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I need your help guys! I want to know if my system will work properly and my components are compatible with each other. Also, Will i have any heat issues? My parts are going to be posted bellow.

EVGA GTX 770 SC 2GB
i5 4670k 3.4Ghz (turbo boost 3.8ghz)
8 or 16Gb of Kingston Ram 1600hz
Asus GRYPHON Z87 Intel Z87 motherboard
Seagate 1TB HD
Silverstone Strider Plus 850W Modular ActivePFC ATX 80plus Silver PSU
Cooler Master K380 Mid Tower Gaming Case
Corsair Hydro Series H55 Cooling

I also want to SLI in the future. Thanks!
 
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Yeah I was debating either 8 or 16, wasn't too sure but I'll just go with 8, if I need more i can always add more! I'm just a bit nervous since this is my first build!
 
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Thank you and why h100i? Im not going to over clock my cpu and h55 is much better than a stock cooler? Am I right? Thank you again!
 
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I have no reason to be honest, its just what comes out the cheapest for me at the moment? can you tell me the difference between uATX motherboard and ATX case? not sure what that means thanks!
 
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uATX (micro ATX) and standard ATX are the two most common form factors. The uATX is smaller than ATX. Your case can support motherboards of both sizes. So a full sized ATX motherboard will fit in your case. A smaller uATX motherboard will also fit.

The potential downside is, uATX motherboards typically have less upgrade options. If you get a standard ATX motherboard you would potentially have more PCI/Pci-e slots for expanding your system in the future.

That said, I myself have a uATX motherboard. But I have paired it with a uATX case as well, as I wanted a smaller compact system. So uATX has it's place.

The uATX motherboard you are looking at is extremely high quality, and a very nice board. To me though, seeing uATX motherboard in ATX cases just looks funny. Some people aren't bothered by how the system looks, and if that's you, then maybe the gryphon is the right board for you.
 
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Thank you so much for your reply! I understand now! I will look into it! I do like my system to look good so I'm going to have a look! Are there any other motherboards out there that are the same price as Gryphon but ATX not uATX! Thanks again!
 
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I posted in your new thread asking for a motherboard suggestion. Your budget for a motherboard is nice. $200 would allow you to get the Asus maximus VI hero motherboard. One of the best overclocking motherboards available, made with very high quality capacitors. In addition, it's onboard sound is a step above most motherboards.

If you are wanting to lessen the cost of your system however, there are some nice boards down in the $130-150 range as well. The Z87-A by Asus for example. Still a very high quality motherboard.
 
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Thank you for that! I really appreciate it. Yes its a great card but sadly MAXIMUS VI HERO comes out $430 here in New Zealand which is a bit pricey for me. What would you think of ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 KILLER? Is it a good mobo? and also the ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 KILLER fits right into my price range! thank you again!
 
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Well if your not overclocking there are a lot of changes I would make. First off just get the 4670 not the k version it's the exact same if you wont be overclocking and will save you about twenty bucks. Also just stick to the reference cooler your system won't overheat, there's sixty bucks. Then you could also change your mobo. I would suggest a full ATX board (I missed that earlier) and you could go with H87 or B87 boards which will also be a bit cheaper, but may not have some features that you most likely won't miss. With this money saved I would get a good SSD like a samsung 840 evo for $90, you will get equal performance to your current set up but with the plus of faster boots Nd loading times for anything on the SSD like your favorite couple games
 
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Daaam! I could save my self a a few bucks! BUT if I was going to over clock would the components I chose right now be a good build? thanks again!
 
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Would the Fatal1ty Z87 KILLER be a good motherboard if you are going to over clock? Thank you! I appreciate all of this advice! I love learning new things!
 
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Yes the fatality killer is a good board if you are planning on overclocking.

What is your total budget in NZ dollars?

If you have the budget, stay with a Z87 and a 'k' series CPU. Even if you don't think you'll overclock now, you may want to in the future to extend your computer's life. If however, you are on a budget, and want to save money, you could build a very different system based on a non 'k' cpu, and a H87 motherboard, bringing your price down as Jameson Clark is pointing out.
 
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If you did want to overclock then yes your build is good with the change of mobos like you were already discussing (I like asus by the way but Asrock is probably the cheapest manufacturer of quality boards) and your CPU cooler would probably work too. I stick to air cooling my system so I'm not experienced in water cooling but what I hear pretty often is that if you aren't going at least with H100i you should just stick to air cooling. If you stuck to air cooling the cooler master hyper 212 evo is everybody's favorite budget cooler and the noctua nh-d14 is one of the best higher end air cooler.
 
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Sweet that is good! Well right now I have a budget for roughly $1.7 thats how much the computer I want to build would cost but plus the shipping of the parts so it would be roughly $1750-1800! but i will add things on later on like sdd and SLI 770 SC once ill have more money.
 
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So the air cooler, cooler master hyper 212 evo is better than h55?
 
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No it according to this review is actually comparable to the noctua I was talking about so you can ignore my bias and lack of knowledge towards liquid cooling.

http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/corsair_hydro_series_h55_review,11.html
 
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Oh okay, so I should just stick with my h55?
 
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You will be perfectly happy im sure
 
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Thank you for your help! I'm going to stick with this build, can't wait to get it up and running!
 
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