Hi Guys,
So basically, my friends and some other people suggested me parts based on my needs. The problem is, some of the parts (mobo, cpu cooler, memory) that they suggested are different and/or does not follow the theme that i wanted which is blue and black (my mouse is a g502 and roccat isku fx that i plan to color as blue)
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K
CPU Cooler: ???
MOBO: ??
RAM: ??
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 64MB
SSD: Crucial M550 256GB SATA SSD
VGA: Palit GTX 970 JetStream 4GB GDDR5 256-Bit
PSU: Seasonic M12II-620 EVO 620W 80Plus Bronze
ATX: NZXT Source 340 White
MOBO Suggestions
ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER
Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5
CPU Cooler Suggestions:
Xigmatek Dark Knight SD1283 Night Hawk Edition
Scythe Ashura
Scythe Mugen 4
Cooler Master Hyper 212X
Memory Suggestions:
G.Skill RipjawsX 4GBx2 DDR3-1600 CL9
Questions:
What are alternative parts that could fit into my build and follows my theme?
My MOBO options are both about $150 - what are other MOBOs of the same quality (hopefully it can SLI, can OC-preferably has an easy to understand BIOS since im a noob) if cheaper, the better
What is a good CPU cooler that can cool my CPU if i plan to OC to around 4.2-4.5ghz? (i know sizes differ and i might need to change my case)
What are other simple cases that are windowed like this? (just in case i need to change for the cpu cooler)
What memory is good for my theme?
Feel free to give other suggestions for the whole build.
PS: What is a cheaper route for future proofing?
1. getting a non SLI mobo for cheaper and just focus on upgrading single GPUs
2. getting a SLI mobo and just get another of my GPU and SLI when needed
Thanks.