Where To Buy Mobo, Casing, GPU & Help Setup

[Pronewbie]

Anyway what is done is done already. Lesson learnt for mobo + cpu is still advisable to get from TP.

And fyi if you are getting a full rig, the cpu + mobo on pricelist is not yet finalize.

It still can go lower than that.

My ----> MSI mobo i got $30 off from the list price with a slight bargain.

This. I pressed the trigger too quickly without properly researching on mobos.

 

[origamii]

ask frosty help u bargain for mobo then

 

[royfrosty]

ask frosty help u bargain for mobo then

Mobo alone a bit hard cause he got the CPU already. But can try if he is buying more items together with it then it is possible to ask for slightly more attractive discount.

 

[Pronewbie]

Frosty I'm buying about 1k worth of stuff,which is more than some Cpu builds. Non reference r9 290 when it's out, mobo and corsair 400r. Also need help to build PC. Don't trust myself to do so with this rig.

GPU: $600 - $650
Mobo: $200
Casing: $100

 

[EatSnakeWarrior]

Frosty I'm buying about 1k worth of stuff,which is more than some Cpu builds. Non reference r9 290 when it's out, mobo and corsair 400r. Also need help to build PC. Don't trust myself to do so with this rig.

GPU: $600 - $650
Mobo: $200
Casing: $100

computer components damn sturdy one la dont worry

which casing you getting?

 

[Pronewbie]

As mentioned, seriously considering Corsair 400R unless there are better cheaper alternatives. Intend to OC my Cpu and run a r9 290 so air cooling will be important.

 

[EatSnakeWarrior]

As mentioned, seriously considering Corsair 400R unless there are better cheaper alternatives. Intend to OC my Cpu and run a r9 290 so air cooling will be important.

not sure if i asked you before, but have you considered paying slightly more for the corsair carbide 540? probably one of the cases with the best air flow

 

[Pronewbie]

not sure if i asked you before, but have you considered paying slightly more for the corsair carbide 540? probably one of the cases with the best air flow

Just read up on it and think that it sounds awesome but a bit overkill on my build. I don't intend to crossfire or have a watercooler.

Max budget is Corsair 400r range. Looking for cheaper cos I can't get it online due to shipping cost lol.

 

[EatSnakeWarrior]

Just read up on it and think that it sounds awesome but a bit overkill on my build. I don't intend to crossfire or have a watercooler.

Max budget is Corsair 400r range. Looking for cheaper cos I can't get it online due to shipping cost lol.

a good casing would last you several builds

 

[aaaflyer]

a good casing would last you several builds

corsair carbide 540 is sooo chio and interesting

will consider that to replace my lancool k58 when i hooting a new rig! thanks ESW!

 

[Pronewbie]

a good casing would last you several builds

Agreed. The 400r price range is the sweet spot for me.

 

[Pronewbie]

a good casing would last you several builds

Have been reading up a bit more, was on mobile earlier. It looks so pretty in videos lol. Will read up a bit more and decide.. Desktop vs Mid Tower. Any size and heat issues with this case compared to normal Mid towers? Somehow it looks like more heat will get trapped due to lower height (hot air rises).

Will consider this form factor because I'm considering putting my CPU on my table.

Got any kangtao for this?

 

[shadow84]

Can try fractal design arc midi r2...