Help me to confirm my build :<

Raveen Bouy

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May 17, 2016
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***Hi Everyone! Well, this is the 2nd time asking for help to build a new system. Obviously, the previous build of my choice was trashy so i've been collecting some money to build a better one.***

***Basically i'll be using my build to Code, Photo/Video editing, TF2(casual gaming), Unreal Engine and etc.***

***Here's my list of components : http://pcpartpicker.com/list/8XMCLD ***

***And also am planning to connect a single hot swap + a multi I/O thingy.
But the problem is, am not quite sure whether the I/O ports of the case ( 2x(3.0&2.0)+mic/Audio+ power+reset+hd led) would conflict with the front panel multi I/O bay. I kinda want to make use of all the ports in the multi I/O bay as well as the ports which are in the case.***

***Here's the Multi I/O bay : http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-25-USB-3-0-SATA-All-in-1-Front-Panel-Multi-Card-Reader-HUB-PCI-E-PCIE/121405571483?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D79779146bdea4e2aa3a496dca1cd7ac8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D161712165575 It has a fancontroller too! ***


***These are the Internall I/O ports supported by the Mobo:

2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x SATA Express connector: , Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Card header
1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector ***


Any new suggestions will be highly appreciated! Thank you very much =)
 
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Looks fine to me. The only one I'm not sure about would be the Mic/Headphone on the controller - you'll be able to use those ports EITHER on the case itself, or the controller. Not both.

Everything else (SATA, USB3.0 etc) all connect to different headers on the motherboard than your case.
Reading the description, the 3.0 needs an available PCIe slot - if you have that you'll be fine.
The SATA connector needs an available SATA port on the motherboard - if you have one free, you can use it.
Looks fine to me. The only one I'm not sure about would be the Mic/Headphone on the controller - you'll be able to use those ports EITHER on the case itself, or the controller. Not both.

Everything else (SATA, USB3.0 etc) all connect to different headers on the motherboard than your case.
Reading the description, the 3.0 needs an available PCIe slot - if you have that you'll be fine.
The SATA connector needs an available SATA port on the motherboard - if you have one free, you can use it.
 
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Thanks a lot Barty =) yeah, seems like i'll just have to give up the audio ports in the controller as i'll only be opening the cover when needed.