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CPU:Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz
Motherboard:MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING
RAM:TridentX 2x8 GB DDR3-1866MHz CL8
GPU:Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3 GB
SSD:Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB
HDD:Western Digital Blue 1 TB Desktop Drive
CPU Air Cooler:Noctua NH-D14
Case:CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced
PSU:XFX Core Edition Pro 750W
Various:Asus DRW-24B1ST
OS Version:Windows Pro 8.1 64 bits

I would like to know if there are any problems with this custom config above, if so, feel free to post an answer or solution below.
 
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No problems that I see, unless you're asking for suggestions on other parts it should all work together no problem. I would recommend a different power supply, XFX or Seasonic are always reputable brands.

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No problems that I see, unless you're asking for suggestions on other parts it should all work together no problem. I would recommend a different power supply, XFX or Seasonic are always reputable brands.
 
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Thanks!!

I changed the Corsair RM 750W to the XFX Core Edition Pro 750W, it had way more good reviews on amazon compared to the corsair which had some awful reviews...

Thanks for your help man, if u think i should change anything else just tell me.
 

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My system is mostly for heavy gaming and video editing, and my budget isn't my primary concern so it doesn't matter if it is 500€ or 2000€!
All i want is a computer system which will run no problem even when under heavy tasks and keep a decent FPS with high settings!
Thanks for your concern :)

 

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Your system is almost identical to something I'm building in the upcoming few months, you will have no problem with editing or gaming. You'll be running everything on Ultra no problem, the only thing i can think of at this point is if you don't plan to overclock you can stick with the non-K series, or even go Xeon instead. Otherwise great build! Enjoy
 

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Thanks

When i get my new pc, will i need to buy windows 7, 8 and if so which one?
The only reason i am not getting windows 8 is because of the new home screen or whatever, is there a way to get rid of it?
and if not which version of windows 7 should i take?

 


You will likely need to buy a window licence.
Either version is fine.
For window 7 get the Home premium version.
Not liking the new "metro" theme on Window 8 is a minor issue. You can bypass that when booting up your pc.Window 8 does offer better performance than Window 7, Windows 8 hogs less of your ram then in window 7.
 

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Thanks!!

Ok, i am probably going to go for windows 8 but could u please tell me what version of windows 8 is the best?
And completely off topic would my custom config be bottlenecked in any way?

 


There is no best window 8 in my opinion. For a standard user, the normal Windows 8.1 is fine.
The Pro version:
- Encrypt your data with BitLocker
- Access your PC on-the-go with Remote Desktop
- Connect to company networks with domain join

Your build is fine.
 


You can buy Windows 8 on amazon but they send you a disc. You install it through the disc.
Do you already have a dvd drive? If you don't it is better to get one. You would install windows through the disc.
If you don't want a dvd optical drive in your pc case, you can get an external drive so you can tuck it away after you finished with it.
 

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Thanks Man, i had a mac before so i need to know what to do before doing it as windows and building a pc is slightly harder than owning a mac, one last thing, i will buy in addition the optical dvd drive and windows 8 pro, then take the windows 8 pro disk and slot it in the dvd optical drive in my pc to install windows 8 pro?
And could u give me a name of a good dvd optical drive?
 


Yes. Here a guide that can help you:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/clean-install

Just get the cheapest optical drive. If you only using to just install Windows, you don't need a high end one.
If you use any form of Blu Ray disc, then get a Blu ray reader drive
 


If you are getting an internal unit, you need a Sata 3 cable to transfer data and one SATA power cable from the power supply. You may need screw depending on your case being toolless or not.
If you are getting an external unit, it should come with a USB cable.