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August 22, 2014 6:58:13 PM

Hello, can anyone please review my build. I am looking for a high-end $4000 gaming pc. This is the first computer I have built and I am a first timer. If there are any better components I could have chosen please inform me. Thank you

[PCPartPicker part list](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/LZVP8d) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/LZVP8d/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790...) | $392.00 @ PCCaseGear
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h110) | $168.00 @ CPL Online
**Motherboard** | [Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximu...) | $479.00 @ Mwave Australia
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f317000cl...) | $209.00 @ CPL Online
**Storage** | [Sandisk X210 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/sandisk-internal-hard-d...) | $189.00 @ CPL Online
**Storage** | [Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-interna...) | $165.00 @ Centre Com
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 760 X2 4GB DirectCU II Video Card](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-mars760...) | $849.00 @ PLE Computers
**Case** | [Cooler Master Cosmos II (Black) ATX Full Tower Case](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc12...) | $375.00 @ CPL Online
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cs...) | $149.00 @ PCCaseGear
**Optical Drive** | [Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-bw12...) |-
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $115.00 @ CPL Online
**Monitor** | [Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-pb278q) | $597.00 @ CPL Online
**Case Fan** | [Corsair CO-9050012-WW 37.9 CFM 120mm Fan](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050...) | $39.00 @ CPL Online
**Case Fan** | [Corsair CO-9050012-WW 37.9 CFM 120mm Fan](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050...) | $39.00 @ CPL Online
**Case Fan** | [Corsair CO-9050012-WW 37.9 CFM 120mm Fan](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050...) | $39.00 @ CPL Online
**Keyboard** | [Razer Blackwidow 2014 Stealth Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/razer-keyboard-rz030039...) | $109.00 @ CPL Online
**Mouse** | [Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-mouse-91000407...) |-
**Headphones** | [Logitech G35 7.1 Channel Headset](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-headphones-981...) |-
**Other**| ASUS ROG Front Base Dual-Bay Gaming Panel| $86.03
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $3999.03
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-23 11:52 EST+1000 |

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August 22, 2014 7:15:41 PM

First your case and cpu cooler are incompatible. I would buy 1 single GPU (780 tior just 780) instead of two lower ones (some games dont utilize dual gpu so youll have to deactivate one card anyways.)
The fans are wayyyyyyy to expensive you can find just as good ones for a cheaper price.
ram http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl... and have 2 more slots available for upgrade depending on what you use your computer for.
I would probably pick a different case cause 300$ is alot, i would go with a corsair 750D
People say Corsair PSU's are bad, i personally like them and never had a problem.

Over all just change a couple of things and youll be good, also you should go with a cheaper monitor cause 400$ for a 27" isnt too good of a deal
Note- ill build the same but with my changes


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August 22, 2014 7:20:40 PM

Yeah that's a sweet build but I would go with a single 780 ti. Also, look at the compatibility notes in pcpartpicker. You should go with an h100i. Like the guy above me said, those fans are expensive. Also, that case looks good but it also costs a lot. If you dont mind paying that much for a case then i'd get it since its a nice case.
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August 22, 2014 7:29:52 PM

Edit*** i just edited

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 74.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($116.19 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($669.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($669.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($137.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1250W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition 63.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.04 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Stealth Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($91.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G35 7.1 Channel Headset ($96.47 @ Amazon)
Total: $3139.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 22:36 EDT-0400
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August 22, 2014 7:31:12 PM

this would be a much more powerful build. there are things that you might like personal but if you want to spend 4000$ i can add more things
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August 22, 2014 7:34:22 PM

And are you in australia or US because the headphone and mouse arent in australia?
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August 22, 2014 8:43:33 PM

Somber said:
First your case and cpu cooler are incompatible. I would buy 1 single GPU (780 tior just 780) instead of two lower ones (some games dont utilize dual gpu so youll have to deactivate one card anyways.)
The fans are wayyyyyyy to expensive you can find just as good ones for a cheaper price.
ram http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl... and have 2 more slots available for upgrade depending on what you use your computer for.
I would probably pick a different case cause 300$ is alot, i would go with a corsair 750D
People say Corsair PSU's are bad, i personally like them and never had a problem.

Over all just change a couple of things and youll be good, also you should go with a cheaper monitor cause 400$ for a 27" isnt too good of a deal
Note- ill build the same but with my changes




Thanks for the reply. The case and cpu cooler are compatible I just checked on the cooler master website for the case. The case is staying the same but thanks for the suggestion. I will follow your advice on the gpu. Is there a reason i should go with 1600mhz ram over 2133mhz? If there is a better monitor could you please suggest one? I would like a 1440p monitor. Can I also get a suggestion on case fans? Thanks again
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August 22, 2014 8:45:19 PM

Somber said:
And are you in australia or US because the headphone and mouse arent in australia?


Yes i am in australia
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August 22, 2014 8:47:10 PM

Somber said:
this would be a much more powerful build. there are things that you might like personal but if you want to spend 4000$ i can add more things


My budget is $4000. If you can make the pc significantly better while keeping it under my budget then i would like that. Thanks
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August 23, 2014 10:47:50 AM

New build with what you want on

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($392.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($168.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($265.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($188.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($549.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($549.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($375.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1250W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($199.00 @ Centre Com)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: BenQ BL2710PT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($599.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition 63.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans ($32.00 @ CPL Online)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Stealth Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse
Headphones: Logitech G35 7.1 Channel Headset
Total: $3755.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-24 03:47 EST+1000
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August 23, 2014 10:48:50 AM

And ram is ram it really doesnt matter. Some people will get all technical but what it boils down to is that it all is basically the same
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August 23, 2014 12:21:19 PM

Somber said:
And ram is ram it really doesnt matter. Some people will get all technical but what it boils down to is that it all is basically the same


Thanks for the answer. I will build on your most recent suggestion and i may add or take a few parts. Thanks again
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August 23, 2014 2:01:19 PM

No problem man!youre gonna love the computer
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