Final i7-4770 Build Suggestions

Shockeray · Sep 17, 2013

Here is my build. Please post any suggestions.
I am going to buy the parts over the next couple months. I intend to use the computer for heavy photo and video editing and medium gaming.

CPU
Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler
Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card
Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card
Case
Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Extra Case Fan
BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 148.7 CFM 200mm Fan
Power Supply
XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive
Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer
Monitor
Asus PB238Q 23.0" Monitor
Keyboard
Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G500s Laser Gaming Mouse Wired Laser Mouse

Total Price: $1,300-1,400

Tradesman1 · Sep 18, 2013

Looks good! have an OS? and if budget available, might look to upgrade the GPU

Shockeray · Sep 18, 2013

Yes I have the OS. And I have already gone over my original budget, so I'll stick with a HD 7770. Is there anything else?

TeodoI7 · Sep 18, 2013

Nope thats looks like really solid build for editing/rendering. What i would do is change the cooler with a Hyper 212 with will spare you some money so that you can stretch to a HD 7870 perhaps.

Tradesman1 · Sep 18, 2013

TeodoI7 :

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+1 Good call

Shockeray · Sep 18, 2013

@Teodo
A few overclocker guys I was talking to said that the upgrade to the Phantek was worth it for OCing because it could keep a CPU about 10 degrees F lower on average than the 212.

TeodoI7 · Sep 18, 2013

Ok so i have been looking around alot of people with an OC'd 4770k and 212 dont seem to exceed 65 celsius which is perfectly fine you wont get those temps while gaming anyways

Shockeray · Sep 18, 2013

OCed to what GHz? I was considering 4.5GHz.

TeodoI7 · Sep 18, 2013

i think you'll be stable on a 212 around 4.2 Ghz anything higher will be hot according too http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1697741/4770k-haswell-3770k-cooling-question.html

Shockeray · Sep 18, 2013

If the Haswells are a lot hotter than people had originally thought, wouldn't it be better to get the better cooler?

TeodoI7 · Sep 18, 2013

that is all up to you man! Personally i would stay @ 4 Ghz with a HD 7870 the diffirence isnt huge from 4.3 ghz which you might achieve with the cooler you chose

Shockeray · Sep 18, 2013

The 7870 is another $80. the fan difference is only $20.

TeodoI7 · Sep 18, 2013

thats true, i mean it depends on what kind of games you are gonna be playing if you feel that the current will suffice go for it!

Tradesman1 · Sep 18, 2013

Might just want to go with a better one, once you OC, it can get in the blood....let's try a little higher, then a little higher

seems to be how it goes

Shockeray · Sep 18, 2013

The only current games I will be playing, the 7770 can handle, but down the road, I may XFire the 7770. I've heard that dual 7770s is better than a single 7870 if power isn't a concern.
And I've heard what you mean about OCing getting in the blood! XD

Thank's for the comments all!

Tradesman1 · Sep 18, 2013

Let us know how it goes, will be around - can prob close the thread

Shockeray · Oct 27, 2013

After some tweaking over the past months, it has turned into this...
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1TWNn

But I don't know which of these video cards to use...
MSI R9 270X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127761
ASUS R9 270X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121802

Shockeray · Mar 4, 2014

Well, this is what I got and it works great!

http://pcpartpicker.com/b/HP6
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($223.99 @ Staples)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PB238Q 23.0" Monitor ($193.58 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1447.46

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