According to a number of sources the max CPU cooler height in the Fractal Design R4 is 170mm. That allows the Hyper N520 to fit or any number of other coolers too. Thanks for that info, edh. I am also concerned about the width and depth of the cooler. On this board, the memory slots are located sla...

The stock CPU fan is OMG LOUD! It sounds like a gerbil-sized chain saw :-( So I'm looking around for an aftermarket cooler. No overclocking, just some audio/video production. I *am* interested in low noise level. The Hyper N520 seems to come well recommended, but I'm open to other suggestions. Amazo...

I found specs for the WD AV-25 1 TB AV Hard Drive, which is designed for media streaming. Supposed to draw little power, run cool, and produce ~20db noise, so looks like it will fit my needs. I will hold off getting a video card for now. The motherboard supports CPU with video capability, and the CP...

I am looking for suggestions for an HDD and a video card. I have acquired some PC parts to build a machine intended for audio production, some lite video work, and photo-smything. I have an SSD that will hold the Linux OS. I would like to install an HDD to hold the big audio/video/photo files. I am ...

I need to install a PSU KINGWIN|LAZER PLATINUM LZP-550 into a Fractal Define R4 case. This is my first PC build using a new case without a pre-installed PSU. I'm not sure whether to install the PSU with the fan pointing up into the case or down towards the case bottom. There are holes punched in the...