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[honosuseri]

A modular psu will be better.

Also check the length of the 8pin atx cable from the psu will reach because the case is a big'un.

You can get extension cables or the case may include one.

I have already agreed and it's sound advice as per.

I did really like your "green" spec. You've got some cheek though, using an mATX mobo with SLI in mind........considering the flak you give me EVERYTIME I spec the much cheaper Asrock Extreme 4 M lol

 

[Helios1234]

That advice is exactly what I need and why I came here.

This is looking close then.
Question. (I don't expect an answer until tomorrow, it is pretty late) with the different ram will the heatsink now fit?


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Plus the Alienware monitor.

You'll be fine using those Crucial DIMMS with the 612S.

 

[mushu7]

Looked at a few video's on Youtube and it comes boxed with cable extension.

I'm pretty much locked into the case, mouse and keyboard, although if the keyboard doesn't come in stock soon then I'll have to go with an alienware one.

I think the only things I need to tweak are the RAM and heatsink.

The only reason I went for that Blueray RW was the lightscribe. also the monitor is 3D capable so that will be something I'll look at in the future.

I've also thought the Gigabyte X58 G1 Sniper Intel X58 (Socket 1366) DDR3 Motherboard - Gaming Series would work well with the colour scheme.

 

[Helios1234]

There's absolutely no point getting X58. I realise the other green and black G1 boards are much more expensive but getting an outdated chipset solely for the colour scheme wouldn't be wise.