Hey guys.
I'm new to the forum. I've been looking around here a bit and have seen that the people here really seem to be really helpful and know what they're talking about.
The build I am going to make will be my second one. I made my first build in 2010. It was a very simple gaming rig. All stock parts. No special coolers or LEDs or anything. Very basic.
The build I want to make now is a HUGE step up from what I made before.
Approximate Purchase Date: Between 1-2 weeks
Budget Range: $4-5K USD
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming. Also like Photoshop and video editing and stuff. That's not for me but I know that it can put a lot of strain on the system.
Parts Not Required: I need everything down to the power strip for all my peripherals. And any good comfortable leather/wood computer chairs.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com
Country: United States
Parts Preferences: Intel processor and nVidia graphics
Overclocking: Maybe. It will be my first time doing so, so just a little bit to be safe.
SLI or Crossfire: Yes. SLI
Monitor Resolution: I need a good full HD monitor recommendation. Preferably one that looks nice. Around the size of one of those iMacs.
Case: NZXT Switch 810
Motherboard: ASUS Rampage IV Extreme
CPU: Intel Core i7 3960X Extreme Edition
GPU: I'm not sure whether to go with two 1.5 GB ones or a 3 GB one.
GTX 580 1536MB
Or
GTX 580 3072MB
I want to be able to run any game I throw at this on the best possible settings.
It will be water cooled.
RAM: CORSAIR DOMINATOR GT 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133
PSU: SILVERSTONE ST1500 1500W
Hard Drive: Western Digital VelociRaptor 10000RPM 600GB For storage
SSD: Crucial 128GB SSD For my OS and some games and programs
Blu Ray Drive: ASUS Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X DVD-RAM 8X BD-ROM 8MB Cache SATA Blu-ray Burner
Keyboard: I was thinking of a good Razer one.
Mouse: The wireless Mad Catz Cyborg R.A.T. 9
Also, Are there any white small LEDs that I can place throughout the inside of the case that I can turn on and off while the system is on? I don't want a bright computer while I sleep.
I know that I can probably make a system that will do what I want for much less, but I kinda also want such a powerful system just to have it.
I'm posting this for a couple of reasons.
1. From what I can tell, all my parts seem compatible. Is there anything that I'm not seeing here?
2. Water cooling. I really want to water cool this system. I want to cool both the CPU and the one or two GPU(s) I will have.
What type of water cooling would I need for this? Also, I've seen many videos on water cooling setups, but does anyone have any great text + pic/video tutorials? I want to be able to talk to people about the cooling and thoroughly be able to explain something if needed. Not just name a part and have them nod their head.
3. With whatever your recommended water cooling option is, will the PSU be enough to power everything?
If there is anything that I am forgetting to mention please let me know. It's pretty late here and I'm very sleepy.
Thank you for all your help.
=)
Also, I will eventually try to post pictures of the build.
I am going to be taking a lot of pictures during the building process.
I'm new to the forum. I've been looking around here a bit and have seen that the people here really seem to be really helpful and know what they're talking about.
The build I am going to make will be my second one. I made my first build in 2010. It was a very simple gaming rig. All stock parts. No special coolers or LEDs or anything. Very basic.
The build I want to make now is a HUGE step up from what I made before.
Approximate Purchase Date: Between 1-2 weeks
Budget Range: $4-5K USD
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming. Also like Photoshop and video editing and stuff. That's not for me but I know that it can put a lot of strain on the system.
Parts Not Required: I need everything down to the power strip for all my peripherals. And any good comfortable leather/wood computer chairs.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com
Country: United States
Parts Preferences: Intel processor and nVidia graphics
Overclocking: Maybe. It will be my first time doing so, so just a little bit to be safe.
SLI or Crossfire: Yes. SLI
Monitor Resolution: I need a good full HD monitor recommendation. Preferably one that looks nice. Around the size of one of those iMacs.
Case: NZXT Switch 810
Motherboard: ASUS Rampage IV Extreme
CPU: Intel Core i7 3960X Extreme Edition
GPU: I'm not sure whether to go with two 1.5 GB ones or a 3 GB one.
GTX 580 1536MB
Or
GTX 580 3072MB
I want to be able to run any game I throw at this on the best possible settings.
It will be water cooled.
RAM: CORSAIR DOMINATOR GT 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133
PSU: SILVERSTONE ST1500 1500W
Hard Drive: Western Digital VelociRaptor 10000RPM 600GB For storage
SSD: Crucial 128GB SSD For my OS and some games and programs
Blu Ray Drive: ASUS Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X DVD-RAM 8X BD-ROM 8MB Cache SATA Blu-ray Burner
Keyboard: I was thinking of a good Razer one.
Mouse: The wireless Mad Catz Cyborg R.A.T. 9
Also, Are there any white small LEDs that I can place throughout the inside of the case that I can turn on and off while the system is on? I don't want a bright computer while I sleep.
I know that I can probably make a system that will do what I want for much less, but I kinda also want such a powerful system just to have it.
I'm posting this for a couple of reasons.
1. From what I can tell, all my parts seem compatible. Is there anything that I'm not seeing here?
2. Water cooling. I really want to water cool this system. I want to cool both the CPU and the one or two GPU(s) I will have.
What type of water cooling would I need for this? Also, I've seen many videos on water cooling setups, but does anyone have any great text + pic/video tutorials? I want to be able to talk to people about the cooling and thoroughly be able to explain something if needed. Not just name a part and have them nod their head.
3. With whatever your recommended water cooling option is, will the PSU be enough to power everything?
If there is anything that I am forgetting to mention please let me know. It's pretty late here and I'm very sleepy.
Thank you for all your help.
=)
Also, I will eventually try to post pictures of the build.
I am going to be taking a lot of pictures during the building process.