Need Help with Power Requirements & Case Fitting

zongye

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Hi Guys,

I am trying to build my first desktop (pardon my noobness) and after much scouring, I came up with the below list.

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Eisberg 240L Prestige 60.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Cooler Master V1000 1000W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)


I am hoping to get some advise on whether
1. The power supply is compatible with the motherboard and fits into the case
2. Is there adequate supply (I got a 1000W with anticipation that I might get a 2nd video card in the future. Does my motherboard even support that?)
3. Optical drive. I am confused, as I thought they should all be very similar, but the prices are varied. I am simply looking for a DVD&CD read&write, and a Blu Ray Reader, which is compatible with my system.

Sorry for the TL:DR post, but i could use some advise.


Thanks!
 
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For a Blu-Ray Disc Drive look for an ASUS BC-12B1ST or BW-12B1ST or BW-14D1XT or BC-12D1ST or BW-16D1HT or BC-12D2HT.

Blu-Ray drives will be more expensive because of the licensing fee that has to be paid to Sony for use of the Blu-Ray technology.

For the CPU, I was wondering why you didn't choose the unlocked Intel Core i7-4770K that allows overclocking.

For a system using a single GeForce GTX 770 graphics card NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 600 Watt or greater system power supply that has a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 42 Amps or greater and that has at least one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCI Express supplementary...
For a Blu-Ray Disc Drive look for an ASUS BC-12B1ST or BW-12B1ST or BW-14D1XT or BC-12D1ST or BW-16D1HT or BC-12D2HT.

Blu-Ray drives will be more expensive because of the licensing fee that has to be paid to Sony for use of the Blu-Ray technology.

For the CPU, I was wondering why you didn't choose the unlocked Intel Core i7-4770K that allows overclocking.

For a system using a single GeForce GTX 770 graphics card NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 600 Watt or greater system power supply that has a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 42 Amps or greater and that has at least one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors.

For a system using two GeForce GTX 770 graphics cards in 2-way SLI mode NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 850 Watt or greater system power supply that has a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 62 Amps or greater and that has at least two 6-pin and two 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors.

Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! Sufficient Total Combined Continuous Power/Current Available on the +12V Rail(s) rated at 45°C - 50°C ambient temperature, is the most critical factor.

Overclocking of the CPU and/or GPU(s) may require an additional increase to the maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current ratings, recommended above, to meet the increase in power required for the overclock. The additional amount required will depend on the magnitude of the overclock being attempted.

The V1000 is way more than enough for a single GeForce GTX 770 and great for an overclocked 2-way SLI system.
 
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zongye

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Thanks for the suggestion guys!

I think you are right. I will be switching the following
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer

If I understand you right, then as long as I am not over clocking, then the v1000 will be sufficient for the 2-way SLI mode right?

Before I order all the parts, do you think I might have missed out anything? Do all the parts fit into the case and are compatible with each other?

Thanks in advance!
 

sheag123

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1000W is definitely overkill for your rig. for sli 750 is definitely enough.

your choice of a 240 gb ssd is a good one. thats what i would do over 120 in raid 0.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1pgGK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1pgGK/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1pgGK/benchmarks/

Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($111.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $111.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-26 23:49 EDT-0400)

Seasonic make the best power supplies.
 

sheag123

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yes its all compatible and should be a nice gaming/ editing rig!

ps, if you dont do video editing/3d work the 4670k is good enough but up to you! you might get 2-4 fps more with the 4770k over the 4670k