I am in the process of researching parts for a gaming PC build. I have done a decent amount of research regarding the parts regarding compatibility ect..
Parts I already have:
Antec Twelve Hundred RT Case
PSU Rosewell/ RBR 1000-m 1000W RT
Vista 64 bit
Parts I plan to purchase:
Processor:Intel i7 920
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP
Ram: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2 GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Video Card: SLI 2X EVGA 896-P3-1255-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI SLI Supported
The total cost for the "parts I plan to purchase per above" is $1,186.53 Minus 90 for rebates Plus 20 (b/c from what I have heard OZ never pays the rebates)
I am interested to see what others think of this build regarding stability of the system I am somewhat experianced with regards to computer hardware BUT have never actually build a PC. Is there anything else that I should consider like extra case fans? Cables I may run into needing? Any other accessories that I will need or help with this build? Its the small things that I am unsure about. Also, if anyone wants to suggest another build (including AMD or Radion V/C's) please feel free I am looking for all the input I can gather before I make the purchase. If you suggest a build keep it around 1.2k if possible.
On a side note I am wondering how difficult it will be for cable management for this case and if anyone has a good example or suggestions for management I would greatly apprciate it.
Thanks for your time and input.
Jason
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definitely add at leats two case fans to help remove heat, one from the lower region around the area of the ram and video cards, the second above or near the power supply to help remove excess heat form any hdd's and the upper area of the case. the extra fans will also help your processor temps stay lower than just a cpu cooler will as it puts the heat inside the case anyway.
i did a rebuild of my pc and had two exhaust fans added that will only run at a minimum temperature and will slow down and speed up depending on the sensor readings inside the case.
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