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Jerry Yo Ji

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Hi guys! this is my first time building a pc. I've done alot of research and want to know if they are compatible with each other and whether it can fit in the case - Aerocool strike one
Prices are from pccasegear and msy
My build:
CPU - Intel core i5 4570 = $225

Motherboard - AsRock z87 Extreme 4 = $189

Hard drive - Seagate SATA3 = $75

Memory/ram - Gskill sniper F3-12800CL0D-8GBSR = $92

Powersupply - Aerocool VP750 750W true power = $85 or i found a really cheap one but not sure if its is worth - A-Power elite 900W = $35

Graphics card - GTX 770 with acx cooling = $499

Optical drive - DVR 220LBKS 24x DVDRW OEM = $22

Wifi - TP link TL-WDN4800 wireless N pcle adaptor = $47

Case - Aerocool strike one

I also got some questions:

Should i get the intel i5 4670 core, is it worth it?
I would like a 2 way sli gtx 760 since is outperforms the gtx titan and is cheaper, but it is not within my budget. Anyone recommend something else of the same efficiency that will cut down the total cost, in order for me to afford the 2 gtx 760? Or anyone recommend a build with the 2 gtx 760 that will only cost around 1.3-1.4K?
I would also like to know if i need an extra fan, the powersupply, cpu and the graphics card each have one. If so, anyone recommend a cheap efficient fan under $100?

Thanks guys! :)
 
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Looks like a nice build, but the $35 900W PSU is a real no-no! Don't go cheap here, it could cost you your entire build.
The Aerocool is likewise a bad investment; please take a look at this list. It is a Tier 4 product not recommended for stressful (think gaming) situations.
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
Don't know how the money converts, but I believe AmazonUK sell andor ships to Australia and they have a Corsair CX750 for 67 pounds; a much better unit then either of your listed.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CX750-Builder-Series-Bronze/dp/B008RJZR40/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1380167685&sr=1-1

Re. the high performance mobo: That's all I buy for my PC's. I don't overclock, but figure that if they (and my...
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First of all, if you don't plan to overclock your cpu, there is no need to buy an expensive z87 motherboard. This article will clarify some things
http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Z87-H87-H81-Q87-Q85-B85-What-is-the-difference-473/

The power supply of 750 W will be good for 760 sli, but check out if it is certified (plus, bronze,etc).

760 sli > 770 single, but in these cases i always prefer the single higher end gpu. Try to find offers about the gigabyte version of gtx 770

If there are not many obstacles(walls,doors, humans :) etc) between your modem and your pc there is no need to buy an expensive wifi adaptor
 
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Jerry Yo Ji

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Thanks! Do you recommend any other motherboards that support sli and have the z87? Some motherboards with the z87 says it supports crossfire but not sli. The reason I chose the asrock because it had more ports and has provides quality audio.
 
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sorry im from Australia. The z87 g45 motherboard is more expensive than my chosen one. thank you anyway! :)
 
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Looks like a nice build, but the $35 900W PSU is a real no-no! Don't go cheap here, it could cost you your entire build.
The Aerocool is likewise a bad investment; please take a look at this list. It is a Tier 4 product not recommended for stressful (think gaming) situations.
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
Don't know how the money converts, but I believe AmazonUK sell andor ships to Australia and they have a Corsair CX750 for 67 pounds; a much better unit then either of your listed.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CX750-Builder-Series-Bronze/dp/B008RJZR40/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1380167685&sr=1-1

Re. the high performance mobo: That's all I buy for my PC's. I don't overclock, but figure that if they (and my CPUs, GPUs, etc) are built to take the stress of OCing., then they will last that much longer at stock speeds. Might be a waste of money, but I have had good luck with this plan over the years.
 
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Thank you for your reply. :)
I noticed it was a bad psu and bought a silver certified one. The aero cool says it was for gaming, but I changed it to an aerocool strike x xtreme white edition. It seems pretty decent.
 
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