Would this system work? What would you change?

[jacobg8857]

If there anything you would change, what would it be? Would you pick W7 or W8 for your OS?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/jacobg8857/saved/2kmD

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74770k) | $279.99 @ Microcenter

**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1) | $24.99 @ NCIX US

**Motherboard** | [Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximusvihero) | $199.99 @ Amazon

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml16gx3m4a1600c9) | $149.99 @ Microcenter

**Storage** | [Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sandisk-internal-hard-drive-sdssdx120gg25) | $99.99 @ Microcenter

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002faex) | $84.98 @ Outlet PC

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002faex) | $84.98 @ Outlet PC

**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100351vxsr) (2-Way CrossFire) | $364.99 @ Newegg

**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100351vxsr) (2-Way CrossFire) | $364.99 @ Newegg

**Case** | [NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan001bk) | $109.99 @ Newegg

**Power Supply** | [NZXT HALE82 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-power-supply-hale82850m) | $100.00 @ Newegg

**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $16.98 @ Outlet PC

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-fqc05956) | $129.98 @ Outlet PC

| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $2066.81
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-15 03:20 EDT-0400 |

 

[realchaos]

Purpose?
Are you overclocking?

As for the OS question, my vote goes for Windows 8.

 

[jacobg8857]

Ya i was planning on overclocking for gaming. Keep the system open for change as time goes on.

 

[realchaos]

Here's what I would do then:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1957.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-15 03:49 EDT-0400)

-No need for i7 or 16gb of ram in gaming. i5 and 8gb is good enough.
-Better cpu cooler for better overclocking.
-Dual GTX 770. Crossfire may still have some problems, while SLI doesn't.

 

[jacobg8857]

May i ask why did you switch out the Asus Maximus VI Hero? But other then that it looks great! Also i got the CPU Cooler and the power supply, Case, two hard drives. CPU cooler on my list would it still be ok to use for now?

 

[realchaos]

Oh okay, that's fine then. The Hyper 212 plus is a great cpu cooler that performs phenomenally for it's price. However, it only allows for mild overclocking.

I switched out the Maximum VI Hero because the main advantage it offers over others is a better onboard audio. Other than that, it's kind of the same as other boards that are cheaper.

 

[jacobg8857]

Ahh i see, thanks for the heads up! I will be switching out the Cooler for the one you recommend! I guess i be selling the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus for $20 comes with a extra fan haha!