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Please help me with my first workstation desktop build

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December 26, 2013 6:07:13 AM

Hi Guys. I'm trying to build my own desktop for the first time and I'm having lots of issues since it's my first time...


The picture is the setup which I'm planning to go for, but I'm not sure which motherboard is compatible with the memory card I'll be using (which is 2133MHz).



Also, would the rest of the setup work well? ex. I was almost going to choose a cheap case but then I found out that the aluminum case is a must for such a powerful computer...

I was also wondering what exactly storage subsystem configuration (RAID [RAID 0 striping] [RAID 1 mirroring] does along with the SATA RAID controllers and Hard Drive Racks.

Lastly, what exactly are the differences between network cards? I know there are many threads about this, but I find them very confusing to understand due to my lack of knowledge..


Sorry for loads of questions, but because this is my first time building a desktop with a big budget, I want it to be as good as possible and problem-less for the future.

Best,
Alex

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December 26, 2013 8:22:00 AM

Build something like this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($568.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($73.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($224.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($545.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($545.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Series Primo Aluminum ATX Full Tower Case ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2914.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-26 11:10 EST-0500)

If plan is go for SLI then look for custom loop water cooling build.
This is good start for water cooling.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20927/ex-wat-267/XSPC...

Then if go with SLI and water cooling for video cards just buy one 280mm radiator + video card water blocks and fittings you need.

Bigger PSU.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-ligh...

You can save lot if you go with one 256GB SSD and couple 3TB seagate barracuda HDD.

Or with two 256 SSD to raid + 2 HDD.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $509.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-26 11:21 EST-0500)
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