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Hello everyone!
I have waited to create this post because I hadn't really decided on a general layout for my mod. However, after a few weeks of thinking, researching, and actually purchasing my Cube, I think I have an okay plan for the mod. Because this is my first build, I would love any suggestions!
I have not fully decided on some of the parts, and it will really depend on which options come out to be cheaper.
- CPU: any Skylake T-series i5 or i7 (6400-6700T, maybe even some ES/QS units)
- Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i (or any low-profile, quiet, and high-performing cooler; Silverstone? Zalman CNPS8900 Quiet?)
- Motherboard: Gigabyte H170N-WIFI
- RAM: 1x8GB (maybe 16GB if I can find a good deal)
- Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB
- GPU: GTX 950 (mini card < 6.7"; exact model is dependant on price)
These parts should all be OS X compatible, but let me know if they aren't.
Also, regarding the actual modding part of the build: what tools are required? If I need a Dremel, which models/add-ons are recommended?
Thanks in advance!
I have waited to create this post because I hadn't really decided on a general layout for my mod. However, after a few weeks of thinking, researching, and actually purchasing my Cube, I think I have an okay plan for the mod. Because this is my first build, I would love any suggestions!
I have not fully decided on some of the parts, and it will really depend on which options come out to be cheaper.
- CPU: any Skylake T-series i5 or i7 (6400-6700T, maybe even some ES/QS units)
- Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i (or any low-profile, quiet, and high-performing cooler; Silverstone? Zalman CNPS8900 Quiet?)
- Motherboard: Gigabyte H170N-WIFI
- RAM: 1x8GB (maybe 16GB if I can find a good deal)
- Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB
- GPU: GTX 950 (mini card < 6.7"; exact model is dependant on price)
- PCIE Extender: modDIY 16x 30cm (chosen after some research)
- PSU: Pico-Box 301W-400W (my current est. TDP is under 200W, so this might change)- 2 * HP HSTNN-DA12 230W AC Adapters
- Wireless: Broadcom BCM94352Z (does this have to be the Dell DW1560 variant?)These parts should all be OS X compatible, but let me know if they aren't.
Also, regarding the actual modding part of the build: what tools are required? If I need a Dremel, which models/add-ons are recommended?
Thanks in advance!