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Hello

Im looking for a new PC and i want it to be a gaming machine in general(i also do work and video editing from time to time ).

I have already started building it but i need an expert advice on my current build.

CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-3770K Processor
(8M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz)

CPU Cooler:Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Cooler

Motherboard:Gigabyte Z77X-D3H

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws-X 2x8GB DDR3 1600Mhz PC3-12800 Kit CL9-9-9

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 7200RPM, 64MB, SATA III WD2002FAEX

Video Card: EVGA GTX670 2GB FTW GDDR5 DX11 2xDVI HDMI DP PCI-E

Case: hermaltake New Soprano Mid Tower Black Case No PSU

Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W Bronze Series Active PFC 12cm Fan Modular M12II-750 Retail

Optical Drive: LG DVD±RW GH24NS x24 Black SATA OEM

SSD Hard Drive: Samsung 840 Series 2.5'' 120GB SSD SATA III

Operating System: Windows 7 Pro/Ultimate 64BIT


What do you think? is this a good build to run the latest and future games on the highest settings?
(i dont like overclocking)


 
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Wolfshadw
If you don't want to overclock, you don't need the "K" version of the processor or the "Z" version of the motherboard. The Intel CoreI7-3770 non-k edition (assuming it exists) and the H77 series motherboards will work for you. Also, assuming your Video Editing software can utilize the hyperthread capabilities of the I7 processor, resist other comments to drop down to the CoreI5 3570.

The power supply is a bit over kill (you could get by with 600 watts), but I'd only suggest changing if you REALLY need to lower costs.

-Wolf sends
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If you don't want to overclock, you don't need the "K" version of the processor or the "Z" version of the motherboard. The Intel CoreI7-3770 non-k edition (assuming it exists) and the H77 series motherboards will work for you. Also, assuming your Video Editing software can utilize the hyperthread capabilities of the I7 processor, resist other comments to drop down to the CoreI5 3570.

The power supply is a bit over kill (you could get by with 600 watts), but I'd only suggest changing if you REALLY need to lower costs.

-Wolf sends
 
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Thanks and can i ask you another question?
which 670GTX is better in performance
the Evga or 3X windforce? (i have no intention on overclocking it)
 
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I have come up with a new updated build, can you help me? should i pick this or my first 1?

CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-3770

CPU Cooler:Scythe Katana 4 CPU Cooler(instead of Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Cooler)

Motherboard:Gigabyte H77-DS3H

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws-X 2x8GB DDR3 1600Mhz PC3-12800 Kit CL9-9-9

Storage:Western Digital Red 1TB 64MB Sata III WD10EFRX
(instead of Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 7200RPM, 64MB, SATA III WD2002FAEX)

Video Card: gigabyte 680GTX super overcolocked 2GB (instead of Evga 670GTX FTW 2GB)

Case: Corsair Carbide 300R Windowed Compact PC Gaming Case(this case will do?)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W Bronze Series Active PFC 12cm Fan Modular M12II-750 Retail(will do for the new build?)

Optical Drive: LG DVD±RW GH24NS x24 Black SATA OEM

SSD Hard Drive: Samsung 840 Series 2.5'' 120GB SSD SATA III

Operating System: Windows 7 Pro 64BIT
 
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if i want to Sli the gigabyte 680GTX super overclocked 2GB in the future
i will need a new motherboard and power supply?
 
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ok thanks and
should i wait for the i7 4770?
how much do you think its going to cost same as the 3770?
 
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While the CoreI7-4770 is probably going to cost the same or around 10% more than the CoreI7-3770, it appears to require a new motherboard socket (LGA1150). Based on this Tom's Hardware article, we can guesstimate the cost of the new boards.

If you don't mind the wait, the extra cost, and the uncertainty of how well this new chip set works, go ahead and wait another month. By mid-June, we should know if waiting was worth it. Even if it's not worth it, the CoreI7-3770s should still be available.

-Wolf sends
 
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