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Started by Romz Ar | | 6 answers
Is this specs okay for my Gaming/Workstation Build?
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K
Motherboard: ASRock H97-Killer LGA1150
RAM: 32GB Patriot Xtreme 2133MHz
Storage: Crucial M500 960GB
ODD: LG Optical Drive
Case: Corsair Obsidian 900D
GPU: 2x Sapphire R9 290X 4GB
PSU: Corsair RM1000
Gaming Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow
Gaming Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013
OS: Windows 8.1

Cooling Components:

CPU Block: Koolance 380i
Fan Splitter: Swiftech PWM
Tubing: Primochill Primoflex LRT Advanced
Fittings: Koolance 3/8ID/ 5/8OD
Radiators: Alphacool Nexxxos XRT All Copper Radiators
Fans: 17x Corsair AF120 Quiet Edition Fans
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October 14, 2014 3:12:02 PM

Don't use AF series fans on a radiator unless the radiator has a very low fpi. The Phanteks Enthoo Primo is much better than the 900D and is A LOT cheaper. You don't need a water cooling loop either, but that is up to you if you want to spend $600 or more on something that could be spent on a better CPU for your workstation needs.
October 14, 2014 2:22:04 PM

4690K with a H97 motherboard? That motherboard also is not made to run 2 cards.
I would overclock this processor up to about 4.2GHz and beat you at everything you do for less money.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YfrtNG
October 14, 2014 2:10:50 PM

Romz Ar said:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K
Motherboard: ASRock H97-Killer LGA1150
RAM: 32GB Patriot Xtreme 2133MHz
Storage: Crucial M500 960GB
ODD: LG Optical Drive
Case: Corsair Obsidian 900D
GPU: 2x Sapphire R9 290X 4GB
PSU: Corsair RM1000
Gaming Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow
Gaming Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013
OS: Windows 8.1

Cooling Components:

CPU Block: Koolance 380i
Fan Splitter: Swiftech PWM
Tubing: Primochill Primoflex LRT Advanced
Fittings: Koolance 3/8ID/ 5/8OD
Radiators: Alphacool Nexxxos XRT All Copper Radiators
Fans: 17x Corsair AF120 Quiet Edition Fans


This build is pretty overkill in many ways. You will as good as never use 32gb of ram. I would suggest just like the others maybe tone a little down for some other stuff and get an i7 or other better CPU instead.
October 14, 2014 7:32:42 AM

Romz Ar said:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K
Motherboard: ASRock H97-Killer LGA1150
RAM: 32GB Patriot Xtreme 2133MHz
Storage: Crucial M500 960GB
ODD: LG Optical Drive
Case: Corsair Obsidian 900D
GPU: 2x Sapphire R9 290X 4GB
PSU: Corsair RM1000
Gaming Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow
Gaming Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013
OS: Windows 8.1

Cooling Components:

CPU Block: Koolance 380i
Fan Splitter: Swiftech PWM
Tubing: Primochill Primoflex LRT Advanced
Fittings: Koolance 3/8ID/ 5/8OD
Radiators: Alphacool Nexxxos XRT All Copper Radiators
Fans: 17x Corsair AF120 Quiet Edition Fans


Hey there Romz Ar,

Overall, pretty powerful build. Here are my two cents on it:
- As the guys said, for the editing part - you would definitely benefit more from hyperthreading which i5 does not have. I would suggest checking out the i7 series.
- That MOBO only supports dual-channel memory and you have 4 sticks. I would consider a MOBO that supports quad-channel memory.
- You have chosen a 2133MHz RAM while your mobo only supports 1600MHz/ 1333MHz/ 1066MHz which means your memory will run at a lower clock-speed. The Patriot Viper 3 series do come with 1600MHz clock-speed and you might want to consider switching to that if you want to stick with this particular brand and model.

Hope this comes in handy,

Captain_WD.
October 14, 2014 5:44:34 AM

It depends on what programs you use. For video editing, rendering, etc.. you will greatly benefit from an i7 solely because of it's hyperthreading capability.
October 14, 2014 5:38:09 AM

workstation should have at least an I7

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