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April 4, 2014 8:18:03 PM

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/czcastermaster/saved/4giQ

I think this is it. Just to make sure, will it be ready for crossfire in the future, overclocking, and still stay at good temps?

The GPU is 11.61" x 5.63" x 1.65", will there be space issues?

I have a 2.5" Sata HD from my broken laptop that I want to use, will it be compatible with this rig?

This is my first build ever, are there any accessories that will make my life easier once all these parts get here?

Thanks

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April 4, 2014 8:24:58 PM

I'd get a Sapphire 280x over the XFX one. This setup is ready for Crossfire, enough power and good mobo. However, I would recommend going for a single GPU setup as it will have less issues and still max out games. Also, I'd suggest buying a 1TB HDD since they sell for around $65.

What is this build being designed for?

This setup will not limit you. In 3 years you could upgrade the GPU if needed. For now, on 1080p, this will max things out.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.73 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1071.64
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April 4, 2014 8:34:18 PM

I designed it to play games at 1080p as long as possible for a $1k rig. Sapphire was a bit more expensive and XFX has a lifetime warranty which is why I chose it over sapphire.

I was considering the 3570k but I see the extra 100$ for a 4770k as insurance if core utilization picks up 3-4 years from now, also why buy old architecture
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April 4, 2014 8:50:41 PM

I wouldn't buy the XFX for "lifetime warranty". XFX is typically on the low end of GPUs.

The i5-4670k is not going to hold you back, even in 3-4 years. Not to mention the i5 sells for $100 less than the i7-4770k.

This build is all Haswell designed.
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April 4, 2014 9:13:56 PM

czcastermaster said:
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/czcastermaster/saved/4giQ

I think this is it. Just to make sure, will it be ready for crossfire in the future, overclocking, and still stay at good temps?

The GPU is 11.61" x 5.63" x 1.65", will there be space issues?


I have a 2.5" Sata HD from my broken laptop that I want to use, will it be compatible with this rig?

This is my first build ever, are there any accessories that will make my life easier once all these parts get here?

Thanks


Buy a 1TB HDD for mass storage and use the ssd as the boot drive.

Also, get the i7 3770k as it overclocks better than the 4770k (find the motherboard that is the right socket too). That cooler is not what you want to overclocking. If you want an air cooler I reccomend the Noctua NH-U12s or the NH-D14, but if you dont like the fan color and it bothers you, the dark rock pro 3 is a good choice. Though these are massive air coolers (besides the NH-u12s) and you may not like that. It should not be an issue though. Just make sure you don't get tall ram.
A Corsair h100i or other 240mm radiators would work, but the fans on corsair coolers are not that good and they are loud, so replacing fans may not be something you want to do. I have an h105 with Noctua NF-F12 fans, which I recommend. If you dont want the noctua fans, corsair has some sp120 quiet edition fans that will be fine unless you are overclocking far (the don' perform the best, but will take you to a decent overclock).

That case you selected is a micro atx case, your motherboard (which you need in order to replace to get 3770k) is an atx motherboard. That will not fit. The fractal design define r4 is a better choice for you (it is a silence optimized case too).

Message me if you would like any motherboard or other suggestions. And if you are gaming, consider a 4670k
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April 4, 2014 10:17:47 PM

Yes, it is a good PSU. I care about quality when it comes to PSUs. I prefer Seasonic but Corsair HX/TX/AX get very good reviews.

Any reason for 1x8GB instead of dual channel 2x4GB?

Case. The 200R runs hot. The R4 runs cooler and looks much better.

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($67.50 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)

btw, gamers will upgrade very often. In 4 years most gamers will buy a new faster setup.
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