Would I be Able to do SLI with 2 GTX 760 With This Build?

ArticWolf

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I'm new to PC building, but I've spent the past couple of weeks looking at videos and forums to find the best parts for a build that can support 2 GTX 760 and is SLI capable and will have at least an Intel Core i5-4670k because I plan to OC.

Here is the basic build I made so far:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ArticWolf/saved/28r6

Not sure if it will support an addition GTX 760? And if its an optimal build for OC. Plan to use it across 3 monitors, not sure of the resolution yet.

Any help on my build would be greatly appreciated, I'm still really new building PC's
 
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ArticWolf

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Oh ya I forgot about the chance of the fins hitting my cooler, thanks for the reminder, how about the (2 x 8GB) G.SKILL Ares Series DDR3-2400? Its only about 10$ to 20$ increase considering the speeds, as well as the finless design and I think blue fits my overall design for the build considering the case will have blue leds.
 

ArticWolf

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Ya I was worried about the PSU for OC, and I like the suggested "HX Series HX850 850 Watt ATX 12V" by Corsair more than the Antec due to being more modular, full modular is a must for me.

As for the cooler, any suggestions for a better cooling system? Would a liquid cooler work better?
 


Excellent choice for the PSU, I am running its cousin the AX850.
The RAM looks fine and is more then enough for anything you might ever do short of major video editing and serious graphical content creation or engineering design. Jack's suggestion of 1866 speed RAM would probably go well with any OCing.
I don't OC, so I am not current on what works best, but the Phanteks has been suggested as a good air cooler (if you can find the pictures, forum moderator SR-71 Blackbird is using these very successfully to OC). You mention liquid cooling, Corsair H100 or H110 (with or without the ' i ' ) is a good choice, though rather expensive. You also might consider the Corsair H80 or H80i: Probably can't get as great an OC with it as the 100/110, but it is a little less $$. Custom cooling loops are, of course, the best but they are really expensive.
And remember, if it leaks, it will probably destroy your system.

 


The EVGA NEX750G Gold [120-PG-0750-GR] uses FSP Group as the OEM and is based on the Aurum platform. Seems to suffer from the same loose voltage regulation problems of that platform too.
 

ArticWolf

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Oh nice!
I guess the RAM will make a difference considering that I'll be OCing as well as using this rig for Engineering designing and CAD based programs as well, maybe I should look into the faster RAM that's available.
Lol its funny that you would mention the Corsair H100 and H80 liquid cooling, I was just looking at them a second ago before reading your post. Ya as of right now my budgets getting a little tight so a Corsair H80 would probably have to do.
Lol yes, but its the risk all of us computer users make when building and OCing our PC's
 




Something else to look into, since you DO do engineering: Whether 16GB of RAM at 1866 will benefit you more that the cost of 32GB's of 1600. Quantity usually make the difference with that kind of work. And as you mention budget, then buy those two 8GB sticks now, and after a bit (as in a few pay checks and with the build up and running) buy two more identical sticks (Gotta be identical: number o memory modules, speed, latency etc. or they won't play well together).
I think you'd be happy with the H80 or 80i.
 
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Thanks. +1^
 

ArticWolf

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Ok great, thanks for the advice! Ya I think I will stick with 2 x 8gb sticks of ram at 1600 for now, and then add more later when I have the extra cash. I won't be doing much Engineering right away so its a good plan to wait until I need it.
I think I'll be happy with the H80 as well after reading the reviews, thanks again for all the advice!
 


You're very welcome. Thanks for joining the forums. Enjoy the new rig.