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What CPU, PSU, motherboard and graphics cards should I have with this collection of components?
I`m building my first desktop and I don`t know what CPU, PSU, motherboard and graphics card to choose. I have second to none experience regarding this stuff, so opinions are appreciated.
I want an Intel.
I have ca 1000 usd left of my budget.
Please also tell me if there is something I need or should switch out. These are the components I have chosen so far:
(case) CM STORM STRYKER XL-ATX WHITE

(ram) CORSAIR 16GB DDR3 VENGEANCE PRO RED 2400MHZ (2x16)(not sure about this one)

(cpu cooler) CORSAIR H100I HYDRO CPU COOLER S-1150/1366/2011 (do I need more cooling?)

(ssd) SAMSUNG 840 EVO 250GB SATA SSD TLC

(hdd) SEAGATE DESKTOP HDD 3TB 7200RPM SATA/600 64MB
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a c 374 V Motherboard
a c 250 U Graphics card
a c 403 à CPUs
August 28, 2014 3:27:00 PM

XFX 650, Antec HCG 620M
August 28, 2014 3:54:41 AM

i7Baby said:
CPU - i5 4690k
mobo - ASRock Z97 Extreme 4
GPU - Asus GTX780
PSU - Seasonic M12II 620 ($70 newegg)

You won't need the H100i. Just a Coolermaster Hyper 212 evo will be fine.

You won't need 16gb ram. 2 x 4 gb will be fine.

I like the Stormtrooper or HAF XM better.


http://www.dustinhome.no/product/5010748740/asus-geforc...
this one?
August 28, 2014 3:39:56 AM

i7Baby said:
CPU - i5 4690k
mobo - ASRock Z97 Extreme 4
GPU - Asus GTX780
PSU - Seasonic M12II 620 ($70 newegg)

You won't need the H100i. Just a Coolermaster Hyper 212 evo will be fine.

You won't need 16gb ram. 2 x 4 gb will be fine.

I like the Stormtrooper or HAF XM better.


really? no need for watercooling?
a c 374 V Motherboard
a c 250 U Graphics card
a c 403 à CPUs
August 28, 2014 3:07:52 AM

CPU - i5 4690k
mobo - ASRock Z97 Extreme 4
GPU - Asus GTX780
PSU - Seasonic M12II 620 ($70 newegg)

You won't need the H100i. Just a Coolermaster Hyper 212 evo will be fine.

You won't need 16gb ram. 2 x 4 gb will be fine.

I like the Stormtrooper or HAF XM better.

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