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groud

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Okay here I have a new build I will be doing.

planning to buy it in end of July (I'm moving so will build as soon as I get to my new home)
This will be for gaming primarily, but also for some 3d game development.
I will be doing a lot of overclocking, so I am putting in the water cooling - also, I like how it looks :)

PSU: Corsair ax860i
GPU: gtx 780 (watercooled)
CPU: Intel 4770k (watercooled)
RAM: G.Skill Trident 2400 2x8gb
Mobo: Asus Rampage Formula
Case: Corsair Obsidian 900d
Monitor: Eizo Foris FS23333
Keyboard: Filco Majetouch Ninja
Fans: 4x Scythe ap-15 (for rad)
Fans: 3x corsair 120 AF silent for airflow
Tubing: Primochill advanced lrt uv red
Fittings: Set of xspc fittings depending on what I need
Res: haven't decided yet
Radiator: xspc rx 480
Coolant: distilled water
Pump: Swiftech 655
CPU block: xspc raystorm
GPU block: xspc razor & backplate
Thermal compound: Artic silver 5
Wiring: corsair red sleeved cables
lighting: need to get case to see what I need

All this cost me $3300 ($3700 with tax)

I would be will to go a bit higher if it will significantly boost my system. I know by the time I will build my pc, there might be some better hardware out, or something very close to being out, such as the next amd graphic or whatever, but I still want your opinions on the overall build.

Any advice is great appreciated!




 
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TheBigTroll

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i can tell you know asking now is pointless. prices change EVERY WEEK. but i can tell you what id get as of now

heres what id change out of yours

-there are cheaper 850w units that are just as good
-fast ram is useless. it costs a fortune, yet does nothing
-there is no rampage board for haswell. only maximus
-you can get a cheaper board that isnt ROG that does the same job for half the price
-case is overkill. you can never use that much space
-cheaper keyboards that are bulit just as well
-better fans out there
-better monitors out there
-for this rig, you can just grab a swiftech h220 and expand on it. the onboard pump has enough power to drive 2 GPUs and a few blocks and rads. there is a built in res
-arctic silver 5 performs worse than the stock paste
-the stock cables are fine given that they are all black

id get this. the 4770k and the z87x-ud4h will slot right in when they roll out
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/11QnD

the other parts that you may want to change out is the GPUs. you can later on pick up the hydro coppers or just a EK or Swiftech block for the GPU. a single 780 is enough for the panel i chose. you can also add a 240mm rad in the front of the case if need be
 
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groud

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I thought you were talking about the thermal paste that comes with the cpu.
Anyways, I have saved the money for the computer for a while now, and am going to do the custom loop.
Going 1k under my budget, and completely changing the entire idea of my build does not help me.
What I am looking for, however, is advice on specific parts of my build, that will get me a superior item for the same/slightly higher price.
 
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Findolfin

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He made some pretty good remarks to be honest. If you're just want to go overkill, don't bother posting and just do what you want. I would suggest to go for an LGA 2011-based system due to the better performance than Haswell and the budget you have, but my guess is you aren't willing to change those parts either.
 
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groud

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Ya I was thinking of a nice big res (maybe a t-virus) to put beside my mobo to fill it up.
Any other suggestions?
 
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TheBigTroll

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yep. everything i listed i would suggest be changed. the h220 is capable of a custom loop. all you need to do is open the unit up, add your rads, blocks, and tubing and you are good to go
 
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