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Hello! I am currently in the process of choosing parts and retailers. My budget is about $1500, but a $200 rise or fall is acceptable. I have a first draft of the parts I want, but I just thought I'd throw it into the community for constructive feedback. The build is for the best gaming experience possible, whilst making the build as beautiful as possible, so anything to achieve that is a go.

Here are the parts I'm thinking of:

From NCIX.com: 

 

Case: Nzxt Phantom 530 (white) 

motherboard: MSI Z87-G55

Cpu: Intel i7-4790 LGA1150

Gpu: eVGA GTX 780 dual FTW w/ ACX cooler

Ram: Avexir Core Blue LED 16GB kit (2x 8GB) 

Storage: Two Seagate Barracuda 1TB in raid 1 (I value reliability over speed in storage cases) 

Psu: eVGA Supernova 850W 80+ gold
Water-cooling: Glacer 240L semi-DYI (I plan to replace the stock tube with blue to match the build) 

Air cooling: Corsair air SP120 120mm fans (to replace the stock fans on the CPU cooler) 
                  NZXT Fz 140mm blue LED fan (for case front lighting effects and intake)

                  NZXT 200mm blue LED fan (for rear exhaust and interior lighting)

 

From eVGA.com: (because of pricing)

Gpu: eVGA GTX 780 dual FTW w/ ACX cooler

 

This is my very first build, and I have done my research, but i am not confident enough to build it without advice. Thank you so much for any constructive tips or criticism. It means a lot to me, and helps a lot as well. 

 

-Ultimategamernerd

 

 

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GET A 4790K! Holy cow why do people not get this

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GET A 4790K! Holy cow why do people not get this

Absolutely. And maybe even wait for nvidia gtx 800 series if you can hold out for a month or two.

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Absolutely. And maybe even wait for 800 series if you can hold out for a month or two.

EVERYBODY WHO POSTS ON THIS FOURM ABOUT THEIR BUILD NEVER USES A K CPU YOU ALWAYS USE THEM

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EVERYBODY WHO POSTS ON THIS FOURM ABOUT THEIR BUILD NEVER USES A K CPU YOU ALWAYS USE THEM

I know, and they pair it up with some 150$ cooler! Like wtf?

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EVERYBODY WHO POSTS ON THIS FOURM ABOUT THEIR BUILD NEVER USES A K CPU YOU ALWAYS USE THEM

Loads of people here use unlocked CPUs. You silly sausage. 

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Maybe a smaller PSU, 850W is a little overkill for a single GPU setup. Also look at getting a Z97 Mobo, Z87s don't support the refresh Haswells out of the box. 

                                                                                                                                                      

CPU: Intel I7-4790k | MOBO: Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 | Ram: Corsair Vengance 32GB 1600hz | GPU: EVGA GTX980 Reference

PSU: Corsair EVGA G2 850W  | SSD: Intel 730 Series 480GB, Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB | HDD: WD Black 1TB

 CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 | Case: Corsair 760T (White) | Peripherals: (2)Asus VS247H-P, Corsair M65, Corsair K70 RGB w/ Brown Switches

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Loads of people here use unlocked CPUs. You silly sausage. 

I can give you 30+ people that are asking about their planned builds and they are using non k cpus

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I can give you 30+ people that are asking about their planned builds and they are using non k cpus

Go on. 

Our Grace. The Feathered One. He shows us the way. His bob is majestic and shows us the path. Follow unto his guidance and His example. He knows the one true path. Our Saviour. Our Grace. Our Father Birb has taught us with His humble heart and gentle wing the way of the bob. Let us show Him our reverence and follow in His example. The True Path of the Feathered One. ~ Dimboble-dubabob III

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Go on. 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/201058-first-build-opinions/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/201050-what-parts-should-i-use-for-my-pc/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/200963-worried-about-a-build-for-a-friend/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/200827-first-time-build-is-it-good/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/200725-my-first-build/

 

Heres a few this will take me awhile to find 30

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Maybe a smaller PSU, 850W is a little overkill for a single GPU setup. Also look at getting a Z97 Mobo, Z87s don't support the refresh Haswells out of the box. 

even if they use the same socket? (like i said, im new. just curious) 

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GET A 4790K! Holy cow why do people not get this

Please excuse my lack of knowledge, but what is the difference in build, price, and performance between the 4790 and the 4790k?

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Z boards get you third party controller support and more SATA and PCI-E lanes. Best combo for that would indeed be a unlocked CPU.

Thanks for linking actual builds though.

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Absolutely. And maybe even wait for nvidia gtx 800 series if you can hold out for a month or two.

good point. Thank you. I may hold out, either to buy an 880 or to take advantage of the potential price drop for the 780 once the 800's are released. 

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EVERYBODY WHO POSTS ON THIS FOURM ABOUT THEIR BUILD NEVER USES A K CPU YOU ALWAYS USE THEM

what are the advantages to using a K? i couldnt find anything on it...and eventually settled with what i did for the added game bundle.... (oops!).

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even if they use the same socket? (like i said, im new. just curious)

Yes a BIOS update is needed and you need a CPU for that.

                                                                                                                                                      

CPU: Intel I7-4790k | MOBO: Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 | Ram: Corsair Vengance 32GB 1600hz | GPU: EVGA GTX980 Reference

PSU: Corsair EVGA G2 850W  | SSD: Intel 730 Series 480GB, Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB | HDD: WD Black 1TB

 CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 | Case: Corsair 760T (White) | Peripherals: (2)Asus VS247H-P, Corsair M65, Corsair K70 RGB w/ Brown Switches

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Maybe a smaller PSU, 850W is a little overkill for a single GPU setup. Also look at getting a Z97 Mobo, Z87s don't support the refresh Haswells out of the box. 

Is the 850W power supply worth it if i plan to do future upgrades, such as SLI and full water-cooling? 

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Is the 850W power supply worth it if i plan to do future upgrades, such as SLI and full water-cooling?

If you ever plan on adding a second 780 then that would be the PSU I would choose. You could get away with a 750W PSU too.

                                                                                                                                                      

CPU: Intel I7-4790k | MOBO: Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 | Ram: Corsair Vengance 32GB 1600hz | GPU: EVGA GTX980 Reference

PSU: Corsair EVGA G2 850W  | SSD: Intel 730 Series 480GB, Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB | HDD: WD Black 1TB

 CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 | Case: Corsair 760T (White) | Peripherals: (2)Asus VS247H-P, Corsair M65, Corsair K70 RGB w/ Brown Switches

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Yes a BIOS update is needed and you need a CPU for that.

oh! ok excellent. thank you very much for the advice. :) 

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If you ever plan on adding a second 780 then that would be the PSU I would choose. You could get away with a 750W PSU too.

okay. excellent. but the components would only draw as much wattage as they need, and wouldn't burn up if i used an over-sized PSU? 

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Please excuse my lack of knowledge, but what is the difference in build, price, and performance between the 4790 and the 4790k?

K series you can over clock

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K series you can over clock

Ohhhhhhh okay. thank you. That's kind of what i thought...but making assumptions about hardware compatibility is a bad idea...

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Ohhhhhhh okay. thank you. That's kind of what i thought...but making assumptions about hardware compatibility is a bad idea...

And its not like you can't overclock a little bit you literally can not over clock a non K cpu at all.

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And its not like you can't overclock a little bit you literally can not over clock a non K cpu at all.

Through BCLK adjustments you can overclock a non k.

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Through BCLK adjustments you can overclock a non k.

haha okay :) im a little new to the scene to do anything fancy...i may even just use the parts at stock performance for now...either way. The fantastic individual who saved me $50 by recommending the right motherboard gave me enough headroom to afford the 4790k. So i am a very happy individual :D

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