Sup dawgs, I'm building a computer and would like some help on a few things:
a. Is the Antec Nine hundred Two a good case? (I like the looks of this one over the old one)
b. I'm trying to decide between two CPU fans either 1. Zalman CNPS9900 or the Cooler Master V10
c. Would either of those CPU fans fit in the Nine Hundred Two?
d. I'm open to suggestions on everything regarding different cases/fans
Thanks for helping me
What else are you going to be putting in this computer?
[QUOTE=PrismatexV0;16123813]What else are you going to be putting in this computer?[/QUOTE]
i7 920, 6GB DDR3 RAM, GTX 295 (Single PCB) on this motherboard:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188049[/url]
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I think it should all fit, the GTX 295 is gonna be a squeeze I think though.
What's your budget?
Just off the bat, I'd say swap the 295 for a pair of 275s in SLI.
[QUOTE=PrismatexV0;16124088]What's your budget?
Just off the bat, I'd say swap the 295 for a pair of 275s in SLI.[/QUOTE]
~$2000, I'm at $2,006 so I'm happy. Would that cost more or less to do that?
Less, and the performance is better.
Buy a pair of these for $420:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150387[/url]
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Oh, but make sure you have at least a good 600W PSU.
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If you need a good SLI-supported motherboard, look at the ASUS P6T (NOT SE).
That motherboard supports SLI
I personally would not go with SLI for a few reasons.
1. not all games support SLI, so you may want to go with just a single very powerful card to get the most performance out of all games.
2. A mid tower case might get pretty toasty with 2 cards in it.
But hey, if you have the money, go ahead.
and finally, the antec 900 is a very good case, excellent choice for air cooling, but if you have the space and money, I would go with the 1200. I own one myself and it is the best case I've ever owned.
Edit: While I cannot speak for the antec 900, I know the 1200 will fit just about any cooler, I myself have this cooler( [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608002[/url] ) and it fits just fine.
[QUOTE=EagleEye;16124377]I personally would not go with SLI for a few reasons.
1. not all games support SLI, so you may want to go with just a single very powerful card to get the most performance out of all games.
2. A mid tower case might get pretty toasty with 2 cards in it.
But hey, if you have the money, go ahead.
and finally, the antec 900 is a very good case, excellent choice for air cooling, but if you have the space and money, I would go with the 1200. I own one myself and it is the best case I've ever owned.[/QUOTE]
That's the thing, I don't want a gigantic case in my room. So would you say a GTX 285 might be a better choice?
[QUOTE=Hardcore Badger;16124148]~$2000, I'm at $2,006 so I'm happy. Would that cost more or less to do that?[/QUOTE]
You'll have plenty left over if you play your cards right.
My mobo was 65, my CPU about 100, my video card 80 after rebate, PSUs are about 70-100 (do not cheap out on these), cases run at about the same as those and fans will be like 40-50 for a whole set of good ones.
If you gather parts on sale you might be able to swing it for less than 500 bucks, especially if you use recycle HDs.
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