Can you take a look at my build ?

Maximus V · Aug 3, 2013

So far I bought these:

1. Case: BitFenix Survivor ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX.CA)
2. Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-P12025KK-RP 51.3 CFM 120mm Fan ($0.00 @ NCIX.CA)
3. Bitfenix Recon Fan Controller ($32.40 @ NCIX.CA)
4. Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 950W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Memory Express)
5. CPU Cooler: Zalman LQ-310 Liquid CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Memory Express)
6. ASUS Maximus Formula/SE Green sound Card ($30.00 @ EBay.CA)
7. Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX.CA)
So far with 5% GST & shipping I spent $629.56. Memory Express is the best seller with their 25% matching price policy.

This is what I think I will complete the system with otherwise better suggestions:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($207.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($100.47 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($137.46 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($67.50 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) $0 owned
Total: $939.00

The number of the memory might be another one? (1600) I have no clue.

Any advice or opinion are always welcome.

Maximus V

JRAtk94 · Aug 3, 2013

950W?! I hope that's for a future CrossFire set-up

I agree with Mazooni - stick to Ivy Bridge.

JRAtk94 · Aug 3, 2013

Ahh, the 3xxx threw me off. Sandy Bridge-e should've remained in the 2xxx numbering scheme. Very misleading

JRAtk94 · Aug 3, 2013

Getting marked as "best answer" for certain stuff. So for graphics card expert, you need to be marked as best answer for 5 different questions.

Maximus V · Aug 3, 2013

Thanks guys for your time I really appreciate. To be honest with you guys the parts I bought were all bigs deals here in Canada this week but it cost 10-15% more in Canada plus 5%GST more than the US and in Québec the PST is another 9,975%. So I try to buy outside of Québec or in the US. With that said The PSU was 159,99 so when Memory Express sold them for 99,99 I grab one thinking it was a good deal.

What can happen if I use the 950W instead of your 600W PSU? What is the worst that can happen?
It's the same for the LQ-310 it was 74,99 and with matching price and rebate in mail it cost only 29,99.

Mayb I can sell them on EBay and get your H220 when the price is right.

I don't overclocked much and I don't know much about sli but I want to play great games on my HDTV I want a big machine...lol

What is the big difference between Asus Rampage Iv Gene and the Asus Maximus VI Hero mostly? I need Wi-Fi and Widi.

I will search for informations on your suggestions.

Thanks

Eastside G · Aug 3, 2013

Nothing really worse can happen, just a crap-lode of wasted watts. But it will come in very handy if you plan on adding multiple cards or heavy O/c + high end cards and other assorted glippity gloop. You don't necessarily sell what you are have, just save up, and upgrade to the H220 when you have enough money saved up! On the O/C'ing ad sli, the O/C can boost performance in most situations, whether it be great or miniscule. SLI usually doesn't improve performance for how much it costs, it would be cheaper to sell the one card you have and get a better gpu with the money combined. Any other questions, feel free to leave a response or give me a PM. Good Luck and happy gaming!
~G

Maximus V · Aug 3, 2013

CPU: Intel Core i7-3820 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($306.98 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($147.05 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Gene Micro ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($289.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($137.46 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX)
Case: BitFenix Survivor ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-P12025KK-RP 51.3 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.44 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 950W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($67.50 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($147.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1773.36

Maximus V · Aug 3, 2013

The CPU & MO are 2011 stuff?

Maximus V · Aug 4, 2013

mazooni :

Maximus V :

Nice build but if I were you I wouldn't get the 4770k because of the haswell architecture which generates lots of heat. You should get the 3930k or the 3820 (3930k is better depending on what your tasks will be). And change the mobo you are going to get to a asus rampage iv gene. Also change the cooler to noctua nh-d14 or if you are open to liquid cooling the best liquid cooler is the swiftech h220. If you choose to get the 3930k you will not have much room to overclock with air cooling because the 3930k has lots of cores which are harder to cool.

I'm sure you guys are experts but behind all the marketing they do I would prefer buying the 4th gen over the 3rd. Is the 5th gen on his way ?????
Does the I5-4XXX has the same heat problem????????
Any comment on my 7970?????????????

Maximus V · Aug 4, 2013

There is plenty of 3820 on EBay between 250-280 and it's about the same for the asus rampage iv gene. I was looking for a bundle around 525-550$ but they want to rip off like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/INTEL-I7-3820-QUAD-CORE-X4-CPU-ASUS-RAMPAGE-X79-MOTHERBOARD-BUNDLE-COMBO-KIT-SET-/350544195936?pt=US_Motherboard_CPU_Combos&hash=item519e0ff160 or if I'm missing something?

Maximus V · Aug 4, 2013

Any other suggestion for the motherboard?

Maximus V · Aug 5, 2013

This http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX39192?utm_source=eFlyer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Aug2013_24hrDailyDeal-Aug05 will be on special Wenesday is it a good one? Is it similar to the H220? I guess you don't install the heatsink that comes with the cpu when you have an H220?

Maximus V · Aug 6, 2013

How long does it take,for one built 2 hours x 75$ more or less?

Don't...

Bump posts

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/283384-33-read-first

Maximus V · Aug 21, 2013

Nice card High-Resolution Value Leader

The Radeon HD 7970 started its life as a $550 flagship. Hammered all the way down to $340 over time, this powerful product is now our value pick for high-resolution gaming. It's easily able to handle 1920x1080, and is typically still playable at 2560x1440 and higher if you're using a three-screen Eyefinity setup.

Maximus V · Aug 26, 2013

Update

Bitfenix Recon Fan Controler Black
Enthusiast Series TX950 Power Supply 80Plus Bronze
Zalman LQ-310 CPU Liquid Cooler
ASUS Maximus Formula/SE Green sound Card
Powercolor Radeon HD 7970 925MHZ 3GB 5.5GBPS GDDR5 V3 DVI HDMI 2XMINIDP PCI-E Video Card
Bitfenix Survivor Black ATX Mid Tower Case 3X5.25 1X3.5 7X3.5INT No PS Front USB3.0 w/ Handle
Two Bitfenix Spectre BFF-SCF-12025KK-RP Black 120MM Case Fan 1000RPM 43.5CFM 20DBA
SSD 335 Series SATA III Solid State Drive Kit, Retail, 180GB
Maximus V Extreme w/ DualDDR3 1600, 7.1 Audio, GB Lan, WiFi, BT4.0, Thunderbolt, CrossFireX / 4-Way SLI

Here is where I am now. Missing is the memory and the cpu.

I7-3770k or 3820?

Maximus V · Aug 28, 2013

I have trouble.... They said MO & case are not compatible. Case is too small ?

Maximus V · Aug 29, 2013

I first bougth an orange Bitfenix Progidy then a black Bitfenix Survivor with two free fans witch I don't know where to fix them. I'm taking all suggestions you all have even in pink...LOL

Can someone tell if my memory (1333) is compatible with my MO (1600) ??????

Here is my built with regular price and the real price paid. What do you think ?

1- Motherboard Maximus V Extreme w/ DualDDR3 1600, 7.1 Audio, GB Lan, WiFi, BT4.0, Thunderbolt, CrossFireX / 4-Way SLI 399,99 $ - 218,33 $
2- Graphic Cardd Powercolor Radeon HD 7970 925MHZ 3GB 5.5GBPS GDDR5 V3 DVI HDMI 2XMINIDP PCI-E Video Card 469,99 $ - 348,73 $
3- Case Bitfenix Survivor Black ATX Mid Tower Case 3X5.25 1X3.5 7X3.5INT No PS Front USB3.0 w/ Handle 109,99 $ - 70,73 $
4- Fans Two Bitfenix Spectre BFF-SCF-12025KK-RP Black 120MM Case Fan 1000RPM 43.5CFM 20DBA 19,99 $ - 0.00 $
5- Hard Drive SSD 335 Series SATA III Solid State Drive Kit, Retail, 180GB 199,99 $ - 108,00 $
6- Power Supply Enthusiast Series TX950 Power Supply 80Plus Bronze 179,99 $ 106,74 $
7- CPU Core™ i5-3570K Processor, 3.40GHz w/ 6MB Cache 249,99 $ - 241,80 $
8- Sound Card ASUS Maximus Formula/SE Green sound Card 39,99 $ - 30,00 $
9- Fan Controler Bitfenix Recon Fan Controler Black 49,99 $ - 38,41 $
10- CPU Cooler Zalman LQ-310 CPU Liquid Cooler 74,99 $ - 38,44 $
11- OS Windows 8 Pro 149,99 $ - 63,46 $

1 909,90 $ 1 272,00 $

Maybe I should sell my graph card and buy an Asus around 200$.....

Would it fits in new cube cases?

Maximus V · Sep 21, 2013

It took me 3 months to find goods deals but now I have all parts. Here :

Maximus V Extreme w/ DualDDR3 1600, 7.1 Audio, GB Lan, WiFi, BT4.0, Thunderbolt, CrossFireX / 4-Way SLI
Powercolor Radeon HD 7970 925MHZ 3GB 5.5GBPS GDDR5 V3 DVI HDMI 2XMINIDP PCI-E Video Card
NZXT Switch 810 Full ATX Window Steel Case 4X5.25 6X3.5 2XUSB3.0 Audio and Mic Input - White
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM…
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM…
SSD 335 Series SATA III Solid State Drive Kit, Retail, 180GB
Enthusiast Series TX950 Power Supply 80Plus Bronze
Core™ i5-3570K Processor, 3.40GHz w/ 6MB Cache
ASUS Maximus Formula/SE Green sound Card
Bitfenix Recon Fan Controler Black
Zalman LQ-310 CPU Liquid Cooler
30gr. Thermal paste
Windows 8 Pro

My MO looks very hard to install it is so many parts...
Do you have any videos on how to build your pc from a to z I have never build a pc yet?

Maximus V · Sep 25, 2013

Anyone has tips to share on how to install the Asus Maximus V Extreme more specifically all the accessories in the box?

So far I have put my 4 memory chips in it and I have put the wi-fi chip too.

Now I'm not sure if I install the Zalmam Q300 cooler I have or if I will buy this :

NZXT RC-RST40-01 120mm Sleeve Direct Touch 4 Heat Pipe CPU Cooler

What do you think?

Maximus V · Sep 25, 2013

I mean the NZXT Respire T40 fan or the or the NZXT Havik 140 instead of my Zalman Q300 water cooling?

Can you take a look at my build ?

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