Thread: Build review

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    Build review

    Budget: ~$1600 (somewhere around this +/- 200)
    Resolution: 1920x1200
    Games / Settings Desired: WoW, shooter, strategy at highest possible settings
    Use cases: Gaming, programming, photo editing
    Country: Switzerland
    Parts that can be reused: 1x SSD, 3x HDD, 1x DVD drive
    No OS or peripherals needed.

    PCPartPicker part list: pcpartpicker.com/p/XDmtkL
    CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.95 OutletPC)
    CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE2 54.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.99 NCIX US)
    Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.00 Amazon)
    Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($184.99 Amazon)
    Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($559.98 NCIX US)
    Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($169.99 Newegg)
    Total: $1507.90
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 05:32 EDT-0400

    Can you pleas review this build?
    I haven't picked a PSU because I wasn't sure what I need.

    Another question is the video card. Should I buy the selected one or should I wait for the STRIX-GTX980-DC2OC-4GD5 or any other?

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    Pit Lord
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    Something like this would work:
    http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-pow...ply-p1550sxxb9

    Or if you want modular:
    http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-pow...ply-p1550bbefx

    If you have plans to SLI that card in the future you could bump it up a little.

    On a different note, you could probably save some money on the mobo. That particular one is honestly a little excessive, but it does look nice and does what you need it to if it's the looks you're going after.

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    Thank you for your response.

    I've chosen the motherboard because there is a ~100 CHF discount for a 4790K + MAXIMUS VII HERO package.

    Any comments about the video card?

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    Pit Lord
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    Beast of a card. You went with the reference model which some people advise against vs buying one with an aftermarket cooler on it but they look sleek as hell.

    Your biggest problem with the card is that it's currently sold out, but you can supposedly preorder it for when it becomes available again.

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