Solved Is this PC a good build?

[ignatzatsonic]

I've tried my best and couldn't find the height. Somebody help?

I'd guess that the reason PC Part Picker could not confirm compatibility with your cooler is because Raidmax does not mention the maximum cooler height in its published specifications.

I just spent 10 minutes on Google. All I found is that the width of the case is 8.86 inches, which doesn't tell you anything useful.

I did find some negative comments about Raidmax cases generally, complaining about lack of dust filters and poor cable management.

I would not use that case UNLESS I was willing to take a chance that the cooler would fit---assuming you can't find confirmation with Google.

The Hyper Evo cooler is 159 MM in height. That is 6.3 inches.

 

[whs]

Look in the specs here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Hyper_212_EVO_82.9_CFM-_-35-103-099-_-Product

 

[Boozad]

Why have 1866MHz RAM if you're not overclocking your CPU? 1600MHz will be plenty.

A 450W PSU is low. You want a 550W at least. You should go for Corsair or Seasonic. Don't cheap out on the PSU.

 

[Laith]

@Boozad Because AddRAM said that to go for higher speed memory, i had 1600MHz from the first beggning.

Well i guess i'll try to find a compatible case.

 

[Laith]

So i updated the Case, PSU and Cooler.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Gelid Solutions CC-Siberian-01 51.9 CFM CPU Cooler

Why did you choose this cooler rather than some other random cooler or the stock cooler?

Did you just pick some cooler at random?

If you aren't overclocking, I'd stay with the stock cooler unless you know that the stock cooler will be too loud at your anticipated load levels.

If you are overclocking, I certainly would not use a $9 replacement for the stock cooler.

I notice you have chosen one stick of 8 GB RAM. Do AMD motherboards use the dual channel concept found on Intel boards?

 

[Laith]

Yes, i looked for a random cooler and took it because whs said i would need a cooler.

Yes they do. The reason i took one stick is because it is cheaper and in the "ScatterVolt" channel on YouTube recommended 1 stick for his GTA V ready build. So i copied that. Should i have 2x4GB or should i stay with 1x8GB?

 

[whs]

Ignatz, the AMD stock coolers have always been problematic. Many people complained about them. I think it's better to get it right from the beginning. Those AMDs are real space heaters.

 

[Laith]

Anyways, i'm going to sleep so i'll see you guys later and thank you for all the support today.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Ignatz, the AMD stock coolers have always been problematic. Many people complained about them. I think it's better to get it right from the beginning. Those AMDs are real space heaters.

OK, I'll take your word for it.

But if I was going to replace the stock cooler, I'd choose another for a reason, not at random.

Laith: you can always buy a good low profile cooler that would fit into any case, so you wouldn't have to worry about its height. Search the cooler section at New Egg using the search term low profile. There are several good ones out there from Scythe or Noctua. They'd almost certainly be much quieter than the stock AMD cooler as well.

Have you searched for the maximum cooler height acceptable for your newest case choice? Thermaltake I guess?

There is a minor benefit to using dual channel RAM. It's up to you to decide if it's worthwhile or more expensive.

 

[Solarstarshines]

Ignatz, the AMD stock coolers have always been problematic. Many people complained about them. I think it's better to get it right from the beginning. Those AMDs are real space heaters.

OK, I'll take your word for it.

But if I was going to replace the stock cooler, I'd choose another for a reason, not at random.

Laith: you can always buy a good low profile cooler that would fit into any case, so you wouldn't have to worry about its height. Search the cooler section at New Egg using the search term low profile. There are several good ones out there from Scythe or Noctua. They'd almost certainly be much quieter than the stock AMD cooler as well.

Have you searched for the maximum cooler height acceptable for your newest case choice? Thermaltake I guess?

There is a minor benefit to using dual channel RAM. It's up to you to decide if it's worthwhile or more expensive.

This is true and i have no idea why a game reviewer would tell such a lie as Dual Channel is a lot more efficient than 1 Stick of 8GB

Anyways it is from my experience AMD needs Superior cooling no matter what you do with it

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Laith:

Your most recent case choice is Thermaltake VL80001W2Z.

This appears to be it:

Thermaltake - U.S.A. - V3 Black Edition - VL80001W2Z

It has a mesh front side, a 1300 rpm exhaust fan, and many vents. I'd expect it to be noisier than average.

Thermaltake does not publish a maximum cooler height figure for this case, but they do say it is 7.5 inches wide. I'd assume that is an outside dimension. That is relatively narrow for an ATX case, so I would be very cautious about cooler height.

Or use a low profile cooler.

Or find another case.

Here's 3 coolers compatible with your motherboard and processor:

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler (Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2) - PCPartPicker

5 inches tall (127 mm), short for a traditional tower style cooler. This should fit in most ATX cases. Pretty cheap.

Noctua NH-L9a 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler (NH-L9a) - PCPartPicker

low profile, 92 mm tall, 92 mm PWM fan, quiet. Fairly expensive; blows down onto motherboard.

Scythe BIG Shuriken 2 Rev. B 45.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (SCBSK-2100) - PCPartPicker

low profile; only 58 mm tall (2.3 inches); blows down onto motherboard; 120 mm slim PWM fan. Should be cheaper than the Noctua.

Other coolers will certainly work, but I'd be wary unless you know the maximum cooler height acceptable for any given case.

 

[Laith]

I know its more has more benefit to use D-C but if i want to upgrade my RAM in the future i have several other slots avaliabe + 8GB RAM. When i took the one stick i also thought it would be more better if i took two sticks instead of one but then i came up the the upgrade thing.

 

[Boozad]

If you're going to upgrade RAM in future you'll want to replace the whole lot anyway so it doesn't matter. Always use RAM in kits, never mix and match even if it's the same brand and the same model.

 

[Laith]

I cant find any cases that don't have that compatibly issue. Can someone give me an case option? That case must not have onboard USB 3.0 panels.

 

[Laith]

Okay then.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I know its more has more benefit to use D-C but if i want to upgrade my RAM in the future i have several other slots avaliabe + 8GB RAM. When i took the one stick i also thought it would be more better if i took two sticks instead of one but then i came up the the upgrade thing.

If you think you might someday need 16, you could use four sticks of 4 GB. I assume your board has 4 slots.

There's only a small chance you would ever need more than 16, at least for the foreseeable future. Between now and the time you'd need more than 16, you would be giving up the advantage of dual channel if you just buy one stick now. By the time you'd actually need 32, you're likely to have moved on to a new RAM specification anyway. DDR5 or whatever.

But it's not likely you would know whether you had one stick of 8 gb or 2 sticks of 4 gb in day to day operation. It's not a big deal if it saves you significant money.

 

[Laith]

Updated. To much high-speed RAM for cheap and its dual-channel now.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I cant find any cases that don't have that compatibly issue. Can someone give me an case option? That case must not have onboard USB 3.0 panels.

What do you require in a case?

Flashing lights? Glitz?

Side panel window?

Functionality and solid construction?

Certain ports on the front side?

Bottom mounted PSU?

Lower than average noise level?

Some minimum internal width that will accommodate some particular cooler?

A maximum height?

A certain absolute maximum price?

There's hundreds of cases out there and dozens of good ones. You've provided few guidelines.

 

[Laith]

I don't care. But the case must not have onboard USB 3.0 if it has it's not compatible with the mb. If possible lights.