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by ntox
Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:45 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc
Replies: 21
Views: 13909

Re: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc

Hi everyone, So i've actually decided to scrap the mATX build and go with a Mid Tower, the Fractal Design R5 case (It's not extremely big so it's nice, a decent size compared to my old Full Tower (E-ATX) case) Below you'll see my modified list of parts -- any thoughts?; PCPartPicker part list / Pric...
by ntox
Sat Aug 15, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc
Replies: 21
Views: 13909

Re: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc

Does anyone have any comments or other recommendations?

Some feedback would be awesome.
by ntox
Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:39 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc
Replies: 21
Views: 13909

Re: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc

So, some time has gone by, and it seems the LGA1151 socks are available now. So i've updated some of the parts that i'm thinking about. I may be moving away from the mATX form factor because I'm still unsure of a case that will be good for it, I see some new ones from Fractal Design Node/Core or eve...
by ntox
Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:23 pm
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc
Replies: 21
Views: 13909

Re: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc

Based on some more research i've done, and what i've heard from others in this post, i've generated a new pcpartpicket list; Mobo: Are there specific features on the Maximus board that you need over the cheaper 97M-Plus or Gryphon boards? PSU: Early reviews look great. Only potential downside is th...
by ntox
Thu Jun 25, 2015 9:03 pm
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc
Replies: 21
Views: 13909

Re: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc

Based on some more research i've done, and what i've heard from others in this post, i've generated a new pcpartpicket list; PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($419.99 @ NCIX) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ NCIX) ...
by ntox
Thu Jun 25, 2015 12:59 pm
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc
Replies: 21
Views: 13909

Re: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc

I've updated my original post to reflect some changes. After consideration, i've decided to just stick with a single GPU, i'm fine with just one, and added the Monitor(s) used and their resolution that will be used. Monitor: 2xHP ZR2740w running at 2560 x 1440 Games Played: GW2, DOTA2, LoL, Battlefi...
by ntox
Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:05 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc
Replies: 21
Views: 13909

Re: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc

Thanks for a quick response, I noticed the pcpartpicker link was wrong so I updated it as soon as my post had gotten approved. As for refinement of my requirements, I am a network engineer, so I have a lot of applications for simulations that will eat up memory and CPU depending on the type of work ...
by ntox
Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:54 pm
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc
Replies: 21
Views: 13909

silent mATX as workstation/gaming pc

Hi Everyone, I've been a long time watcher of Linus Tech Tips on youtube and finally decided to make an account on these forums because I'm needing some help on a new gaming rig I would like to build. My main goal is to have a small desktop that is essentially a hybrid, quiet enough to be both a wor...