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Neiromaru

Neiromaru

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I'm about to start ordering parts for my first ever build. Primarily for gaming as well as a bit of video editing, 3d rendering, Graphic design, and general computing.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZLeF
Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler
[EDIT] ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (thanks ksham)
Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
2x Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)
Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Silverstone PS06B-W ATX Mid Tower Case

I'd appreciate any advice, or at least some reassurance that everything should work together.
I have two concerns in particular:
1. The Noctua cooler seems like a large bulk to be hanging off the mobo, is this actually a problem? what if I have to drive it somewhere over bumpy roads?
2. The silverstone case only lists its mobo compatibility as " ATX up to 10.6" ", but the asus mobo I've picked says it is 12" x 8.8". is the case referring to that 2nd dimension? or do I need a smaller board? (I know very little about differences in mobos, so if you have a suggestion for a better one at a similar/lower price I'd appreciate the advice.)

I'm excited to start working on this, and I'll probably check nearby stores this weekend for better local prices, and then pull the trigger on purchasing by monday. Thanks in advance!
 
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ksham

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1. The Asus motherboard isn't the greatest for overclocking. Get a Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H or ASRock Z77 Extreme4.

2. 3x 1TB > 1x 3TB. Would be a sad day if that drive ever dies. At least with 3x 1TB, you can run RAID or use them individually and not end up losing everything if one dies.

3. What gaming would you be doing that requires GTX 680 SLI? A single GTX 670 should suffice. But if your applications have support for OpenCL, I would get a Radeon card instead.

4. You can get a cheaper PSU with the same quality build and at 750W.
 
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Neiromaru

Neiromaru

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Thanks for the fast response!

1. I don't plan to overclock since I don't know how to, but I guess I might want to someday, so I'll probably switch to the ASRock, thanks!

2. 3x 1TB drives would cost significantly more than this one 3TB drive. In fact they're so cheep I may get two and RAID them. I agree that it's a little riskier, but I already have 4TBs of storage on external drives that I use for backups.

3. I'm hoping to eventually get a 2nd or even 3rd monitor, and/or upgrade to a 1440p monitor if/when the prices on those drop. I'd also like this system to last quite awhile. I also might only get one 680 for now and pick up the second when I upgrade the monitor(s)

4. Any suggestions? I don't know much about PSUs either. I know corsair has a good track record in general, and this one seemed to be well reviewed.
 
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Neiromaru

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One more question before I go to bed.
Will the Noctua cooler come with thermal paste, or do I need to buy that separately?
If so, does anyone have a brand they recommend?
 
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ksham

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1. i7-3770 since you're not overclocking. Removed the cooler as well. You're not overclocking so no need for it.
2. Down to a H77 since you're not overclocking. No need to waste money.
3. 2x 1TB HDD
4. One GTX 680. See how it goes.
5. The Cooler Master Storm Trooper has plenty of space for everything as well as future upgrades.
6. 2x 60Hz IPS monitors. Since you're doing heavy graphical work, I would rather have 2x 23" 60Hz IPS monitors than 1x 24" 120Hz TN monitor. And it's cheaper overall.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H77-DS3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($112.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 680 4GB Video Card ($479.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG23AH 23.0" Monitor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VG23AH 23.0" Monitor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1941.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
 
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