New Build

Neil-UKWSD · 17 Jan 2011 at 14:37

Hi,

I'm putting together a new system, and looking for any feedback on the component choices.

I want to overclock and like the Red/Black of the ROG mobo, system is to be used for gaming:-

Intel Core i7-2600K 3.40GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor with FREE Lost Planet 2 PC Game - Retail

Asus Maximus IV Extreme Intel P67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard - (Sandybridge)

Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMX8GX3M2A1600C9)

Corsair Hydro H70 High-Performance CPU WaterCooler (Socket LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366/AM2/AM3)

Asus GeForce GTX 580 1536MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card

Corsair Professional Series™ Gold AX850 High Performance 850W Power Supply (CMPSU-850AXUK)

Case wise, I can't decide between:-
Corsair Graphite 600T Midi Tower Case - Black

or

Corsair Obsidian 800D Full Tower Case - Black

I've already got Intel 80GB SSD and 2 x WD 1TB Drives to move from existing system along with the BD-ROM.

Lemin · 17 Jan 2011 at 15:05

1 vote for the Corsair Obsidian 800D

shadow_boxer · 17 Jan 2011 at 15:07

General consensus is the 800D is a poor air cooling case. Can't comment on the 600T.

Neil-UKWSD · 17 Jan 2011 at 15:22

I've actually got a 800D now with my current rig, I really like the case and has loads of room to work in so am leaning towards a second for this new rig.