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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.89 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($85.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
*Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($719.99 @ TigerDirect) - Superclocked
**Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1216.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Case: Still shopping around
So basically...Im looking for some help choosing a motherboard, memory, and a CPU cooler. What would you guys recommend? Newegg is currently offering sales with memory and motherboards bundled together, but I dont feel like I dont know enough about motherboards to be comfortable making the call.
A few things
-*How the stock cooling system on the 780 TI handle the superclocked version?
-**Is the 750W power supply too much? Could I get away with the Corsair 650W?
- 8GB or 16GB of RAM?
- Will a mid-size tower fit all of my needs?
-Ultra High End Gaming - BF4, Bioshocks, Crysis 3 etc
-Want to overclock the 4770k
-1920x1080
-Around $1500
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2013-11-29, 05:30 PM #1Mechagnome
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$1500 Ultra PC Build - Black Friday!
Last edited by Shullski; 2013-11-30 at 11:57 PM. Reason: Neatness
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2013-11-30, 07:14 AM #2Deleted
I think you overestimate how much you need to get a good rig for 1080p gaming.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1104.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 02:03 EST-0500)
You don't need an i7-4770k for a gaming rig.
780ti is overkill, R9 280X or GTX 770 is plenty or you could wait for R9 290 non-reference cards unless you want to buy soon. Could go with a 780 but honestly the 290 non-reference is much better once released so it would kinda feel like a waste to spend $470+ right now.
With the motherboard and PSU you can easily add a second GPU if you feel you ever need more performance or if you swap to 1440p gaming.
Swapped the SSD to a bigger, 250GB model. Much less of a hassle and micromanaging compared to having only 120GB. It's quite cheap now anyway.
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2013-11-30, 10:57 PM #3Mechagnome
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Well I guess I forgot to mention a few things. I am majoring in Computer Science and Web Design...and currently my classes involve a lot of recording, editing, rendering etc so the i7 is something that is a must for me...especially because I will be in college for another few years. As well as streaming on twitch. I want this to be somewhat future proof.
Originally Posted by Notarget
I do indeed plan on upgrading to a 1440p monitor in the near future...so I think I am going to stick with the 780 TI.
Should I change anything else from the setup you posted? Ex CPU cooler for the i7 or anything to compensate for the 780 TI?
I have a 1500 dollar budget here and I honestly just want to take advantage of that, as it is something that is a must for education also. There is no sense in saving a couple hundred bucks on something that I am being financially assisted with from school. Especially at the sacrifice of performance.Last edited by Shullski; 2013-11-30 at 11:00 PM.
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2013-12-01, 04:27 AM #4Deleted
Hmm too bad R9 290 and 290X non-reference cards are not here yet, about the same performance but cost much less.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1499.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 23:25 EST-0500)
If you don't see yourself ever doing SLI you could change the PSU to save some money as well:
XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular
A lot of these deals change fast because of BF/CM so buy now (like RAm/PSU) or ask again if you need alternatives.
You might want to consider 16GB RAM but you can always add an extra 8GB if you need later on.
They have decently priced Korean 1440p, slightly cheaper if not pixel perfect.
QNIX Perfect Pixel QX2710 Matte 60Hz 27.0" $374
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2013-12-01, 06:20 PM #5Mechagnome
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Actually think that this is what I am going to go ahead and order ! Might wait till tomorrow just to see Cyber Monday deals. Originally Posted by Notarget
The only thing I was curious about was the Team Vulcan RAM brand. Never heard of it, just had me scratching my head. I think Ill check if there are any new sales tomorrow on GSkill or corsair. Thanks a ton for the help!
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2013-12-01, 09:04 PM #6Deleted
TEAM RAM has been used by some serious overlocker (competition) along with Mushkin, they're just not as well known as the mainstream brands like Corsair, Crucial, G.Skill etc.
http://www.overclock.net/t/1263244/t...#post_17355768
You can Google review, check Newegg comments as well
If you don't like them because of how their aesthetics then by all means wait for different RAM.
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2013-12-02, 08:02 PM #7Mechagnome
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Sounds great. One final question before I order that I assume will be a dumb one. Originally Posted by Notarget
After looking at lots of builds, the Arc Midi R2 seems like its going to be a tight squeeze. The 780 TI measures 266.7 mm in length, while the case holds cards up to 290 mm in length. Is that anything that I need to be concerned about? As well as squeezing in my CPU cooler and fans? Wondering if I should grab something with maybe larger case fans
For example
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=5244940&SID=
Absolutely fell in love with the look of the Fractal Design one though..just worried. Also...will that cooler allow for overclocking of my CPU?Last edited by Shullski; 2013-12-02 at 08:18 PM.
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2013-12-02, 08:07 PM #8Field Marshal
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What are you having to record and edit for your comp sci courses? I think I probably could of gotten through my course load with my old 90s dell
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2013-12-02, 08:52 PM #9Mechagnome
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Computer Science and I am putting some focus on design. Some editing and artsy-ish classes thrown in. Plus its a hobby of mine Originally Posted by yupholladay
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