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Silyputy

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So i posted a few days ago asking what people recommended for parts. So far This is what i have. (will be below) But i still need: Case, Motherboard and monitors.

The 3 above i dont know what i need or want. For a case i don't know what will be best for airflow and how big it needs to be. Motherboard i don't know what one is needed to plug everything in. Monitors same thing don't know how big i need them LCD or LED no idea what one is better for gaming.

The case i would like to have a window as this is my first build and id love to be able to look at it. :P

Notes:
-I know i don't need 16GB's of ram for gaming i do some video editing also thanks why i have 16gb.
-Noticed that the GPU i got only has 1 of each output could i run the HDMI output to my main screen for games and another to the other screen but general?


What i need my system to do:
-Run games well
-General use
-Have two monitors
-Internet

Here is what i have so far links all included and price also:

CPU: $610 http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=64992&vpn=BX80619I73930K&manufacture=Intel&promoid=1307
RAM: $140 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=66354&vpn=CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10&manufacture=Corsair&promoid=1307
HDD: $100 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=66010&vpn=ST2000DM001&manufacture=Seagate&promoid=1307
SSD: $125 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=69894&vpn=SDSSDX-120G-G25&manufacture=SANDISK
Cooling: $130 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=71090&vpn=CLW0217&manufacture=Thermaltake
PSU: $230 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=77638&vpn=CP-9020037-NA&manufacture=Corsair
GPU: $700 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=84058&vpn=03G-P4-2784-KR&manufacture=eVGA
DVD: $20 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=82953&promoid=1307

Will also get a few extra fans.

Thanks much if you need any other information please ask ill do my best.

Planing to hold of till boxing day to buy everything because i dont want to have to spend $2500 total if i can just hold of a few months and spend $2000. Need to buy a car but wanting to get a good idea what i want so when boxing day comes i can just place the order quickly.


Please recommend changes you would make to fix bottlenecks or need a better.... ext


Thanks!


-Zac
 
You could save a lot of money by moving to Haswell (LGA1150/Z87) and all you would lose are two cores on the CPU. But you'd gain more performance per clock - and did I mention you would save a lot of money?
If you use the GPU you've selected, you can run 4 monitors without any adapters or such. What I would recommend is just using two DVI cables, each in one of the DVI outputs, since you only have two monitors.

Here's exactly what I would do:
i7-3930k -> i7-4770k
Buy an ASUS Maximus VI Formula
SanDisk SSD -> Samsung 840 Evo of same size

The Formula board will ensure great overclocking and has very good onboard audio.
I've heard SanDisk SSDs are good, but you can read any review, the 840 Evo should be the best. And it's aggressively priced as well.

Otherwise it's a very solid build. Good choice on the PSU. I always think that if you can afford it, get a beast PSU.

As for monitors, that's not really where I'm the most knowledgeable. I have two BenQ GL2450HMs and I'm quite happy with them.
You can buy a bundle deal on NCIX and get two of them for $300, but I can't really relate to whether that's cheap or not. I can however say, that with taxes here in Denmark, one costs around $240. But we have high taxes, and that was maybe a year or two ago. Prices have dropped since.
I do have a 21" ViewSonic IPS monitor though. And I sometimes think of using it, because IPS is really great. But then I remember it's 21" :D

About the case. It's hard to recommend cases, because it's a matter of taste most of the time. But you should look at either the Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 or Define R4. Both are made of excellent quality.
The Define is built towards silence, while the Arc is built towards airflow. The Arc comes with all the fans you need in stock config, which I like. I would buy an extra fan, if you went with the Define.
 
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Jiniix said:
You could save a lot of money by moving to Haswell (LGA1150/Z87) and all you would lose are two cores on the CPU. But you'd gain more performance per clock - and did I mention you would save a lot of money?
If you use the GPU you've selected, you can run 4 monitors without any adapters or such. What I would recommend is just using two DVI cables, each in one of the DVI outputs, since you only have two monitors.

Here's exactly what I would do:
i7-3930k -> i7-4770k
Buy an ASUS Maximus VI Formula
SanDisk SSD -> Samsung 840 Evo of same size

The Formula board will ensure great overclocking and has very good onboard audio.
I've heard SanDisk SSDs are good, but you can read any review, the 840 Evo should be the best. And it's aggressively priced as well.

Otherwise it's a very solid build. Good choice on the PSU. I always think that if you can afford it, get a beast PSU.

As for monitors, that's not really where I'm the most knowledgeable. I have two BenQ GL2450HMs and I'm quite happy with them.
You can buy a bundle deal on NCIX and get two of them for $300, but I can't really relate to whether that's cheap or not. I can however say, that with taxes here in Denmark, one costs around $240. But we have high taxes, and that was maybe a year or two ago. Prices have dropped since.
I do have a 21" ViewSonic IPS monitor though. And I sometimes think of using it, because IPS is really great. But then I remember it's 21" :D

About the case. It's hard to recommend cases, because it's a matter of taste most of the time. But you should look at either the Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 or Define R4. Both are made of excellent quality.
The Define is built towards silence, while the Arc is built towards airflow. The Arc comes with all the fans you need in stock config, which I like. I would buy an extra fan, if you went with the Define.
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I was not planing on over clocking if i wanted to over clock i would need to water cool would i not? I know i got one for the CPU because the one i wanted did not come with a cooler.

Also i can not find the CPU you recommended.

Will a medium size case work?

Ill take a look for the monitor deals. if anyone knows what would be best LCD or LED that would be helpful.

Thanks again!
 
The CPU cooler you've chosen will be great for overclocking. It's really easy to overclock as well, especially on ROG boards. (ASUS' top-end gamer series)
NCIX: Intel i7-4770k: $346

I think the Define R4 and Arc Midi R2 are defined as 'midi' cases.
I wouldn't go smaller than those two. You'll want plenty of room for cables and such. A 'full tower' is something like the 800D/900D from Corsair, which is way too big for 98% of all computers.

The Arc Midi R2 will suit all your hardware, have plenty of room without any of it being wasted, if that makes sense.
 
If you go with the i7 4770K then the Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC is going to be my recommendation. Awesome board. :good:
 
Ill take a look thanks much. Do you know anything about monitors i have a bunch of videos to watch to help me make up my mind if no one who reads this has any recommendations.
 
spirit said:
Go 24", 1920x1080 or 1920x1200, get the lowest response time possible. Use DVI or HDMI.
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Can you take a look at the setup that i have and see if i wil be able to run two monitors off one what i have right now. ie GPU and motherboard? or recommend a change so i can.
As far as LED or LCD?
 
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