Hi.
I am considering upgrading my computer, and I am looking for new parts.
The parts I wish to replace are: the Motherboard, the CPU and the RAM. (And, eventually, the case.)
I am currently using a Gigabyte Geforce 770 GTX, my plan is to get another one in the future.
I believe I am using a Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620W - I believe and am hoping it will work to power the system I have in mind.
Here are the components that I'm interested in:
-Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H
-Intel Core i7-4770K
-Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Elite 1866Mhz 8GB
I mostly use my computer for playing games, and I've heard that the 4770k might be abit of an overkill for my usage, but I want it anyway.
My plan is to buy one stick of 8GB RAM now, then buy another identical stick later on; for a total of 16GB RAM.
I also plan to buy an SSD in the future, but for now I am sticking with my 7200RPM HDD.
1. I choose UD3H instead of UD4H (or UD5H) simply because it is cheaper, and I am under the impression that the difference between the boards aren't that great (except for the price.) Am I correct to assume this?
2. I was looking at a review made by AnandTech which I admit I didn't understand much of, but according to their conclusion I should avoid DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600 for Haswell CPUs, which is why I choose 1866Mhz memory. -Did I understand this correctly?
3. Will these components work together?
4. Will my current PSU be able to run this system?
5. Will it be able to run this system + 2x GTX 770s?
6. Would you make any changes to this system?
Thanks in advance.
I am considering upgrading my computer, and I am looking for new parts.
The parts I wish to replace are: the Motherboard, the CPU and the RAM. (And, eventually, the case.)
I am currently using a Gigabyte Geforce 770 GTX, my plan is to get another one in the future.
I believe I am using a Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620W - I believe and am hoping it will work to power the system I have in mind.
Here are the components that I'm interested in:
-Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H
-Intel Core i7-4770K
-Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Elite 1866Mhz 8GB
I mostly use my computer for playing games, and I've heard that the 4770k might be abit of an overkill for my usage, but I want it anyway.
My plan is to buy one stick of 8GB RAM now, then buy another identical stick later on; for a total of 16GB RAM.
I also plan to buy an SSD in the future, but for now I am sticking with my 7200RPM HDD.
1. I choose UD3H instead of UD4H (or UD5H) simply because it is cheaper, and I am under the impression that the difference between the boards aren't that great (except for the price.) Am I correct to assume this?
2. I was looking at a review made by AnandTech which I admit I didn't understand much of, but according to their conclusion I should avoid DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600 for Haswell CPUs, which is why I choose 1866Mhz memory. -Did I understand this correctly?
3. Will these components work together?
4. Will my current PSU be able to run this system?
5. Will it be able to run this system + 2x GTX 770s?
6. Would you make any changes to this system?
Thanks in advance.