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Hey dewds! I would just share with you guys, that I bought a new computer that I should pick together myself. It was my first time to build it from the start, so it took a couple of hours. But I'm pretty satisfied with the result.

Heres some pictures:
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Specs:
Tower: NZXT Phantom Big Tower White
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K
CPU cooler: Noctua NH-D14
Graphic Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz 8GB CL8
SSD: Corsair SSD Force Series 3, 120GB 2.5"
HDD: Will soon buy one
PSU: Chieftec Nitro Series 850W

Do you like it ?
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Wrong RAM, unfortunately. Can't fit with the D14 and it seems you've installed them in the wrong slots. Use the first and third slots. Unfortunately you can't because the D14 is in the way. I'd actually recommend you return the sticks for a low-profile kit so you can install it right and have the second fan on the D14. I don't guess you're in the US due to the Chieftech PSU so I can't attest to availability, but I'd recommend this set:

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If you do decide to return the RAM, I'd also return the motherboard at the same time in favor of this:

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Same features and functionality for less.
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Dude, when I was building the computer I saw a video of Newegg, and placed the RAM in the same slots.
The computer is running totally fine. I don't see how you can say the RAM is wrong ?
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icake wrote Dude, when I was building the computer I saw a video of Newegg, and placed the RAM in the same slots.
The computer is running totally fine. I don't see how you can say the RAM is wrong ?

Ideally you'd install it in the first and third channels, but really if you have them in two slots of the same color you're fine. The only real issue is the height of the heat spreaders geting in the way of the 120mm fan.
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I've returned the RAM to some Low-profile, but I didn't return the motherboard.
Also you're wrong about the RAM slots. If you take a look at this video, made by Newegg, [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] - He's placing the RAM in Slot b1 and b2 , second and fourth. It is also stated in the Motherboard manual.
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D'OH I thought they were in the third and fourth.
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