Does my i5 4670K need a liquid cooler right away?

Stephen2123 · Feb 24, 2014

Hey guys this is my first pc build and i was wondering if my intel i5 4670k is going to need a liquid cooler (such as the nzxt kraken x660) right away? Also what would be a solid psu for my build?

My Build:

Case: Corsair Obsidian 750d
CPU: Intel i5 4670k Haswell
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87
GPU: EVGA w/ ACX Cooling GeForce GTX 770 2GB
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB DDR3 1600
HDD: 2TB Seagate Barracuda

Thanks for all of the replies in advance. I dont think ill need a liquid cooler right away but if i do please let me know but i do need a psu, i just dont know what kind. I was thinking about a 750w or 850w but would a 650w suffice? thanks again!

jimthenagual · Feb 24, 2014

You'll need some type of aftermarket cooling when you decide you want to overclock. Until then, if you are staying at stock speeds, the included heatsink and fan will work just fine.

A good 650W would be more then enough power for a gtx770 and still give you lots of headroom for overclocking. What is your budget and in what currency? Maybe I, or someone else, can find you a good deal on a high quality one.

Stephen2123 · Feb 24, 2014

I plan on overclocking but not for awhile but i do plan on adding another gtx 770 though. My budget is around 1,500 US dollars. I also heard 1866 ram is better for haswell, is that true? and if i get another 770 and start overclocking would a 650w psu still be fine?

jimthenagual · Feb 24, 2014

If you are planning on adding another 770 down the road, you'll want about an 850W psu. Haswell does scale well with ram, 1866 is usually a good idea. That said, I went with 1600 myself, the performance isn't massive. If you get a good deal on 1866 go for it for sure.

Stephen2123 · Feb 24, 2014

Ok im going to get a 850w psu right away then cause i know ill be adding the 770. Do you have a psu in mind? I wouldnt want to go over $180 though. And by the way, does my build look descent?

jimthenagual · Feb 24, 2014

There is a $25 mail in rebate on the HCG antec's putting them at $99.99. *edit: looks like that M.I.R. has expired.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg850m

Or another good choice is this XFX
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850snlb9

They are both made by Seasonic, arguably the best PSU maker right now.

Your system is looking very nice. Very similar to mine in a lot of ways

Stephen2123 · Feb 24, 2014

I was looking at xfx too. I might go with that but i was also looking at a couple corsair ones. I also just just changed my ram to 2133 for $5 more. Its good to hear that my build looks sound haha i just really wanna make this thing amazing
What about this psu?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817517010

jimthenagual · Feb 24, 2014

That's an excellent PSU made by oem maker 'Super Flower'. Right up there with the likes of seasonic for quality.

Stephen2123 · Feb 24, 2014

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Stephen2123 · Feb 24, 2014

I think i might go with that one then. It looks like i can handle what i what i wanna do with my build right away

Stephen2123 · Feb 24, 2014

I meant it looks like "IT" can handle what i wanna do with my build haha dont wanna sound like an ass

aviconus · Feb 24, 2014

I have the same processor on the way in the mail right now. Right behind it, is a full custom loop. I plan on overclocking balls out of it tho.

nagasama · Feb 24, 2014

i have a corsair h90. does very well with temps, actually MUCH better than i thought it would. of course i also got a good chip that doesnt need 1.3v to hit 4.4ghz lol.

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