Product links:
Captain 240EX (white): http://amzn.to/2oqcHrI
Captain 240EX (red): http://amzn.to/2pluxt2
Fractal Design: Define C
MicroATX
Very roomy inside. Great for Airflow while still very quiet!
Side and front panels are lined sound dampening material.
Room for 5 drives.
5 PCI Slots.
Can get with or without window.
Built in PSU Shroud.
Fractal Design Define C – http://amzn.to/2jCC8W4
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ITX Gigabyte H110N
This motherboard is the perfect board for a budget build. In fact, I used it in my ITX budget build that you can find here: https://caitlinv3.com/index.php/2017/04/07/itx-budget-gaming-pentium-g4560/
Brand: Gigabyte
Model: H110N
CPU Socket: LGA 1151
RAM: DDR4 2133
Max Memory: 32 gb (2 slots)
Form Factor: ITX
Amazon link with US Prices: http://amzn.to/2lzfUUk
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MSI Z270 Krait Gaming
I set the bar high with my first venture into the line of Z270 motherboards. This thing is quite the looker! You all know that I’m a sucker for a sexy PCB, and this one definitely hits the nail on the head. Looking past its pure beauty, it would be impossible to deny this is also a solid board. See my video below for full overview.
Brand: MSI
Model: Z270 Krait Gaming Motherboard
CPU Socket: LGA 1151
RAM: DDR4 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 2133
Max Memory: 64gb
Form Factor: ATX
2 M.2 slots
Link to purchase or see price (US): link
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Bling Build: i7-6700k
To begin with, what I’ve done here is not for everyone. You may or may not like the ‘bling’ ‘sparkly’ ‘glitter’ effect that the rhinestones gave this PC, but I LOVE it. The way the led’s reflect off each gem adds a special touch that I’ve never personally seen before. This is VERY DIY and obviously not very professional looking. Looking back a few months later, there are definitely changes I would make. I’m sure eventually a Bling 2.0 build will happen to make it look even blingy-er.
SPECS and Amazon links with US prices:
CPU: i7-6700k http://amzn.to/2kqBmbN
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken x61 http://amzn.to/2l1NsLB
Motherboard: Gigabyte z170x-ud3-Ultra http://amzn.to/2l1E2zt
RAM: Corsair Vengence 16gb DDR4 3200mhz http://amzn.to/2jI3AkY
SSD: Samsung 950 Pro 256gb http://amzn.to/2l1JLWd
PSU: EVGA 650w Supernova P2 http://amzn.to/2jMvAzl
GPU: Nvidia gtx 1080 Founders Edition http://amzn.to/2k58RiM
Case: NZXT s340 Elite (white) http://amzn.to/2kqHgd0
EVGA Cable Set: http://amzn.to/2kqEmVF
Corsair AF120 fans: http://amzn.to/2l1BuSa
