Final Final Build Check, Ordering Tonight

Camtrip · Jan 31, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2L108

This is going to be used mainly for gaming, planning on OC. The second GPU and set of RAM will be added down the road once a single 770 isn't cutting it. Tried to set up the system so that all I'll have to do is drop in another 770 when needed. This is my first build and here's hoping all goes well, comments and input welcome!

Do I need more case fans or will I only need them when I get a second 770?

Ronaldspiers · Jan 31, 2014

Looks pretty awesome to me! You could save some money on the PSU front. A Platinum rated PSU isn't really needed.

In fact consider this unit.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850bbefx
Its of excellent quality like the Corsair AX series, it's cheaper and it has a higher wattage. Giving you more than enough headroom for any upgrades you could need.

Stu 95 · Jan 31, 2014

Yeah you have a good build there, no need to make any changes. All i would say is that adding RAM later on is not always as easy as just plugging it in, you may have to replace the two existing sticks to get more RAM. Hopefully this doesn't happen. As far as case fans you should be fine for now but if you find that your idle temps seem a bit higher than you would like then add a couple to get better air flow. Good luck with the build.

vince232 · Jan 31, 2014

well your case sucks. why not go for an expensive case since it looks like budget isnt a problem.

Camtrip · Jan 31, 2014

vince232 :

Budget is a problem, been saving for a while now. I also like the idea of putting all this stuff in a small case, I dunno maybe I'm just weird. I don't see myself as going way overboard, I'm just trying to get quality parts that will last.

davcon · Jan 31, 2014

You're better off buying a matched ram kit for stability.
Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 16GB (4 x 4GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226281
G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231625
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231615

Build looks great btw.

Whammy · Jan 31, 2014

Will this only be used for gaming? Because no game will ever ever ever need more than 8Gb's of RAM. You're wasting money on 16Gb. Use that saved money for a better case, and also, I agree, go for a different PSU, but go for 800w or more if you want to SLI. I recommend this one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850bbefx

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