New build - important decisions!

[Lystfiskern]

True dat...well the H105 will fit if you put it in the front on the R4. Roof is a no go.

 

[Schern]

Yeah, I want to be able to roof mount if possible so Midi seems to be the way to go. Reasonably priced too. Just waiting for Scan to get them back in so I can order the whole lot from one place!

 

[NeverBackDown]

Nice choice on case and cooler.. It will probably beat your expectations so enjoy them!

 

[Schern]

Thanks for your help!

 

[NeverBackDown]

No problem!!

 

[Schern]

How would this...

https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Com...annel+Kit+[F3-2400C11D-8GXM]+?productId=56792

compare to the Corsair Vengeance Pro? Same speed, same timings, lower voltage and cheaper... Anything that should put me off?

 

[NeverBackDown]

If its cheaper get it. Memory doesn't really need to be worried about. Its not common for them to fail unless you are really unlucky.

 

[Schern]

Thanks... and aaaaarrrggghhhh! I should have stopped looking at motherboards!!! I really can't settle on what to get! I like the look of the G1.Sniper and it's cheap at £107 but I've read mixed reviews of the onboard sound. And if I buy a decent standalone card they seem to be £80+ which I could have put towards a different motherboard in the first place...

I'm now looking at the Maximus VI Hero, the Maximus VI Gene (mATX but I don't see that being an issue and it comes with the wifi/bluetooth add on card) and keep casting longing glances at the Formula whilst feeling that I can't really justify £220 on a mobo. Can someone talk some sense in to me please?!!?

 

[NeverBackDown]

get what you originally planned on. Aftermarket sound cards are better anyway

 

[Schern]

get what you originally planned on. Aftermarket sound cards are better anyway

Haha, thanks! Nice and simple. I've got an old X-Fi pci card that I can actually use on the Sniper since it has PCI slots!

 

[NeverBackDown]

Saved money then. Enjoy!

 

[Schern]

Bits ordered. Went with the i7, G1.sniper and corsair memory. Case and cooler will come later once my bank balance has recovered! Thanks for your help!

 

[NeverBackDown]

Anytime