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Help with computer build

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mazhaoshen

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I'd recommend a cheaper 1TB HDD and a 120-128GB SSD. Gonna end up costing you about $30-40 more, but you will never regret your decision.


Great bundle choice! :thumbsup:
 
Haha I actually have an SSD that I bought previously. The main issue I have is would everything be able to fit inside the case.
 
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Haha I actually have an SSD that I bought previously. The main issue I have is would everything be able to fit inside the case.
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It's a mid tower ATX case and you have no dedicated video card. Therefore, everything will definitely be able to fit inside the case.

Were you looking to get a dedicated video card or use the onboard graphics?
 
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I just realized I forgot to add my video card to my wishlist -_-;

I'm planning on getting an EVGA GTX 770
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Looks like you will have to change your case... One of the reviews:
Cons: Small for larger graphics card(s). My 2 sapphire 270x toxics did not fit length ways, had to start cutting. Granted my cards are some of the biggest I've ever seen (over 12 inches long). Now am only left with 2 or 3 hdd bays
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Granted, a reference GTX 770 is 10.5 inches long but I'd still be reluctant to go with a case that has fixed drive bays.
 
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I have an antec 300 illusion and xfx 5770 (stock cooler; dual slot blower) 8.5" length
I just checked, and there's 2.5" additional clearance before hitting the drive bays (total 11")

I dunno how antec or newegg thinks a 12.5" card will fit, but a 10.5" will
just make sure to connect the 6/8pin power connectors before slotting the 770

I'd probably go with a corsair 200r/300r or something else now though.
they're about the same price and have painted interiors and some newer features including a motherboard tray cutout (for replacing hsf w/ backplate) and USB 3.0.

the antec 300 v1 is old; There's an antec 300 II if you want that.
the 300 illusion comes with a lot of decent fans though.

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you could also save a bit on the power supply if you're not going to SLI
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7392/the-geforce-gtx-770-roundup-evga-gigabyte-and-msi-compared/6
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151124
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703035
 
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I really wouldn't recommend stepping down to a 450W PSU for only $30 less (Corsair 750TXM has $15 MIR + $10 off instantly). That will limit your GPU upgrade options or OCing potential as well as force you to always run a single GPU configuration. With the 750W PSU, you have plenty of room for expansion, adding a second GPU, and even OCing.

Keep in mind that non-reference GTX 770s can be longer than the reference 10.5". For instance, This Gigabyte GTX 770 is 11.25-11.50" long according to customer reviews/feedback in the Q&A section.
 
The Fractal Define Mini and Define R4 have removable HD cages (leaving the bottom cage for 3x HDDs) and would then fit a GPU up to 400mm (over 15".) Add another 120mm fan to the front and you are pretty squared away for cooling.

I would also reconsider the WD Black... While you are at MicroCenter, get one of the $60 WD Blues or the Toshiba for $55.

If you are only adding 1 GPU, the 750w PSU is overkill (I know, I have one.) For $80 you can drop this 620w SeaSonic in and never look back.

You also don't list an OS... do you need a Windows license?

You know you have 2x optical drives picked in your NE list?
 
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The list has two cases in it, a Lian-Li PC-7B plus II and an Antec Three Hundred Illusion. Which were you planning to get?

I agree with the others on the HDD, you don't need to get a WD Black when you have an SSD. The difference between an SSD and an HDD are so huge that the differences between HDDs becomes irrelevant.

I also agree that an expensive 750W power supply is overkill. 650W is more than enough, my pick would be this Rosewill Hive 650W for $60 AP.

Finally, you have a random Wi-Fi antenna in the list?
 
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