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Hey there!

I am currently selecting parts for me to build my self a custom gaming desktop. However, while I have managed to get plenty of help in terms of most parts, I am in need of great help for a good fan/cooling set up. My current choices are:

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($174.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: MSI DH-24AS U88 DVD/CD Writer ($37.28 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $1122.42

I am not sure, but I know that this build can be optimised. Do you have any suggestions?
 
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Well, the only thing that comes to my mind is throwing in a small SSD as a system drive - the HDD is one big bottleneck on that rig...

Also, I'd like to address the issue between i5 3570k vs i7 3770k - the i7 is only useful if you like to edit some videos /fe. recording videos with frapps and posting them on youtube, or streaming video feed live/. A nice premium for work, but it's worth to consider its use in a gaming rig...

Also, a dedicated sound card (like a cheap sound blaster one) could easily emulate 3D sound on a regular headphones. Also it rises the sound quality a lot, helps a bit with the mike, and, since the resources used for running a integrated sound card can be used elsewhere, you gain few FPS in the process...

But...
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Well, the only thing that comes to my mind is throwing in a small SSD as a system drive - the HDD is one big bottleneck on that rig...

Also, I'd like to address the issue between i5 3570k vs i7 3770k - the i7 is only useful if you like to edit some videos /fe. recording videos with frapps and posting them on youtube, or streaming video feed live/. A nice premium for work, but it's worth to consider its use in a gaming rig...

Also, a dedicated sound card (like a cheap sound blaster one) could easily emulate 3D sound on a regular headphones. Also it rises the sound quality a lot, helps a bit with the mike, and, since the resources used for running a integrated sound card can be used elsewhere, you gain few FPS in the process...

But don't mind me, all in all it looks like it's a great build, imho.
 
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Loading times - never forget the loading times especially if the games are huge and have lots and lots of hires textures.
And nowadays games are relatively huge /and the trend kinda continues.../ Tera has about 28 GB, so it makes few seconds difference at start. Also games need to load every level/area start way faster when they are being run from an SSD. Also the transition between levels/areas is smoother. Loading times are faster too...

And having 2 drives is something I use to recommend as it is always good to store your documents/data on a separate drive. /Especially since the simplest/quickest lazy-mans solution for many computer troubles is to format the system drive and ghost back the system./
 
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YEAH, agreeing but performance is not going to change drastically in those cases , maybe ~2%, but nothing more. If money is not a problem, then a SSD will be ok. After all its cool to have a Flash in your system :)
 
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Yes, having an SSD designated solely to system + progs was never about having more fps, it is more about starting system / games / programs quicker :D
Also, it's always good to know, when your system fails, your files are safely stored on another drive.

Also - considering UPS would be nice - you might argue as it costs your money, having one won't help you in any way, and mostly it's a dead weight. But when the time comes (sudden power outage and/or random problem with your current), you'll know it was the best spent money ever :D
 
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