Trying for RGB build

[yizhuang]

Hi All,

Last build i made with the help of HWZ forum more then 5 yrs ago.
Thinking of building a new RGB Setup at SLS using ASUS Aura.

Would like to seek suggestions for this build as I don't know what's good in the market now.

NZXT Kraken X52 or ???
Processor/MB Asus Prime Z370-A i7-8700K 859
Graphics card Asus GTX1060 Strix Gaming 6GB Dual Fan 499
Casing Fractal Design Meshify C Blackout T/Glass 149
RAM G.Skill Trident Z RGB 3200MHz CL16 369
SSD Samsung 960 EVO M.2 NVME 500G 349
HDD Reuse old 120GB SSD / 2 TB HDD 0
PSU Corsair RM750X 750W Modular Gold (10 Yrs)199

 

[Psycovirus]

Why pair a high end consumer CPU with a low end graphics card? What is your use?

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[yizhuang]

Why pair a high end consumer CPU with a low end graphics card? What is your use?

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Used for casual gaming and multitasking.
I don't do content creation though.

Should I go down to a i5 8400 or 8600k or upgrade the gfx?

 

[hao_jun]

Hi All,

NZXT Kraken X52 or ???
Processor/MB Asus Prime Z370-A i7-8700K 859
Graphics card Asus GTX1060 Strix Gaming 6GB Dual Fan 499
Casing Fractal Design Meshify C Blackout T/Glass 149
RAM G.Skill Trident Z RGB 3200MHz CL16 369
SSD Samsung 960 EVO M.2 NVME 500G 349
HDD Reuse old 120GB SSD / 2 TB HDD 0
PSU Corsair RM750X 750W Modular Gold (10 Yrs)199

Ya, the CPU is definitely on the high end if you are just using it for causal gaming.

I have similar build to yours but you need RGB fans and light strip if you want to see your build inside Meshify C as the tempered glass is quite tinted.

I'm using Meshify C with Kraken x52 and Trident Z as well, plus NZXT Aer fans and light strip.

 

[yizhuang]

Ya, the CPU is definitely on the high end if you are just using it for causal gaming.

I have similar build to yours but you need RGB fans and light strip if you want to see your build inside Meshify C as the tempered glass is quite tinted.

I'm using Meshify C with Kraken x52 and Trident Z as well, plus NZXT Aer fans and light strip.

Do you mind sharing your build differences?
The NZXT Aer fans look wicked. But how do you control them? Can't sync with the rest right

 

[Coool11]

Do you mind sharing your build differences?
The NZXT Aer fans look wicked. But how do you control them? Can't sync with the rest right

You need to connect the fans to Hue+ and control via CAM. CAM is also the software to control kraken.

 

[hao_jun]

Do you mind sharing your build differences?
The NZXT Aer fans look wicked. But how do you control them? Can't sync with the rest right

If you intend to only use Asus Aura Sync, I will suggest CoolerMaster Fans (http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/case-fan/masterfan-pro-120-ab-rgb/) as they are compatible with most mobo RGB sync (ASUS/MSI/Gigabyte).

Other options like NZXT/Corsair/Phanteks etc requires their own unique controller hub/RGB cables to control the lightning (which cost extra).

The differences for my build is the CPU (R5 1600 with ASUS Prime B350-Plus mobo), PSU and GPU. Ram, casing and AIO (if you are using Kraken X52) are the same.

For Meshify C, take note of the height clearance for your RAM if you intend to mount the AIO on top.

 

[hao_jun]

You can take a look at my build, the RAM is very close to the Kraken X52 (mounted on top) in the Meshify C. If you choose other AIO and mount on top, there might be some height clearance issue in Meshify C. The mobo also, i not sure if other mobo heatsink etc will block the AIO on top also.

 

[Psycovirus]

Used for casual gaming and multitasking.
I don't do content creation though.

Should I go down to a i5 8400 or 8600k or upgrade the gfx?

If you do not overclock, get i5-8400...
If you do Overclock, get i5-8600k.

Use that extra money to upgrade to GTX 1070/1070Ti...

For LED, if you're going with NZXT Kraken x52, go with HUE+ and AER fans too. You can control everything by CAM... Except G.Skill Trident Z RGB, it's by Asus Aura Sync. Sigh, no standardised solution for RGB...

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[yizhuang]

You can take a look at my build, the RAM is very close to the Kraken X52 (mounted on top) in the Meshify C. If you choose other AIO and mount on top, there might be some height clearance issue in Meshify C. The mobo also, i not sure if other mobo heatsink etc will block the AIO on top also.

Wow. I actually saw your build in another thread. Just looks great. I think I'll try to move all to NZXT. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Coool11]

NZXT Aer fans are indeed beautiful, the nicest among the RBG in my opinion. Do take note Hue+ require a internal 2.0 USB for connection and most mb comes with 2 and are usually taken up. You may have to purchase a separate internal USB hub.

 

[hao_jun]

Wow. I actually saw your build in another thread. Just looks great. I think I'll try to move all to NZXT. Thanks for sharing!

Haha. No problem. One more thing, the amount of cables for everything NZXT hor, is....

I dun dare to open the other panel cos my cable management sucks.

 

[yizhuang]

Haha. No problem. One more thing, the amount of cables for everything NZXT hor, is....

I dun dare to open the other panel cos my cable management sucks.

I'm not good at diy. Hoping PC themes can build for me.

 

[yizhuang]

NZXT Aer fans are indeed beautiful, the nicest among the RBG in my opinion. Do take note Hue+ require a internal 2.0 USB for connection and most mb comes with 2 and are usually taken up. You may have to purchase a separate internal USB hub.

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[yizhuang]

If you do not overclock, get i5-8400...
If you do Overclock, get i5-8600k.

Use that extra money to upgrade to GTX 1070/1070Ti...

For LED, if you're going with NZXT Kraken x52, go with HUE+ and AER fans too. You can control everything by CAM... Except G.Skill Trident Z RGB, it's by Asus Aura Sync. Sigh, no standardised solution for RGB...

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Is there a recommended GTX1060 or 1070Ti to get?
I think all NZXT for me then.

 

[Mikiberry]

If you do not overclock, get i5-8400...
If you do Overclock, get i5-8600k.

Use that extra money to upgrade to GTX 1070/1070Ti...

For LED, if you're going with NZXT Kraken x52, go with HUE+ and AER fans too. You can control everything by CAM... Except G.Skill Trident Z RGB, it's by Asus Aura Sync. Sigh, no standardised solution for RGB...

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To be honest now coffee lake all is using z boards, might as well go for k chip.

 

[Psycovirus]

Is there a recommended GTX1060 or 1070Ti to get?
I think all NZXT for me then.

Nvidia is having a promo event...

Get $39 off MSI GeForce GTX 1070Ti Gaming 8GB Price after discount, $749

Get a FREE Roccat Lua Gaming Mouse and $20 off for Galax GeForce GTX 1070Ti EX 8GB Price after discount $679

White version also same promo, Day 8. Price after discount is $709

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[Psycovirus]

CPU+MB: i5-8600K + Asus Prime Z370-A - $697
GPU: Galax GTX 1070 Ti Ex-Sniper White - $709 [RGB control by Galax software]
Cooler: Deepcool Captain 240EX RGB - $199 [RGB Control by MB]
Casing: Fractal Design Meshify C Blackout T/Glass [Add 1x 120mm Fan] - $171
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 3200MHz CL16 - $369
SSD: Samsung 960 EVO M.2 NVME 500G - $349
HDD: Reuse old 120GB SSD / 2 TB HDD 0
PSU: Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 650W (10 Yrs) - $159

Damage $2653

Might want to consider RGB LED Strips/RGB Fans...

Alternate RGB Coolers:

CoolerMaster MasterLiquid ML240L RGB - $109 [Already has RGB Fans, affordable]

Air Cooler : Cryorig H7 Quad Lumi - $99