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Re1iCz

Re1iCz

Re1iCz

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Hey guys.

I would just like to check to see of anyone can see any issues with my build (compatibility wise) or just any general suggestions. It's my first real build so I don't want to screw anything up. From what I've researched I can see a few areas that may have issues but I would like to double check it as well as looking at any possible upgrades/changes :).

Case: NZXT Phantom 820
MB: Asus Z87-DELUXE Intel Z87 (Socket 1150)
CPU: Intel i5 4670k 1150
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780Ti WindForce 3x OC 3072MB
Water cooling: H320 CPU Liquid Cooling Kit
RAM: Corsair Memory Vengeance Pro Series Silver 16GB DDR3 2133
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB

Any feedback would be appreciated. :)
 
Ah sorry xD Corsair RM Series RM 850 '80+ Gold' 850W :) I'm using this for gaming mostly mostly but I want it to be able to handle anything else. Im not sure about water cooling atm but thanks for getting back to me so soon :) (P.S: I already have the motherboard and PSU)
 
The case is a lot of money for what it is, if it was around £50 less then it would be great.

Have you seen the Corsair AIR540? thats a nice case, I have built a PC in one and found it rather easy to build in and it takes a lot of water cooling gear.
 
Re1iCz said:
I'm not sure that's why I'm checking. I've seen builds with these components but the descriptions do collide. :P
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If OcUK stock both the relevant cooler and the cases you're interested in then ask them to check for you? At least then you've got the physical items to see if they fit rather than some random internet measurements!
 
mfw forgetting to mention I already have the case too -.- Sorry guys, I'm new to this :L I do REALLY appreciate the help though.
 
I didn't realise I could set it up like that O.o that's awesome. You guys have done a great job of reassuring me of my build's compatibility. Any fans you guys would recommend? I like the idea of white ones but, of course, performance>appearance.
 
A quick look also shows a 750D should fit a H320, thats another case thats cheaper than the Phantom
 
Re1iCz said:
I didn't realise I could set it up like that O.o that's awesome. You guys have done a great job of reassuring me of my build's compatibility. Any fans you guys would recommend? I like the idea of white ones but, of course, performance>appearance.
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I've built with the Phantom 820 White. You can even remove the large top 200mm fan and squeeze it onto the bottom of the case instead, between PSU and HDD cages. I drilled two holes for a couple of screws but there's no need to even do that, as you can come up with a way to wedge it tightly between the sides of the case. To be clear, it's meant for 120/140mm but 200mm will also fit with only slight modding.

So, you've got a 200mm front intake, a 200mm side fan, and a 140mm rear, plus the 200mm bottom fan at the bottom if you decide to use it there. Can't go up top because you'll have the Swiftech and its fans there. The only one you "need" (not really but it's helpful) is a fan for the interior pivot mount, that will be of benefit in cooling your GPU. I used a Noctua 140mm there, painted in black.

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Below is the same 140mm fan the case brings, if you want to keep the same look. It's not a bad fan, and you have the fan speed controller to set it to a comfortable level:

YOUR BASKET
1 x NZXT FN-140 Enthusiast Performance Case Fan - 140mm £9.98

 
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