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11/2/12 at 9:44am

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I am planning on making a gaming PC inside a NZXT Gamma.
I am thinking about mounting a H100 on top of the case and making the fans pull air through the outside rad, inside the case.
I am going with a black & blue theme.

Tell me what you think of my choice of parts and any tips about the build is always welcome.

Mobo: Asrock 970 extreme3 or MSI 970A-G46
CPU: AMD FX 8150
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR3 1600MHz (4x4)
Graphics: HIS 7870 IceQ X Turbo 2GB GDDR5 Or MSI R7870 Hawk 2GB GDDR5
PSU: Recom Power Engine 750 Plus 750W
HDD: Western Digital Blue 500GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache
ODD: Asus DRW-24B5ST
Case: NZXT Gamma
Cooling: H100 with Antec Tricool 120MM fans blue
(Would like to know if the window kit from the NZXT M59 would fit on the Gamma and where to buy it seperately)
Edited by HALOwner97 - 11/2/12 at 9:53am

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11/2/12 at 9:51am

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AMD FX 8350 would be better.
And you do not need 750 watts. A SeaSonic 650Watt PSU would do you just fine over that unknown brand.

Also, what is your budget? What games do you play? And what resolution do you play at and/or will play at?
Edited by Paratrooper1n0 - 11/2/12 at 9:59am

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7-2700k	AsRock Z77 M-ATX	ASUS GTX 570	GSkill16GB (2 x 8GB)
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
Seagate 500GB 7200RPM HDD	ASUS DVD Burner	Phanteks PH-TC12DX in Blue	Windows 7 64bit
OS	Power	Case	Mouse
Linux Mint 13 Maya	Corsair 600 watt Builder series	ENERMAX Staray	Logitech MX310
Mouse Pad	Audio	Other
Cloth mousepad	Integrated	AFT XM5U Media Card Reader
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Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz dual core	Lenovo 27584SU PM45	Quadro FX2700M	6GB DDR3
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	OS	Monitor
2x 160GB	DVD Burner	Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit	17" Anti-Glare 16:10 1920x1200 + 17' HP 1440x900
Keyboard	Power	Case	Mouse
107 Rubber Dome keyboard + MS keyboard	Lenovo 170 watt brick	Laptop	Nub + Trackpad, USB logitec mouse
Mouse Pad
N/A
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i7-2700k	AsRock Z77 M-ATX	ASUS GTX 570	GSkill16GB (2 x 8GB)
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
Seagate 500GB 7200RPM HDD	ASUS DVD Burner	Phanteks PH-TC12DX in Blue	Windows 7 64bit
OS	Power	Case	Mouse
Linux Mint 13 Maya	Corsair 600 watt Builder series	ENERMAX Staray	Logitech MX310
Mouse Pad	Audio	Other
Cloth mousepad	Integrated	AFT XM5U Media Card Reader
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Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz dual core	Lenovo 27584SU PM45	Quadro FX2700M	6GB DDR3
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	OS	Monitor
2x 160GB	DVD Burner	Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit	17" Anti-Glare 16:10 1920x1200 + 17' HP 1440x900
Keyboard	Power	Case	Mouse
107 Rubber Dome keyboard + MS keyboard	Lenovo 170 watt brick	Laptop	Nub + Trackpad, USB logitec mouse
Mouse Pad
N/A
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11/2/12 at 9:57am

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Well about the PSU. I already got it and it has good reviews and i got a discount because i knew the guy from the store.
My budget is about €800,- but since i already got the PSU that would be €750,-

And right now I'm at 1400x900 but after the build is done i will go for a 24" 1920x1080

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11/2/12 at 10:00am

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If it is still in your budget go FX 8350 or 8320. They will offer a decent improvement over the 8150.

Other than that, everything else looks solid.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7-2700k	AsRock Z77 M-ATX	ASUS GTX 570	GSkill16GB (2 x 8GB)
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
Seagate 500GB 7200RPM HDD	ASUS DVD Burner	Phanteks PH-TC12DX in Blue	Windows 7 64bit
OS	Power	Case	Mouse
Linux Mint 13 Maya	Corsair 600 watt Builder series	ENERMAX Staray	Logitech MX310
Mouse Pad	Audio	Other
Cloth mousepad	Integrated	AFT XM5U Media Card Reader
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz dual core	Lenovo 27584SU PM45	Quadro FX2700M	6GB DDR3
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	OS	Monitor
2x 160GB	DVD Burner	Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit	17" Anti-Glare 16:10 1920x1200 + 17' HP 1440x900
Keyboard	Power	Case	Mouse
107 Rubber Dome keyboard + MS keyboard	Lenovo 170 watt brick	Laptop	Nub + Trackpad, USB logitec mouse
Mouse Pad
N/A
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7-2700k	AsRock Z77 M-ATX	ASUS GTX 570	GSkill16GB (2 x 8GB)
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
Seagate 500GB 7200RPM HDD	ASUS DVD Burner	Phanteks PH-TC12DX in Blue	Windows 7 64bit
OS	Power	Case	Mouse
Linux Mint 13 Maya	Corsair 600 watt Builder series	ENERMAX Staray	Logitech MX310
Mouse Pad	Audio	Other
Cloth mousepad	Integrated	AFT XM5U Media Card Reader
View all

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz dual core	Lenovo 27584SU PM45	Quadro FX2700M	6GB DDR3
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	OS	Monitor
2x 160GB	DVD Burner	Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit	17" Anti-Glare 16:10 1920x1200 + 17' HP 1440x900
Keyboard	Power	Case	Mouse
107 Rubber Dome keyboard + MS keyboard	Lenovo 170 watt brick	Laptop	Nub + Trackpad, USB logitec mouse
Mouse Pad
N/A
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11/2/12 at 10:03am

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Well depends on where i order it from. Newegg isnt much of an option since i'm european.
but yeah that 8350 seems a nice upgrade

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11/2/12 at 10:08am

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-FX8320-Edition-4-0GHz-Socket/dp/B009O7YU56/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-FX8350-Edition-Processor-4-2GHz/dp/B009O7YUF6/

Assuming Amazon caters to the Netherlands.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7-2700k	AsRock Z77 M-ATX	ASUS GTX 570	GSkill16GB (2 x 8GB)
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
Seagate 500GB 7200RPM HDD	ASUS DVD Burner	Phanteks PH-TC12DX in Blue	Windows 7 64bit
OS	Power	Case	Mouse
Linux Mint 13 Maya	Corsair 600 watt Builder series	ENERMAX Staray	Logitech MX310
Mouse Pad	Audio	Other
Cloth mousepad	Integrated	AFT XM5U Media Card Reader
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Hard Drive	Optical Drive	OS	Monitor
2x 160GB	DVD Burner	Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit	17" Anti-Glare 16:10 1920x1200 + 17' HP 1440x900
Keyboard	Power	Case	Mouse
107 Rubber Dome keyboard + MS keyboard	Lenovo 170 watt brick	Laptop	Nub + Trackpad, USB logitec mouse
Mouse Pad
N/A
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7-2700k	AsRock Z77 M-ATX	ASUS GTX 570	GSkill16GB (2 x 8GB)
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
Seagate 500GB 7200RPM HDD	ASUS DVD Burner	Phanteks PH-TC12DX in Blue	Windows 7 64bit
OS	Power	Case	Mouse
Linux Mint 13 Maya	Corsair 600 watt Builder series	ENERMAX Staray	Logitech MX310
Mouse Pad	Audio	Other
Cloth mousepad	Integrated	AFT XM5U Media Card Reader
View all

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz dual core	Lenovo 27584SU PM45	Quadro FX2700M	6GB DDR3
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	OS	Monitor
2x 160GB	DVD Burner	Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit	17" Anti-Glare 16:10 1920x1200 + 17' HP 1440x900
Keyboard	Power	Case	Mouse
107 Rubber Dome keyboard + MS keyboard	Lenovo 170 watt brick	Laptop	Nub + Trackpad, USB logitec mouse
Mouse Pad
N/A
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11/2/12 at 10:17am

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It seems that it won't ship the FX to my country. I'll check if I can find it anywhere cheap in my area. But thanks for the help Paratrooper.

But by any chance, do you know if the side panel from the NZXT M59 would fit on the GAMMA? and if it is possible to order that panel seperately?

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11/2/12 at 10:21am

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It seems that it won't ship the FX to my country. I'll check if I can find it anywhere cheap in my area. But thanks for the help Paratrooper.

But by any chance, do you know if the side panel from the NZXT M59 would fit on the GAMMA? and if it is possible to order that panel seperately?

Not possible to ship the panel separately. And do not know if it will fit. Always assume it won't though. Even if it a mm off, it won't fit properly.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7-2700k	AsRock Z77 M-ATX	ASUS GTX 570	GSkill16GB (2 x 8GB)
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
Seagate 500GB 7200RPM HDD	ASUS DVD Burner	Phanteks PH-TC12DX in Blue	Windows 7 64bit
OS	Power	Case	Mouse
Linux Mint 13 Maya	Corsair 600 watt Builder series	ENERMAX Staray	Logitech MX310
Mouse Pad	Audio	Other
Cloth mousepad	Integrated	AFT XM5U Media Card Reader
View all

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz dual core	Lenovo 27584SU PM45	Quadro FX2700M	6GB DDR3
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	OS	Monitor
2x 160GB	DVD Burner	Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit	17" Anti-Glare 16:10 1920x1200 + 17' HP 1440x900
Keyboard	Power	Case	Mouse
107 Rubber Dome keyboard + MS keyboard	Lenovo 170 watt brick	Laptop	Nub + Trackpad, USB logitec mouse
Mouse Pad
N/A
View all

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7-2700k	AsRock Z77 M-ATX	ASUS GTX 570	GSkill16GB (2 x 8GB)
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
Seagate 500GB 7200RPM HDD	ASUS DVD Burner	Phanteks PH-TC12DX in Blue	Windows 7 64bit
OS	Power	Case	Mouse
Linux Mint 13 Maya	Corsair 600 watt Builder series	ENERMAX Staray	Logitech MX310
Mouse Pad	Audio	Other
Cloth mousepad	Integrated	AFT XM5U Media Card Reader
View all

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz dual core	Lenovo 27584SU PM45	Quadro FX2700M	6GB DDR3
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	OS	Monitor
2x 160GB	DVD Burner	Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit	17" Anti-Glare 16:10 1920x1200 + 17' HP 1440x900
Keyboard	Power	Case	Mouse
107 Rubber Dome keyboard + MS keyboard	Lenovo 170 watt brick	Laptop	Nub + Trackpad, USB logitec mouse
Mouse Pad
N/A
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11/4/12 at 2:24pm

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I would not get a msi motherboard. I have heard asrock is good but also gigabyte and asus are other motherboard manufacturer's you might want to look at before making a solid mob selection. The fx 8320 would be better then the fx 8350 just on the fact that the 8350 is a overclocked 8320. Which pushing your 8320 to stock 8350 speeds wouldn't hurt the chip much at all. 16 gigs of ram is over kill specially if the pc will only be used to play games on and other miner tasks. So you could take the money saved from the ram and spend it on the cpu or save it for a future upgrade.

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Kingston HyperX 8GB DDR3 1600	Seagate Barracuda 500 GB	SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner	Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
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11/4/12 at 2:28pm

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I would not get a msi motherboard. I have heard asrock is good but also gigabyte and asus are other motherboard manufacturer's you might want to look at before making a solid mob selection. The fx 8320 would be better then the fx 8350 just on the fact that the 8350 is a overclocked 8320. Which pushing your 8320 to stock 8350 speeds wouldn't hurt the chip much at all. 16 gigs of ram is over kill specially if the pc will only be used to play games on and other miner tasks. So you could take the money saved from the ram and spend it on the cpu or save it for a future upgrade.

I second a no on an MSI board, I rma'ed the same one three times. The MSI board you're considering is the one they are replacing my other one with.

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Cooling	OS	Monitor	Keyboard
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