1.9k build (Questions)

RexoPair · Nov 30, 2013

Hello everybody I'm about to build my first PC here shortly. I've done a ton of research on it and I've came here a few times around to see what you guys thought. Well, I'm back and I've adjusted a fair amount of my parts. Heh, two days till I buy this PC, and I want to make sure that everything will work properly. Anyways, please tell me what you think

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What am I building it for: Gaming
My total budget is : $1950

I am receiving a x79 motherboard (Asus IV Extreme Black Edition) from a friend, so it is not included in my total build price.

Question I have:

* Is my ram compatible with the motherboard I have?
* In near future if I get another GTX 780 Ti will my power supply be able to handle it?
* Will my power supply power everything needed?
* How long does it take for newegg usually to ship things?
* Suggestions that will improve my build?

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Current Build:

CPU: i7 4820k ($325)

CPU Cooler: CORSAIR H100i ($100)

MOBO: ASUS Rampage IV Extreme Black Edtion ($0)

GPU: EVGA GTX 780 Ti SC/ACX Cooling ($740)

SSD: Samsung 840 EVO (120GB) ($100)

HDD: WesternDigital Blue 1 TB ($70)

RAM: G.SKILL Ares 2x8 1866mhz ($80)

MONITOR: Asus VH238H 23in ($160)

CASE: Rosewell Thor V2 ($110)

OS: Windows 7 64-Bit ($100)

POWER: Corsair TX850 850W ($120)

OPTICAL DRIVE: LG Internal Super Multi Drive ($20)

TOTAL: $1926

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Links:

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116940

CPU Cooler (Water): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181032

Motherboard : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-132-053

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487003

SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147248

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2W00YU4026

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231550

CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147053&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Cases+(Computer+Cases+-+ATX+Form)-_-Rosewill-_-11147053

Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236117

OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139022

Optical Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136270

airplanegeek · Nov 30, 2013

looks good

realchaos · Nov 30, 2013

Windows 8.1 is faster - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416776

Your ram is expensive. This is cheaper and will perform the same: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
This one is cheaper and 80+ GOLD for better efficiency.

IPS monitor for better image quality: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236288&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

airplanegeek · Nov 30, 2013

realchaos :

some people prefer windows 7 like me. The PSU you posted does not cost less than the one he had

realchaos · Nov 30, 2013

That's why there are tons of programs that turn Windows 8 to look like Windows 7 for free, but then you keep all of the pros of Windows 8 (faster boot times, better security, longer support period).

Also, the psu I listed is cheaper, but only for today. It's $125 after rebate, but then there's a -$25 promotion code that ends today. That makes it $100 after rebate while the OP's psu is $120 after rebate and then $7 shipping for $127 after everything. I would suggest buying the psu I listed today.

airplanegeek · Nov 30, 2013

theres not point in getting a 850w PSU. the cheaper 750w version will do. 850 is not enough for SLI anyways

realchaos · Nov 30, 2013

850w is fine for SLI. It can support SLI and have headroom for overclocking.

airplanegeek · Nov 30, 2013

he's not going to be pushing high overclocks with 850w, only medium overclocks

realchaos · Nov 30, 2013

A single GTX 780 ti only consumes 250w under max load. That's 500w for both cards, which leaves 350w for the other components and overclocking.

airplanegeek · Nov 30, 2013

when you overclock it that number shoots way above 250w

realchaos · Nov 30, 2013

Not really. 850w will still have a good amount of headroom for overclocking and SLI.
If you really want to be safe, then just grab this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438010&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

airplanegeek · Nov 30, 2013

lol, that 10 year warranty....

RexoPair · Nov 30, 2013

Alright cool. Do you guys think everything will fit, and be compatible in this build?

realchaos · Nov 30, 2013

RexoPair · Nov 30, 2013

realchaos :

Yeah I'll buying the 1000w. Also another question is 2400mhz ram faster than 1866mhz? I heard that the higher mhz you go the more latency you encounter.

realchaos · Nov 30, 2013

Yes 2400mhz is faster than 1866mhz, but the speed increase is very negligible. RAM speeds provide a very very small performance increase, even from 1600mhz to 2400mhz you won't notice it. Stick with the standard 1.5v, CAS 9, 1600/1866 mhz (whichever is cheaper).

airplanegeek · Dec 1, 2013

not necessarily more latency but could have. but such high ram speed is not needed. 1600 with CAS 8 would offer very compelling performance. CAS 9 is also very acceptable for 1600

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