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Hi folks, I want to build a gaming computer that will be able to handle current 1080p games on ultra settings. I was wondering if these components are compatible and if they are worth the money that I will be paying for them.


CPU - Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core 3.5Ghz 8MB Cache LGA 1155
CPU FAN - Cooler master Hyper 212 EVO
Motherboard - ASRock Z77 Extreme 3
GPU- EVGA 04G-P4-3778-KR GeForce GTX 770 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Power Supply- Cooler Master GX – 750w
RAM- G.Skill Sniper 8GB DDR3 1866MHz
Case- Cooler Master HAF 912
HD- Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Internal Desktop 3.5" Hard Drive
Optical Driver- Lite-On Super AllWrite 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive - Bulk - IHAS124-04
Monitor- Asus VH238H Black 23" Full HD HDMI LED Backlight LCD Monitor w/Speakers 250 cd/m2 ASCR 50,000,000:1

Thanks for your help!

P.S. I'm open to any money saving suggestions as well!
 
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your build is pretty good. just one thing. do really have to stick to ivy bridge? i mean, you're going to buy a new rig anyway, why not buy haswell?
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your build is pretty good. just one thing. do really have to stick to ivy bridge? i mean, you're going to buy a new rig anyway, why not buy haswell?
 
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forget the Sabertooth, and get a Z77 board for less than $150. While they're (apparently) durable and nice, if you still have doubts and concerns regarding how you're spending, you shouldn't be getting it. and considering you're getting a 212 EVO, I assume you're going for a modest OC, which most of the boards within the $100-150 price range will handle just fine.

if this is solely only for gaming, save yourself some dosh and get an i5-3570k. heck, may as well bump it up to a Haswell build. the i7's hyper-threading doesn't benefit much in most games. the few that do are too few to matter and the gains aren't at all that massive to justify the costs. a dual core i3 is still a viable gaming CPU, so don't expect an HT-less quad core like the i5 to become obsolete so soon.

i would NOT get a CM GX series PSU. about the only good model from that series is the 450W variant, and considering your budget, you should be able to afford a decent quality PSU: http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
650W max if you're going with a single card 750W if plan to add another one.

with what you just saved up, you may be able to afford an SSD, or a R9 290/290x with custom coolers which apparently is coming out soon, assuming they perform better temperature-wise. or maybe a 780/780ti if that's within your budget.
 
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My apologies for the late response. I've read on a different thread that hyper-threading provides a significant boost while you're gaming so I assumed the i7 would be worth the extra cash. But if that's they case then I would rather put that money towards a stronger card.Yeah I plan on adding a second card when I am able to afford it that's why I was getting 750W.

If I switch my gpu to a 780/780ti would a 750W be sufficient enough for a sli rig?

Thank you for your advice!
 
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Anyhow, would an ivy bridge rig still be relevant for gaming within the next 1-2 years?
 
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VERY few games get any significant boost from hyper threading. If there were any, depending on how much you're willing to spend, that 5-7% may not be worth it.

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as for your PSU for SLI; I'd err on the side of caution and recommend you an 850w psu for 2x 780ti's, per (http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp) recommendation. they tend to over calculate a bit just to be safe, so you can probably scrape by with a 750w psu., but i wouldn't risk it. if that's not within your budget, i can assure you, a 770/280x are damn good cards for 1080p, & wouldn't be a bad investment to SLI/CF in the future.
 
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Ahh I see. I'll go with the haswell 4670k, 770gtx, and antec truepower c series 750w psu (Pick that out of the list you posted, tier 2). Thanks for the help again man, I appreciate it!
 
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