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Memory and PSU suggestions for this build.

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September 2, 2014 5:58:29 AM

These are my final choices for a CAD design workstation/gaming oriented $2500 build.

I am looking only to change the following:

> Memory (I wanted to go for the Lowest CAS with highest speed).

One of the top ranking members on this site commented on another post. (Link: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2014216/ram-work...).

I need someone to confirm or deny this. Long story short, according to him, there is no reason to upgrade beyond a 1866 MHz memory ever with the choice of my CPU.

> PSU

I wanted to go for a dual SLI configuration later. pcpartpicker suggests a wattage of 736W. Need to know if the chosen PSU will even support as much OCing as I can get out of my components (CPU,GPU and Memory).

I am willing to look into other brands that have received excellent reviews on Anandtech, Linus and Toms hardware. I want a significant improvement in performance/$

Build:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($370.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($600.00 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($68.21 @ Amazon)
Total: $2463.11

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September 2, 2014 6:21:20 AM

Since you have an air cooler which tend to be big especially a Noctua, then I highly recommend a. G.Skill series RAM as it is shorter and will have more clearance between itself and the CPU cooler.

For your PSU go with any from the tier 1 to 2 and not further. Here's the list.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-su...
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September 2, 2014 6:29:10 AM

RAM brand does not matter. Because all the chips on every stick of DDR3 RAM come out of the same factory and are made with the same materials, there is no real variance in quality. Get low profile RAM for sure. I recommend 1866 cl9. As ingtar33 stated, it is the sweet spot for money/performance.

Your PSU is overpriced as usual with Corsair. Unless this rig will be under full load 100% of the time and your electricity in REALLY expensive, a gold or silver until will perform the same. Have a look at XFX. They are AMAZING quality for the money. 750w in enough here.
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September 2, 2014 10:49:32 AM

noctua d15 is huge but you can still install the cooler fan over ram a bit higher in order to avoid any interference. however low profile ram would certainly help. as for 2133mhz cl9 ram, since you are into cad design and stuff and not only just gaming it will surely help. 1866mhz cl9 though can still be an option especially if the price is significantly lower.! finally the ax corsair is top quality but surely overpriced. at 850w cant think of any better one, performance/$ wisely!

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Pz2H3C/by_merchant/
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $109.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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September 2, 2014 12:22:42 PM

tiny voices said:
RAM brand does not matter. Because all the chips on every stick of DDR3 RAM come out of the same factory and are made with the same materials, there is no real variance in quality. Get low profile RAM for sure. I recommend 1866 cl9. As ingtar33 stated, it is the sweet spot for money/performance.

Your PSU is overpriced as usual with Corsair. Unless this rig will be under full load 100% of the time and your electricity in REALLY expensive, a gold or silver until will perform the same. Have a look at XFX. They are AMAZING quality for the money. 750w in enough here.


I read somewhere that OCing the CPU itself would increase the required wattage by 20. I am already at 746 at two way SLI. Dont you think that its cutting it too close?
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September 2, 2014 4:23:36 PM

For 780ti SLI you need 850w or more.
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