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August 10, 2014 2:13:19 PM

I'm working on a build, and would much appreciate a true expert's opinion. Specifically, I'm trying to avoid bottlenecking, or superfluous components. THANK YOU, in advance.

***My primary use is for gaming, plus, I like higher graphics settings and to overclock my components. Sometimes I edit images, or video, though outside of gaming it's often used for basic activities; I also run many programs at once (not while gaming, o' course), e.g., win media, internet explorer, word processor, etc. Thanks.

Components so far:


CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz) (BX80646I74790K)
Cost: 339.99

CPU COOLER: Corsair Hydro Series Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler H100i
Cost: 99.95

MOBO: ASRock Z97 Extreme4 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Cost: $143.99

Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX780 SuperClocked w/EVGA ACX Cooler 3GB GDDR5 384bit, DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI,DP, SLI Ready (03G-P4-2784-KR)
Cost:$499.99

Memory: My Mobo says it's dual core, but will quad core be used to capacity on it? Should I get dual core or quad core chips? Also, this is the same question as above, but is it better to run 2 x 8gb sticks, or is it better to use 4 x 4gb sticks? Below are the items I'm considering.

DDR3 1866: One dual channel kit, and one quad channel kit
1. G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-1866C8D-16GTXModel #:F3-1866C8D-16GTX cost 179.99 (Dual CHANNEL)

2. G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL8Q-16GBZM (Quad CHANNEL)

DDR 2133: One dual channel kit, and one quad channel kit
1.G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9D-16GXH (Dual CHANNEL)

2. G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH (QUAD CHANNEL)


SSD:(2 x in raid 0 - stripped) Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE250BW
Cost: 129.99 x 2 = $260.00

HDD: Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive - OEM
Cost: 69.99

Power Supply: Rosewill CAPSTONE-750 750W Continuous @ 50°C, Intel Haswell Ready, 80 PLUS GOLD, ATX12V v2.31 & EPS12V v2.92
Cost: 99.99, with a 20 dollar rebate, so 79.99


Case: Silverstone tower , but not sure which case yet.

OS: Win 7 pro - 64bit

Optical Drive: Haven't picked them yet. Any recommendations? I may get LITE-ON DVD Burner SATA Model iHAS124-14 - OEM
costL 20.00

Thanks again.

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August 10, 2014 2:27:53 PM

what the computers use?
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August 10, 2014 3:22:53 PM

My primary use is for gaming, plus, I like higher graphics settings. Sometimes I edit images, or video, though outside of gaming it's often used for basic activities; I also run many programs at once (not while gaming, o' course), e.g., win media, internet explorer, word processor, etc. Sometimes I record gaming footage, and the like. Thanks.
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August 10, 2014 4:37:13 PM

Are you going to do some serious over clocking?
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August 10, 2014 8:35:30 PM

I'll be doing some overclocking, yes.
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August 10, 2014 8:55:05 PM

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz) (BX80646I74790K)
Cost: 339.99

This should probably be a i5 with a K modifier (If you're going to overclock). Save some cash because i7's only perform marginally better than i5's in gaming, and it's normally not worth the extra 100$.

Also, when it comes to ram, having less sticks (2x8 GB) is better. Plus you can always upgrade later with more (32 GB) if you feel you need it. When it comes to RAM, the best quality ram has a high core clock and a low CAS latency. If you find 1866 RAM with CAS 9-9-9-24 timings, you'll find exactly what you want. You can always set the timings manually in the bios as well.

As far as your OS goes, Get just the basic version (64 bit). Windows threshold is going to come out sometimes within a year from now, and you're probably going to want to upgrade to that when it comes out. Ofc it could be a flop just like windows 8 was, but I guess we'll see.

Everything else looks good. BTW you'll love those SSD's in raid 0, just remember not to put anything important on that raid array.
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August 11, 2014 9:39:34 AM

Thank you so much. Have a great week.
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