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BlackMatrix

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Jan 21, 2013
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Hi,

This is my second PC build and I need some advice on my components. I've been mixing and matching for the last couple of months now and I really need to make an educated decision.

Here is what I have so far:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($484.95 @ Computer Lounge)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($241.50 @ Aquila Technology)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($329.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($246.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($305.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($135.00 @ PC Force)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($1139.00 @ PC Force)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($218.50 @ PB Technologies)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($389.85 @ PB Technologies)
Optical Drive: LG CH12LS28 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($113.85 @ PB Technologies)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (32-bit) ($161.13 @ Ascent Technology)
Total: $3764.73

I am also going to add another GPU in either Crossfire or SLI.
I just don't know what card I should get. They all pretty much look the same...
 
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Firstly, you have to upgrade to 64 bit windows if you want to use more than 4gb of your ram.

Secondly, if you want to sli a 780, you have to get another 780. If you get a worse perfoming card the higher end card will be forced to have the same performance as the lower end card.

Good luck :)
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Sven1986

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Change your OS to 64-bit, otherwise RAM beyond 4Gb is useless and you'd get a much more responsive system simply due to the fact that you could utilize all 16gb of RAM
 
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Zay48

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Firstly, you have to upgrade to 64 bit windows if you want to use more than 4gb of your ram.

Secondly, if you want to sli a 780, you have to get another 780. If you get a worse perfoming card the higher end card will be forced to have the same performance as the lower end card.

Good luck :)
 
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Zay48

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Firstly, you have to upgrade to 64 bit windows if you want to use more than 4gb of your ram.

Secondly, if you want to sli a 780, you have to get another 780. If you get a worse perfoming card the higher end card will be forced to have the same performance as the lower end card.

Good luck :)
 
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BlackMatrix

BlackMatrix

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Jan 21, 2013
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Yeah, I know I need another 780 it's just I'm going to leave it for a bit. And thanks for letting me know about the 32 bit problem. I knew about it but I didn't notice I had selected the wrong one haha.

I've upgraded my list to involve some more expensive equipment. I got them because I'm looking for a "red and black" aesthetic.

This is the current list. Let me know...

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($484.95 @ Computer Lounge)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($241.50 @ Aquila Technology)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($629.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($246.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($182.85 @ PB Technologies)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($1194.16 @ Aquila Technology)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($218.50 @ PB Technologies)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($389.85 @ PB Technologies)
Optical Drive: LG CH12LS28 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($113.85 @ PB Technologies)
Total: $3701.61
 
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