New gaming PC i7-4770K, GTX 780

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I just spent quite a while on pcpartpicker Canada and this is what I came out with:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Missou/saved/2U9l

Guys, I want to know your opinion on this. It's my first build ever so please don't hesitate to elaborate since one of my main purpose is to learn as much as possible from this experience. The rig will be used mainly for gaming, studying and browsing. Overclocking (and maybe even SLI) is something I am quite interested in experimenting (it explains the overkill PSU). I really like these CPU and GPU and I think 8GB of ram is enough for gaming. The missing component is obviously the cooling system. On this point I admit I am quite illiterate. I need something good enough to support a future overclock but do keep in mind that it’s my 1st time and water cooling seems interesting but complicated for a newb like me (I didn't rule out the idea though). Anyway, feel free to add any comments/suggestions/help you like. I just want to underline that I am trying to stay below $ 2000 CAD.

Specific question: Without overclocking and with the fellowing configuration, which cooling methode (if any) would you recommand?

At this point, my purpose is to know if I should start ordering!

Thank you so much for your help


CPU Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core $319.99
Motherboard Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 $202.42
Memory Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 $90.50
Storage Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" SSD $134.79
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $84.75
Video Card EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB $549.99
Case Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower $169.50
Power Supply EVGA 1000W ATX12V / EPS12V $169.99
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $17.50
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) $97.99

Total: $1837.42 CAD
 
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As i said in another post SLI 2xGTX 760 is better from a GTX780
You can take 8GB ram if you want w/e nd save you money to make a tripple monitor rig.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.85 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - OEM (64-bit) ($139.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1774.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-23 03:36 EST-0500)
 
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You're going to have one beautiful system when all is said and done.

Here are my comments:
1. If all you are doing is gaming, you don't need an i7 cpu. You can drop to an i5-4670k and you wouldn't see a drop in performance at all. If you do video editing for example, then the i7 is the way to go.
2. I love that motherboard, great choice. I have the micro ATX version and haven't looked back since.
3. I know you know your PSU is overkill, but really, it is overkill. Even if you are overclocking, a good quality 600W PSU is more than enough. Even if you think you might SLI in the future, you'd only need an 850W.

Just some food for thought!

As for cooling, if you are just going to take it easy and shoot for a mild overclock, then the hyper 212 evo is the standard recommendation. If you plan to get aggressive, then you need to look to the Noctua DH-D14 or possibly closed loop liquid cooling. The closed loop liquid cooling is just as easy to set up as an air cooler so don't be afraid of them. I have the H100i in my system and love it.
 
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Look this Option tipple monitor is OP for gaming :)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.85 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - OEM (64-bit) ($139.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2260SD 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC E2260SD 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC E2260SD 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $2008.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-23 03:56 EST-0500)
 
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Hi, thx for the feedback. I was thinking about the H100i myself. My question is, would it be able to handle the overclocking aswell? I mean if I go with that solution, do you think I'll be set for a while even if I want to tweak and overclock the components? Plus, excuse my ignorance but if I over clock the GPU, do I have to find and extra cooling solution for it aswell? And last, lets say I keep the components as they are (no overclocking or tweaking whatsoever), do I need a cooling solution in that case too or the provided i7 fan would do the job just fine?
Thx again
 
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Hey
Tks a lot for the feedback.
I've read many posts saying that the games will start taking advantage of the i7, like Crysis 3 does. I am not really sure what to do with that but I really want the rig to be as future proof as possible, that's why I went with the i7, does it make sens? For the PSU, now that's something I really need to know more about. Lets say I overclock CPU and GPUs (in a SLI situation) what would be the PSU you think I should aim for? Just to be on the safe side, would 900W be enough? The 212 evo is quite intersting and the price is just great, do you think it can be an optimal solution even after tweaking CPU and GPU? Regarding this last point, I'll ask you the same question I asked Divyansh: would the 212 evo be able to handle the overclocking aswell? I mean if I go with that solution, "do you think I'll be set for a while even if I want to tweak and overclock the components? Plus, excuse my ignorance but if I over clock the GPU, do I have to find and extra cooling solution for it aswell? And last, lets say I keep the components as they are (no overclocking or tweaking whatsoever), do I need a cooling solution in that case too or the provided i7 fan would do the job just fine?
Thank you very much
 
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Hi

I didn't really think about multiple monitors, I'll look more to this option. For the SLI option, I was thinking about going with a 2 ways GTX780 in the future. I see that you suggested a 750W PSU, do you think it would be efficient even with a 2x GTX780? My last question, you suggested the Win 8.1, that's another probleme for me, I really like the Win 7 and I've seen many bad comments about the Win 8 interface. If you have to choose between the 2 operating systems, which one would you suggest and why?
Oh yeah, and with 60Hz monitors, dont you lose a little bit of quality in gaming? Wouldn't it be better to go with 1 or 2 120Hz monitors?
Thank you very much
 
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There is a good argument for getting an i7 now, and if you have the budget, it certainly won't hurt. In most game benchmarks you see maybe 3-5fps increase with the i7 from the i5 in today's games, but I can't speak to the future and what is coming out this year or next.

As for what size PSU to get, I tend to use this site as a rough guideline http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm and for my own system, I calculate here: http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp and of course add a bit for extra headroom. I have two gtx 770s with an 860W psu, everything overlocked. For the 780s paired up, it's recommending about the same as what I have now.

The hyper 212 evo is probably the most highly used cpu fan right now. You can not expect to break any OC records with it, but for a mild to medium overclock it is a great performer. MUCH better than the standard fan/heatsink that comes with the CPU stock.
 
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