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System Name | Cogito Ergo Switch |
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Processor | i7 3930K @ 4.8Ghz |
Motherboard | Asus Rampage IV Extreme |
Cooling | Custom Water (CPU/MB/GPU Blocks, 420+240rads PP) |
Memory | 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws Z 2133 9-11-10-27 @ 2380 9-10-10-28 |
Video Card(s) | EVGA GTX670 FTW 2GB SLI @ 1344core/7648mem + EVGA 650Ti PhysX |
Storage | Samsung 830 256GB SSD (Boot) + 1TB WD10EZEX (Games/Apps) + 1TB WD10EALX (Prog) + 2x 320GB WD/HGST |
Display(s) | Dell U2412HM + U2312HM + 2x P2212Hbe + Viewsonic 21.5" 1680x1050 |
Case | NZXT Switch 810 White - MODDED |
Audio Device(s) | Creative X-Fi Titanium HD PCI-Express |
Power Supply | NZXT HALE90 850W - Custom Sleeved Cables (White, No Heatshrink) |
Software | Windows7 Pro x64 |
Okay, so I have been thinking about my build plans, and while I definitely have a Caselabs TH10 case in my future, I really don't want my entire build to have to wait until I have $700 for the TH10...
So I have been browsing the egg, and I have just fallen in love with the NZXT Switch 810! I have never seen a "traditional" style case that has such immense modularity for $169, with the only case coming close being the 800D at twice the price.
The fact that it holds 10 140mm fans when loaded up, and supports a 360/420/480mm radiator in the top with room for push-pull fans(!!!), and a 240/280 rad in the bottom, with a second 280 in front with very mild modification is incredible!
The case would appear to have fantastic cable management options as well, which is extremely important for my OCD-self.
The 6 3.5 drive bays + 1 3.5/2.5 hotswap bay, and the full complement of 5.25 bays means that I would run out of SATA ports before I run out of interior bays. Even if I have to remove the bottom 3.5 cage, I can easily get a 4x3.5-into-1x5.25 bay adapter, and still have 2 5.25 bays open for reservoir/pump...
The best part is that I can get it for $135 (and I have another $10 off), so $125 + free shipping for the case... I am really having a hard time not hitting "buy" right now, but I really would like to hear what you all have to say, your opinions and especially experience, and if you have the case I would really like to hear what you think!
I have until 11:59pm to decide, or the price is back to $170... Sorry for the frantic posting.
Secondly, I am looking at buying an NZXT power supply, as the same deal applies...
The two I am looking at the hardest are:
- NZXT HALE82 HALE82-850-M 850W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Power Supply
($109 after MIR, for a total of about $85)
- NZXT HALE90-750-M 750W ATX 12V v2.2, EPS 12V v2.91 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
($128 total)
The HALE90 only has 4 total PCI-E power connectors, while the HALE82 has 6. However the former is 80+ Gold, the other being bronze...
The third option is the 850W HALE90 which is 80+ Gold and has six PCI-E power connectors. It would be a total of $144 shipped.
I am also stuck with having to decide before midnight or losing the sale... Considering the savings are almost $100, I really don't want to pass this up.
Would that extra money for the 850W HALE90 be a good idea, considering the Gold rating and 2 more PCI-E connectors? Is there any way to figure out roughly how much I would save with gold vs bronze in energy costs?
I am really favoring the white case, as I think it looks classy with the black contrast, and I like the uniqueness. The HALE90 would obviously match that choice better, but I care more about the above than color-coding...
I really appreciate your feedback, and your help! I really want to pull the trigger, but I can't do it without hearing from you all first!
So I have been browsing the egg, and I have just fallen in love with the NZXT Switch 810! I have never seen a "traditional" style case that has such immense modularity for $169, with the only case coming close being the 800D at twice the price.
The fact that it holds 10 140mm fans when loaded up, and supports a 360/420/480mm radiator in the top with room for push-pull fans(!!!), and a 240/280 rad in the bottom, with a second 280 in front with very mild modification is incredible!
The case would appear to have fantastic cable management options as well, which is extremely important for my OCD-self.
The 6 3.5 drive bays + 1 3.5/2.5 hotswap bay, and the full complement of 5.25 bays means that I would run out of SATA ports before I run out of interior bays. Even if I have to remove the bottom 3.5 cage, I can easily get a 4x3.5-into-1x5.25 bay adapter, and still have 2 5.25 bays open for reservoir/pump...
The best part is that I can get it for $135 (and I have another $10 off), so $125 + free shipping for the case... I am really having a hard time not hitting "buy" right now, but I really would like to hear what you all have to say, your opinions and especially experience, and if you have the case I would really like to hear what you think!
I have until 11:59pm to decide, or the price is back to $170... Sorry for the frantic posting.
Secondly, I am looking at buying an NZXT power supply, as the same deal applies...
The two I am looking at the hardest are:
- NZXT HALE82 HALE82-850-M 850W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Power Supply
($109 after MIR, for a total of about $85)
- NZXT HALE90-750-M 750W ATX 12V v2.2, EPS 12V v2.91 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
($128 total)
The HALE90 only has 4 total PCI-E power connectors, while the HALE82 has 6. However the former is 80+ Gold, the other being bronze...
The third option is the 850W HALE90 which is 80+ Gold and has six PCI-E power connectors. It would be a total of $144 shipped.
I am also stuck with having to decide before midnight or losing the sale... Considering the savings are almost $100, I really don't want to pass this up.
Would that extra money for the 850W HALE90 be a good idea, considering the Gold rating and 2 more PCI-E connectors? Is there any way to figure out roughly how much I would save with gold vs bronze in energy costs?
I am really favoring the white case, as I think it looks classy with the black contrast, and I like the uniqueness. The HALE90 would obviously match that choice better, but I care more about the above than color-coding...
I really appreciate your feedback, and your help! I really want to pull the trigger, but I can't do it without hearing from you all first!