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System Name | Red and Black |
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Processor | AMD 8320 8 core |
Motherboard | ASRock Fatallity 990 Killer |
Cooling | Raijintek Titan AIO Water Cooling |
Memory | 16 gig (2x8) ddr3 G-Skill Ripjaw |
Video Card(s) | XFX dd r9 280 radeon 3gig g ddr5 |
Storage | 250 gig pny ssd |
Case | In - Win GRone Black |
Audio Device(s) | onboard 7.1 |
Power Supply | EVGA 750 watt 80 gold full modular |
Mouse | Logitech M570 |
Keyboard | Logitech K810 |
Software | Windows 7 Professional |
Benchmark Scores | Never ran it |
I've built my own towers for 15+ years without any trouble to speak of. All have been built for less than $900 and only the last 1 was watercooled. (Corsair H60) But -- my last build was in Nov. of 2011 and things have changed since then. I've always been brand loyal when it comes to components, (Antec or Thermaltake cases, Crucial memory, Seagate HD's, etc.) but wanted to look at other options this time around. Already ordered the parts from NewEgg, and they will be in Thursday, and I need some advice\help please.
Please keep in mind that I don't game, and never overclock. I use my 60 in Sharp TV as a monitor and my Samsung HT for audio. Here's the parts I ordered. Sure -- I'm having 2nd thoughts on some of them and want to hear the opinion of those more knowledgeable than I am !! (almost everyone !!)
In-Win GRone case -- blk It's huge, has a spot for 10 120mm fans, looks great !
EVGA 750 watt full modular 80 gold PSU Great deal and a friend swears by them
ASRock Fatallity 990 Killer Not sure here. Should have gone with a MSI or a Gigabyte but wanted a 990 chipset. Buyers remorse ??
AMD 8320 CPU 8 core. Thought about a intel i5 and a 1150 socket m\b but have been AMD since I started.
16 gig of GSkill 12,800 ddr3 with 10-10-10-30 timing and CL of 10 Great reviews but not sure about the timing\CL.
Toshiba 1TB 7200 HD and a Sandisk 64 gb ssd. Should have gone with a WD black and a Samsung EVO ssd. May return those to NewEgg and buy the others at Best Buy. Anyone have experience with the 2 I bought ?? Is it worth it to get a 10k HD since I don't game ??
2 LG dvd drives (1 dvd-rom 1 dvd-rw dl)
Aerocool fan controller with a sd card reader and a usb 3.0 port built in. Great looks and keeps me from needing a media card reader.
8 Corsair 120 mm red fans. Stock 1's aren't that great so I'll replace them all off the bat.
And -- a XFX double d R9 280 3gb video card. Not a 280x, but a 280. On sale, good deal but wanted a Asus or the MSI but both were sold out at NewEgg at the time
I also bought a Raijintek 240mm AIO watercooling kit. Great reviews and looks great, but people say it leaks, even when new. So -- what's the best way to test it outside of my case, before installation ?? Anyone using this cooler and have advice or helpful info ??
I'll welcome any HELPFUL info or advice on this tower build. Everyone is more knowledgeable than I am, so please share any info or advice you have, and thanks in advance !!
Please keep in mind that I don't game, and never overclock. I use my 60 in Sharp TV as a monitor and my Samsung HT for audio. Here's the parts I ordered. Sure -- I'm having 2nd thoughts on some of them and want to hear the opinion of those more knowledgeable than I am !! (almost everyone !!)
In-Win GRone case -- blk It's huge, has a spot for 10 120mm fans, looks great !
EVGA 750 watt full modular 80 gold PSU Great deal and a friend swears by them
ASRock Fatallity 990 Killer Not sure here. Should have gone with a MSI or a Gigabyte but wanted a 990 chipset. Buyers remorse ??
AMD 8320 CPU 8 core. Thought about a intel i5 and a 1150 socket m\b but have been AMD since I started.
16 gig of GSkill 12,800 ddr3 with 10-10-10-30 timing and CL of 10 Great reviews but not sure about the timing\CL.
Toshiba 1TB 7200 HD and a Sandisk 64 gb ssd. Should have gone with a WD black and a Samsung EVO ssd. May return those to NewEgg and buy the others at Best Buy. Anyone have experience with the 2 I bought ?? Is it worth it to get a 10k HD since I don't game ??
2 LG dvd drives (1 dvd-rom 1 dvd-rw dl)
Aerocool fan controller with a sd card reader and a usb 3.0 port built in. Great looks and keeps me from needing a media card reader.
8 Corsair 120 mm red fans. Stock 1's aren't that great so I'll replace them all off the bat.
And -- a XFX double d R9 280 3gb video card. Not a 280x, but a 280. On sale, good deal but wanted a Asus or the MSI but both were sold out at NewEgg at the time
I also bought a Raijintek 240mm AIO watercooling kit. Great reviews and looks great, but people say it leaks, even when new. So -- what's the best way to test it outside of my case, before installation ?? Anyone using this cooler and have advice or helpful info ??
I'll welcome any HELPFUL info or advice on this tower build. Everyone is more knowledgeable than I am, so please share any info or advice you have, and thanks in advance !!