Thoughts on the new build

Darth Rache · Feb 25, 2014

Well guys I finally have the funds put together for a proper gaming rig.
Funds- ≈1700
Uses- Mostly gaming and web surfing.

Here is what i have so far. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2ZZPo

CPU

Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $209.99
CPU Cooler

Phanteks PH-TC12DX_RD 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler $59.99
Motherboard

MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $149.99
Memory

G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $84.99
Storage

Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $114.99
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $87.96
Video Card

MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) $249.99

MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) $249.99
Case

NZXT Phantom (Black/Green) ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply

Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $157.98
Optical Drive

Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $19.98
Operating System

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) $84.98
Monitor

Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor $154.99 -$20.00 FREE $134.99 NCIX US
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Paulballs · Feb 25, 2014

Nothing wrong with that, looks pretty high end.

HiTechObsessed · Feb 25, 2014

Changed the SSD and PSU around to get you some more overclocking headroom, and more storage for games. Also went to a single 780, which will make everything quieter and cooler, and give you the option to get 2-way SLI of 780s in the future

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ TigerDirect)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_RD 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($137.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.96 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black/Green) ATX Full Tower Case (Purchased For $119.00)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1691.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-25 17:00 EST-0500)

The 3GB of VRAM, especially in SLI, will be better long-term than a couple of 760s.

Ahmadjon · Feb 25, 2014

Why not single powerful GPU?

Darth Rache · Feb 25, 2014

Ahmadjon :

well from what i have found in the research that i have done two 760s oced are faster than a 780.

Darth Rache · Feb 25, 2014

Do ya'll think that it would be more cost effective to go the AMD route again? FX8350 or the new 9 series over the I5 that i have chosen?

Darth Rache · Feb 25, 2014

Ahmadjon :

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2013/07/07/crunching-the-numbers-can-dual-269-nvidia-gtx-760s-outperform-a-999-titan/

Ahmadjon · Feb 25, 2014

Darth Rache :

I need to buy second GTX 760

HiTechObsessed · Feb 25, 2014

Darth Rache :

I'm not saying the 780 is faster, but long term it's a better solution. But it's up to you lol

Darth Rache · Feb 25, 2014

Would y'all stay the course or go with the AMD option? I'm running a fx6300 now am I going to see a lot of performance out of the i5 4670? I mean I can max bf4 now with a 6300 and a 760 hawk.

Darth Rache · Feb 25, 2014

Hitech do you think I would get better frame rates with the one 780 out of the gate? Because when I sell my current rig I could always get a second 780.

Darth Rache · Feb 25, 2014

Here is something to seriously think about!http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-760-vs-780-sli,3686-9.html

HiTechObsessed · Feb 26, 2014

The problem is the i5-4670k and i7-4770k aren't really powerful enough, unless highly overclocked, to push more than 2 GPUs at once. In games that support SLI, the pair of 760s will perform better right out of the gate. Now, if you were to play a game not supporting SLI, you're restricting yourself to a single 760, which is why we usually recommend a stronger single card. Going with the single 780 now, and getting a second 780 later, will destroy the kind of performance you can get with 2-way 760s, as well as have the VRAM to stay relevant much longer.

In the end, it's your call, I just wanted to toss in my reasoning for recommending the single 780 as something to think about.

Darth Rache · Feb 26, 2014

Ok, guys I think I have finally got it nailed down.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/30xp4

Darth Rache · Feb 26, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

The problem is the i5-4670k and i7-4770k aren't really powerful enough, unless highly overclocked, to push more than 2 GPUs at once. In games that support SLI, the pair of 760s will perform better right out of the gate. Now, if you were to play a game not supporting SLI, you're restricting yourself to a single 760, which is why we usually recommend a stronger single card. Going with the single 780 now, and getting a second 780 later, will destroy the kind of performance you can get with 2-way 760s, as well as have the VRAM to stay relevant much longer.

In the end, it's your call, I just wanted to toss in my reasoning for recommending the single 780 as something to think about.

Tell me what you think of the final product. Please.

Darth Rache · Feb 26, 2014

What do you think about running the 760 HAWK that i have dedicated to PhysX?

HiTechObsessed · Feb 26, 2014

All looks good to me, maybe a little overkill on fans, but hey lol Will be a hell of a build. And great PSU, perfect for SLI 780s

Darth Rache · Feb 26, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

Thanks. I hope so, and as for the PSU you should know you picked it for me. :ange:

Darth Rache · Feb 26, 2014

and the fans are for replacing the stock NZXT fans. Since they are the stock green ones that came with the case. Going to have to paint the green strip on the case too.

HiTechObsessed · Feb 26, 2014

Yeah lol and that sounds good, you can't really have too many fans, unless you're sensitive to noise lol

Darth Rache · Feb 26, 2014

They shouldn't be to bad, the specs that i have seen on them put them only 3-4db higher than the Noctua fans.

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