New Custom PC

• Nublet93

  17 Feb 12, 00:34

  I got 1 last question before I head down to simlim tomorrow :O

  Can my 430 casing fit 2 6870 GPU?

  Or can my Z68MA-D2H-B3 fit 2 6870 GPU?

  and XFX or Sapphire GPU are better?
  (Both about same spec..)
  But XFX fan is weaker and doesn't inculd some necessary cables that sapphire inculds.

  Sapphire doesnt have life time warranty but have dirt3 game that comes with it.

  Which should I pick XFX is kinda cheaper tho

  Edit: do I have to change my MOBO for better vendilation since mine is mATX maybe ATX is better?

• Hushmatters

  17 Feb 12, 22:12

  Originally posted by Nublet93:

  I got 1 last question before I head down to simlim tomorrow :O

  Can my 430 casing fit 2 6870 GPU?

  Or can my Z68MA-D2H-B3 fit 2 6870 GPU?

  and XFX or Sapphire GPU are better?
  (Both about same spec..)
  But XFX fan is weaker and doesn't inculd some necessary cables that sapphire inculds.

  Sapphire doesnt have life time warranty but have dirt3 game that comes with it.

  Which should I pick XFX is kinda cheaper tho

  Edit: do I have to change my MOBO for better vendilation since mine is mATX maybe ATX is better?

  Hi dude...sorry for not being able to reply early as I've had the impression that everything was settled on your part thus I wasn't paying any attention to the thread. Nevertheless, here I am.

  I hope that your budget is doing okay right now.

  The thing with your casing is, if you've noticed in the specs, they could accomodate the Radeon HD 5970 card's length. Meaning 300mm (30cm) length max. should be okay.

  Unless your HD 6870 is longer than that (which I don't think so...maybe around 24cm more or less...you ought to check though), you must look closely again on the specs of your card choice and adjust accordingly by purchasing the right card for the right mobo and casing. I hope you are clear on this. Don't rush into buying anything if you still have questions unanswered or doubts.

  For your graphic cards, Sapphire is already good choice made from the start. If it's all boils down to that $$$$ again, I guessed you should lower down your expectation for the gaming experience that you'd look forward to.

  Life time warranties are not always as it seemed to be. If the card is fried due to normal wear, not even the after-life time warranty could save it. 3 to 5 years warranty should suffice and justified for commercial sake.

  My choice goes to Sapphire. If yours' aren't, it's okay though just look around for new choices, that's all...no worries.

  Again for your mobo, I really want you to calm down on this and go through the process of re-evaluation. Do you have any other types in your mind? As I've said, do not rush on something you are unsure of.

  Changing mobo because of ventilation is not a bad idea, as long as it fits your budget then go for it. If you happened to choose another mobo, could you do away with the integrated graphic (on board graphic)? Do you think you really need that? After all you are going to submit yourself to Crossfire in near future.

  Hope this would shed some light.

• Nublet93

  17 Feb 12, 23:27

  Haha thanks xD once again lol~

  After discovering everything is fitting etc and my mobo was matx I decided to go for an upgrade~ But I gave up on the accessories.. for now

  Current PC

  i5-2500k
  Z68XP-U3D-B3
  FSP Aurum 700w
  8GB G.Skill Ram
  Cooler master Elite 430
  24x LG DVD drive
  500gb hitachi hard drive
  Windows 7 OEM

  All for 1240~

  Wonder if that cheap >< since most of the other shop gave  either original price w/o discount dispite asking or they round off the prices.

  Once again thanks alot dude! :D!!!!!!

  And I am v happy with the new pc tho not stressing it too much yet w/o additional fans xD. cant wait to test its limit!

• Hushmatters

  18 Feb 12, 16:37

  Originally posted by Nublet93:

  Haha thanks xD once again lol~

  After discovering everything is fitting etc and my mobo was matx I decided to go for an upgrade~ But I gave up on the accessories.. for now

  Current PC

  i5-2500k
  Z68XP-U3D-B3
  FSP Aurum 700w
  8GB G.Skill Ram
  Cooler master Elite 430
  24x LG DVD drive
  500gb hitachi hard drive
  Windows 7 OEM

  All for 1240~

  Wonder if that cheap >< since most of the other shop gave  either original price w/o discount dispite asking or they round off the prices.

  Once again thanks alot dude! :D!!!!!!

  And I am v happy with the new pc tho not stressing it too much yet w/o additional fans xD. cant wait to test its limit!

  Glad to help dude.

  Happy gaming!