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September 5, 2014 4:43:00 AM

This will be my second build, my first was thanks to Tomshardware. You guys helped me every step of the way from answering my questions, helping me pick the parts and giving me the steps to build it.

This is what I have decided to place in my second build. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jTYJBm
Any suggestions? I am undecided on the motherboard.

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a b V Motherboard
September 5, 2014 4:51:18 AM

Nice build, its a good motherboard. Are you sure 250gb will be enough storage? You can also add a larger mechanical storage drive if you need it.

Do you already have a graphics card because there isn't one in your build....
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September 5, 2014 5:10:26 AM

I don't. I can't afford it at the moment but I intend on purchasing one (GTX 780) in October along with a 1TB Hard drive. Should I hold off and purchase the rest of parts in October? I believe the 840 Evo will drop in price. I bought mine a week ago for $128.50 and I'm still in the return bounds.
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September 5, 2014 5:28:29 AM

It depends on what your PC will be used for. If you want to play games on it, then you need a graphics card. But the OS and most apps will be fine without it for a month :p  What resolution will you bee running at?

The HDD can wait, unless you think you're going to fill the 840 more than about 75-80% (not a good idea to completely fill an SSD). Everything else you've picked out is very nice, and should work well.
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a b V Motherboard
September 5, 2014 5:46:15 AM

Nothing wrong in buying in stages to spread out the cost. You could always get the mechanical drive now then transfer to the ssd later but I think you got the ssd at a good price anyway
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a b V Motherboard
September 5, 2014 6:12:16 AM

If your using is Gaming so don't get i7 that because i5 is enough for you and overclocking will NOT make the games faster so you will not need it .
so answer that Q's :
Will you use the PC in Games and it is the main using ?
Will you will use to OC or SLI ?

and the EVO is perfect so do not return it back just have an 1 or 2 TB HDD will be good , and ... can I make a changes in the Built ?
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September 5, 2014 6:29:04 AM

There are advantages to the i7's hyperthreading in both gaming (although only some modern games will utilize this effectively) and other high performance applications (i.e., editing or production software, etc.)

SLI is a completely different issue, I won't bite on that.

By all means, lets suggest an alternative MB, RAM, heck :no:  even the screen, KB&M he's yet to mention, Anton! (only joking buddy, we're all friends here)
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a b V Motherboard
September 5, 2014 6:56:56 AM

parkour47 said:
There are advantages to the i7's hyperthreading in both gaming (although only some modern games will utilize this effectively) and other high performance applications (i.e., editing or production software, etc.)

SLI is a completely different issue, I won't bite on that.

By all means, lets suggest an alternative MB, RAM, heck :no:  even the screen, KB&M he's yet to mention, Anton! (only joking buddy, we're all friends here)


as u know that i7 is doesn't make a huge effect in gaming and the i5 is a completely enough for today games and about Rendering production the first Q will reslove that descuss .
and about SLI that because choosing the right MB for him :) 
and man yes we R Friends :D 
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September 5, 2014 7:12:39 AM

Yes, I agree that most of today's games don't need more than an i5, and the price difference is quite substantial if you don't really need the extra power and features. Likewise why get a MB with lots of PCI-E slots if you're not going to use them all. I understand where you're coming from, many people do this planning to SLI or Crossfire in the future and end up just replacing their old GPU instead (which I think is usually the better option).
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September 5, 2014 7:15:45 AM

If you are going to OC, I would suggest you to seriously look at another cooling solution.

Here you can see the review of Noctua NH-D15 (i prefer it!). But along with it are a whole bunch of other solutions, including the 212 EVO and the Corsair h100 etc.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Noctua/NH-D15/6.html

Good luck
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a b V Motherboard
September 5, 2014 7:39:41 AM

parkour47 said:
Yes, I agree that most of today's games don't need more than an i5, and the price difference is quite substantial if you don't really need the extra power and features. Likewise why get a MB with lots of PCI-E slots if you're not going to use them all. I understand where you're coming from, many people do this planning to SLI or Crossfire in the future and end up just replacing their old GPU instead (which I think is usually the better option).


+1 for GPU point but not at CPU point
but what U mean by "I understand where you're coming from" ?
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September 5, 2014 7:51:15 AM

AntonM95 said:
parkour47 said:
Yes, I agree that... if you're not going to use them all. I understand where you're coming from, many people do this planning... instead (which I think is usually the better option).


+1 for GPU point but not at CPU point
but what U mean by "I understand where you're coming from" ?


It's just a phrase, meant to convey that I understand what you're thinking is behind possibly suggesting alternate components :) 
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a b V Motherboard
September 5, 2014 8:01:19 AM

parkour47 said:
AntonM95 said:
parkour47 said:
Yes, I agree that... if you're not going to use them all. I understand where you're coming from, many people do this planning... instead (which I think is usually the better option).


+1 for GPU point but not at CPU point
but what U mean by "I understand where you're coming from" ?


It's just a phrase, meant to convey that I understand what you're thinking is behind possibly suggesting alternate components :) 


sorry man for miss understanding but I'm still +1 for GPU point but not at CPU point :p 
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September 5, 2014 8:13:20 AM

AntonM95 said:
parkour47 said:
AntonM95 said:
parkour47 said:
Yes, I agree that... if you're not going to use them all. I understand where you're coming from, many people do this planning... instead (which I think is usually the better option).


+1 for GPU point but not at CPU point... ?


It's just a phrase... :) 


sorry man for miss understanding but I'm still +1 for GPU point but not at CPU point :p 


Haha, fair enough.
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September 7, 2014 12:22:42 PM

indy17 said:
If you are going to OC, I would suggest you to seriously look at another cooling solution.

Here you can see the review of Noctua NH-D15 (i prefer it!). But along with it are a whole bunch of other solutions, including the 212 EVO and the Corsair h100 etc.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Noctua/NH-D15/6.html

Good luck


My parents ended up purchasing the h100i for me today. I just told them I needed to buy a CPU cooler soon. I am in shock. My concern now is if the h100i can fit in the Enthoo Pro
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September 7, 2014 12:23:58 PM

plywrlw said:
Nothing wrong in buying in stages to spread out the cost. You could always get the mechanical drive now then transfer to the ssd later but I think you got the ssd at a good price anyway


Buying the mechanical drive today. Only thing I don't have money for is the GPU :'(  I can wait for it though.
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September 7, 2014 12:25:54 PM

AntonM95 said:
If your using is Gaming so don't get i7 that because i5 is enough for you and overclocking will NOT make the games faster so you will not need it .
so answer that Q's :
Will you use the PC in Games and it is the main using ?
Will you will use to OC or SLI ?

and the EVO is perfect so do not return it back just have an 1 or 2 TB HDD will be good , and ... can I make a changes in the Built ?


I decided to get the i7 since I intend to render videos and stream a lot of content. I will OC but will not touch SLI after seeing the issues some of my friends had with that kind of setup.
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September 7, 2014 12:28:06 PM

Upload_Complete said:
plywrlw said:
Nothing wrong in buying in stages to spread out the cost. You could always get the mechanical drive now then transfer to the ssd later but I think you got the ssd at a good price anyway


Buying the mechanical drive today. Only thing I don't have money for is the GPU :'(  I can wait for it though.


Nice parents! I think the Enthoo is pretty big, here's a build with the Enthoo and the h100i http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/pha...
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