High End desktop PC Build - Opinions and Brands

Haimon Alves

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I'm building my 1st High End Gaming Desktop. I was looking at the following build:

1 - Intel Core i7-4770K Quad-Core LGA 1150 Desktop Processor (3.5 GHz, 8 MB Cache, Intel HD graphics, BX80646I74770K)

2 - Asus Z87-Deluxe DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard

3 - EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti Superclocked w/ACX Cooler 3GB GDDR5 384bit Dual-Link DVI-I DVI-D HDMI DP SLI Graphics Cards 03G-P4-2884-KR

4 - Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10)

5 - Corsair Hydro Series H110 280 mm High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler

6 - Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE500BW

7 - Corsair Professional Series  HX 850 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Gold (HX850)

My budget is up to $4000, but I do not want to spend on crap. As of now, this build is around $2000.

I would like your opinion on the build and brands.
I've read some people saying that ASUS has good quality material, but worst customer support.

I want the parts to be as reliable as possible. I also plan on doing SLI, but still not sure if now
or later. I would like availability of USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 4.0. Some people also advised getting the corsair dominator platinum instead of the vengeance. I'm not sure what is worth changing. I do not plan on getting another PC anytime soon, however I would like a build that makes it possible, as it can be, updating the CPU and GPU cards, and memory.


 
Solution
If your budget is $4000 and you want to do SLI, right out of the gate I'd suggest grabbing two 780tis and slapping them in SLI, or even 3. 4K gaming here we come!

This is a monster of a build, however I can agree about the vengeance. I prefer the dominator platinums.

In terms of asus, phenomenal products, and the worst tech support. Even working for an IT repair company, I can't stand talking to Asus.

Do you have any cases in mind so far?

adumbbird13

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If your budget is $4000 and you want to do SLI, right out of the gate I'd suggest grabbing two 780tis and slapping them in SLI, or even 3. 4K gaming here we come!

This is a monster of a build, however I can agree about the vengeance. I prefer the dominator platinums.

In terms of asus, phenomenal products, and the worst tech support. Even working for an IT repair company, I can't stand talking to Asus.

Do you have any cases in mind so far?
 
Solution
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3pqo0

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($559.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($232.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($389.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($244.28 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($221.98 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($249.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG BH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($94.99 @ Best Buy)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($187.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $3861.14
 

Swanson

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If you're only gaming, any CPU more than a 4770k will most likely be overkill. Also, if you do intend on SLI, reference 780 Ti's may be a better option, so you aren't blowing hot air from one card onto the other with the ACX cooler. If you're just sticking with one 780 Ti (which is enough for any game in 1080/1440p), then I highly recommend the ACX cooler. My ACX cooled 780 stays below 68 deg. Celsius playing Metro: LL fully maxed except for MSAA, on a 2560x1080 monitor, in a HAF 932 Advanced case. All in all, looks like a beast of a build.
EDIT:
Brand-wise, I like EVGA. Great customer support, and quality products. ASUS makes good stuff, but as mentioned before, not the greatest at customer service.