- Feb 8, 2009
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Hi all,
I'm about to build my first system. These are the parts I settled on. Can I get a thumbs up (or down) on the compatibility of these components?
Use of the computer: Gaming only.
I have a Dell U2711 (1440p), and two GTX 680s. I also have a Samsung SSD (256 gigs), and a Western Digital HDD.
Reason for building: My old core i7 920 packed it in. This was in a 2009 Alienware Predator 2 desktop, which I loved more than I can say.
Parts List:
1) 4770k
2) ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
3) CORSAIR Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 Desktop Memory Model CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (I want to buy the $20 light kit as well, which should tell you a little about me.)
4) CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX850 (CMPSU-850AX) 850W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply
5) CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i Water Cooler
6) Case: Corsair 540 Air
Notes:
I chose the 4770 because I'm looking for a little longevity out of this build. I don't want to tinker with this system for years to come. The money I'd save by buying an i5 isn't a huge, huge deal.
I see that there's an AX 860 PSU as well. What's the difference? I was hoping to buy the $80 custom cables from Corsair (the multi coloured ones). At their website they indicate you need an 850. I assume you can use these cables with the 860 too?
I'm also going to try my hand at over-clocking the CPU, though I've never done it before.
I'm about to build my first system. These are the parts I settled on. Can I get a thumbs up (or down) on the compatibility of these components?
Use of the computer: Gaming only.
I have a Dell U2711 (1440p), and two GTX 680s. I also have a Samsung SSD (256 gigs), and a Western Digital HDD.
Reason for building: My old core i7 920 packed it in. This was in a 2009 Alienware Predator 2 desktop, which I loved more than I can say.
Parts List:
1) 4770k
2) ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
3) CORSAIR Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 Desktop Memory Model CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (I want to buy the $20 light kit as well, which should tell you a little about me.)
4) CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX850 (CMPSU-850AX) 850W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply
5) CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i Water Cooler
6) Case: Corsair 540 Air
Notes:
I chose the 4770 because I'm looking for a little longevity out of this build. I don't want to tinker with this system for years to come. The money I'd save by buying an i5 isn't a huge, huge deal.
I see that there's an AX 860 PSU as well. What's the difference? I was hoping to buy the $80 custom cables from Corsair (the multi coloured ones). At their website they indicate you need an 850. I assume you can use these cables with the 860 too?
I'm also going to try my hand at over-clocking the CPU, though I've never done it before.
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