Reddit mentions of Corsair Carbide Series Black 400R Mid Tower Computer Case

Looks like a Corsair 400R. I own the 500R but was considering it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0055Q7BR4

For $2,000, you can score a pretty excellent VR dev rig.

If you're already using UE4, and you've got got your DK1, you're probably relatively familiar with the basic demands— The faster your CPU, the faster everything compiles, and more ability you have to get things done simultaneously outside your IDE. RAM is a similar story, as well letting you play with more polys and textures in whatever modeling program you use. For the GPU, various Oculus people have dropped the hint that you pretty much want a GTX 770 as a baseline for advanced apps [source]. That's consistent with what benchmarks have had to say about what it'll take to drive the (probably) 1440p CV1.

With regards to the OS, there are very few reasons to use Windows 7. You can read some reddit discussions about that here or here, but the moral of the story is that everything works better on 8 except maybe the layout, which you can change.

$2,000 is a good spot— it's pretty much where the bang-for-buck curve becomes a cliff. Here's about how that build looks:

Full-Featured VR Kit

| part | link | | price |
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|cpu|Intel Core i7-4770K Quad-Core Desktop Processor (3.5 GHz, 8 MB Cache, Intel HD graphics, BX80646I74770K)|amazon|$299.99|
|video card|EVGA GeForce GTX780 SuperClocked w/EVGA ACX Cooler 3GB GDDR5 384bit, DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI,DP, SLI Ready (03G-P4-2784-KR)|amazon|$509.99|
|ram|G.SKILL Value 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C11D-16GNT|newegg|$127.99|
|motherboard|ASRock Z87 PRO3 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard|newegg|$94.99|
|power supply|CORSAIR RM Series RM750 750W ATX12V v2.31 and EPS 2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply|newegg|$129.99|
|case|Corsair Carbide Series Black 400R Mid Tower Computer Case (CC-9011011-WW)|amazon|$79.99|
|ssd|Crucial M500 240GB SATA 2.5" 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) Internal Solid State Drive CT240M500SSD1|newegg|$114.99|
|hard drive|Western Digital WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, Blue - OEM|newegg|$59.99|
|disc drive|Lite-On Super AllWrite 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive - Bulk - IHAS124-04 (Black)|amazon|$20.65|
|operating system|Windows 8.1 System Builder OEM DVD 64-Bit|amazon|$92.00|
|fans|Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)|amazon|$32.00|
|monitor|LG IPS234V-PN Black 23" 14ms (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor IPS 250 cd/m2 5,000,000:1x2|newegg|$299.98|
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| |See current build price with shipping and tax| total | $1862.55|

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This leaves you with wiggle-room, to make a couple decisions based on your uses and preferences. You could bump one of the monitors up to 27" 1440p, you could bump the very capable GTX 780 up to a 780 Ti, you could move up to 32GB of RAM, increase the size of the SSD, or just pocket the change. It really depends on what apps you're trying to produce, and what your workflow looks like— if it were me, I'd lean towards the 1440p screen, just for workflow reasons.

If you have any questions (or anything to teach me), let me know!

I second your recommendation with a change to the case : http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0055Q7BR4/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?qid=1419295247&sr=8-16&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Corsairs have a better reputation and are easier to build and manage cables. Plus cleaner better design IMO.
Also if you can get a 650watt powersupply from season or corsair. As it will allow you to upgrade to higher end cards should you have the opportunity
Also get the Cooler master Hyper 212 EVO CPU cooler cools a ton better and quieter $25 or Corsair A50 cooler $39

Looks alright, but this PSU is better for the money.

I also think the A90 is a bit overpriced for what you get. I mean, for that much, you can get the vastly better In Win BUC, the NZXT Tempest 410, the HAF 922, the CM690 II Advanced, almost the Corsair 400R, or the Cougar Evolution.

Personally, I'd get the Microsoft Sidewinder X4 over the Razer Lycosa. For mice, I'd look at the Logitech G500, Gigabyte GM-M8000X, or NZXT Avatar S.

> I also might want to get a set of LED fans for the CPU cooler; would it be worth it?

IMO, no. They look tacky and are usually crappy and loud fans, not to mention overpriced.

> Any other things I'll need to build the PC I would love to know about? Any kind of grease, tools, etc. I would need, let me know.

Nope, you should be set.

Corsair sells some good plain ones. I saw some comments referring this to be a good case: Corsair 400R ATX

I was actually planning on getting this but I like spacy looking ones :P so I changed mine.

Looks like a pretty solid build! The full tower case may be abit overkill but otherwise, it looks good! I'd segest getting a 200R or a 400R

Anything you'd recommend from the Corsair cases?

I came accross this one which seems reasonable.

Thanks for all the insight. Will definitely try a different PSU.

I've been back and forth on the cases. I was also looking at the Corsair Carbide 400R Mid Tower. Would the Gigabyte fit in there?

happened in separate PCI experess slots.'

I recenlty moved the card to a different PCIe slot to test that was not the issue.

My case is a Corsair Carbide Series Black 400R Mid Tower Computer Case

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055Q7BR4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those cards are 2 incidents. Similar cap position blown.

Hello, Goodbye~ :D

I would love to have this case when I can finally afford to build my new PC. It's so roomy and beautiful and sleek!!

Thanks for the super awesome contest!!

Most people would say to buy the newer intel CPU so the 4X series and the Z87 motherboard. What are you using this computer for that you need an i7 processor though? Just gaming?

Don't buy that case. Really old and has always been known for having bad cable management. This is a more modern case LINK or Louder

You wont need an aftermarket cooler for that i5 processor unless you intend to overclock.


You won't need a solid state hard drive. Because of the pace at which they get bigger and bigger if you're not dying to have one, or don't need it for professional reasons, I don't recommend buying one. Wait 3, 4, 5 years and they'll be big enough that mechanical hard drives start declining. If you've never had one you can't exactly miss it.


A GTX 760 might be better bang for your buck than the AMD card.


Your case is a bit expensive.

http://www.amazon.com/Fractal-Design-Midi-Case-FDCAARCR2BLW/dp/B00ATX9Y3C/?tag=logicaincrem-20

and

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Black-Computer-CC-9011011-WW/dp/B0055Q7BR4/?tag=logicaincrem-20

are both perfectly serviceable.

The Carbide 400R is very similar but cheaper.

EDIT: The Corsair C70 White is $70 right now with $40 of rebates

While trying to find a case, I was debating between these four: The Corsair C70, 400R, 230T, or Thermaltake RX-1. Still not totally sure, but I'm really liking the S31.

Here is your next option for cases. $10 cheaper, looks conservative, plenty of airflow, and 10 fan mounts

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055Q7BR4/?tag=pcpapi-20

My case fan started making noise yesterday. I thought maybe a wire was hitting it or something. I opened my side panel and I couldn't see anything obstructing it. I stuck my finger in the fan to see if it was in fact the fan I thought was making the noise, the fan and noise stopped. Once I removed my finger, the fan started moving again and noise was gone. I was on my computer all day yesterday and the noise didn't return.

This morning, when I woke my computer from sleep mode, the fan resumed making the noise.

This is the case I use and the fan in question is the top one.
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Black-Tower-Computer/dp/B0055Q7BR4


Any ideas?

My entire system build:
[Graphics Card] (dis link is broken)
CPU
Hard Drive
RAM
Motherboard
Case
Power Supply
 
Thanks, man. I hadn't even considered getting a 1070, but it makes sense. It seems to be a lower price than the 980ti currently. I had hoped to find something as powerful as a 908ti for about £350, but it doesn't seem to be possible.

May also want to look at the newer Carbide
series. If I'm not mistaken its essentially the same thing only it has USB 3.0 ports on the front.

Edit: correction, Obsidian does have USB 3.0 Ports