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voriest · Post by **voriest** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:25 am

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boost · Post by **boost** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:11 am

Antec NSK-3480 (SPCR review).
Without optical drive(s) installation should be a breeze.
An aftermarket CPU cooler will reduce the noise level. Take a look at the recommended list. The Scythe Mugen 2 usually has the best price/performance ratio, but I can't say for shure if that holds true in NZ.
Personally I only use Thermalright coolers, but I have been looking at Promlimatech, too.

voriest · Post by **voriest** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:32 am

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boost · Post by **boost** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:19 am

Why don't you read the review of the case?

voriest wrote:Thanks for your input boost.
RAM: 8GB DDR3 SODIMM (Do heat-spreaders help at all?)

They help very little, but they are not needed.

voriest wrote:Fans: Scythe Samurai ZZ (Saw examples of it in this case)

How about a SilverStone Nitrogon NT06 Evolution?
It would sit right below the large exhaust fan. See forum posts on vr-zone and bit-tech review.

voriest wrote:SSD:
Crucial M4
OCZ Agility 3 (This one gets higher ratings in most reviews, but I've heard there's been a recall on the controller)

Hard to say. does the recall apply to this particular drive?
The Anandtech review of both drives (m4, Ag3) mentions bad trim performance and late garbage collection for both drives. Why not spring a little more for a Vertex 3?

Rest of the components look good. Does the video card have all the ports you need?

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