what should i build?

[marsh1399]

I am currently deciding on which computer to build. I am looking to make a some what over kill computer for what i'm going to do but i was looking for peoples choices as well. I do prefer cheaper but also i am looking for a computer that will last me for at least 4 years or so.

 

Computer build #1 http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2VRdD

 

Computer Build #2 http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2XGWS

 

Computer build #3  http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2XHRM

 

Tell me which one you would choose to go with because i'm am still currently deciding.

Also just wondering is a 660ti in 2 way sli better than 1 gtx 780ti?

thanks!    

[MangoJuiceStain]

The first one as not very many games support SLI properly. 

[PillowSmoke]

edited: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2XIPe

[TheNinjaNextDor]

This is much better (build one):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($617.33 @ Amazon Canada) 

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler  ($84.99 @ Memory Express) 

Thermal Compound:  Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste  ($6.23 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard:  Asus Sabertooth X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($329.99 @ Memory Express) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($399.42 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($349.00 @ Canada Computers) 

Storage:  Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($168.08 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card  ($819.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case:  Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($152.77 @ DirectCanada) 

Case Fan:  Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($34.99 @ Memory Express) 

Case Fan:  Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ Memory Express) 

Case Fan:  Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ Memory Express) 

Case Fan:  Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ Memory Express) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Professional Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($177.50 @ Vuugo) 

Total: $3209.25

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-21 22:19 EST-0500)

 

I can try and make a $2500 build for you (from scratch) if you want.

[DIV1D3]

I'd say get the 1st one, though maybe instead use a slightly cheaper CPU with an AIO or custom loop. Always get a single card over 2-way SLI/CrossFire, that way you will have more airflow and future proofing.

Seems like a really good build, hope everything works out . 

[dizmo]

What's the computer going to be used for?
What's your ultimate budget?
Do you live close to the border?

What games are you going to be playing, and at what resolution?

 

[TheNinjaNextDor]

It's a good build, but you don't need 750W. You can do well with a nice 600W PSU (unless he's sorta future proofing). 

Well he had a 1300w sooooo

Feel free to edit the entire thing.

[Vypa]

Im pretty sure that a 780ti could beat 2 x 660ti and then it will also give you the option to get another 780ti in the future to make your build last even longer!

[Gugos]

Build one, but, first question first: do you really need a 6 cores processor? And all that memory? You will easily save 450$ if you don't use some specific multi thread and ram demanding applications..

Then I agree about the 1300 PSU (you could run something like 4 graphic cards on that thing) and the single card over the SLI, there are two reason for SLI: you want moar powa than the best you can get with a single GPU, or you already have one card and you're buying the second one later to boost the perfomances.

 

Then, the thermal compound is included with the noctua heatsink, and is very good, you don't need another one for the CPU.

Eventually, because you're buyign a lot of fans, may I suggest to take a look at the bitfenix spectre pro? they cheaper and perform pretty awesome (and I think they look better too).