[Build Ready] My first self-built rig (sub-$1000), question about front port headers
Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor | $179.99 @ Microcenter |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $20.63 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $122.86 @ Newegg |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $46.99 @ Newegg |
| Hard Drive | Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $105.00 @ B&H |
| Video Card | Gigabyte GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Video Card | $192.98 @ Newegg |
| Case | Cooler Master Storm Sniper ATX Mid Tower Case | $103.67 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | PC Power & Cooling 600W ATX12V Power Supply | $65.98 @ NCIX US |
| Optical Drive | Lite-On iHOS104-06 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Drive | $55.84 @ Amazon |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $893.94 | |
| Generated 2011-12-29 01:22 EST-0500 |
Looking for comments/advice/whatever; I wanted to build a rig that'll play modern games at decent settings in full 1080p. I already have a standard HDD, monitor, mouse/keyboard, speakers, and OS so they're not included here.
My main question is about the eSATA port on the front of the case (I actually have an eSATA-capable device so I plan on using it). Unless I'm missing something, I don't see any information on header connections for eSATA (just USB/firewire). Am I correct in saying that I'll have to run a cable out the back panel if I want to connect the front panel port?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Posted Dec 29, 2011, 6:37 AM UTC
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