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Zombieslaya980

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I am planning to build my first PC and i have a list of parts. Im just wondering if anyone knows if this would be a good build for hardcore gaming and recording.

CPU:Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

MotherBoard: Asus Z87-C ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

RAM: AMD Entertainment Edition 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

GPU:Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card

PSU/Power Supply:Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

OS:Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - OEM (64-bit)

Case:Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case

The Total adds up too $1731.03 CDN

Hope you guys can help. :D
 
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CPU - high end...nice!
RAM - high end....nice! (16GB is a lot for gaming!)
GFX card - high end...nice!
HDD - 2tb ....plenty gaming storage space.


SSD - would be very good if you could consider this for the OS and a few games/etc at this stage (not critical, of course, but recommended if you can).

PSU - 600W - have you fed your details into a PSU manufacturer's (e.g. Corsair....use more than 1) PSU calculator? ok with the results (i.e. headroom).....are you considering SLI? overclocking? later expansion? feed everything into you might consider in the near future into the calculator....enough headroom?

If you are not planning expanding soon (psu implications) then you have the basis for a nice high end gaming system there :)

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You could save some money with i5-4670k and only 8GB of RAM if the PC is strictly for games.
Still, if you have the money, keep it as it is, the faster CPU and extra RAM will help in other activities.

I'd upgrade the PSU to a better one, e.g. Corsair TX650.

Do you want the option to add a second GTX 780 later? Right now, with that motherboard and with a 600W PSU, you don't have it.
 
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CPU - high end...nice!
RAM - high end....nice! (16GB is a lot for gaming!)
GFX card - high end...nice!
HDD - 2tb ....plenty gaming storage space.


SSD - would be very good if you could consider this for the OS and a few games/etc at this stage (not critical, of course, but recommended if you can).

PSU - 600W - have you fed your details into a PSU manufacturer's (e.g. Corsair....use more than 1) PSU calculator? ok with the results (i.e. headroom).....are you considering SLI? overclocking? later expansion? feed everything into you might consider in the near future into the calculator....enough headroom?

If you are not planning expanding soon (psu implications) then you have the basis for a nice high end gaming system there :)

 
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Ok the wattage for the parts is 452 watts total. i dont know if this is right i will give the link to the site for my parts.
http://
 
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I agree with Jim, get an SSD if you can, put Windows and your favorite games on it. E.g. this one:
SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 2.5" 120GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147247

It's about 4 times faster than the WD 2TB Black at reading large files. It beats it even more seriously when dealing with lots of small files.
Do get the 2TB Black HDD for storage.
 
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You don't have to. It will make assembling a bit harder, but that's it. It does fit, that's what matters :)
 
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ok thanks
 
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About the wattage:

nVidia recommends at least 600W for a system with a GTX 780
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-780/specifications

If your system consumes 452W and the PSU doesn't blow up until 600W, that's a good combination IMO. It leaves enough room for adding fans or disks. Also, keep in mind that a 450W PSU asked to supply 450W will not work at its best efficiency, it will make more noise than normal, and won't live long. Use the number in partpicker but add a third or so.
 
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Ok

 
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ok good to know
 
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that isnt the graphics card im my parts list heres the one i have http://
 
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