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March 9, 2014 9:43:50 AM

So I'm going to try to build my first own pc and need help to see if the components are working:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.4 GHZ 6 MB Cache

Motherboard: MSI Computer Corp. Motherboard ATX DDR3 1333 LGA 1150 Motherboards Z87-G43

Harddrive: Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive + Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Internal Desktop 3.5" Hard Drive

case: Corsair Carbide Series 200R Compact ATX Case

gpu: EVGA GeForce GTX780 SuperClocked w/EVGA ACX Cooler 3GB GDDR5 384bit, DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI,DP, SLI Ready

psu: Corsair CX750 Builder Series ATX 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Power Supply

RAM memory: Corsair Vengeance Blue 8 GB (2X4 GB) PC3-12800 1600mHz DDR3 240-Pin SDRAM Dual Channel Memory Kit

If anyone could tell me if they worked together that would be great! If you got any tips about this build I would like to hear them too!

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March 9, 2014 10:44:13 AM

lackysami said:
yes all would be working together but i would change the motherboard. what is your budget on that?


around the same as this one, ~120$
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March 9, 2014 10:48:20 AM

I agree on changing the motherboard. Particularly if you want to overclock. These are much better. Better power phase design.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z87extr...
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1t...
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87a


Considering you have some high end parts, I would invest in a better PSU as well. I consider the CX series an entry level PSU. It would be better to invest in the Corsair HX, Seasonic, Antec or XFX PSU. You also don't need 750w for a single card. 600 watts would do.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu...
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March 9, 2014 10:57:02 AM

barto said:
I agree on changing the motherboard. Particularly if you want to overclock. These are much better. Better power phase design.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z87extr...
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1t...
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87a


Considering you have some high end parts, I would invest in a better PSU as well. I consider the CX series an entry level PSU. It would be better to invest in the Corsair HX, Seasonic, Antec or XFX PSU. You also don't need 750w for a single card. 600 watts would do.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu...


Thank you :)  Which of these motherboards would be work best? And what's the differense between different psu's?
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March 9, 2014 11:04:52 AM

Gustav613 said:
lackysami said:
i would get this motherboard: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z87extr...


Thanks! :)  Both of you who replied recommended a ASRock Z87 extreme3/4, but should I pick extreme 3 or 4?


The Extreme4. So power phases are pretty important when overclocking. Short explanation: typically the more power phases the more stable, higher and cooler overclock can be achieved.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Everything-You-N...

All of the motherboards I posted have an 8+2 power phase design.

The reason to switch from the Corsair CX is because they don't use high quality capacitors and have been known to explode.
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March 9, 2014 11:07:11 AM

The ASROCK Z87 Extreme series Motherboards are great motherboards.
Other than that, when mobo is replaced it looks like a beautiful build.

- The CPU is updated and very good for gaming.
- The GPU is very strong and will run very well.
- Very reliable HDD and SDD, from experience.
- RAM is good.

My only partial concern about this dream build, is the Power Supply.
The CX750 is an alright PSU, and it's tier 3 and it delivers what it says.

But if you have a budget, I would replace it.
You probably won't need all 750W's of it, probably 650W would be far more than enough.
So, downgrade the wattage and upgrade the quality.

The cheapest Corsair Builders 750W is $90 on Newegg, so I'll find something equal to that.
Personally, I recommend Antec/XFX/Seagate/EVGA/Higher End Corsair PSU's.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $79.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-09 14:06 EDT-0400)

The High Current Gamer series PSU's are very good PSU's and are tier 2.
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March 9, 2014 11:23:38 AM

AgentTran said:
The ASROCK Z87 Extreme series Motherboards are great motherboards.
Other than that, when mobo is replaced it looks like a beautiful build.

- The CPU is updated and very good for gaming.
- The GPU is very strong and will run very well.
- Very reliable HDD and SDD, from experience.
- RAM is good.

My only partial concern about this dream build, is the Power Supply.
The CX750 is an alright PSU, and it's tier 3 and it delivers what it says.

But if you have a budget, I would replace it.
You probably won't need all 750W's of it, probably 650W would be far more than enough.
So, downgrade the wattage and upgrade the quality.

The cheapest Corsair Builders 750W is $90 on Newegg, so I'll find something equal to that.
Personally, I recommend Antec/XFX/Seagate/EVGA/Higher End Corsair PSU's.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $79.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-09 14:06 EDT-0400)

The High Current Gamer series PSU's are very good PSU's and are tier 2.


If you compare this psu to the one I got recommended by barto (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu...) the one you recommended is 20$ cheaper, it it a reason for that or is Antec just cheaper?

I guess I go for the Z87 Extreme4 motherboard
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March 9, 2014 11:27:58 AM

lackysami said:
Gustav613 said:
AgentTran said:
The ASROCK Z87 Extreme series Motherboards are great motherboards.
Other than that, when mobo is replaced it looks like a beautiful build.

- The CPU is updated and very good for gaming.
- The GPU is very strong and will run very well.
- Very reliable HDD and SDD, from experience.
- RAM is good.

My only partial concern about this dream build, is the Power Supply.
The CX750 is an alright PSU, and it's tier 3 and it delivers what it says.

But if you have a budget, I would replace it.
You probably won't need all 750W's of it, probably 650W would be far more than enough.
So, downgrade the wattage and upgrade the quality.

The cheapest Corsair Builders 750W is $90 on Newegg, so I'll find something equal to that.
Personally, I recommend Antec/XFX/Seagate/EVGA/Higher End Corsair PSU's.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $79.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-09 14:06 EDT-0400)

The High Current Gamer series PSU's are very good PSU's and are tier 2.


If you compare this psu to the one I got recommended by barto (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu...) the one you recommended is 20$ cheaper, it it a reason for that or is Antec just cheaper?

I guess I go for the Z87 Extreme4 motherboard


that psu is good, you should get it.


Do you mean Corsair or Antec?

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March 9, 2014 1:35:26 PM

Something I just noticed, if you are considering overclocking, you should buy an aftermarket cooler. The popular cooler is the Cooler Master Evo 212. It will fit nicely in the Corsair 200r. There are other good coolers like the Noctua NH-D14 or a Corsair H series water cooler. Both are a little more expensive and provide very good cooling.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...
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March 10, 2014 8:12:31 AM

barto said:
Something I just noticed, if you are considering overclocking, you should buy an aftermarket cooler. The popular cooler is the Cooler Master Evo 212. It will fit nicely in the Corsair 200r. There are other good coolers like the Noctua NH-D14 or a Corsair H series water cooler. Both are a little more expensive and provide very good cooling.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...


I don't plan on overclocking, at least in the beginning, maybe when the computer's getting old. But how is it with thermal compound? Do I need it for this computer?
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March 10, 2014 9:51:04 AM

Well technically no. However, considering you have plans to buy a 4670k (k signifies unlocked multiplier for OC), you might as well invest in a good cooler. The stock Intel fans blow as is. I've seen quite a few builds that have an aftermarket cooler and don't have the capabilities to OC just for better cooling in general.

There are better thermal compounds but I don't think it's necessary if you don't buy a new cooler.
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March 10, 2014 10:50:08 AM

barto said:
Well technically no. However, considering you have plans to buy a 4670k (k signifies unlocked multiplier for OC), you might as well invest in a good cooler. The stock Intel fans blow as is. I've seen quite a few builds that have an aftermarket cooler and don't have the capabilities to OC just for better cooling in general.

There are better thermal compounds but I don't think it's necessary if you don't buy a new cooler.


thanks, so I don't need thermal compound? And I'm just wondering if the Antec High Current Gamer HCG-620 is enough to replace the corsair hx650? The budget is getting tight.. :/ 
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March 10, 2014 11:17:27 AM

Yes the Antec HCG is a good series.
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March 10, 2014 11:32:59 AM

Get the EVO best budget cooler
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March 11, 2014 11:02:48 AM

I'm starting to look at the gpu, should i go for the eVGA or msi? What I've heard is that evga have best warranty and great service, but msi have better performance.. is that true? What should I go for, I mostly play games like AC, Titanfall, CS:GO maybe some BF4 too. So what manufactorer should I go for?
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March 11, 2014 11:10:58 AM

Personally, I've always been EVGA because of the quality products. I'm on my 3rd GPU from them and the two older ones are still kicking.

As for performance, that is relative. You can OC any GPU with appropriate cooling. Even than, we're talking about small increase of performance.
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March 11, 2014 11:43:37 AM

barto said:
Personally, I've always been EVGA because of the quality products. I'm on my 3rd GPU from them and the two older ones are still kicking.

As for performance, that is relative. You can OC any GPU with appropriate cooling. Even than, we're talking about small increase of performance.


If I buy the gpu I've planned, will I have enough cooling when running it?
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March 11, 2014 11:55:05 AM

Yes. The EVGA ACX cooling is good. The case you have provides good cooling as well. Just add a top exhaust fan to the case and you'll be fine. (Exhaust meaning a fan pushing air up out of the case)
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March 11, 2014 11:57:32 AM

barto said:
Yes. The EVGA ACX cooling is good. The case you have provides good cooling as well. Just add a top exhaust fan to the case and you'll be fine. (Exhaust meaning a fan pushing air up out of the case)


Could you link one to me? :) 

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March 11, 2014 12:05:53 PM

Well really any case fan will do. But, I have a pair of these in the top of my case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
That's a single package fan. The do sell pairs for about $28 (just look through the Corsair Case fans).

Doing a little marketing here for Corsair. I've previously bought a pack of 4 CoolerMaster fans for my old case for $15. It's up to you really.

Can you tell work is slow today?
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March 11, 2014 12:22:16 PM

barto said:
Well really any case fan will do. But, I have a pair of these in the top of my case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
That's a single package fan. The do sell pairs for about $28 (just look through the Corsair Case fans).

Doing a little marketing here for Corsair. I've previously bought a pack of 4 CoolerMaster fans for my old case for $15. It's up to you really.

Can you tell work is slow today?


I'm sorry, english isn't my first language, but what do you mean by "Can you tell work is slow today?" (sorry if that's a stupid question). And I guess I'll buy a 2-pack to make sure the computer keeps the right temperature.
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March 11, 2014 12:37:29 PM

Gustav613 said:
I'm sorry, english isn't my first language, but what do you mean by "Can you tell work is slow today?" (sorry if that's a stupid question). And I guess I'll buy a 2-pack to make sure the computer keeps the right temperature.


What I mean by that is, work (my job) is slow. Thus not a lot to do today.

Like I said, you don't have to buy those. They are actually expensive fans. You can find much cheaper fan. I like them because they are quieter than the average case fan. Really any case fan will do.
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March 11, 2014 1:51:20 PM

barto said:


What I mean by that is, work (my job) is slow. Thus not a lot to do today.

Like I said, you don't have to buy those. They are actually expensive fans. You can find much cheaper fan. I like them because they are quieter than the average case fan. Really any case fan will do.


Got that much, just didn't know what job you had so it was a little confusing to think that I could tell it was slow. My bad I guess. Oh well, I think I'll buy a pair of Corsair sp120 high performance
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March 13, 2014 9:16:50 AM

barto said:
Gustav613 said:
I'm sorry, english isn't my first language, but what do you mean by "Can you tell work is slow today?" (sorry if that's a stupid question). And I guess I'll buy a 2-pack to make sure the computer keeps the right temperature.


What I mean by that is, work (my job) is slow. Thus not a lot to do today.

Like I said, you don't have to buy those. They are actually expensive fans. You can find much cheaper fan. I like them because they are quieter than the average case fan. Really any case fan will do.


Alright, just a last check, I think I'll buy a evga gtx 770 sc acx instead of a 780 and upgrade to the 800 series after a while if that's working? Otherwise I think I'm pretty much ready to order.
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March 13, 2014 9:42:59 AM

Gustav613 said:
Alright, just a last check, I think I'll buy a evga gtx 770 sc acx instead of a 780 and upgrade to the 800 series after a while if that's working? Otherwise I think I'm pretty much ready to order.


I think you'll be happy regardless of the GPU choice. I'm guessing that the budget was hitting the max so you had to drop to a 770? Budgeting at it's best.
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