Questions about computer parts for building and overclocking

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SolarB

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Hello,

I want to build a custom computer but I don't know that much about it. That's why I would like some advice from someone who does :)

I made a list that contains the parts I want in my computer. Extra information:

- Some parts have a question marks; This means I want to know if this is the right thing to choose for my build.
- Some things are not filled in; Here I'd like to know what's best to choose.
- I mainly want to know if this setup is good for overclocking because I want to overclock my CPU and possibly also my GPU if that's not much of a trouble. Thats why tempratures and such are important.
- Price is not really important but I prefer something thats a balance between price and quality.
- I am a gamer and I also work with software such as Adobe after effects/ sony vegas pro / Adobe photoshop / 3D animation that render in full HD.

CPU: intel core i7-4770K
Motherboard: ???
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32 GB (4x8 GB)
GPU: nVidia GeForce GTX 780 Ti
PSU: (Corsair 850w??)
Cooling: (Corsair H80i or Noctula D-14??)
Hard disk: (Western Digital 3TB??)
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB
DVD-drive: LG basic DVD drive
Cardreader: USB ports, cardreader etc
Network card: ??? (I use wired internet)
Operating System: Windows 8.1
Case: (Corsair Obsidian 550D??? I mainly don't know if everything fits in this case) (For suggestions it's probably good to know that I dont like those LED cases that look like robot parts :p)

I hope I didn't sound too demanding because I just wanted to explain well :) Thanks,

Amy
 
CPU: Get a i7-4790k, it's a newer refreshed version of the 4770k that's a bit faster.

PSU: 850w is good, if you want Corsair then a RM850 or HX850 will do.

HDD: 3TB is good in terms of storage for editing but you might want to look into getting something like a Western Digital Black for the faster read/ write speeds.

Network Card: You don't need one as long as you get a motherboard that has LAN connection.

Case: The 550D will fit everything, but take a look at the Fractal Design Define R4, I think you'd like it. Check out the blackout edition as well.

Mobo: You'll need a Z97 board, so just give us a price on how much you'd like to spend on it and we can select one.

CPU Cooler: D-14 is better, but you might want to get the D-15 its a newer model.

RAM: Get low profile ram.
 
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If you want to overclock stay with the 4770K as it will go much further than the 4970K in terms of max clocks.
 
You can use the onboard LAN on the board. No need for a dedicated card unless you need multiple ethernet ports.

Rest looks good! As for cooling go with the Noctua.
 
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Thanks for the quick replies everyone! :)
Ok so,for the motherboard with onboard LAN that also supports 32 GB of RAM I'd say not more than $300?
Then.. the CPU. The 4970K has 6 cores right? 6 cores would do good for rendering but I've heard it doesn't work as good when using software that doesn't use all the cores or something? Also, I do want to overclock. So should I stick with the 4770K or get the 4790K?
I've considered the Fractal Design R4 yes :) But I think I'll stick to the 550D.
So I buy the Western Digital Black 3TB as HDD, Corsair RM850 for the power supply and the Noctua D-15 for cooling. Noted that :)
Also, I kind of want to keep the 32 GB of RAM because it really helps with the software I use and also because it will be good enough for the next generation software etc.
Will the Noctua D-15 be enough for this overclocked build in a silent/foamed case?
 
No, the 4970K is a quad core with HT. Its essentially a 4770K with some capacitors added on the die to improve stability and improved thermal interface compound between the die and the heat spreader. BUT, if you're are planning on overclocking beyond the default clock increase of the 4970K of 500Mhz, then you're better off with the 4770K as it will reach higher clock speeds and therefore be faster overall. If you plan on staying stock, the 4970K is a better option.

Also, you absolutely don't need a 850W PSU unless you're planning on getting another gpu or water cooling/extreme overclocking. Id suggest a 750W corsair PSU and put the extra money towards a better version of the 780Ti with aftermarket cooling.

In terms of your use case however, where money doesn't matter as you suggested, an X79 chipset with a socket 2011 cpu and a 6 core 12 thread CPU with 40PCIe lanes will be a better option for rendering. Something like the board I have in my sig with a 4930K. This will also allow the RAM to run in quad channel rather than dual channel.
 
Hmm that's weird.. I was on this site where I could choose the parts of the computer and on 750W there was a note saying "the selected power supply is not powerful enough" That was with an ASUS Rampage IV extreme and i7 4930K though. Also, I think getting the 4930K and an X79 will cost around 650 dollars extra (Calculated with the prices in my country) and I also want to buy a laptop for university. So does it really make a big difference? big enough to let the laptop wait? (I don't necessarily need a laptop but it's just very useful)
And my last question is; If I were to overclock my GTX 780 Ti, would I need more cooling than just the Noctula? And Is it actually worth it do overclock the GPU? It seems like more trouble than overclocking the CPU
 
SolarB said:
And my last question is; If I were to overclock my GTX 780 Ti, would I need more cooling than just the Noctula? And Is it actually worth it do overclock the GPU? It seems like more trouble than overclocking the CPU
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The Noctua cooler is only for the CPU. And if you get a 780Ti with aftermarket cooling it should stay cool even when overclocking. Overall overclocking your GPU will only result in about 10+ more frames, so in the end it isn't really worth it in my opinion, unless you have a lower end card. Trust me I have a 780Ti and its really really good, you wont have to overclock at all. Overclocking the GPU is much easier than the CPU, all you need is a software like MSI Afterburner or EVGA Precision.
 
Ah ok I guess there's no need for overclocking the GPU then. I kind of need help with choosing the right GPU though. First I was sure I wanted a single GTX780 Ti but now people are telling me it's better to get two AMD R9 290 4GB's (note: not the 290x). The price for a single GTX 780 Ti is €600,- and for two 290's it's €728,-. So it is more expensive but I wonder, what will be more worth for the money? Will there be much difference or is it better to go for a single GTX 780 Ti?
 
Dual 290's is faster than a 780ti. However, two 290's would generate more heat, which means more noise, and one 290 with a stock fan is very loud, so just imagine two of them. Nvidia has superior driver support than AMD. Nvidia cards help more with editing than AMD. So overall even though Dual 290's may be faster in games, I think a single 780 Ti would benefit you more since you do editing and I can tell that you value silence.
 
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