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wimpy_miner
April 11, 2014 4:45:48 AM
I want to build my own computer but I am very new to this as this would be my first computer. I want a good gaming computer on which I could play the newest games on medium to high settings in a year or so. This is what I got so far:
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K
http://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en/buy/intelprodu...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB
http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/vengeance-8gb-ddr3-memory-...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch Internal
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-120GB-Basic-Solid-State...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Case: Either: http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/sharkoon-v...
OR:http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
Power Supply: Corsair
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
This would cost me about 950 Pounds. I want to stick around the 1000 Pounds mark, so nothing more expensive (100 above is ok but nothing more). I want to give it all a black-red or black-blue look and was hoping for you guys to give me some feedback on this build. Are these components all compatible with each other? Will everything fit? Do I need anything else? (I got a mouse and I will take care of a keyboard and monitor myself) Am I missing cables, do I need more fans for cooling and I have heard something about Thermal Pastes (Do I need this)? I will get Internet connection with a cable. I am open for recommendations. Please note that this will be a computer almost only for gaming. Also if you know any websites where I can get these components cheap(er) please share them with me. Thanks in advance
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K
http://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en/buy/intelprodu...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB
http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/vengeance-8gb-ddr3-memory-...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch Internal
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-120GB-Basic-Solid-State...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Case: Either: http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/sharkoon-v...
OR:http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
Power Supply: Corsair
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
This would cost me about 950 Pounds. I want to stick around the 1000 Pounds mark, so nothing more expensive (100 above is ok but nothing more). I want to give it all a black-red or black-blue look and was hoping for you guys to give me some feedback on this build. Are these components all compatible with each other? Will everything fit? Do I need anything else? (I got a mouse and I will take care of a keyboard and monitor myself) Am I missing cables, do I need more fans for cooling and I have heard something about Thermal Pastes (Do I need this)? I will get Internet connection with a cable. I am open for recommendations. Please note that this will be a computer almost only for gaming. Also if you know any websites where I can get these components cheap(er) please share them with me. Thanks in advance
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xaviiniesta6
April 11, 2014 4:51:38 AM
cdrkf
April 11, 2014 4:54:26 AM
wimpy_miner said:
I want to build my own computer but I am very new to this as this would be my first computer. I want a good gaming computer on which I could play the newest games on medium to high settings in a year or so. This is what I got so far:CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K
http://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en/buy/intelprodu...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB
http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/vengeance-8gb-ddr3-memory-...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch Internal
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-120GB-Basic-Solid-State...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Case: Either: http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/sharkoon-v...
OR:http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
Power Supply: Corsair
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
This would cost me about 950 Pounds. I want to stick around the 1000 Pounds mark, so nothing more expensive (100 above is ok but nothing more). I want to give it all a black-red or black-blue look and was hoping for you guys to give me some feedback on this build. Are these components all compatible with each other? Will everything fit? Do I need anything else? (I got a mouse and I will take care of a keyboard and monitor myself) Am I missing cables, do I need more fans for cooling and I have heard something about Thermal Pastes (Do I need this)? I will get Internet connection with a cable. I am open for recommendations. Please note that this will be a computer almost only for gaming. Also if you know any websites where I can get these components cheap(er) please share them with me. Thanks in advance
Looks like a solid build, I'd personally put a slightly larger SSD in (is ideally that's where you want to install your games for reduce load times).
A good offer at the moment: http://www.ebuyer.com/497430-crucial-240gb-m500-ssd-ct2...
(its not quite as fast as the EVO but I doubt you'd notice a difference).
Motherboard, PSU, Processor and GFX are all good and well balanced imo- nice job
Things you might considder- dropping the processor to a core i5- and upping the graphics card to a GTX 780 or R9 290 (as a core i5 is ample for gaming whereas more GPU horse power usually helps most, although it depends on what resolution you're going to be gaming at).
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wimpy_miner
April 11, 2014 4:54:45 AM
joedafrog
April 11, 2014 4:57:19 AM
Great choices here, this build is very similar to mine in fact. The GTX 770 is a great card and will keep you ready to play for the next few years at the least.
You won't need Thermal Paste because it comes pre applied to the CPU Cooler that come with the i7 4770k. However, if you plan to overclock or play a large amount of games I would suggest buying a proper CPU Cooler to extend the life of your CPU.
You won't need Thermal Paste because it comes pre applied to the CPU Cooler that come with the i7 4770k. However, if you plan to overclock or play a large amount of games I would suggest buying a proper CPU Cooler to extend the life of your CPU.
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wimpy_miner
April 11, 2014 4:58:28 AM
cdrkf said:
wimpy_miner said:
I want to build my own computer but I am very new to this as this would be my first computer. I want a good gaming computer on which I could play the newest games on medium to high settings in a year or so. This is what I got so far:CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K
http://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en/buy/intelprodu...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB
http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/vengeance-8gb-ddr3-memory-...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch Internal
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-120GB-Basic-Solid-State...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Case: Either: http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/sharkoon-v...
OR:http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
Power Supply: Corsair
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
This would cost me about 950 Pounds. I want to stick around the 1000 Pounds mark, so nothing more expensive (100 above is ok but nothing more). I want to give it all a black-red or black-blue look and was hoping for you guys to give me some feedback on this build. Are these components all compatible with each other? Will everything fit? Do I need anything else? (I got a mouse and I will take care of a keyboard and monitor myself) Am I missing cables, do I need more fans for cooling and I have heard something about Thermal Pastes (Do I need this)? I will get Internet connection with a cable. I am open for recommendations. Please note that this will be a computer almost only for gaming. Also if you know any websites where I can get these components cheap(er) please share them with me. Thanks in advance
Looks like a solid build, I'd personally put a slightly larger SSD in (is ideally that's where you want to install your games for reduce load times).
A good offer at the moment: http://www.ebuyer.com/497430-crucial-240gb-m500-ssd-ct2...
(its not quite as fast as the EVO but I doubt you'd notice a difference).
Motherboard, PSU, Processor and GFX are all good and well balanced imo- nice job
Things you might considder- dropping the processor to a core i5- and upping the graphics card to a GTX 780 or R9 290 (as a core i5 is ample for gaming whereas more GPU horse power usually helps most, although it depends on what resolution you're going to be gaming at).
Thanks for the good and fast replie. What core i5 processor would you recommend in my case?
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robmartin519
April 11, 2014 5:00:34 AM
If I were you, I would try to get the 4gb version of the GTX 770, and up the memory to 16 gb, then after that, try to get it so that the ssd drive is at least 256 GB. You pull that off, and you will be hard pressed to find a game that won't run in maximum settings. I didn't see what OS you want on it, make sure it is a 64 bit version that supports all that ram. Windows 8.1 professional works well with mine! If you plan on using your old OS, make sure it is a 64 bit OS.
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CPU - The i7 doesn't offer a significant advantage over the i5 for gaming. Nothing wrong with the i7 if you want to keep it in the budget though..
MB - The HERO is very nice, but overkill. Consider the Z87-A or Z87-Plus as good alternatives.
MEM - Vengeance modules are fine, but have "run of the mill" specs. There are better options with lower latency at that price.
The build below is with an i5, water cooling and has a PSU that will allow you to add a second GPU down the road if needed.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£161.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£82.92 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£103.04 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory (£66.24 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£58.59 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (£239.72 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case (£80.89 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£90.32 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer (£72.58 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £992.23
MB - The HERO is very nice, but overkill. Consider the Z87-A or Z87-Plus as good alternatives.
MEM - Vengeance modules are fine, but have "run of the mill" specs. There are better options with lower latency at that price.
The build below is with an i5, water cooling and has a PSU that will allow you to add a second GPU down the road if needed.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£161.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£82.92 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£103.04 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory (£66.24 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£58.59 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (£239.72 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case (£80.89 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£90.32 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer (£72.58 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £992.23
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wimpy_miner
April 11, 2014 5:03:43 AM
robmartin519 said:
If I were you, I would try to get the 4gb version of the GTX 770, and up the memory to 16 gb, then after that, try to get it so that the ssd drive is at least 256 GB. You pull that off, and you will be hard pressed to find a game that won't run in maximum settings. I didn't see what OS you want on it, make sure it is a 64 bit version that supports all that ram. Windows 8.1 professional works well with mine! If you plan on using your old OS, make sure it is a 64 bit OS. Thanks I`ll try and do that. Yes. I forgot to mention what OS I wan to use. I was going for the Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit because I have been using it all my life and never had Windows 8. Would Windows 8 be better to use in my case?
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wimpy_miner
April 11, 2014 5:08:25 AM
sadams04 said:
CPU - The i7 doesn't offer a significant advantage over the i5 for gaming. Nothing wrong with the i7 if you want to keep it in the budget though..MB - The HERO is very nice, but overkill. Consider the Z87-A or Z87-Plus as good alternatives.
MEM - Vengeance modules are fine, but have "run of the mill" specs. There are better options with lower latency at that price.
The build below is with an i5, water cooling and has a PSU that will allow you to add a second GPU down the road if needed.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£161.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£82.92 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£103.04 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory (£66.24 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£58.59 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (£239.72 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case (£80.89 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£90.32 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer (£72.58 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £992.23
Thanks, I would have to watch a few videos first if I want to use water cooling (is it hard to install?) but thanks again for the professional replie, I will most liekly choose an i5 processor now as I had multiple answers telling me to do that and I will take a look at your build later as I have to leave in a few minutes
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cdrkf
April 11, 2014 5:24:35 AM
wimpy_miner said:
cdrkf said:
wimpy_miner said:
I want to build my own computer but I am very new to this as this would be my first computer. I want a good gaming computer on which I could play the newest games on medium to high settings in a year or so. This is what I got so far:CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K
http://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en/buy/intelprodu...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB
http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/vengeance-8gb-ddr3-memory-...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch Internal
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-120GB-Basic-Solid-State...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Case: Either: http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/sharkoon-v...
OR:http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
Power Supply: Corsair
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
This would cost me about 950 Pounds. I want to stick around the 1000 Pounds mark, so nothing more expensive (100 above is ok but nothing more). I want to give it all a black-red or black-blue look and was hoping for you guys to give me some feedback on this build. Are these components all compatible with each other? Will everything fit? Do I need anything else? (I got a mouse and I will take care of a keyboard and monitor myself) Am I missing cables, do I need more fans for cooling and I have heard something about Thermal Pastes (Do I need this)? I will get Internet connection with a cable. I am open for recommendations. Please note that this will be a computer almost only for gaming. Also if you know any websites where I can get these components cheap(er) please share them with me. Thanks in advance
Looks like a solid build, I'd personally put a slightly larger SSD in (is ideally that's where you want to install your games for reduce load times).
A good offer at the moment: http://www.ebuyer.com/497430-crucial-240gb-m500-ssd-ct2...
(its not quite as fast as the EVO but I doubt you'd notice a difference).
Motherboard, PSU, Processor and GFX are all good and well balanced imo- nice job
Things you might considder- dropping the processor to a core i5- and upping the graphics card to a GTX 780 or R9 290 (as a core i5 is ample for gaming whereas more GPU horse power usually helps most, although it depends on what resolution you're going to be gaming at).
Thanks for the good and fast replie. What core i5 processor would you recommend in my case?
robmartin519 said:
If I were you, I would try to get the 4gb version of the GTX 770, and up the memory to 16 gb, then after that, try to get it so that the ssd drive is at least 256 GB. You pull that off, and you will be hard pressed to find a game that won't run in maximum settings. I didn't see what OS you want on it, make sure it is a 64 bit version that supports all that ram. Windows 8.1 professional works well with mine! If you plan on using your old OS, make sure it is a 64 bit OS. As Sadams04 said the I5 4670K is ideal as its overclockable and cheaper than the i7 with very little difference in games performance (and you can always up it an an i7 later if needed).
With regards to OS choice- DX11 is going to be the main version for another few years so Windows 7 will be supported at least until the release of DX12 in 2016. At that point you could always upgrade to Windows 8.X or possibly even switch to the free Steam OS (which may or may not have taken off by then- however if anyone can make a successful new platform I'd say its Valve).
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An i5 4670k will be best for a single GPU config and is a good match for the 770.
I would only get the i7 4770k is you plan to add a 2nd 770 in SLI in the future. The i7 scales a bit better in SLI/crossfire when compared to the i5.
And for SSD, a little larger would be good for performance. The Samsung 840 EVO and Crucial M500 are 2 very good picks right now. Look at a 250GB size range.
The Maximus VI Hero motherboard is a good high end board for overclocking. You'll want a good aftermarket cooler if you plan to OC.
I would only get the i7 4770k is you plan to add a 2nd 770 in SLI in the future. The i7 scales a bit better in SLI/crossfire when compared to the i5.
And for SSD, a little larger would be good for performance. The Samsung 840 EVO and Crucial M500 are 2 very good picks right now. Look at a 250GB size range.
The Maximus VI Hero motherboard is a good high end board for overclocking. You'll want a good aftermarket cooler if you plan to OC.
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xaviiniesta6
April 11, 2014 7:55:19 AM
wimpy_miner said:
xaviiniesta6 said:
What resolution are you planning to play on?As high as possible
Ultra is preferred of course but if my budget does not allow that then high would be the bestI would skip the i7 for i5 4670k so that to buy either a 250GB EVO SSD and a PSU of TX,RM,M12II or ZT series for overclocking the cpu to get the max out of it.
Obviously a decent cooler like 212evo would suffice.
Also 1080p is sufficient for gaming for a rig like that, you will need better gpu to play on ultra.
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wimpy_miner
April 11, 2014 8:17:01 AM
cdrkf said:
wimpy_miner said:
cdrkf said:
wimpy_miner said:
I want to build my own computer but I am very new to this as this would be my first computer. I want a good gaming computer on which I could play the newest games on medium to high settings in a year or so. This is what I got so far:CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K
http://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en/buy/intelprodu...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB
http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/vengeance-8gb-ddr3-memory-...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch Internal
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-120GB-Basic-Solid-State...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Case: Either: http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/sharkoon-v...
OR:http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
Power Supply: Corsair
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
This would cost me about 950 Pounds. I want to stick around the 1000 Pounds mark, so nothing more expensive (100 above is ok but nothing more). I want to give it all a black-red or black-blue look and was hoping for you guys to give me some feedback on this build. Are these components all compatible with each other? Will everything fit? Do I need anything else? (I got a mouse and I will take care of a keyboard and monitor myself) Am I missing cables, do I need more fans for cooling and I have heard something about Thermal Pastes (Do I need this)? I will get Internet connection with a cable. I am open for recommendations. Please note that this will be a computer almost only for gaming. Also if you know any websites where I can get these components cheap(er) please share them with me. Thanks in advance
Looks like a solid build, I'd personally put a slightly larger SSD in (is ideally that's where you want to install your games for reduce load times).
A good offer at the moment: http://www.ebuyer.com/497430-crucial-240gb-m500-ssd-ct2...
(its not quite as fast as the EVO but I doubt you'd notice a difference).
Motherboard, PSU, Processor and GFX are all good and well balanced imo- nice job
Things you might considder- dropping the processor to a core i5- and upping the graphics card to a GTX 780 or R9 290 (as a core i5 is ample for gaming whereas more GPU horse power usually helps most, although it depends on what resolution you're going to be gaming at).
Thanks for the good and fast replie. What core i5 processor would you recommend in my case?
robmartin519 said:
If I were you, I would try to get the 4gb version of the GTX 770, and up the memory to 16 gb, then after that, try to get it so that the ssd drive is at least 256 GB. You pull that off, and you will be hard pressed to find a game that won't run in maximum settings. I didn't see what OS you want on it, make sure it is a 64 bit version that supports all that ram. Windows 8.1 professional works well with mine! If you plan on using your old OS, make sure it is a 64 bit OS. As Sadams04 said the I5 4670K is ideal as its overclockable and cheaper than the i7 with very little difference in games performance (and you can always up it an an i7 later if needed).
With regards to OS choice- DX11 is going to be the main version for another few years so Windows 7 will be supported at least until the release of DX12 in 2016. At that point you could always upgrade to Windows 8.X or possibly even switch to the free Steam OS (which may or may not have taken off by then- however if anyone can make a successful new platform I'd say its Valve).
Thank you very much, I will take the i5 4670K now as pretty much everyone has told me that that would be a good idea. I think I will also stick with Windows 7 for now and upgrade in a few years.
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April 11, 2014 8:22:22 AM
xaviiniesta6 said:
wimpy_miner said:
xaviiniesta6 said:
What resolution are you planning to play on?As high as possible
Ultra is preferred of course but if my budget does not allow that then high would be the bestI would skip the i7 for i5 4670k so that to buy either a 250GB EVO SSD and a PSU of TX,RM,M12II or ZT series for overclocking the cpu to get the max out of it.
Obviously a decent cooler like 212evo would suffice.
Also 1080p is sufficient for gaming for a rig like that, you will need better gpu to play on ultra.
As you recommended I`ll grab myself the SSD with 250GB as I saved a bit of money on the processor (I´ll get the i5-4670K now). Does the processor come with a cpu cooler or do I need to get that myself and also I guess I will need a few more fans. Any recommendations for those? (If they are quiet that would be perfect)
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April 11, 2014 9:48:51 AM
It comes with the stock cooler which can't hold up the cpu temps down when overclocked, so the hyper 212evo is the best bang for a buck cooler to get.
As far as the case fan goes, exhaust fan is mandatory to get.
I would get the Corsair/Noctua for case fans, they are quietest and gives best performance.
As far as the case fan goes, exhaust fan is mandatory to get.
I would get the Corsair/Noctua for case fans, they are quietest and gives best performance.
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April 11, 2014 10:03:36 AM
xaviiniesta6 said:
It comes with the stock cooler which can't hold up the cpu temps down when overclocked, so the hyper 212evo is the best bang for a buck cooler to get.As far as the case fan goes, exhaust fan is mandatory to get.
I would get the Corsair/Noctua for case fans, they are quietest and gives best performance.
Ok thx, after all the positive feedback I got i will probably post my new build later
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wimpy_miner
April 11, 2014 12:38:47 PM
wimpy_miner
April 11, 2014 12:53:48 PM
Ok, Thanks again to everyone for giving me such positive feedback and all the awesome recommendations. I followed your advice and changed the processor to an i5. However because of the fact that I had to get a CPU cooler and forgot to take the OS into account I`m ruffly at about 1020 Pounds. That is ok, as its my birthday soon and I got catholic confirmation (hoping to get some money to finance this computer)
This is my new build:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670...
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/d...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance PRO 8GB
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E391OX6/ref=noref...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Power Supply: Corsair 650W
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
Case: X-Case Eagle II Gaming Chassis
http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Again I am open for all sorts of feedback and recommendations. Thank you very much again for all the support you guys gave me on my first post. I only have one question: Do I need to buy any extra cables or are all the cables I need included in the particular packages?
And also I forgot to ask: Are the 650W from the Power Supply too much or too low or even just fine. I know a lot of people told me the Asus HERO motherboard is overkill but I really like the black/red design as it fits to my build and case. If you know any other motherboard with such a design that is compatible with my build please feel free to tell me
This is my new build:CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670...
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/d...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance PRO 8GB
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E391OX6/ref=noref...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Power Supply: Corsair 650W
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
Case: X-Case Eagle II Gaming Chassis
http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Again I am open for all sorts of feedback and recommendations. Thank you very much again for all the support you guys gave me on my first post. I only have one question: Do I need to buy any extra cables or are all the cables I need included in the particular packages?
And also I forgot to ask: Are the 650W from the Power Supply too much or too low or even just fine. I know a lot of people told me the Asus HERO motherboard is overkill but I really like the black/red design as it fits to my build and case. If you know any other motherboard with such a design that is compatible with my build please feel free to tell me
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robmartin519 said:
If I were you, I would try to get the 4gb version of the GTX 770, and up the memory to 16 gb, then after that, try to get it so that the ssd drive is at least 256 GB. You pull that off, and you will be hard pressed to find a game that won't run in maximum settings. I didn't see what OS you want on it, make sure it is a 64 bit version that supports all that ram. Windows 8.1 professional works well with mine! If you plan on using your old OS, make sure it is a 64 bit OS. Thanks I`ll try and do that. Yes. I forgot to mention what OS I wan to use. I was going for the Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit because I have been using it all my life and never had Windows 8. Would Windows 8 be better to use in my case?
Not really; it may be a bit cheaper though.
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April 12, 2014 2:34:59 AM
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Ok, Thanks again to everyone for giving me such positive feedback and all the awesome recommendations. I followed your advice and changed the processor to an i5. However because of the fact that I had to get a CPU cooler and forgot to take the OS into account I`m ruffly at about 1020 Pounds. That is ok, as its my birthday soon and I got catholic confirmation (hoping to get some money to finance this computer)
This is my new build:CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670...
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/d...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance PRO 8GB
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E391OX6/ref=noref...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Power Supply: Corsair 650W
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
Case: X-Case Eagle II Gaming Chassis
http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Again I am open for all sorts of feedback and recommendations. Thank you very much again for all the support you guys gave me on my first post. I only have one question: Do I need to buy any extra cables or are all the cables I need included in the particular packages?
And also I forgot to ask: Are the 650W from the Power Supply too much or too low or even just fine. I know a lot of people told me the Asus HERO motherboard is overkill but I really like the black/red design as it fits to my build and case. If you know any other motherboard with such a design that is compatible with my build please feel free to tell me
I would take the 750w 80+ bronze psu, so that you will not need to upgrade it while SLI'ing.
And if 4gb version of 770 is not needed if you are at 1080p.
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April 12, 2014 3:36:38 AM
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wimpy_miner said:
Ok, Thanks again to everyone for giving me such positive feedback and all the awesome recommendations. I followed your advice and changed the processor to an i5. However because of the fact that I had to get a CPU cooler and forgot to take the OS into account I`m ruffly at about 1020 Pounds. That is ok, as its my birthday soon and I got catholic confirmation (hoping to get some money to finance this computer)
This is my new build:CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670...
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/d...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance PRO 8GB
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E391OX6/ref=noref...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Power Supply: Corsair 650W
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
Case: X-Case Eagle II Gaming Chassis
http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Again I am open for all sorts of feedback and recommendations. Thank you very much again for all the support you guys gave me on my first post. I only have one question: Do I need to buy any extra cables or are all the cables I need included in the particular packages?
And also I forgot to ask: Are the 650W from the Power Supply too much or too low or even just fine. I know a lot of people told me the Asus HERO motherboard is overkill but I really like the black/red design as it fits to my build and case. If you know any other motherboard with such a design that is compatible with my build please feel free to tell me
I would take the 750w 80+ bronze psu, so that you will not need to upgrade it while SLI'ing.
And if 4gb version of 770 is not needed if you are at 1080p.
Ok, I`ll do that. Can I use 2 monitors with this build or is that for some reason not possible and also are all the components compatible with each other just to make sure?
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April 12, 2014 4:12:54 AM
wimpy_miner said:
xaviiniesta6 said:
wimpy_miner said:
Ok, Thanks again to everyone for giving me such positive feedback and all the awesome recommendations. I followed your advice and changed the processor to an i5. However because of the fact that I had to get a CPU cooler and forgot to take the OS into account I`m ruffly at about 1020 Pounds. That is ok, as its my birthday soon and I got catholic confirmation (hoping to get some money to finance this computer)
This is my new build:CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670...
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/d...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance PRO 8GB
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E391OX6/ref=noref...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Power Supply: Corsair 650W
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
Case: X-Case Eagle II Gaming Chassis
http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Again I am open for all sorts of feedback and recommendations. Thank you very much again for all the support you guys gave me on my first post. I only have one question: Do I need to buy any extra cables or are all the cables I need included in the particular packages?
And also I forgot to ask: Are the 650W from the Power Supply too much or too low or even just fine. I know a lot of people told me the Asus HERO motherboard is overkill but I really like the black/red design as it fits to my build and case. If you know any other motherboard with such a design that is compatible with my build please feel free to tell me
I would take the 750w 80+ bronze psu, so that you will not need to upgrade it while SLI'ing.
And if 4gb version of 770 is not needed if you are at 1080p.
Ok, I`ll do that. Can I use 2 monitors with this build or is that for some reason not possible and also are all the components compatible with each other just to make sure?
All parts are compatible, once you will get the 2nd GTX770, make a setup of 3 monitors which is best, 2 monitors will not give you a pleasure of 1 bigger size i.e. 27", but 1080p looks best on 24".
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April 12, 2014 4:24:29 AM
xaviiniesta6 said:
wimpy_miner said:
xaviiniesta6 said:
wimpy_miner said:
Ok, Thanks again to everyone for giving me such positive feedback and all the awesome recommendations. I followed your advice and changed the processor to an i5. However because of the fact that I had to get a CPU cooler and forgot to take the OS into account I`m ruffly at about 1020 Pounds. That is ok, as its my birthday soon and I got catholic confirmation (hoping to get some money to finance this computer)
This is my new build:CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670...
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/d...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance PRO 8GB
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E391OX6/ref=noref...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Power Supply: Corsair 650W
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
Case: X-Case Eagle II Gaming Chassis
http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Again I am open for all sorts of feedback and recommendations. Thank you very much again for all the support you guys gave me on my first post. I only have one question: Do I need to buy any extra cables or are all the cables I need included in the particular packages?
And also I forgot to ask: Are the 650W from the Power Supply too much or too low or even just fine. I know a lot of people told me the Asus HERO motherboard is overkill but I really like the black/red design as it fits to my build and case. If you know any other motherboard with such a design that is compatible with my build please feel free to tell me
I would take the 750w 80+ bronze psu, so that you will not need to upgrade it while SLI'ing.
And if 4gb version of 770 is not needed if you are at 1080p.
Ok, I`ll do that. Can I use 2 monitors with this build or is that for some reason not possible and also are all the components compatible with each other just to make sure?
All parts are compatible, once you will get the 2nd GTX770, make a setup of 3 monitors which is best, 2 monitors will not give you a pleasure of 1 bigger size i.e. 27", but 1080p looks best on 24".
So how many monitors should i get and how big should they be?
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April 12, 2014 8:06:40 AM
wimpy_miner said:
xaviiniesta6 said:
wimpy_miner said:
xaviiniesta6 said:
wimpy_miner said:
Ok, Thanks again to everyone for giving me such positive feedback and all the awesome recommendations. I followed your advice and changed the processor to an i5. However because of the fact that I had to get a CPU cooler and forgot to take the OS into account I`m ruffly at about 1020 Pounds. That is ok, as its my birthday soon and I got catholic confirmation (hoping to get some money to finance this computer)
This is my new build:CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670...
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/d...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance PRO 8GB
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E391OX6/ref=noref...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Power Supply: Corsair 650W
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
Case: X-Case Eagle II Gaming Chassis
http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Again I am open for all sorts of feedback and recommendations. Thank you very much again for all the support you guys gave me on my first post. I only have one question: Do I need to buy any extra cables or are all the cables I need included in the particular packages?
And also I forgot to ask: Are the 650W from the Power Supply too much or too low or even just fine. I know a lot of people told me the Asus HERO motherboard is overkill but I really like the black/red design as it fits to my build and case. If you know any other motherboard with such a design that is compatible with my build please feel free to tell me
I would take the 750w 80+ bronze psu, so that you will not need to upgrade it while SLI'ing.
And if 4gb version of 770 is not needed if you are at 1080p.
Ok, I`ll do that. Can I use 2 monitors with this build or is that for some reason not possible and also are all the components compatible with each other just to make sure?
All parts are compatible, once you will get the 2nd GTX770, make a setup of 3 monitors which is best, 2 monitors will not give you a pleasure of 1 bigger size i.e. 27", but 1080p looks best on 24".
So how many monitors should i get and how big should they be?
For now, it is better to get a 1080p 24'' like Asus VS247H-P 23.6-Inch, its cheaper than the VS248H-P 24'' but with no differences at all, you will pay ridiculously more for 0.4''. That monitor will be best if you use single GTX770 and in future you can SLI and get 1 or 2 more of that monitors to get perfect experience.
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April 12, 2014 10:49:25 AM
xaviiniesta6 said:
wimpy_miner said:
xaviiniesta6 said:
wimpy_miner said:
xaviiniesta6 said:
wimpy_miner said:
Ok, Thanks again to everyone for giving me such positive feedback and all the awesome recommendations. I followed your advice and changed the processor to an i5. However because of the fact that I had to get a CPU cooler and forgot to take the OS into account I`m ruffly at about 1020 Pounds. That is ok, as its my birthday soon and I got catholic confirmation (hoping to get some money to finance this computer)
This is my new build:CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670...
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/d...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance PRO 8GB
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E391OX6/ref=noref...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Power Supply: Corsair 650W
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
Case: X-Case Eagle II Gaming Chassis
http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Again I am open for all sorts of feedback and recommendations. Thank you very much again for all the support you guys gave me on my first post. I only have one question: Do I need to buy any extra cables or are all the cables I need included in the particular packages?
And also I forgot to ask: Are the 650W from the Power Supply too much or too low or even just fine. I know a lot of people told me the Asus HERO motherboard is overkill but I really like the black/red design as it fits to my build and case. If you know any other motherboard with such a design that is compatible with my build please feel free to tell me
I would take the 750w 80+ bronze psu, so that you will not need to upgrade it while SLI'ing.
And if 4gb version of 770 is not needed if you are at 1080p.
Ok, I`ll do that. Can I use 2 monitors with this build or is that for some reason not possible and also are all the components compatible with each other just to make sure?
All parts are compatible, once you will get the 2nd GTX770, make a setup of 3 monitors which is best, 2 monitors will not give you a pleasure of 1 bigger size i.e. 27", but 1080p looks best on 24".
So how many monitors should i get and how big should they be?
For now, it is better to get a 1080p 24'' like Asus VS247H-P 23.6-Inch, its cheaper than the VS248H-P 24'' but with no differences at all, you will pay ridiculously more for 0.4''. That monitor will be best if you use single GTX770 and in future you can SLI and get 1 or 2 more of that monitors to get perfect experience.
Ok thank you very much
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wimpy_miner said:
xaviiniesta6 said:
wimpy_miner said:
xaviiniesta6 said:
wimpy_miner said:
Ok, Thanks again to everyone for giving me such positive feedback and all the awesome recommendations. I followed your advice and changed the processor to an i5. However because of the fact that I had to get a CPU cooler and forgot to take the OS into account I`m ruffly at about 1020 Pounds. That is ok, as its my birthday soon and I got catholic confirmation (hoping to get some money to finance this computer)
This is my new build:CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670...
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/d...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance PRO 8GB
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E391OX6/ref=noref...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Power Supply: Corsair 650W
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
Case: X-Case Eagle II Gaming Chassis
http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Again I am open for all sorts of feedback and recommendations. Thank you very much again for all the support you guys gave me on my first post. I only have one question: Do I need to buy any extra cables or are all the cables I need included in the particular packages?
And also I forgot to ask: Are the 650W from the Power Supply too much or too low or even just fine. I know a lot of people told me the Asus HERO motherboard is overkill but I really like the black/red design as it fits to my build and case. If you know any other motherboard with such a design that is compatible with my build please feel free to tell me
I would take the 750w 80+ bronze psu, so that you will not need to upgrade it while SLI'ing.
And if 4gb version of 770 is not needed if you are at 1080p.
Ok, I`ll do that. Can I use 2 monitors with this build or is that for some reason not possible and also are all the components compatible with each other just to make sure?
All parts are compatible, once you will get the 2nd GTX770, make a setup of 3 monitors which is best, 2 monitors will not give you a pleasure of 1 bigger size i.e. 27", but 1080p looks best on 24".
So how many monitors should i get and how big should they be?
For now, it is better to get a 1080p 24'' like Asus VS247H-P 23.6-Inch, its cheaper than the VS248H-P 24'' but with no differences at all, you will pay ridiculously more for 0.4''. That monitor will be best if you use single GTX770 and in future you can SLI and get 1 or 2 more of that monitors to get perfect experience.
0.4 inches doesn't even make much of a difference haha.
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April 14, 2014 6:47:12 AM
wimpy_miner said:
robmartin519 said:
If I were you, I would try to get the 4gb version of the GTX 770, and up the memory to 16 gb, then after that, try to get it so that the ssd drive is at least 256 GB. You pull that off, and you will be hard pressed to find a game that won't run in maximum settings. I didn't see what OS you want on it, make sure it is a 64 bit version that supports all that ram. Windows 8.1 professional works well with mine! If you plan on using your old OS, make sure it is a 64 bit OS. Thanks I`ll try and do that. Yes. I forgot to mention what OS I wan to use. I was going for the Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit because I have been using it all my life and never had Windows 8. Would Windows 8 be better to use in my case?
wimpy_miner said:
Ok, Thanks again to everyone for giving me such positive feedback and all the awesome recommendations. I followed your advice and changed the processor to an i5. However because of the fact that I had to get a CPU cooler and forgot to take the OS into account I`m ruffly at about 1020 Pounds. That is ok, as its my birthday soon and I got catholic confirmation (hoping to get some money to finance this computer)
This is my new build:CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670...
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/d...
GPU: NVidia GeForce GTX 770
http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI HERO
http://www.ebuyer.com/517542-asus-maximus-vi-hero-z87-s...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance PRO 8GB
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m...
Hard Drive: WD 1TB 3.5 inch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1TB-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp...
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E391OX6/ref=noref...
Optical Drive: Liteon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liteon-IHOS104-37-Internal-Blu-...
Power Supply: Corsair 650W
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020077-UK-Builder-S...
Case: X-Case Eagle II Gaming Chassis
http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eag...
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Again I am open for all sorts of feedback and recommendations. Thank you very much again for all the support you guys gave me on my first post. I only have one question: Do I need to buy any extra cables or are all the cables I need included in the particular packages?
And also I forgot to ask: Are the 650W from the Power Supply too much or too low or even just fine. I know a lot of people told me the Asus HERO motherboard is overkill but I really like the black/red design as it fits to my build and case. If you know any other motherboard with such a design that is compatible with my build please feel free to tell me
that looks good bud, like I was going to say, get windows 7, I don't care if it is the equivalent of $100 more, GET IT! Unless of course you are very technically inclined, and want to give windows 8 a try. Make sure, with the Power Supply, you go with that specific brand, even if you get a little higher in wattage. I find that Corsair PSU's are the most reliable, even if they are a little too expensive.
Best of luck putting this together, and if you have any problems, feel free to PM me. I am always willing to help in any way I can.
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