I've noticed that almost every build in this sub-forum is extremely high end, very well built, and simply amazing. It's time for a change! This PC was forged from only the finest of parts. Sipping a nice sub 200 watts under full load, sucking in all the dust from my desert habitat, and sometimes making some weird rattling noise, I introduce to you. NESSA
Nessa is a general use PC. This means I use it for everything including light content creation, internet, entertainment, gaming, etc. It excels at every single one. It really isn't anything special.
Here's what is inside:
CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($113.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T4 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Noctua NT-H1 3.5g Thermal Paste ($9.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($80.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 1GB Superclocked Video Card ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.20 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Full (32/64-bit) ($199.99 @ B&H)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.89 @ OutletPC)
Fan Controller: NZXT Sentry Mesh Fan Controller ($22.50 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $851.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Q AND A TIME:
Q: Why is it so dusty?
A: Because dust filters are overrated and I live in a desert. It'll be fine.
Q: Why is the CPU power not routed behind the motherboard?
A: It is not long enough with the orientation of the power supply.
Q: Why is the PSU facing up?
A: The PC lives on carpet. The PSU doesn't suck any heat in anyways because the case has proper airflow.
Q: Why such a beefy CPU cooler with a locked i3?
A: Future plans to get an i7 + it was on sale with a rebate. It was a steal. Why not?
Q: Why is the SSD not in the SSD cage?
A: That was the only place it would work. I'm using the other SATA power string to power the optical drive/ fan controller.
Q: Cable management?
A: It looks a lot better in person.
Thank you for looking at my build. If you have any questions/comments, feel free to leave them below.