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CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.97 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  Mushkin Silverline 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($149.24 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($61.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($647.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($647.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case:  Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Microcenter) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Mouse:  SteelSeries Sensei RAW Wired Laser Mouse  ($43.40 @ Amazon) 
Headphones:  SteelSeries Siberia V2 Headset  ($66.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: SEDNA - 10 Port Front Panel USB 2.0 Hub (3.5") ($40.00)
Other: Logitech X-240 2.1 Speakers (Black) ($25.00)
Other: Velcro Sticky Back 7/8-Inches Square Value Pack, 32-Sets, Black (90348) by Velcro ($10.60)
Total: $2994.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-06 19:30 EDT-0400)
 
Nvidia Surround.
Replace H100i fans with Sickleflows. Two 120mm's in front. One in the rear. 
Mount HyperX 3K on motherboard tray with Velcro.

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Welcome to Weeks 9/10 of the LTT Build-Off! The rules and guidelines can be found here.


 


This week's challenge is to make a partlist with a green and grey/gunmetal/silver color scheme with the added stipulation of using Nvidia GPUs only. You can use any form factor, and peripherals are required. You have a budget of a whopping $3,000!


Tips:


  • You have a huge budget. This is one of the few builds where you won't be constrained by money. Go crazy!
  • A custom watercooling loop will be great for your color scheme and awesomeness factor, but don't leave out any components. For example, if you don't have a pump in your loop, your build will be disqualified.
  • This was suggested to me as an Nvidia Fanboy build, and while I have changed it to be broader, Nvidia is still required (which fits in with the color scheme).

The contest will run from Friday September 6th to Thursday September 12th, with the 10th, 11th, and 12th reserved for voting.


 


UPDATE: voting is live, but since I was late in making the poll and we have a lot of entries, this contest has been extended one week. Thursday the 19th is the last day of voting.


[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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3000? This is going to be easy

As I said, go crazy :) I want to see what people come up with.

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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3000? This is going to be easy

Easy for all of us. 

Bring it! :D

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3000? This is going to be easy

 

 

Easy for all of us. 

Bring it! :D

 Should I drop it to ~$2,700?

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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Um nooo

Ok then, have at it :P

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1AKbV

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1AKbV/by_merchant/


 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($99.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($316.79 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($659.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 760W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor  ($159.99 @ NCIX US) 

Mouse: Mionix NAOS 8200 Wired Laser Mouse  ($69.98 @ Amazon) 

Other: KBT Pure Keyboard  ($120.00)

Other: EK-FC Titan - Nickel ($110.00)

Other: Arc Mini R2 ($100.00)

Other: EK-Supremacy Clean CSQ - Nickel ($75.00)

Other: EK-FC Titan Backplate - Black ($30.00)

Other: Swiftech MCP655 Variable Speed 12v Water Pump w/ G1/4 Thread Ports ($120.00)

Other: Swiftech MCP655-PWM-DRIVE 12v Water Pump Module - PWM Enabled ($95.00)

Other: Bitspower D5 / MCP655 Pump Mod Top V2 - Acetal ($50.00)

Other: Bitspower Dual / Single D5 Top Upgrade Kit 150  ($50.00)

Other: 20x Monsoon Free Center Compression Fitting - 3/8"ID x 5/8"OD  ($140.00)

Other: Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper Triple 120mm Radiator ($100.00)

Other: Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Dual 120MM ($75.00)

Other: PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing 3/8"ID x 5/8" OD - 10ft  ($25.00)

Other: EK EKoolant Premium Liquid Cooling Premix Coolant - 1L ($15.00)

Total: $2977.71

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.97 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  Mushkin Silverline 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($149.24 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($61.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($647.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($647.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case:  Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Microcenter) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Monitor:  Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Mouse:  SteelSeries Sensei RAW Wired Laser Mouse  ($43.40 @ Amazon) 
Headphones:  SteelSeries Siberia V2 Headset  ($66.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: SEDNA - 10 Port Front Panel USB 2.0 Hub (3.5") ($40.00)
Other: Logitech X-240 2.1 Speakers (Black) ($25.00)
Other: Velcro Sticky Back 7/8-Inches Square Value Pack, 32-Sets, Black (90348) by Velcro ($10.60)
Total: $2994.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-06 19:30 EDT-0400)
 
Nvidia Surround.
Replace H100i fans with Sickleflows. Two 120mm's in front. One in the rear. 
Mount HyperX 3K on motherboard tray with Velcro.

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ Outlet PC) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($316.79 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($640.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($640.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case:  Corsair Air 540 ATX Desktop Case  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 








Monitor:  Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor  ($159.99 @ NCIX US) 


Mouse:  Razer DeathAdder Wired Laser Mouse  ($43.88 @ Amazon) 


Total: $2972.50

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-06 22:32 EDT-0400)

 

I would've went with a custom cooler on the 780's for a only a few dollars more but the green GTX logo on the side of the reference coolers just goes so well with this colour scheme. Also paint the rings on all of the Corsair fans green, there's still $28 left over, I'm sure that's enough to buy some cheapo paint and a brush.

 

It didn't add the link to the sleeved cables so I just added my own link in the "other" section. Also the DeathAdder is shown with a blue LED in the picture, you can turn this LED off so it doesn't clash with colour scheme.

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.97 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($119.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($102.99 @ NCIX US) 


Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($647.98 @ SuperBiiz) 



Monitor:  Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($279.00 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard:  Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Microcenter) 

Mouse:  Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse  ($67.98 @ Newegg) 

Speakers:  Logitech Z623 200W 2.1ch Speakers  ($106.99 @ Amazon) 

Headphones:  Corsair Vengeance 1500 7.1 Channel Headset  ($80.16 @ Amazon) 

Other: Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta Dual 120mm Radiator ($89.95)

Other: 8x Scythe Gentle Typhoon AP-15 - Sleeved ($135.60)

Other: Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper 240mm ($71.99)

Other: Koolance CPU-380I Water Block ($74.95)

Other: EK-FC GeForce GTX Titan SE GPU Water Block ($99.99)

Other: 10x Bitspower Premium G1/4" Black Matte High Flow 3/8" (5/8") Compression Fitting ($89.90)

Other: 2x Bitspower G1/4" Black Sparkle Low-Profile Stop Fitting ($6.98)

Other: XSPC D5 Dual Bay Reservoir/Pump Combo ($149.95)

Other: PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing - 3/8in. ID X 5/8in. OD - Crystal Clear ($25.00)

Other: PrimoChill ICE Non-Conductive Liquid Cooling Fluid (32 oz.) - Black ($16.95)

Other: Swiftech 8-Way PWM Splitter Box - SATA ($8.95)

Total: $2996.22

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-07 00:44 EDT-0400)

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.97 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler:  NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.SNIPER 5 EATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($369.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Mushkin Silverline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($89.54 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($176.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($83.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($399.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($399.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  NZXT H630 ATX Full Tower Case  ($147.99 @ Microcenter) 


Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor:  BenQ XL2420T 120Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($329.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard:  Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Mouse:  Razer Razer Naga 2014 Wired Laser Mouse  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 

Headphones:  SteelSeries 7h Headset  ($135.83 @ TigerDirect) 

Total: $2944.21

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-06 23:15 EDT-0400)

CPU: i5 4670k GPU: GTX 770 Mobo: Z87-UD3H RAM: 8Gb Ripjaws Case: Corsair 200R PSU: Corsair RM750

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 





Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($449.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($449.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Microcenter) 

Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 64.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ Outlet PC) 


Monitor:  Asus VG23AH 23.0" Monitor  ($164.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor:  Asus VG23AH 23.0" Monitor  ($164.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor:  Asus VG23AH 23.0" Monitor  ($164.99 @ NCIX US) 


Mouse:  Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: BitFenix Alchemy Connect LED-Strip Green 60cm ($27.99)

Other: Bitfenix Alchemy Connect LED-Strip Green 60cm ($27.99)

Total: $2985.79

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-06 23:22 EDT-0400)

 

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The peripherals had stopped me from hardcore watercooling :(

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ Outlet PC)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Red 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital Red 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($649.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($649.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Microcenter)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($169.99 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($104.99 @ NCIX US)

Mouse: Logitech G700s Wireless Laser Mouse ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Headphones: Razer Tiamat 7.1 7.1 Channel Headset ($160.00 @ Amazon)

Other: QNIX QX2710 ($309.99)

Total: $2986.87

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-06 23:26 EDT-0400)

CPU Intel i7-4770k @4.4Ghz Motherboard ASUS Maximus VI Hero RAM Corsair Dominator Platinum 1866Mhz 16GB GPU MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G Case Corsair 760T Storage Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB + 2x WD Black 1TB PSU Corsair AX860 Display(s) AcerXB1, QNIX QX2710                         Cooling Corsair H105 Keyboard Corsair K70 Cherry MX Red + Red LED Mouse Logitech G700s Sound Beyerdynamic MMX300

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Microcenter) 
Thermal Compound:  Arctic Cooling MX4 20g Thermal Paste  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Asus GRYPHON Z87 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($168.74 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($379.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($675.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Sound Card:  Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Case:  Silverstone SG10B MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($115.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan:  Gelid Solutions FN-FW12PL-18 75.6 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($26.98 @ Newegg) 
Monitor:  BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($192.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard:  Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Mouse:  Razer ABYSSUS Wired Optical Mouse  ($31.99 @ Amazon) 
Headphones:  Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 Headphones  ($99.95 @ Amazon) 
Other: Swiftech MCP655 Variable Speed 12v Water Pump w/ G1/4 Thread Ports ($120.00)
Other: XSPC RayStorm CPU Waterblock for Intel ($59.00)
Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black 1/2 Compression Fitting CC5 ($9.00)
Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black 1/2 Compression Fitting CC5 ($9.00)
Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black 1/2 Compression Fitting CC5 ($9.00)
Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black 1/2 Compression Fitting CC5 ($9.00)
Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black 1/2 Compression Fitting CC5 ($9.00)
Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black 1/2 Compression Fitting CC5 ($9.00)
Other: XSPC AX120 Radiator Black ($60.00)
Other: Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 180mm Single ($99.00)
Other: XSPC Premium Acrylic Reservoir for Laing D5 Pumps ($39.00)
Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black 1/2 Compression Fitting CC5 ($9.00)
Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black 1/2 Compression Fitting CC5 ($9.00)
Other: PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing Green 1/2ID 3/4OD 3m ($29.00)
Other: PrimoChill Antimicrobial Tube Coil Silver ($9.00)
Other: XSPC Twin 3mm LED Kit Green ($9.00)
Other: Silverstone PP05 ATX Short Cable Kit for Strider Series ($25.00)
Total: $2925.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-07 08:43 EDT-0400)

 

I decided to go with a super small form factor water cooled build because it seems to me like the wisest thing to do in terms of being small quiet and all round easy to transport or move around.

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I am not sure how to put the part list in a neat list on the page like others have done, if someone could tell me how I would be happy to.

 

I decided to go with a super small form factor water cooled build because it seems to me like the wisest thing to do in terms of being small quiet and all round easy to transport or move around.

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Is this still a gaming build or it should be good for everything?

My rig: CPU: Intel core i5 4670K MoBo: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming RAM: Kingston HyperX Beast 2x4GB 1600mhz CL9 GPU: EVGA GTX780 SC ACX SSD: ADATA Premier Pro SP900 256GBHDD: Western Digital RED 2TB PSU: FSP Aurum CM 750W Case: Cooler Master HAF XM OS: Windows 8 Pro

My Build log, the Snowbird (heavy WIP): http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/188011-snowbird-by-lachy/?hl=snowbird

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I came up with this:

 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ Outlet PC) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($83.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($640.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($640.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case:  Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Microcenter) 
Monitor:  Asus VS24AH-P 24.0" Monitor  ($226.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard:  Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Mouse:  Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.27 @ Amazon) 
Headphones:  Razer BlackShark Headset  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $2995.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-07 08:12 EDT-0400)
 
CPU: Best gaming CPU on the market ATM!
CPU cooler: OC that i5 as high as you want, this guy will keep it cool and safe! Also I included a 2-pack of Corsair SP120s, for even better cooling.
MoBo: Green, awesome on-board audio, good price. That defines the Killer series from Gigabyte.
RAM: The sexiest RAM modules on the world. 1600mhz CL9.
SSD: 256GB, used as a boot drive.
HDD: 2TB for mass storage.
GPUs: 2 780s in SLI. Ultimate horsepower to destroy every current or future game. Also those green illuminated logos are so sexy!
Case: The best mATX case on the market with plenty of ventilation and a large transparent window to admire the components for $2500. Also it is pretty compact, so you don't need any help moving it around.
PSU: 760W with platinum efficiency and full modularity. Also it's Seasonic, so you know you're getting the best. If I assebled this system, I'd surely add some Bitfenix Alchemy green sleeved cables, but I couldn't find that on pcpartpicker.
 
Monitor: 24" IPS panel, 1920x1200, so you have a slightly higher field of view, which is never bad. 
Keyboard: Green illuminated mechanical keyboard, made by Razer, so you know it's good and it matches other things on the table.
Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013, the best mouse for FPS games, also it's green!
Headphones: I know what most of you think about Razer headsets, but I had personal experience with these on a gaming convention, when the session ended I wanted to keep them, they were so good and comfortable! Also they look freaking awesome with that heli pilot design! 

My rig: CPU: Intel core i5 4670K MoBo: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming RAM: Kingston HyperX Beast 2x4GB 1600mhz CL9 GPU: EVGA GTX780 SC ACX SSD: ADATA Premier Pro SP900 256GBHDD: Western Digital RED 2TB PSU: FSP Aurum CM 750W Case: Cooler Master HAF XM OS: Windows 8 Pro

My Build log, the Snowbird (heavy WIP): http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/188011-snowbird-by-lachy/?hl=snowbird

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.97 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card:  Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($639.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case:  Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Microcenter) 
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 64.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 64.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 64.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 64.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 64.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Keyboard:  Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Mouse:  Razer Naga Hex Wired Laser Mouse  ($69.33 @ Amazon) 
Headphones:  Razer Kraken Pro Headset  ($73.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing 3/8"ID x 5/8" OD - 10ft Retail Pack - Pearl UV Green (PFLEXA10-58-PUG) w/ Free Sys Prep ($24.99)
Other: XSPC G1/4" Thread 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Low Profile Compression Fitting - Chrome ($5.99)
Other: XSPC G1/4" Thread 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Low Profile Compression Fitting - Chrome ($5.99)
Other: XSPC G1/4" Thread 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Low Profile Compression Fitting - Chrome ($5.99)
Other: XSPC G1/4" Thread 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Low Profile Compression Fitting - Chrome ($5.99)
Other: XSPC G1/4" Thread 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Low Profile Compression Fitting - Chrome ($5.99)
Other: XSPC G1/4" Thread 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Low Profile Compression Fitting - Chrome ($5.99)
Other: XSPC G1/4" Thread 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Low Profile Compression Fitting - Chrome ($5.99)
Other: XSPC G1/4" Thread 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Low Profile Compression Fitting - Chrome ($5.99)
Other: Alphacool Repack Single 5.25" Acrylic Reservoir - Clear - Laing DDC / Swiftech MCP35x Series (15165) ($54.99)
Other: Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper Slim Profile Dual 120mm Radiator ($52.99)
Other: Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper Dual 120mm Radiator ($74.99)
Other: XSPC RayStorm High Performance Acetal CPU Liquid Cooling Block - Black Edition (Intel) (Sockets LGA 115x / 1366 / 2011) ($76.99)
Other: Perfect Pixel [Matte] QNIX QX2710 LED Evolution ll 27" LED Monitor 2560x1440 ($289.99)
Other: Swiftech MCP355™ 12v Water Pump (Native 3/8") (120 GPH) ($74.99)
Other: Phobya LED Flex Light 36 Count SMD LED Light Strip - 30cm - Green (83123) ($12.99)
Other: XSPC Razor GTX Titan Full Coverage VGA Block - Reference Design ($119.99)
Other: Phobya LED Flex Light 36 Count SMD LED Light Strip - 30cm - Green (83123) ($12.99)
Other: Feser One Non Conductive Cooling Fluid - 1000 ml - UV Acid Green ($19.99)
Total: $2979.12
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-07 13:17 EDT-0400)
 
Parts Explained:
I went with a 4770K because it is better for folding and rendering, and the specific use case for this computer wasn't given. I chose the G1.Sniper for its awesome green looks, great onboard audio, and the extra x8 slot at the bottom which allows for extra space between cards in SLI, which the 350D supports because it has 5 expansion slots, allowing for maximum expandability. The Dominator Plats are there because they look awesome and perform great I went with 16GB in case this build would be used for video editing and also so the Samsung RAM caching software that comes with the 840 EVO would have enough room. I gave it dual 250GB Samsung EVO SSDs for both speed and capacity. The front radiator in the 350D also would interfere with hard drives, so the SSDs would be "ghetto-mounted" on the back of the motherboard tray. For extra storage, the user could use an external hard drive. I chose a 780 because it's Nvidia, all around  a great video card for 2560x1440 resolutions and has lots of rendering power. The case was a tough decision, but I ended up choosing the Corsair 350D for its watercooling ability, 5 expansion slots, and great minimalistic looks. I chose Cougar fans because they're actually quite underrated, run well with rads, are quiet, and look great. I went with an Cooler Master PSU because they have awesome power supplies, it is semi-modular, and it has enough power for SLI. For peripherals, I went all-Razer because I know that they make great peripherals and they are all green in colour. For tubing, I chose PrimoChill because it matches the board great and Linus highly recommends it. For fittings, I went with XSPC chrome fittings because they look great for a relatively low price. For a reservoir, I chose the Alphacool because there wasn't really room in the case for a traditional pump and res and if the top ODD bay is populated, you can't mount a top radiator. I chose the MCP355 pump because it was compatible with the Alphacool reservoir and had decent reviews. For radiators, I chose Alphacool NexXxos because they have minimalistic looks and are full copper. I chose a UT60 for in the front because there is plenty of room in the front for radiators and 60mm radiators provide great performance/mm. I put a ST30 in the top simply because anything thicker interferes with the motherboard. I went with XSPC blocks for a uniform, minimalistic look and high performance cooling. For a monitor, I went with the same monitor I am currently using- a Qnix QX2710 perfect pixel monitor. It is 1440p, has one of the best semi-gloss finishes I've ever seen, and is overclockable (it runs well at 96Hz). Best of luck to everyone!
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Is this still a gaming build or it should be good for everything?

It isn't a dedicated build for a purpose. It will end up being powerful enough to do anything decently, so don't worry about optimizations for gaming or workstation loads.

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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Green and Grey Monster--$3,000

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($336.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.SNIPER 5 EATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($649.99 @ NCIX US)
Case:  NZXT Switch 810 (Gun Metal) ATX Full Tower Case  ($152.94 @ Amazon)
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 73.2 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 73.2 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 73.2 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 73.2 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 73.2 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 73.2 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 64.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 64.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 64.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan:  Cougar Dual-X 64.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply:  Cooler Master V700 700W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($124.00 @ Newegg)
Monitor:  Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($553.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard:  Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($133.08 @ Amazon)
Mouse:  Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.27 @ Amazon)
Headphones:  Razer Razer Kraken Headphones  ($61.15 @ Newegg)
Total: $2999.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-08 14:08 EDT-0400)

 

JUST under budget :D

 

The RAM is the same green color as the motherboard!

 

Push-pull on the H100i with the rest of the case fan mounts loaded.  WQHD display for that sexy black/grey w/green lit GTX 780.  The PSU has a grey and black surface around the fan.  Razer 2013 peripherals including green Kraken headphones.

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I really don't like green, so this wasn't my favorite challenge.  I chose to make a green an accent for the most part, with lighting and RAM being the only bits with green in them.  Everything is Matte black and grey.  

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BCzE

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BCzE/by_merchant/


 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ Outlet PC) 

CPU Cooler: Prolimatech PRO-ARMGD CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($174.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Corsair Neutron Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($383.57 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($639.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card  ($30.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 800D ATX Full Tower Case  ($214.98 @ Newegg) 

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($16.74 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($16.74 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Microcenter) 

Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($553.99 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Headphones: Sennheiser PC360 Headset  ($169.95 @ Amazon) 

Other: NZXT Hue ($28.99)

Total: $2970.83

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-08 22:15 EDT-0400)

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