Thoughts on this build?

Benh89

Benh89

Benh89

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Hi guys,

I just purchased some bits for an sff build for university and wanted some opinions. I know it would have been wise to ask this BEFORE purchasing, but I'm the type of guy who cuts first and measures second (how crazy am I?). Plus, I wanted to get my order in for Saturday delivery. It'll be for browsing, uni work and some gaming. Spec. is as follows:

  • Intel i3 3220
  • Asus P8-H77-I motherboard
  • 8 GB OCUK memory
  • Sapphire 7850
  • Corsair F3 120 GB (already owned)
  • Silverstone FT03 Mini in silver
  • Silverstone SFX 450W power supply
  • Samsung SE-S208AB/TSBS external optical drive
  • Windows 7 64-bit

I was toying with getting the Lian-Li PC-Q11 and a regular ATX power supply, but this probably would have made it awkward to build and keep tidy, plus the FT03 looks coooool.

I may put up some pictures of everything before and after, but the temptation to rip open the sealed boxes like a little boy at Christmas may get the better of me, and I'll end up building it and forgetting all about this thread! What is it with new computer parts? :rolleyes:

Anyway, thoughts anyone?

Cheers.
 
Pics of the build mate, some of the case would be nice, been thinking on getting one for a mITX build I've planned!

Thanks.
 
SFFNoob said:
Pics of the build mate, some of the case would be nice, been thinking on getting one for a mITX build I've planned!

Thanks.
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Will do.

On the subject of the case, would I be able to remove the slot loading drive from my 2008 MacBook and use it in the FT03? Will it just be a regular laptop drive or will Apple have had their way with it? I didn't really want to spend £53 on the Silverstone drive when I probably won't use it much and you can't use the eject button.
 
Benh89 said:
Sorry, but I don't follow :confused:
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Look at the top of page then where it says motherboard.
 
Benh89 said:
That is the motherboard I bought. I did actually buy everything in the spec. In fact, I'm posting this message on the computer now :)
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I am using that motherboard as well in my spare pc, only issue I have it does not like 1600mhz memory with the G530 cpu.
 
Edward78,

I see what you mean. It must be a mistake on Lian Li's part. I got the Silverstone FT03 Mini anyway.
 
For anyone who wants photos, I'll try and upload some later tonight. My camera is playing up right now :mad: Just be aware that my cable tidying isn't complete as I just wanted to get everything up and running.

Also, for anyone who doesn't like the bundled software (apart from essential drivers) you get with motherboards, you may want to re-consider with regard to Asus AI Suite II. I was having problems with fan noise, but when I installed this program, all was sorted. It also allows you to control fan speed or even switch fans off, as well as track voltages and temperatures. It also has a GPU Boost function which... did nothing. :p
 
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