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System Name | Media PC |
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Processor | Intel Core-i5 4460 |
Motherboard | Asus H97i plus |
Cooling | Noctua LH-9i with upgraded NF-A9, x2 Noctua NF-F12 |
Memory | 8GB x2 Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz kit |
Video Card(s) | Gigabyte Super clocked GTX970 itx |
Storage | 1TB western digital black 2.5" |
Display(s) | Samsung 55" Plasma |
Case | Fractal Design Node 202 |
Audio Device(s) | Onboard DSP, sound forwarded to Onkyo receiver in 2.1 mode |
Power Supply | Fractal Design 430w itx PSU |
Mouse | Logitech Wireless gaming mouse |
Keyboard | Logitech Wireless, Xbox One S controller |
Software | Windows 10 pro |
Hey, have not been active on the forums recently but decided to pick everyone's brains since I have a new build in the works. I am building a media PC from parts that I have been given for free. I am looking into water cooling the CPU mostly for the quiet factor and the fact that my HTPC case is rather limited on space. I was looking at some of the AIO units but I am not really finding anything too appealing. Anybody have any recommendations for this setup? I don't want to spend an arm and a leg as I am not looking to achieve crazy clocks but am willing to buy good parts if the price is right. I am really only about $160 into the build since I splurged on a case and would like to keep the price reasonable.
Build specs:
Phenom x4 955 black stock cooler
4GB of RAM @ 1600mhz CL9 from G.Skill
WD Black 1TB HDD SATA3
nVidia GTX 460
Asus Mobo (870 Chipset)
Corsair 550w PS non-modular (in the process making modular)
Noctua Fans 3x120mm 2x80mm
Fractal Design Node 605 case
Build specs:
Phenom x4 955 black stock cooler
4GB of RAM @ 1600mhz CL9 from G.Skill
WD Black 1TB HDD SATA3
nVidia GTX 460
Asus Mobo (870 Chipset)
Corsair 550w PS non-modular (in the process making modular)
Noctua Fans 3x120mm 2x80mm
Fractal Design Node 605 case