Fractal Design Define Mini/R3 vs NZXT H2
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 2:12 pm
Hello guys!
I'm new not only in this forum, but also in custom PC building. I've always wanted to build my computer for myself and now I have the chance to do it.
I'm an electronic dance music producer, so I will be using my rig mainly for that purpose. I want a very quiet yet powerful PC.
I'm kind of a total newbie in this kind of stuff, have learned some stuff reading reviews, forum posts, etc.
After some research, I decided to go either for the Define Mini/R3 or NZXT H2 cases.
So, I have a couple of questions:
1. Is the R3 superior to the Mini in cooling/silence?
2. What about either Mini/R3 against the NZXT H2?
This is a difficult point for me. I can get the H2 in my country for about $120, and I could order the Mini over the web for $170 incl. shipping. ($186 for R3) Aesthetically, I prefer the R3, but the Mini is smaller... and the H2 is cheaper hahah so I'm really confused. I want to know which case is the most silent / best cooling of these three. I've found contradictory opinions on this.
3. Components: I NEED ADVICE HERE.
Right now, I'm planning to get:
Processor: Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1. Sniper M3 Z77
Pioneer Blu-Ray drive (won't be using really often)
and that's about it! haha I know obviously need more stuff, like the power supply, hard drive and RAM memory.
Hard drive I want to get 1 TB or maybe 2.
RAM, 16 gb
So what could you recommend me? Brands, models... keeping silence as a factor.
Also, what about the cooling stuff? CPU cooler + heatsink, fans, etc.
Here are some approximate price ranges that I'd like.
CPU cooler: $50-$150
Fans: $15-$25 each
PSU: $100-$200
Hard Drive: $100 -$200
RAM: $200 max for 16 gb
Anything else missing?
I want product recommendations in that price range, keeping very nice performance and silence as major factors.
I really hope you guys can help me out! And excuse me if my english is bad, it's not my native language heheh
Feel free to ask any questions you have.
I'm new not only in this forum, but also in custom PC building. I've always wanted to build my computer for myself and now I have the chance to do it.
I'm an electronic dance music producer, so I will be using my rig mainly for that purpose. I want a very quiet yet powerful PC.
I'm kind of a total newbie in this kind of stuff, have learned some stuff reading reviews, forum posts, etc.
After some research, I decided to go either for the Define Mini/R3 or NZXT H2 cases.
So, I have a couple of questions:
1. Is the R3 superior to the Mini in cooling/silence?
2. What about either Mini/R3 against the NZXT H2?
This is a difficult point for me. I can get the H2 in my country for about $120, and I could order the Mini over the web for $170 incl. shipping. ($186 for R3) Aesthetically, I prefer the R3, but the Mini is smaller... and the H2 is cheaper hahah so I'm really confused. I want to know which case is the most silent / best cooling of these three. I've found contradictory opinions on this.
3. Components: I NEED ADVICE HERE.
Right now, I'm planning to get:
Processor: Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1. Sniper M3 Z77
Pioneer Blu-Ray drive (won't be using really often)
and that's about it! haha I know obviously need more stuff, like the power supply, hard drive and RAM memory.
Hard drive I want to get 1 TB or maybe 2.
RAM, 16 gb
So what could you recommend me? Brands, models... keeping silence as a factor.
Also, what about the cooling stuff? CPU cooler + heatsink, fans, etc.
Here are some approximate price ranges that I'd like.
CPU cooler: $50-$150
Fans: $15-$25 each
PSU: $100-$200
Hard Drive: $100 -$200
RAM: $200 max for 16 gb
Anything else missing?
I want product recommendations in that price range, keeping very nice performance and silence as major factors.
I really hope you guys can help me out! And excuse me if my english is bad, it's not my native language heheh
Feel free to ask any questions you have.