New Build - Any changes / tips?

brifad · Aug 31, 2013

Hi to the Tom's Hardware community.

I'm in the process of building a new system, geared towards gaming. This is what I've been thinking about:

CPU Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)
Case NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply Corsair 860W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Monitor BenQ XL2411T 120/144Hz 24.0" Monitor
BenQ XL2411T 120/144Hz 24.0" Monitor
BenQ XL2411T 120/144Hz 24.0" Monitor
Speakers Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers

As you may have noticed, I'm choosing an i5 instead of an i7. The general consensus seems to be that for gaming, an i7 isn't very useful, and I thought the extra cash could go towards financing the extra VGA (hence the SLI setting), especially considering my triple-monitor display. Do you guys agree or should I still get an i7?

Are there any items you would change from the above?

Thanks in advance for all your help!

RazerZ · Aug 31, 2013

Where are you located at?

smeezekitty · Aug 31, 2013

If its primarily for gaming, the I5 is a better choice.
The I7 provides very little gain in games (for CPU heavy tasks it is different)

brifad · Aug 31, 2013

I'm in Malta, but will be getting items from the UK (Malta has a very poor selection of PC products :/ ).

RazerZ · Aug 31, 2013

Go for a 3570k, 8gb memory, and Dual GTx 760 Sli if it is cheaper ( the performance definitely is better).

brifad · Aug 31, 2013

How is 3570k, 8gb memory, SLI gtx 760 better than 4670k, 16gb memory, SLI 4gb gtx 770? Doesn't make much sense

RazerZ · Aug 31, 2013

brifad :

Long story short a 4670k is better by a 3570k by 10%, however the 3570k can overclock to further temps and go faster so it wins. For the 8gb ram, 8 is all you will need. I can guarantee you no program for the next couple of years will need that much ram. And finally dual GTX 760s perform a lot better than a single GTX 770. Hope this helped

brifad · Aug 31, 2013

RazerZ :

Thanks for the input. Though I will be getting dual GTX 770 (2x4gb ones for triple monitor benefit)

I've read about Haswell overclocking issues compared with Ivybridge, but I think getting a z87 motherboard will be better, plus there isn't a huge price difference between i5 Haswell and Ivybridge. Also, as regards the overclocking issue, I read that a for example 4.4ghz overclocked Haswell performs like a 4.8ghz overclocked Ivybridge, meaning that its not really essential for the Haswell to overclock as much as the Ivybridge.

What I'm unsure about CPU-wise, is whether I should get the 4770k (i7). I know that currently no games can use hyperthreading potential of i7, but is there any indication that this will change in the 2/3-year future?

RazerZ · Aug 31, 2013

brifad :

Edit: Get the haswell since it has a great deal for the labor day weekend: http://www.microcenter.com/product/413248/Core_i7_4770K_35GHz_Socket_LGA_1150_Boxed_Processor

If you haven't noticed every couple of years games start to depend on faster cores and better technology. 2-3 years down the road I think they will be making use of the hyper-threading technology. Also here is a mouse on sale for only $5! It was originally 70, but again the labor day sale. Just read the fine print and you'll be fine.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8187315&csid=_61
Comes in Red or White

brifad · Sep 4, 2013

Went with the following build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing
Motherboard: Asus Z87-WS ATX LGA1150
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" SSD
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 4GB (SLI 3-Way)
MSI GeForce GTX 770 4GB (SLI 3-Way)
MSI GeForce GTX 770 4GB (SLI 3-Way)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower
Case Fan: NZXT Air Flow Series 83.6 CFM 140mm
NZXT FZ-200mm LED 103.0 CFM 200mm
NZXT FZ-200mm LED 103.0 CFM 200mm
Power Supply: EVGA 1300W ATX12V / EPS12V
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer
Monitor: BenQ XL2411T 24.0"
BenQ XL2411T 24.0"
BenQ XL2411T 24.0"
Mouse: Mad Catz R.A.T. 7 Wired Laser

RazerZ · Sep 4, 2013

brifad :

Went with the following build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing
Motherboard: Asus Z87-WS ATX LGA1150
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" SSD
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 4GB (SLI 3-Way)
MSI GeForce GTX 770 4GB (SLI 3-Way)
MSI GeForce GTX 770 4GB (SLI 3-Way)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower
Case Fan: NZXT Air Flow Series 83.6 CFM 140mm
NZXT FZ-200mm LED 103.0 CFM 200mm
NZXT FZ-200mm LED 103.0 CFM 200mm
Power Supply: EVGA 1300W ATX12V / EPS12V
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer
Monitor: BenQ XL2411T 24.0"
BenQ XL2411T 24.0"
BenQ XL2411T 24.0"
Mouse: Mad Catz R.A.T. 7 Wired Laser

Nice! Wow that build is powerful

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