HAF X Configuration

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   Fairly convinced to get a HAF X based computer after talking to Brian and reading more about it.  Seems popular around here too.   I'd like a computer that is very quiet for normal use, like photography, and then very powerful for gaming on a 1440p monitor.

Recently bought two Vanquish level 3 for my sons, and they love them.  But sitting here typing this post, the noise of one of them is really bothering me.  Its very loud.   Is a HAF X going to be a lot quieter?

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X 

Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish

Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish

Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)

Motherboard: ASUS Z87-EXPERT (Intel Z87 Chipset) (Features Intel Thunderbolt Technology)

System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro (High-Performance) 

Power Supply: 1050W Corsair Pro Silver 1050HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) 

Expansion Bay: - No Thanks

Optical Drive: ASUS Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Model: BC-12B1ST) 

Storage Set 1: 1x (480GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps) 

Storage Set 2: 1x (3TB Seagate (7200 RPM) (SATA 6Gbps) 

Storage Set 3: - No Thanks

RAID Config: - No Thanks

RAID Card: - No Thanks

Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)

Graphics Card(s): 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 4GB (Includes PhysX) 

Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

HPC Processor: - No Thanks

Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance 

H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected

Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans

Internal Lighting: - No Thanks

Airflow Control: - No Thanks

Chassis Mods: - No Thanks

Noise Reduction: - No Thanks

LaserMark: - No Thanks

Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard) 

Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)

Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory

Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system

Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (64-Bit Edition) 

Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)

Virus Protection: - No Thanks

Office: - No Thanks

Game: - No Thanks

Display: - No Thanks

Surge Shield: - No Thanks

Speakers: - No Thanks

Keyboard: - No Thanks

Mouse: - No Thanks

Portable Gaming: - No Thanks

Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks

Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed

Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

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sw001 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Sep 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Quote Reply Topic: HAF X Configuration Posted: 14 Nov 2013 at 2:10pm
	Fairly convinced to get a HAF X based computer after talking to Brian and reading more about it. Seems popular around here too. I'd like a computer that is very quiet for normal use, like photography, and then very powerful for gaming on a 1440p monitor. Recently bought two Vanquish level 3 for my sons, and they love them. But sitting here typing this post, the noise of one of them is really bothering me. Its very loud. Is a HAF X going to be a lot quieter? Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS Z87-EXPERT (Intel Z87 Chipset) (Features Intel Thunderbolt Technology) System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro (High-Performance) Power Supply: 1050W Corsair Pro Silver 1050HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: ASUS Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Model: BC-12B1ST) Storage Set 1: 1x (480GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps) Storage Set 2: 1x (3TB Seagate (7200 RPM) (SATA 6Gbps) Storage Set 3: - No Thanks RAID Config: - No Thanks RAID Card: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Graphics Card(s): 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 4GB (Includes PhysX) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard) Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Game: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks Portable Gaming: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

bprat22 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391	Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 2013 at 5:33am
	Hi sw001... That's an excellent build. Not much to say., other than ..go for it. I do like Western Digital Caviar HDD better, though. As far as noise.... The HafX with Noctua is pretty quiet. I'm guessing that at idle and web browsing, etc the HafX will be quieter, but under the stress of gaming, when your sli 770's kick in, it might be noisier. The video cards are usually the noisiest part of a gaming rig under stress. Not sure you'll get stage 2 oc, with the new Haswell cpu with air cooling, but DS will let you know. Not much difference in performance between a 4.3 and 4.6 vcore. Looks great, Good Luck. Grab the free t-shirt. Its the law. Edited by bprat22 - 15 Nov 2013 at 5:33am

fstcvc Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 06 Jul 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2551	Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 2013 at 7:54am
	WD & Samsung are usually the preferred choice by most of us here on the forums (over Seagate & Corsair). I would just chose the OC1 for your CPU. Not much difference and a lot less OC issues. The Haswell does have a harder time OC above 4.4... Otherwise looks like a solid build!
	HailStorm II i7 4770K @ 4.5GHz Asus Maximus VI Extreme 16GB Corsair Dominator Platinum 3xSLI EVGA SuperClocked GTX TITAN Samsung 840Pro SSD 256GB+512GB HydroLux+XSPC CPU/MoBo/GPU Liquid Cooling

Badact Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Oct 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 86	Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 2013 at 8:16am
	What they said.

danjw1 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Jul 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 667	Quote Reply Posted: 16 Nov 2013 at 11:02am
	I agree with fstcvc for the SSD go with Samsung and save $7 while getting a better performance. They don't carry a 3TB WD hard drive so, unless you decide going with a 2TB makes sense you should be fine with the Seagate.

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