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October 13, 2014 7:55:10 PM

Very exciting to start building this gaming PC. I'm looking to keep the price below 2500$ and I don't want to do a lot of overclocking and tinkering with it once I get it set up for a long time. I've picked out the following parts but I'm open to suggestions or advice.

**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $319.99 @ Newegg
**CPU Cooler** | [be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/be-quiet-cpu-cooler-bk019) | $59.99 @ NCIX US
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97...) | $174.99 @ Mwave
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m1a1...) | $82.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m1a1...) | $82.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-driv...) | $128.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-driv...) | $101.99 @ NCIX US
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX Titan Black 6GB Superclocked Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-06gp43791k...) | $1019.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Cooler Master HAF X Blue ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc942kk...) | $159.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair RM 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm100...) | $129.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Sony 5280S-CB-PLUS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sony-optical-drive-5280scb...) | $31.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $89.98 @ OutletPC

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a c 247 4 Gaming
October 13, 2014 7:58:23 PM

One post per topic please ....

be back w/ recommendations

1. At this price, i wouldn't argue against the i7

2. faster / better memory available at same price. Never buy 2 separate RAM Sticks get a matched pair

3. Titan is last generation

4. RM series PSU uses poor caps

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Mz2jqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Mz2jqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($295.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($112.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe ATX Full Tower Case ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2097.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 23:02 EDT-0400

$150 Swiftech H240-X All in One Liquid Cooler
http://www.swiftech.com/H240-X.aspx

To add water cooling to the MoBo Water Block

$5.00 Pump Adapter
http://www.swiftech.com/G1/4-ADAPTER.aspx

(2) x $4.00 Barbs (3/8 ID Tube)
http://www.swiftech.com/g1-4barbs.aspx

(2) $2.00 Clamps (3/8 ID - 1/2" OD tubing)
http://www.swiftech.com/clampsfor12tubing.aspx

$2264 for all that ....


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October 13, 2014 7:59:17 PM

I didn't mean to double post. First time here and it was totally accidental. Sorry everyone.
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October 13, 2014 8:00:49 PM

quick tip you can post the full partpicker list rather than segments of it individually
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a b 4 Gaming
October 13, 2014 8:01:00 PM

The Titan is a ton of money for a last-gen GPU.
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October 13, 2014 8:10:05 PM

Thanks for the responses so far. I have a few questions. Is installing and setting up 2 video cards much more difficult than 1? Is the liquid cooling necessary because I have concerns with installing that as well?
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October 13, 2014 8:11:49 PM

MichaelMacade said:
Thanks for the responses so far. I have a few questions. Is installing and setting up 2 video cards much more difficult than 1? Is the liquid cooling necessary because I have concerns with installing that as well?


Id strongly advice watching a few instructional videos before putting water anywere near the system xd
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October 13, 2014 8:16:10 PM

JackNaylor I really appreciate the rundown. I am, as I mentioned, extremely new and naieve at this. You think I will get better performance when it comes to gaming with 2 of the GTX 970s compared to the 1 Titan card? If that is the case then that is fantastic because the price drop is so dramatic. Another question I had is I was looking at the specs on the i7 4790k and it says that it only works with ddr 1600 and you've recommended ddr 2133 will these two parts still function together?
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a c 247 4 Gaming
October 13, 2014 8:47:28 PM

MichaelMacade said:
Thanks for the responses so far. I have a few questions. Is installing and setting up 2 video cards much more difficult than 1? Is the liquid cooling necessary because I have concerns with installing that as well?


1. It's twice as hard ....1st ya gotta plug one in, then the other :)  .... 3/4 of the builds I have done w/ folks in the last 3 years were either SLI from the getgo or were planned for a later addition of a 2nd card.

2. Essentially it means:

a) Pop the extra card in the slot
b) Connect the two extra cables
c) Connect the SLI Bridge in the MoBo box

As for the water cooling I should state that there is not a single CLC (closed loop cooler) that I would recommend. This is an AIO (All-in-one) but it is an open loop cooler. Installation is extremely simple and far less dangerous than say a Hyper 212 where it is very easy to over tighten the hold down screws and damage the CPU or MoBo.

Install goes like this .....

1. Affix the 8 fan screws to the top of the case ... no different fro screwing in 2 fans

2. Aply the TIM and tighten down the four screws on the cooler just like you would on any air cooler except it's just about impossible to over tighten the screws and damage anything and there's no big bulky hunk of aluminum getting then the way.

3. Connect the Pump to CPU header on MoBo

4. Connect the two fans to the provided splitter....connect the splitter to the CPU_OPT header on MoBo, thatz it

http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cooling/liquid/4087...

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While the H220X is an obvious choice for the novice, it also has some incredible benefits for the enthusiast looking to do a smaller loop. When you break it down, the H220X is a collection of excellent components that simply happen to come in one box. The included Apogee XL is top notch, and recently took home a Hi Tech Legion Gold Award. The MCP30 pump has a head pressure of over 2 meters, with over 1GPM flow and PWM control, making it a perfect choice for a 3-4 component loop. The radiator is an excellent quality copper/brass piece that delivers excellent low rpm performance, and the attached reservoir is easily accessible. 3/8” ID tubing is used throughout, and there is plenty of length to simply make one cut to add a GPU in most builds. In other words, you have a small loop in a box with every component being top quality, and may be the same components you would have been looking at in the first place.

Installation of the H220X was very easy, probably the easiest liquid cooler I have ever done. A huge part of this is thanks to the use of the Apogee XL block, which is a flagship top tier block and has a mounting system fitting of that stature. I had noted just how easy the install was when I reviewed the block alone, and comparing it to the Asetek/CoolIt/etc. kits, it is absolutely a world better. The radiator/pump/reservoir assembly go in simply with fan screws to your desired location in the case. The PWM splitter is as easy as it gets, and takes absolutely all of the guesswork out of the wiring setup.

In terms of performance, well….we could simply leave it at the fact that the H220X is simply the best performing out-of-the-box cooler you can buy today. Period. ..... The NZXT X60/61 comes close in terms of performance, but at the expense of far more noise and far less compatibility. 240mm CLCs can’t touch the H220X in all out performance, and at tolerable noise levels the H220X flat out embarrasses them. The Cryorig R1 and Noctua NH-D15 come closest in matching the H220X in terms of performance and noise, but fall short. What more can you say? We put the best out of the box solutions up against the H220X, and the H220X walked away a clear winner and did so with absolutely astonishing performance to noise. With all of this performance the H220X never topped 40 dB at full speed.

.....There is not a 240mm CLC or air cooler that can beat it, and it does it at 20+ dB quieter than the competing CLCs. To sum it up; the H220X offers better performance, lower noise, better aesthetics, flawless design and build, better components and the option of expandability when compared to a CLC. Putting it gently, choosing any CLC over the H220X would be doing yourself a huge disservice. If you are looking to step into liquid cooling, or looking to start a small loop, the H220X is the obvious choice and comes with our highest recommendation and Hi Tech Legion Editor’s Choice Award.




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