Last Minute Purchase Advice

[Armourdillo]

Im prepared to buy the parts over the weekend and was looking for some last minute advice over some of the parts. Will be looking to buy from PC Themes.

Main things not sure about is Mobo+ CPU/ PSU / Case

[GPU] Zotac GTX 970 Twin Fan 4096MB -$488 (Lazada) bef disc
[RAM] Kingston 8gb ddr3 ~ $67
[SSD] Samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd -$139 (Lazada)
[HDD] WD Blue 1TB/64MB - $77.00
[OS] Windows 7 – USD$20 (Reddit)
[Wireless] TP-Link Wireless N Nano USB Adapter (Reusing)
[Monitor] Samsung SyncMaster 2243WM (Reusing)

1)
[Mobo+CPU]
MSI H81M-E35 V2 /w i5-4460 ~ $353.00
i5-4460 + Asrock h81m hds ~ $343
Gigabyte H97N wifi i5-4460 ~$457

Can i continue to reuse my wireless nano usb adaptor with the msi/asrock mobo instead of buying the gigabyte wifi mobo?
If so, is there any distinct difference between the msi and asrock mobo?
If not, is it better to stick to msi/asrock and get another wireless card(which total to be cheaper than 457)

2)
[PSU]
FSP Hexa 550W 80+ - $68
Superflower Leadex 550w - $119

Which should I get? Is the Superflower vastly superior to the FSP that justifies the price difference or are there significant benefits

3)
[Case]
CM N200 -$68
CM Silencio 352 -$79

They are exactly the same size but market on different aspects (Cooling vs Silence). I am looking for a case with good ventilation and easy cleaning process which points to cooling but would like so confirmation that N200 has a better airflow system. Not restricted to these 2 cases only of course if there are other recommendations feel free.

Thanks in advance.

 

[monikernemo]

Im prepared to buy the parts over the weekend and was looking for some last minute advice over some of the parts. Will be looking to buy from PC Themes.

Main things not sure about is Mobo+ CPU/ PSU / Case

[GPU] Zotac GTX 970 Twin Fan 4096MB -$488 (Lazada) bef disc
[RAM] Kingston 8gb ddr3 ~ $67
[SSD] Samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd -$139 (Lazada)
[HDD] WD Blue 1TB/64MB - $77.00
[OS] Windows 7 – USD$20 (Reddit)
[Wireless] TP-Link Wireless N Nano USB Adapter (Reusing)
[Monitor] Samsung SyncMaster 2243WM (Reusing)

1)
[Mobo+CPU]
MSI H81M-E35 V2 /w i5-4460 ~ $353.00
i5-4460 + Asrock h81m hds ~ $343
Gigabyte H97N wifi i5-4460 ~$457

Can i continue to reuse my wireless nano usb adaptor with the msi/asrock mobo instead of buying the gigabyte wifi mobo?
If so, is there any distinct difference between the msi and asrock mobo?
If not, is it better to stick to msi/asrock and get another wireless card(which total to be cheaper than 457)

Yes you can, but make sure you have the necessary drivers for the adapter.

Differences: MSI has 2 More USB 3.0 ports, 2 less USB at rear IO.
MSI has 1 legacy PCI slot?
2)
[PSU]
FSP Hexa 550W 80+ - $68
Superflower Leadex 550w - $119

Which should I get? Is the Superflower vastly superior to the FSP that justifies the price difference or are there significant benefits

The SF model is a Modular PSU (I.E unused cables can remain unattached, whereas FSP is budget, but a non-modular unit (cables cannot be removed)

SF is rated silver efficiency whereas FSP meets 80% efficiency
SF unit has 2 years warranty longer than FSP.
SF unit has hybrid fan mode, which will make the unit quieter as fan does not spin at low load.

All in all, good to invest in a reliable and good PSU. Go for SF if budget permits. FSP Hexa is good for those who work with a really tight budget.


3)
[Case]
CM N200 -$68
CM Silencio 352 -$79

They are exactly the same size but market on different aspects (Cooling vs Silence). I am looking for a case with good ventilation and easy cleaning process which points to cooling but would like so confirmation that N200 has a better airflow system. Not restricted to these 2 cases only of course if there are other recommendations feel free.

I think the prices quite steep for both cases; recalling one able to get 65 for windowed N200 and 55 for non-windowed variant

Both cases quite similar in terms of layout, pre-included filters, fans etc just that Silencio has more 'noise dampening foams' and N200 less restrictive? I would take N200 if I were you because quite nasty if a layer of dust get onto the foams.

Best if budget permits, get a Define R4/R5 from Lazada? Don't always need MATX casing for MATX mobo

Thanks in advance.

Reply in bold!

 

[Armourdillo]

alright thanks for the advice. think i'll just stick to either msi/asrock mobo since my wifi adaptor is working fine now.
Will think about the PSU and Casing but up to suggestions as long as its somewhere along the size of the n200 or smaller