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June 19, 2013 11:35:37 AM

Hello everyone I am building my first gaming computer and had some questions,

To start I will list my specs:
Case: 200r $50
CPU: i5 4670K $230
GPU: GTX 770 (MSI) $400
Mobo: MSI Z87-GD65
RAM: 8gb DDR3 2400mhz (ripjaws) $65
Cooler: 212 Evo
PSU: TX750 enthusiast series
HDD: 128gb Samsung 840 pro

1) Is my PSU sufficient if I ever wanted to SLI 770s in the future?

2) For a first time builder would you recommend I go with a modular psu or non modular like I have selected.

3) My mobo supports 2133OC and 2600OC. Does that mean my ram won't be compatible? I can also but 2133mhz for $70

4) Anyone have experience with OC genie 4? That's the reason I'm going msi because I want to OC to 4.0-4.2ghz and OC genie 4 looks easy to do so...

Thanks for all the advice!

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June 19, 2013 11:47:17 AM

Concerning #2: Everyone praises a modular PSU for a first time builder due to the convenient lack of (unused) bulky wires, which cuts down on clutter. Just make sure you know how to plug it in ;) 
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June 19, 2013 11:51:32 AM

I'm worried I will forget to plug in some important cable haha. At least non modular I have all the wires there to look at and think oh, I need this one...

Just to confirm you need to connect,
the motherboard (big one)
GPU
SSD
Connect cooler fan to the fan header
I thinks that all eh....?
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June 19, 2013 12:00:21 PM

1) Is my PSU sufficient if I ever wanted to SLI 770s in the future? Yes and is Haswell compliant and ready
2) For a first time builder would you recommend I go with a modular psu or non modular like I have selected. The one you have is fine
3) My mobo supports 2133OC and 2600OC. Does that mean my ram won't be compatible? Get 1600 mhz. ram
4) Anyone have experience with OC genie 4? That's the reason I'm going msi because I want to OC to 4.0-4.2ghz and OC genie 4 looks easy to do so... Don't use software to overclock , use BIOS


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June 19, 2013 12:36:03 PM

Thanks for posting , if you need more help stop back in.
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June 19, 2013 12:40:07 PM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
Thanks for posting , if you need more help stop back in.


Thank you! Why do you recommend buying 1600mhz, the 2133 or 2400 is the same price?
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June 19, 2013 12:43:47 PM

No real world noticeable difference in speed 1600 is the sweet spot.
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June 19, 2013 12:52:50 PM

Cool ok thanks for the advice
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