The Member's Systems Discussion Thread

[Onus]

That looks like a TFX PSU, and it probably is the same one that is in mine. C.hegge reviewed it at HardwareInsights, and found it decent (although it does contain Samxon, so don't run it ragged).

 

[stickg1]

That looks like a TFX PSU, and it probably is the same one that is in mine. C.hegge reviewed it at HardwareInsights, and found it decent (although it does contain Samxon, so don't run it ragged).

Yeah, I'm not sure if a case that small is really even necessary. But I doubt I can get a case and a 300w-450w PSU for that price anyway.

 

[nukemaster]

My old monitor had some Samxon caps. they failed 🙁, but it was like 6-7 years old at least by then so I guess it was not too bad. Only 3 caps went while all the others still worked(even used them for some random projects after).

 

[Mirakledba]

Well all i can afford now is a CLC cooler.... I think it will look good with red sp120 rings and stuff

 

[Lutfij]

MDBA - You don't get it mate. You're going to pay about 2 times more for a closed loop watercooling unit. You could get similar temps with a cheap air cooler. In fact for a newcomer I'd suggest learning how to overclock and get to know the ins and outs of your system. The next system you'll build, you can get yourself a closed loop cooler and then compare your results.

 

[Mirakledba]

:/ Well, I haven't OCd in my life but I know how to. I know I could get the same temps for cheaper but I always want the "Best of the best" Which isnt a good thing...If I decide not get get any cooler, Id just get a saitek flight pro yoke. But I dont know of any other coolers that AREN'T big and that look good...any thoughts?

 

[Lutfij]

Check these stores out;
http://www.indexuae.com/Region/Abu_Dhabi/Computer_Dealers
http://yp.theemiratesnetwork.com/browse/computer_stores/united_arab_emirates-az-abu_dhabi/

Pick this UP!
http://uae.souq.com/ae-en/coolermaster-v6-gt-cpu-cooling-4766551/i/

 

[Mirakledba]

lutif, they sell the V10 at the mall for 440..I have 520 so I have enough..whats better? V6 ot V10? They have a cooler master liquide cooler too...i think it was posiden but it looked like a singe rad.

update: And i know souq.com They just dont have too many things.

 

[Lutfij]

Look here:
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2654&page=5

The coolermaster TPC812 on souq is going for 300AED - that is a stellar knock off when you consider bang for buck components.
http://uae.souq.com/ae-en/cooler-master-tpc-812-cpu-cooler-5049363/i/

Frio is also worth looking into.
http://uae.dtcae.com/product/thermaltake-frio-dual-fan-heatpipe-design-4774/

 

[Mirakledba]

Its ok mane no need to help too much Takes a while to decide....so you dont think I should get http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-Flight-Three-Lever-Throttle-PZ44/dp/B000TCD1UK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390893314&sr=8-1&keywords=saitek+pro+flight+yoke ?

 

[Mirakledba]

http://uae.souq.com/ae-en/saitek-pro-flight-yoke-with-three-lever-throttle-4907361/i/ 😱

update: Never mind, If I buy it off amazon i still save money lol

 

[Lutfij]

I would say no, get your system up and running and then add on the accessories. That's how I build systems for my clients who are on a really tight budget

 

[Mirakledba]

Lutfij, Ok then...Ill decide on a CPU cooler. Again, if I can get the H100i I would because guys note this, the other 40$ is being used on fans thats why its 140 and then its 180 from the shipping but I wont pay 108 for it..it should drop soon..have we though of the other things I could add to the rig with 150 dollars?

 

[Dom_79]

I think we need to be aware that Corsair launched 2 versions of their fans in Quiet edition and High performance. What makes it a little more confusing is that Corsair went ahead and launched a PWM variant for those 2 editions.

So Stickg1 which one do you have? PWM or non PWM variant? and Dom_79 do you have the similar make/model as that stated by Stickg1?

I have the High Performance non-PWM. If he has PWM then that would explain him not getting the resistor. He shouldn't need it, he should have decent control over the fan unless his mobo doesn't have that feature and appropriate fan headers.

On a side note, I bought an i3-3220, ASRock B75 board, and 4GB of RAM this weekend for $100. I'm not sure why, it was a good deal though and I just kinda jumped on it. I need a PSU now.

Oops! I should have made that clear. I have the PWM version (D'oh! No wonder they didn't come with resistors!) Also I use the SP120 High performance with my H100i so they are plugged into the pump block (no idea how they would play with the motherboard but I think they'd be fine). They fans that won't play nice with the mobo are the stock fans that came with the H100i.

BTW Mirakledba : I don't think I've said this yet but I think your rig (component wise) looks sweet. Also I'm jealous of your computer room I have maybe half the space (probably a little less) and things are cramped 🙁

 

[Mirakledba]

Dom_79 - Thanks Bud. Dont worry about my room....its considered the storage room to my mom I guess xD I dont know if it shows but there are like 6 huge boxes on the side. So I MIGHT get the h100i, how did you set it up? Confused as to where the fans plug in into the waterblock and stuff....do you recommend the H100i?

 

[stickg1]

Air cooling FTW!

 

[Mirakledba]

StickG1- are you joking or you really say Air cooling rather than CLCs but you pick custom loop over anything...joke or not? if not, what are some COOL, capable of getting me up to 4.5 if my chips allows so (With good temps) Coolers that ARENT TOO BIG, n cool looking ?

 

[Mirakledba]

Also , Stick, What is the name of your res,waterblock and all of that?

 

[stickg1]

Cool looking is a matter of opinion. I would go with something Phanteks, Prolimatech, NZXT, or Thermalright for a heatsink. You can still put whatever fans you want on there.

I can elaborate more when I'm not posting from a phone.

 

[Mirakledba]

StickG1- Ill seach some up. BUT YOU GUYS DO KNOW i dont reall save money from getting an air cooler cause costs of shipping but you guys just dont even care like NO MATTER what I shouldnt get a CLC?

 

[nukemaster]

If the prices are close, the CLC's do work fine. I have nothing personally against them or I would not have 2 of them.

It kind of sucks that prices are so steam in some places. I guess we take for granted how cheap some parts are on this side of the world(OCZ Vendetta 2 cooler for like 10$'s yeah that was cheap).

Anyone shop at ncix(on the Canadian side at least) and need a GTX680 full block? $75, not sure how cheap that is, but it seems to be over 100 most places.
http://products.ncix.com/detail/ek-water-blocks-ek-fc680-nickel-plated-geforce-gtx-680-gpu-block-g1-4-csq-design-e9-71781-1374.htm

 

[Mirakledba]

I really want the H100i and i will probably get it....I KNOW its not SUPER great but I cant afford a custom Loop.

 

[Mirakledba]

Guys I CAN GET THE H100I RIGHT NOW but that means NO SP fans and not an AF140 too... :/

 

[Mirakledba]

Nukemaster - you got me wrong. I DO BUY the parts from amazon so I pay the same price as you but put it this way....100$ for an H100i and 30 DOLLARS shipping...if i get an h100i, 2 SP120s and an AF140 itd be 146 WHICH I HAVE but its 180 from shipping :s

 

[Dom_79]

Dom_79 - Thanks Bud. Dont worry about my room....its considered the storage room to my mom I guess xD I dont know if it shows but there are like 6 huge boxes on the side. So I MIGHT get the h100i, how did you set it up? Confused as to where the fans plug in into the waterblock and stuff....do you recommend the H100i?

Storage room? Ha! You made it into an awesome computer/entertainment room, so good one!

I set my H100i up as top of the case (Corsair 400R) exhaust (fans inside pushing out through the radiator). The fans plug into the water pump/ CPU cooling block (all one piece) via an included 4 pin Y cable (4 pins into the block and then split to two 4 pin for the fans).

Performance wise any of the air coolers that stickg1 mentioned are the same. I went with the H100i for looks (I wanted a really "clean" look in my case) and because a cousin went from cooler master evo 212 to H100i and found that he got a few (3 -4) degrees C lower at idle and that temps dropped quicker when coming off load (that sounds dirty but I couldn't think of a better way to phrase that 😀 )