First off I have to say thanks to the many posters on here I have been looking through forums here quite a bit over the last few weeks and it has really helped me get a fair idea of where to start. Now I need to tweak and refine the last bit of this build so I can get it up and running over the next few days.
A couple of the main questions I have is what PSU I should get. Just like every other part I have looked into there are so many options and it really gets overwhelming trying to ensure that I am not overpaying for a subpar brand or getting more power than is needed. I would rather error on the side of needing a larger PSU that will last if I were to go SLI, Overclock, or add anything to this PC over the next couple of years.
The other question is on the RAM, when I look at PCpartspicker it is telling me that there might be compatibility issues with my i5-4670k. Did I make a mistake here? I snagged it because it was the cheapest I could find of a reputable brand.
Approximate Purchase Date: Trying to buy the rest of the parts over the next couple of days.
Budget Range: I have been attempting to stay around the $1000 dollar mark, but would be willing to go up to $1250, preferring to closer to $1000.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Home computer used mainly for gaming.
Are you buying a monitor: No, I have 2
Acer G27HLDbmid monitors.
Do you need to buy OS: Unsure, I have a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate, but I see many people recommending Windows 8. Any advice here is good.
Overclocking: Yes, I have never attempted to overclock before, so I don't want to go overboard. I am wondering if I made the right call with the Eve 212, and the ASRock Extreme 4 in this case. I have been debating exchanging them for something else if there was enough reason.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe, it is possible I would add another GTX 760 sometime later, or I might upgrade to whatever happens to be best value per dollar in a couple of years.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, of course I would be happy to have 1440 monitors but it wont happen anytime in the near future.
I am really trying to get the most value for my money with this build and something that will last for as long as possible. I don't mind spending extra if the performance increase is worth it but in many cases the more high end you get the less return for your money too.
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $199.99)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (Purchased For $29.99)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $99.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (Purchased For $54.99)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($179.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.99 @ Geeks.com)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define XL R2 (Titanium Grey) ATX Full Tower Case (Purchased For $89.99)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased)
Total: $996.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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