 for cpu and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130754 for my mobo

Incompatible motherboard and processor. You need an AM3+ motherboard for FX processors. (FX 43xx, FX 63xx, FX 83xx)
The A88X motherboards are for FM2 processors. (6600K, 6800K, 860K, 7850K etc)

What's your budget? We have members that will gladly build a PC to spec for you using your preferred retailers. They make the cart contents and you just buy and fit it together.

gilbertbridewell · Jan 12, 2015

Would you mind finding me a motherboard that goes with the proc cause i'm still a little clueless on that stuff also i prefer amd

RCoon · Jan 12, 2015

gilbertbridewell said:
Would you mind finding me a motherboard that goes with the proc cause i'm still a little clueless on that stuff also i prefer amd

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007625 600138080&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICED&PageSize=60
Take your pick of any on that page. I'm pretty manufacturer agnostic, I just buy based on RMA rates. Just don't buy a motherboard under $100, they tend not to be of the best quality. You're looking at a 990FX chipset

@BarbaricSoul and @ne6togadno are wizzards of the build

Cybrnook2002 · Jan 12, 2015

Any particular reason the 6300? There are better AMD CPU's for around the ~$100 mark. (Like the FX 8320)

This is a good 990fx MB that I can vouch for:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=990fx_sabertooth-_-13-131-877-_-Product

gilbertbridewell · Jan 12, 2015

RCoon said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007625 600138080&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICED&PageSize=60
Take your pick of any on that page. I'm pretty manufacturer agnostic, I just buy based on RMA rates. Just don't buy a motherboard under $100, they tend not to be of the best quality. You're looking at a 990FX chipset

@BarbaricSoul and @ne6togadno are wizzards of the build

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130790 seems to be an eye catcher for me

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · Jan 12, 2015

Take a step back

What is your budget ?
What are you going to use it for?

TPU members will probly overload you with suggestions

gilbertbridewell · Jan 12, 2015

Also any recommendations for memory stick i'm looking for x2 2gb

RCoon · Jan 12, 2015

gilbertbridewell said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130790 seems to be an eye catcher for me

I recommend 990FX over 970 chipsets. Simply more reliable. Yes I know the motherboard is shiny and has dragons, but the Extreme3 or Gigabyte UD3 might be more durable.

gilbertbridewell said:
Also any recommendations for memory stick i'm looking for x2 2gb

Sure you don't want 2 x 4GB? 2 x 2GB is limiting yourself quite badly, and is often more difficult to source at reasonable prices.

rtwjunkie · Jan 12, 2015

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
Take a step back

What is your budget ?
What are you going to use it for?

TPU members will probly overload you with suggestions

Awesome questions! these are the two most important things to know when selecting system components.

gilbertbridewell · Jan 12, 2015

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
Take a step back

What is your budget ?
What are you going to use it for?

TPU members will probly overload you with suggestions

My use for it will be gaming an i'm trying to stay around the 1,000 USD

I absolutely love gaming just not too good with building them is why i resorted to here

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · Jan 12, 2015

ready..... steady...... go TPU !!!

gilbertbridewell · Jan 12, 2015

the main things i want are http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156302 for my case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152055 for my power supply an http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286 as my proc

RCoon · Jan 12, 2015

That PSU is junk. Never cheap out on the PSU, it's the most important part of a PC.

Here's a PC that's vastly superior in every way, and bang on budget.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/bxQq99

System Name	Bayou Phantom
Processor	Core i7-8700k 4.4Ghz @ 1.18v
Motherboard	ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 6
Cooling	All air: 2x140mm Fractal exhaust; 3x 140mm Cougar Intake; Enermax T40F Black CPU cooler
Memory	2x 16GB Mushkin Redline DDR-4 3200
Video Card(s)	EVGA RTX 2080 Ti Xc
Storage	1x 500 MX500 SSD; 2x 6TB WD Black; 1x 4TB WD Black; 1x400GB VelRptr; 1x 4TB WD Blue storage (eSATA)
Display(s)	HP 27q 27" IPS @ 2560 x 1440
Case	Fractal Design Define R4 Black w/Titanium front -windowed
Audio Device(s)	Soundblaster Z
Power Supply	Seasonic X-850
Mouse	Coolermaster Sentinel III (large palm grip!)
Keyboard	Logitech G610 Orion mechanical (Cherry Brown switches)
Software	Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (Start10 & Fences 3.0 installed)

System Name	Party On
Processor	Xeon w 3520
Motherboard	DFI Lanparty
Cooling	Big tower thing
Memory	6 gb Ballistix Tracer
Video Card(s)	HD 7970
Case	a plank of wood
Audio Device(s)	seperate amp and 6 big speakers
Power Supply	Corsair
Mouse	cheap
Keyboard	under going restoration

System Name	HP Omen 17
Processor	i7 7700HQ
Memory	16GB 2400Mhz DDR4
Video Card(s)	GTX 1060
Storage	Samsung SM961 256GB + HGST 1TB
Display(s)	1080p IPS G-SYNC 75Hz
Audio Device(s)	Bang & Olufsen
Power Supply	230W
Mouse	Roccat Kone XTD+
Software	Win 10 Pro

System Name	Party On
Processor	Xeon w 3520
Motherboard	DFI Lanparty
Cooling	Big tower thing
Memory	6 gb Ballistix Tracer
Video Card(s)	HD 7970
Case	a plank of wood
Audio Device(s)	seperate amp and 6 big speakers
Power Supply	Corsair
Mouse	cheap
Keyboard	under going restoration

System Name	HP Omen 17
Processor	i7 7700HQ
Memory	16GB 2400Mhz DDR4
Video Card(s)	GTX 1060
Storage	Samsung SM961 256GB + HGST 1TB
Display(s)	1080p IPS G-SYNC 75Hz
Audio Device(s)	Bang & Olufsen
Power Supply	230W
Mouse	Roccat Kone XTD+
Software	Win 10 Pro

System Name	2020 build
Processor	3950x
Motherboard	Gigabyte Aorus extreme
Cooling	Custom Loop. PETG. Phanteks 140 distro plate. EK 400mm res. EK GPU/back plate. EK CPU.480rad 2x360
Memory	32gig 3600mhz 16,16,16,36. Trident Z Royal
Video Card(s)	MSI gaming X trio 2080ti
Storage	2TB Gigabyte Aorus gen4. 1TB Aorus gen4
Display(s)	LG CX 55
Case	Phanteks 719
Audio Device(s)	Audeez LCD3. Chord Hugo 2
Power Supply	Seasonic prime 1300 platinum
Software	Cubase, Adobe

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