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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.
***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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