Custom build(HELP NEEDED)

YiheHearts

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I just build my first custom pc.

Current Specs
Processor : intel i7 6700k
Mobo : asus maximus viii hero
Ram : corsair vengeance LED 3200mhz 2x8gb
Psu : superflower leadex gold 750w
Storage : kingston uv400 120gb
Gpu : nvidia 760ti oem(reuse from alienware x51)
Cooler : corsair h100i v2
Case : nzxt s340 razer edition

Planning to get
Storage : 1xuv400 120gb for raid0, 2x6tb hdd
Lighting : nzxt hue+
Pcie wifi : ASUS PCE-AC68 (ac1900)
Ram : corsair vengeance LED 3200 2x8gb (make 32gb total)
Gpu : asus gtx 1080 oc or 2x rx480 nitro

Questions
1)the h100i v2, is the stock fans good enough?
Do i need to replace it with sp120?
2)is the nzxt s340 stock fans good?(at the rear and top)
Do i need to replace it with af120 and af140?
3)wd hdd have lots of categories(in colour)
Which is the best and whats the difference
4)nzxt hue+ vs deepcool rgb 360
Which is better?
5)currently the h100i v2 pump is connected to the cpu header, radiator fans is connected to the extention cable from the pump.
Should i connect the pump to pump header, radiator fans to cpu header and opt cpu header?
6)m.2 sata vs m.2pcie? Is it totally different or its just the same that i can choose sata or pcie.
Should i get a m.2?
 
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YiheHearts

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Ps.

For monitor i am planning to do triple monitor setup.
Current monitor is from dell, it has very thin covers/bezels.
But there is black matrix tape inside the screen.
Looking for super thin bezel monitors with price range of 150-300.
21-24inch is ok, 1080p.

Question

Can gtx 1080 or 2x rx480 run triple monitor with new games at max setting.
What is the fps drop from single 1080p to triple.

Thanks guys:look:
 

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5)currently the h100i v2 pump is connected to the cpu header, radiator fans is connected to the extention cable from the pump.
Should i connect the pump to pump header, radiator fans to cpu header and opt cpu header?

Up to you, both works. For me, I use CPU_OPT+CPU_Fan mobo BIOS control and hide the corsair splitter at the back of my case.

For the Corsair logo LED color on the pump, it is only configurable if you have the Corsair Link bloatware + microUSB to mobo USB header connected. I configured the colour once via Corsair link, remove the micro usb cable and uninstalled the bloatware after I'm done. Its just a matter preference but imo BIOS control should be a far better option than software control/override.

The stock fans are weak, but SP120s are not a lot better unless aesthetics are a priority to you. If you want superior cooling, then you probably can swap them out for GTs.
 

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I just checked the gt fans, i think they are discontinued.
And from the specs it says high airflow. I thought radiator needs high static pressure fans?

Up to you, both works. For me, I use CPU_OPT+CPU_Fan mobo BIOS control and hide the corsair splitter at the back of my case.

For the Corsair logo LED color on the pump, it is only configurable if you have the Corsair Link bloatware + microUSB to mobo USB header connected. I configured the colour once via Corsair link, remove the micro usb cable and uninstalled the bloatware after I'm done. Its just a matter preference but imo BIOS control should be a far better option than software control/override.

The stock fans are weak, but SP120s are not a lot better unless aesthetics are a priority to you. If you want superior cooling, then you probably can swap them out for GTs.
 

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I just build my first custom pc.
Questions
1)the h100i v2, is the stock fans good enough?
Do i need to replace it with sp120?
2)is the nzxt s340 stock fans good?(at the rear and top)
Do i need to replace it with af120 and af140?
3)wd hdd have lots of categories(in colour)
Which is the best and whats the difference
4)nzxt hue+ vs deepcool rgb 360
Which is better?
5)currently the h100i v2 pump is connected to the cpu header, radiator fans is connected to the extention cable from the pump.
Should i connect the pump to pump header, radiator fans to cpu header and opt cpu header?
6)m.2 sata vs m.2pcie? Is it totally different or its just the same that i can choose sata or pcie.
Should i get a m.2?

1) Yes, good enough, but noise is the concern. If you don't mind noise, then it works fine.
3) WD Blue is good enough for most people for storage
5) Doesn't really matter how you want it to be, but connecting them altogether is when you want to monitor with corsair link, if not then connect the fans to mobo, control by bios.
6) M.2 PCIE is the way to go, since you can just use normal sata ports for sata drives. M.2 PCIE SSD offers more speed and IOPS
 

ExArchz

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I just build my first custom pc.

Current Specs
Processor : intel i7 6700k
Mobo : asus maximus viii hero
Ram : corsair vengeance LED 3200mhz 2x8gb
Psu : superflower leadex gold 750w
Storage : kingston uv400 120gb
Gpu : nvidia 760ti oem(reuse from alienware x51)
Cooler : corsair h100i v2
Case : nzxt s340 razer edition

Planning to get
Storage : 1xuv400 120gb for raid0, 2x6tb hdd
Lighting : nzxt hue+
Pcie wifi : ASUS PCE-AC68 (ac1900)
Ram : corsair vengeance LED 3200 2x8gb (make 32gb total)
Gpu : asus gtx 1080 oc or 2x rx480 nitro

Questions
1)the h100i v2, is the stock fans good enough?
Do i need to replace it with sp120?
2)is the nzxt s340 stock fans good?(at the rear and top)
Do i need to replace it with af120 and af140?
3)wd hdd have lots of categories(in colour)
Which is the best and whats the difference
4)nzxt hue+ vs deepcool rgb 360
Which is better?
5)currently the h100i v2 pump is connected to the cpu header, radiator fans is connected to the extention cable from the pump.
Should i connect the pump to pump header, radiator fans to cpu header and opt cpu header?
6)m.2 sata vs m.2pcie? Is it totally different or its just the same that i can choose sata or pcie.
Should i get a m.2?
1) There is no need to change the fans. However some people change them for aesthetic purpose
2) Same reason as 1
3) Definitely recommend blue drives for its price.
WD Blue: Normal everyday use(Most people use this)
WD Black: Same as blue but higher cashe, RPM and longer warranty(more expensive)
WD Red: Typically used as a NAS drive. (Same as Black but slower RPM)
WD Purple: Typically used for 24/7 workload
WD Gold: One of the newer drives. Used for data center workload iirc.
4) NZXT Hue + uses software to change lightning, Deepcool uses a remote
In terms of price. Hue + is more expensive.
5) Whichever header u use won't matter. Connect together to make use of corsair link or separately and control them using bios.
6)m.2 sata performs up to sata 3 speed, m.2 pcie is faster.
It depends if u really need it. For regular OS boot drive. A standard SSD will be good enough.
 
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