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Hey i'm making a new build and really just wanted to get it flawless so i thought i'd ask you guys.
Ultimately it needs to run 3 screens of which i'm still debating but was leaning towards the new yet to be release rog swift PG278Q unless you guys have better idea.
Btw i'm in the UK and i used part picker to get barbones. (I envy you guys in usa you get such good deals on parts)

This is what i have so far:
[PCPartPicker part list](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/wDC3gs) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/wDC3gs/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | £163.14 @ Aria PC
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i) | £79.15 @ Amazon UK
**Motherboard** | [Asus Maximus VI Formula ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximusviformula) | £203.99 @ Aria PC
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | £61.70 @ Amazon UK
**Storage** | [Seagate Desktop HDD 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st4000dm000) | £102.25 @ CCL Computers
**Case** | [NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan001wt) | £97.79 @ Aria PC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | £708.02
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 01:50 BST+0100 |

I'm just wondering what graphics card will pull this together or any parts you think i should replace.
All that's missing such as peripherals i can salvage from my old rig
 
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That's a good point, so two 780 TIs would be your best bet. Watercooling is a good option...
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Gaming on 3 screens? Like eyefinity or 3dsurround? Also you could upgrade to the Z97 chipset, any Asus Maximus VII boards. Water cooling is optional... I don't like it even for overclocking, but that's your choice.
 
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You want to get three 1440p screens? You will definitely need graphics card in an SLI or Crossfire configuration to get an enjoyable gaming experience.
As for your components, I wouldn't get the H100i, it is loud. The H110 is quieter and performs better. (Assuming you want an AIO)

You don't really need the formula motherboard, the VII Hero is a great board, and you won't need to do a bios update (even though it's quite easy on ROG boards). http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximusviihero

As for the graphics cards, you could go with two r9 290Xs, the VAPOR-X editions would be the best choice. Or you could go with two 780 TIs in SLI, or even an r9 295X2 if you don't want to worry about cooling problems, and want to get even better performance. (It is quite a bit more expensive though.)
 
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I would stay away from Crossfire right now... Micro stutter is really bad and Crossfire isn't supported by as many games as SLI.

 
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Most of the new titles now support both, crossfire and sli. That might have been a problem in the past, but I really don't see it as being one now. http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/11/01/amd_radeon_r9_290x_crossfire_video_card_review#.U92et_l_tCg
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/radeon_r9_290_crossfire_review_benchmarks,23.html
And from what I read the micro stuttering isn't so bad now, not any more than nvidia anyway.
 
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Thank you very much guys.

In regards motherboard i picked what's top of the list but i tend to get really confused with boards and 1 letter/number difference and can never find what i'm paying difference for but i will look into what you suggested.

In regard to graphics i think i should probably go nvidea especially if i pick up the three pg278q just to get everything i can out of it like 3d and g-sync etc but i'm coming from Eyefinity and have no experience with nvidea software or cards.

I've never done water cooling but that is an option but i'm not sure if have to find new case and how easy or if i even need water cool cards in sli.

 
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That's a good point, so two 780 TIs would be your best bet. Watercooling is a good option, but you don't need it, it will just make everything run cooler, but then again will require some maintenance. Oh and with a high-end setup like that, I would just go for a 4790K.
 
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i'm looking differences of all the different asus VII boards but the hero looks awesome and it goes perfectly with monitors being Rog so thinking might look for a case that fits that theme.

I took your advice and went for i7 but i don't know if i will see any gains in gaming to be honest.

As i'm being honest i love everything they done with PG278Q monitors but i hate the price tag especially since cost more in £ then $. But i don't know any other monitors that as good with all features. I was thinking IPS panel as i here people rave about them all the time but i think gaming wise 144hz is the way to go over colour.
 
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This is completely false. Micro-stuttering is basically a non issue anymore and basically all games support CF. This comment would be valid in 2010.
 
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Honestly I don't think spending extra money on a 144hz refresh or 120hz is worth it. Average person can't tell the difference between 60 and 120.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWEpIwNDeCA
 
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I see what your saying just having watched video but alot people swear by it but if really is the case then i should revisit monitors which would probably change the whole build?
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (£236.34 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£79.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£250.76 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£61.70 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate Desktop HDD 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive (£102.25 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3.0GB Platinum Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£562.93 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3.0GB Platinum Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£562.93 @ CCL Computers)
Case: Corsair 760T Black ATX Full Tower Case (£135.56 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £1992.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-04 15:49 BST+0100

I think this final build i'm going to go with just want double check all is good
and this my old rig i can harvest from
url=http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/bd4jJx]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-750 2.66Ghz Quad-Core Processor (£198.99 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Scythe SCMG-3100 88.1 CFM CPU Cooler (£43.95 @ Amazon UK)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste (£7.27 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Motherboard: Asus P7P55D-E PRO ATX LGA1156 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair XMS3 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory (£119.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£124.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 6970 2GB Video Card (£283.95 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£65.99 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-S223C DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£69.65 @ CCL Computers)
Keyboard: Logitech G110 Wired Standard Keyboard
Mouse: Razer Naga Epic Wireless Laser Mouse (£164.17 @ Amazon UK)
Headphones: Plantronics Gamecom 380 Headset (£17.26 @ Scan.co.uk)
Other: Acoustic Energy Aego M Active Speakers 2.1 System (£149.00)
Total: £1245.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-04 15:47 BST+0100
 
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Oh but what's wrong with the psu quality i'm sure cx750 good modular psu

Thanks for the reference i will look into that psu
 
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I looked into some h110 vs h100i threads and some people suggested scrapping it altogether as noise and cooling is trumped by air but looking into what can achieve by replacing fans.
To be honest i picked up h100i because it was different and less intrusive but if it really inefficient i might scrap it
 
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It is efficient, and the advantages of an AIO are:
1. They look better.
2. They are smaller, so they're easier to install. (usually)
3. They put less weight on the motherboard.

But they are more expensive. (Price/performance) An NH-D15 for example performs better than the H100i for the same price, and competes with the more expensive AIOs. I would personally get an AIO, just for the advantages I listed above. The H100i is gonna be loud, but an easy remedy is to change the fans that come bundled with it.
 
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ok i understand now. i've always paid premium and gone with noctua fans in past for quietness and are moving but i've always read 120mm fans > 140mm and i think h110 takes 2x 144

 
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The H100i performs slightly worse than the H110 and is also louder, it is a fact. It is indeed easier for 120mm fans to build up higher static pressure, but the difference between 140 and 120 is very small, so that's not something you should worry about.
 
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