1st gaming-intense programming computer build - Suggestions

[Babypowder]

Hello fellow computer enthusiasts. 

 

I am currently looking into computer parts, and right now these are the parts that I've selected for this computer: 

 

CPU - Intel i7 4770k 

MOBO - Asus Maximus VI Hero LGA 1150 z87

RAM - Corsair Vengeance 8gb (4gb*2) 1600

GPU - Asus directcu II GTX 780 3gb 

CPU cooler -  Corsair H100i 

SSD - Samsung 840 Evo 250gb 

HDD - WD Blue 1TB 7,200RPM 

PSU - Corsair RM850 

Case - NZXT Phantom 530 (really like the feature and fan hub)
Extras - Corsair SP120 (2 fans) High Pressure 120mm for the H100i 

             Bitfenix red led strip (for show) 

 

I just want to know if I anyone had any suggestions to maybe make it a bit cheaper or better in any way. 
Current price is $1,753
 

*** Lastly, I want to know if the EVGA GTX 780 SC is better than the Asus directcu II 780.
Should I get the EVGA or stay with Asus? **** 

 

Thanks guys. 
Cheers! 

 

[theelitegamer]

With me, I love the color of the 780 SC and how it looks, but it's really up to you since they run neck to neck really. Though really, you got a good build. If anything I'll get a cheaper motherboard.

[SAV1OUR]

cheaper option

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler:  NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory:  Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($83.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.26 @ Amazon)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case:  NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply:  Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1461.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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[TheSLSAMG]

Make it a bit cheaper? Get a B-Stock EVGA GTX 780 ACX. It will shave about $100 USD off.

[Faceman]

Hello fellow computer enthusiasts. 

 

I am currently looking into computer parts, and right now these are the parts that I've selected for this computer: 

 

CPU - Intel i7 4770k 

MOBO - Asus Maximus VI Hero LGA 1150 z87

RAM - Corsair Vengeance 8gb (4gb*2) 1600

GPU - Asus directcu II GTX 780 3gb 

CPU cooler -  Corsair H100i 

SSD - Samsung 840 Evo 250gb 

HDD - WD Blue 1TB 7,200RPM 

PSU - Corsair RM850 

Case - NZXT Phantom 530 (really like the feature and fan hub)

Extras - Corsair SP120 (2 fans) High Pressure 120mm for the H100i 

             Bitfenix red led strip (for show) 

 

I just want to know if I anyone had any suggestions to maybe make it a bit cheaper or better in any way. 

Current price is $1,753

 

*** Lastly, I want to know if the EVGA GTX 780 SC is better than the Asus directcu II 780.

Should I get the EVGA or stay with Asus? **** 

 

Thanks guys. 

Cheers! 

I have a few suggestions to cut costs, my suggestions come with the assumption that you will not be going SLI.

 

1. a) Get an i5-4670k.  The i7 will not be much of an improvement, if at all, over the i5 in terms of gaming.  If you were doing rendering or something, that would be different, but for the purpose of gaming, go i5.

    B)  I see you live in Orlando, I live in Jacksonville.  You could get a Hyper 212 EVO for CPU cooler, only $30 and works amazing.  I achieved a 4.7Ghz OC with mine.  Save another $60

2.  You can get a less expensive motherboard, the bells and whistles that come with the Maximus are most likely not going to be fully utilized.  Something like an Asus Z87-A will perform just as well, and save you $50.

3.  Get whatever the least expensive 8GB 1600Mhz, 9-9-9-24 RAM you can find.  There is no difference between brands, just go with the least expensive with those specifications.

4.  You can also get a much less expensive PSU. w/ 1 GPU, 500W will be plenty to power your setup, go 600W though so you have a little bit of headroom.  Any reputable brand that is 80+ certified will do you good. CX600M only costs about $50.

5.  I personally have a EVGA 780, I love it.  I have heard that the Asus 780 has better cooling, but the EVGA customer support is top notch.  I have my side case panel removed because the EVGA 780 exhausts the heat into the case instead of out of the back.  Temperatures with the side panel on were at most 77C, with the side panel off, I have never exceeded 64C.

6.  You could probably go with a 120GB SSD, this will give you plenty of storage for operating system and managing your C drive.  Use the HDD for media and games, also upgrade to 2TB.  Its $20 more for double the storage.

7.  There are less expensive cases out there that will serve the same purpose.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eDjM

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eDjM/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eDjM/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($83.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($489.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1278.91

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

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[WoodenMarker]

No point getting an i7 over the i5 or such an expensive cpu cooler for gaming.

The brand of the gpu doesn't make much of a difference. Are you planning to sli?

Are you dead set on that case?

[Izaya Orihara]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eD0w

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($109.98 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($152.86 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card  ($719.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT H440 (Red/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.78 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($114.98 @ Best Buy) 

Total: $1697.55

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

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Here. Normally the Dark Rock 3 Pro is 79.99$ but the last to days it has been going up and down... Just buy it when it's at 79.99$. Then you can swap the Crucial SSD for an 840 EVO. Don't get me wrong it's a good ssd but i have heard that the software is meh. 

[SAV1OUR]

bonk

how the hell can a 750w be cheaper then a 650w, economy these days..

[Probenja]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard:  Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory:  Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($83.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.23 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($489.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 

Total: $1273.15

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-22 20:48 EDT-0400)

[AMD Lover]

Hello fellow computer enthusiasts. 

 

I am currently looking into computer parts, and right now these are the parts that I've selected for this computer: 

 

CPU - Intel i7 4770k 

MOBO - Asus Maximus VI Hero LGA 1150 z87

RAM - Corsair Vengeance 8gb (4gb*2) 1600

GPU - Asus directcu II GTX 780 3gb 

CPU cooler -  Corsair H100i 

SSD - Samsung 840 Evo 250gb 

HDD - WD Blue 1TB 7,200RPM 

PSU - Corsair RM850 

Case - NZXT Phantom 530 (really like the feature and fan hub)

Extras - Corsair SP120 (2 fans) High Pressure 120mm for the H100i 

             Bitfenix red led strip (for show) 

 

I just want to know if I anyone had any suggestions to maybe make it a bit cheaper or better in any way. 

Current price is $1,753

 

*** Lastly, I want to know if the EVGA GTX 780 SC is better than the Asus directcu II 780.

Should I get the EVGA or stay with Asus? **** 

 

Thanks guys. 

Cheers!

EVGA is releasing a 6GB 780 and for $549.99 personally I would wait for that. I could keep suggesting more but I'm driving up your price not lowering it. I personally prefer 16GB for Adobe CS6 I don't know how much RAM whatever program your going to use is going to take, I know just writing code doesn't take much but if your going to do any CAD or 3D rendering or something along those lines then 6GB GPU and 16GB of RAM

[AMD Lover]

Also go with a Barracuda HDD and I would go with maybe a lower end water cooler or a Hyper 212 or maybe a small noctua fan.

[Babypowder]

Let me be a bit more specific. 
While this PC will be used for gaming, I also have Visio, Project, PScs6, and other CPU demanding programs. I've been wondering and researching on what I should get, and the i7 has the extra "umf" I need.
 

I was thinking of going with a Noctua cooler, or an H100i but with noctua fan (but that's like buying 2 sets of 2*SP120 fans).

I might overclock, hence why I picked the Asus VI over something like G65 from MSI. 
(the front panel connectors are also a plus with Asus and the fact that I trust them more... I will be purchasing an Asus G750 from them c: )

 

Also, the RM850 runs quite and seems to be a solid PSU, specially for the price.

[Babypowder]

No point getting an i7 over the i5 or such an expensive cpu cooler for gaming.

The brand of the gpu doesn't make much of a difference. Are you planning to sli?

Are you dead set on that case?

I am dead set on the black nzxt Phantom 530. Put some thought onto it, and it's my best option. 

[WoodenMarker]

Let me be a bit more specific. 

While this PC will be used for gaming, I also have Visio, Project, PScs6, and other CPU demanding programs. I've been wondering and researching on what I should get, and the i7 has the extra "umf" I need.

 

I was thinking of going with a Noctua cooler, or an H100i but with noctua fan (but that's like buying 2 sets of 2*SP120 fans).

I might overclock, hence why I picked the Asus VI over something like G65 from MSI. 

(the front panel connectors are also a plus with Asus and the fact that I trust them more... I brought an Asus G750 from them c: )

 

Also, the RM850 runs quite and seems to be a solid PSU, specially for the price.

What are you using the programs for? 

The motherboard doesn't make much of a different when oc'ing for the z87 chipset unless you're doing extreme oc'ing with liquid nitrogen or something along those lines. 

No point getting a quiet psu when your SP120's are jet engines. Also, the rm850 is overkill. A 750w is already plenty for sli and a 550 would be more than enough for a single 780.

I am dead set on the black nzxt Phantom 530. Put some thought onto it, and it's my best option. 

I'll ask again... are you planning to sli?

[Babypowder]

What are you using the programs for? 

The motherboard doesn't make much of a different when oc'ing for the z87 chipset unless you're doing extreme oc'ing with liquid nitrogen or something along those lines. 

No point getting a quiet psu when your SP120's are jet engines. Also, the rm850 is overkill. A 750w is already plenty for sli and a 550 would be more than enough for a single 780.

I'll ask again... are you planning to sli?

 

 

EVGA is releasing a 6GB 780 and for $549.99 personally I would wait for that. I could keep suggesting more but I'm driving up your price not lowering it. I personally prefer 16GB for Adobe CS6 I don't know how much RAM whatever program your going to use is going to take, I know just writing code doesn't take much but if your going to do any CAD or 3D rendering or something along those lines then 6GB GPU and 16GB of RAM

 

 

I have a few suggestions to cut costs, my suggestions come with the assumption that you will not be going SLI.

 

1. a) Get an i5-4670k.  The i7 will not be much of an improvement, if at all, over the i5 in terms of gaming.  If you were doing rendering or something, that would be different, but for the purpose of gaming, go i5.

    B)  I see you live in Orlando, I live in Jacksonville.  You could get a Hyper 212 EVO for CPU cooler, only $30 and works amazing.  I achieved a 4.7Ghz OC with mine.  Save another $60

2.  You can get a less expensive motherboard, the bells and whistles that come with the Maximus are most likely not going to be fully utilized.  Something like an Asus Z87-A will perform just as well, and save you $50.

3.  Get whatever the least expensive 8GB 1600Mhz, 9-9-9-24 RAM you can find.  There is no difference between brands, just go with the least expensive with those specifications.

4.  You can also get a much less expensive PSU. w/ 1 GPU, 500W will be plenty to power your setup, go 600W though so you have a little bit of headroom.  Any reputable brand that is 80+ certified will do you good. CX600M only costs about $50.

5.  I personally have a EVGA 780, I love it.  I have heard that the Asus 780 has better cooling, but the EVGA customer support is top notch.  I have my side case panel removed because the EVGA 780 exhausts the heat into the case instead of out of the back.  Temperatures with the side panel on were at most 77C, with the side panel off, I have never exceeded 64C.

6.  You could probably go with a 120GB SSD, this will give you plenty of storage for operating system and managing your C drive.  Use the HDD for media and games, also upgrade to 2TB.  Its $20 more for double the storage.

7.  There are less expensive cases out there that will serve the same purpose.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eDjM

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eDjM/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3eDjM/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($83.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($489.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1278.91

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-22 20:49 EDT-0400)

 

 

cheaper option

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler:  NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory:  Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($83.99 @ Amazon)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.26 @ Amazon)

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($489.99 @ NCIX US)

Case:  NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply:  Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1461.18

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

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Yeah... i was having my doubts about the SP120's, but I heard the High pressure ones due the job just fine with the H100i. 

If not, I'll settle with a Noctua... but the H100i was like a first choice and seems to be really good. 

I agree about the motherboard being expensive and all that, but again, even thought I am not cooling with liquid nitrogen or that, the 

Asus VI offers some nice things. I also like that gaming mobos seem to be a bit better, but I could settle with an Asus z87 pro or something along 

those lines. (Again, I trust Asus, and this mobo fits the black/red color scheme hehe ;3)

I didn't plan to overclock that much. Maybe a tad, like 4.0 Ghz. 

When it comes to SLi, I am interested but I think it will be wise to wait for the EVGA 6gb version of the 780, specially if it's going to cost 

$569.  

I might SLi. Not sure. But this mobo lets me SLi, and if I do SLi, I'll probably SLi 2x780's later on. 

Again, like I mentioned, the i7 really does help me with the hyper-threating for CPU intense programs.

(Rendering videos in sony vegas, to editing photos in photoshop, and some basic UDK stuff.) 

Now, 

1. Should I wait for the 6gb 780 EVGA or go with a 3gb 780 right now (And which one? Asus or EVGA?) * I need this PC to play games at nice FPS's too, so I think a 780 will do just fine.

2. 16 Gb's of RAM or 8gb's? 

3  Better CPU cooling options? Kraken? H100i with Noctua fans (even thought I hate the look of those fans.. really hope a black version of those come out soon ;/ )

Thanks for everything so far guys.

[WoodenMarker]

Yeah... i was having my doubts about the SP120's, but I heard the High pressure ones due the job just fine with the H100i. 

If not, I'll settle with a Noctua... but the H100i was like a first choice and seems to be really good. 

I agree about the motherboard being expensive and all that, but again, even thought I am not cooling with liquid nitrogen or that, the 

Asus VI offers some nice things. I also like that gaming mobos seem to be a bit better, but I could settle with an Asus z87 pro or something along 

those lines. (Again, I trust Asus, and this mobo fits the black/red color scheme hehe ;3)

I didn't plan to overclock that much. Maybe a tad, like 4.0 Ghz. 

When it comes to SLi, I am interested but I think it will be wise to wait for the EVGA 6gb version of the 780, specially if it's going to cost 

$569.  

I might SLi. Not sure. But this mobo lets me SLi, and if I do SLi, I'll probably SLi 2x780's later on. 

Again, like I mentioned, the i7 really does help me with the hyper-threating for CPU intense programs.

(Rendering videos in sony vegas, to editing photos in photoshop, and some basic UDK stuff.) 

Now, 

1. Should I wait for the 6gb 780 EVGA or go with a 3gb 780 right now (And which one? Asus or EVGA?) * I need this PC to play games at nice FPS's too, so I think a 780 will do just fine.

2. 16 Gb's of RAM or 8gb's? 

3  Better CPU cooling options? Kraken? H100i with Noctua fans (even thought I hate the look of those fans.. really hope a black version of those come out soon ;/ )

Thanks for everything so far guys.

SP120 PE's work well but are just really loud. Like I said before, there's no point getting such an expensive cooler to oc your cpu when what you're doing is gaming.

There's no such thing as a gaming motherboard.

You really shouldn't pay so much money to oc to 4ghz. You could hit that oc with the stock cooler if you had good enough airflow. 

There's no 6GB version of the 780 and there isn't going to be one. The closest thing to that is the Titan. 

If you're not sure you're going to sli, you probably aren't going to. That's how it works out for most people who think they might sli but end up getting a better single card when they need to upgrade. Do figure it out so you can plan accordingly.

Unless you're frequently working on ~40 layer-ish photoshop projects and whatnot, there's no point getting the i7. Basic UDK can run on an underclocked toaster and you rendering videos should be accelerated with the gpu. The i7 at best is only ~30% better than the i5 and you shouldn't waste your money on it unless you need it. 

 

2. 16GB for multitasking and working with photoshop/vegas

3. Don't waste your money. Get something like a 212 Evo. 

[Babypowder]

SP120 PE's work well but are just really loud. Like I said before, there's no point getting such an expensive cooler to oc your cpu when what you're doing is gaming.

There's no such thing as a gaming motherboard.

You really shouldn't pay so much money to oc to 4ghz. You could hit that oc with the stock cooler if you had good enough airflow. 

There's no 6GB version of the 780 and there isn't going to be one. The closest thing to that is the Titan. 

If you're not sure you're going to sli, you probably aren't going to. That's how it works out for most people who think they might sli but end up getting a better single card when they need to upgrade. Do figure it out so you can plan accordingly.

Unless you're frequently working on ~40 layer-ish photoshop projects and whatnot, there's no point getting the i7. Basic UDK can run on an underclocked toaster and you rendering videos should be accelerated with the gpu. The i7 at best is only ~30% better than the i5 and you shouldn't waste your money on it unless you need it. 

 

2. 16GB for multitasking and working with photoshop/vegas

3. Don't waste your money. Get something like a 212 Evo. 

Ok. Sooo... You suggest I go for the 4670k for gaming, photoshop, vegas, and UDK? 

If that's the case I could get 16Gb's of RAM. 

Also, EVGA announced a 780 with 6gbs!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152304811747838&set=a.10150300503152838.360248.82461182837&type=1&theater

So that's why I was wondering. 

So, you say go with a 212 evo instead of H100i? Very well.. Could be possible to do so. 

But between the 212 evo or a mid-size not gigantic Noctua NH-U12 cooler?  What about a NZXT Kraken.. maybe with Noctua fans, maybe not..?

I mean... besides esthetics and all that, I really liked the Corsair H100i. I wouldn't have a problem adding some Noctua fans to it 

if I end up going with the 4670k... Just wondering if I should switch from the 4770k to 4670k. 

[WoodenMarker]

Ok. Sooo... You suggest I go for the 4670k for gaming, photoshop, vegas, and UDK? 

If that's the case I could get 16Gb's of RAM. 

Also, EVGA announced a 780 with 6gbs!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152304811747838&set=a.10150300503152838.360248.82461182837&type=1&theater

So that's why I was wondering. 

So, you say go with a 212 evo instead of H100i? Very well.. Could be possible to do so. 

But between the 212 evo or a mid-size not gigantic Noctua NH-U12 cooler? 

I mean... besides esthetics and all that, I really liked the Corsair H100i. I wouldn't have a problem adding some Noctua fans to it 

if I end up going with the 4670k... Just wondering if I should switch from the 4770k to 4670k. 

Yep. 

Wait..whaaaaaaaaaat. Thanks for the link. Sorry, I was wrong. 

The u12s is a decent chunk better than the 212 Evo but I don't see the need for something like that unless you really are a silence freak. 

Along with the stock fans, the h100i can also have pump noise--varies per unit. 

There's very little reason to get the 4770k except just because you'd really want it for what you're using the system for.

[Babypowder]

Yep. 

Wait..whaaaaaaaaaat. Thanks for the link. Sorry, I was wrong. 

The u12s is a decent chunk better than the 212 Evo but I don't see the need for something like that unless you really are a silence freak. 

Along with the stock fans, the h100i can also have pump noise--varies per unit. 

There's very little reason to get the 4770k except just because you'd really want it for what you're using the system for.

Honestly, I will be using this PC for rendering videos/editing, Photoshop, and UDK.. redundancy. 

Soooo... I mean.. 

What do you say? 

16 gb or 8gb of RAM?

4770k or 4670k?

wait for 6gb 780 or take 3gb? (ill probably wait... and yeah! Seems pretty epic that EVGA is doing this move)

finally.. 212 Evo, Noctua, Kraken or H100i? 

I really wanted to water cool it for some reason... Again, i would have no problem putting Noctua fans on the kraken or h100i. 

[Faceman]

Honestly, I will be using this PC for rendering videos/editing, Photoshop, and UDK.. redundancy. 

Soooo... I mean.. 

What do you say? 

16 gb or 8gb of RAM?

4770k or 4670k?

wait for 6gb 780 or take 3gb? (ill probably wait... and yeah! Seems pretty epic that EVGA is doing this move)

finally.. 212 Evo, Noctua, Kraken or H100i? 

I really wanted to water cool it for some reason... Again, i would have no problem putting Noctua fans on the kraken or h100i. 

You could do all of the things you want to do with these specs, that will make it less expensive:

i5-4670k

8GB RAM @ 1600, 9-9-9-24

EVGA 780 3GB VRAM (EVGA has an exchange policy, so you can buy the 780 w/ 3, and when the 6 comes out, exchange it for only $50 or so more, whatever the price difference is within 90 days of purchase)

Hyper 212 EVO -- There is no reason to get those other coolers, especially when only overclocking to 4.0.  Its just throwing money on something to look good on paper and not have any real world improvements.

a good 500 or 600W PSU will suffice

 

With this setup, you can always add more RAM, but 8GB should do you fine, if you need more, buy more.

 

You sound dead set on getting the best available right now:

i7-4770k

16GB RAM

EVGA 780 3GB VRAM

Hyper 212 EVO -- Still no need for anything more extensive than this.

A good 500W or 600W PSU will suffice

 

It sounds like you really want to  go for broke right out of the gate, in which case if you can handle waiting, wait for a little bit for the 5th generation Intels, and for the 800 series GPUs.  You could end up having to wait until the end of 2014 for both of those, but then you will have the absolute most current, and best available technology at your disposal.  If you are susceptible to buyer's remorse, go this route so you know you have the best, and will continue to have the best for a year.

[Babypowder]

You could do all of the things you want to do with these specs, that will make it less expensive:

i5-4670k

8GB RAM @ 1600, 9-9-9-24

EVGA 780 3GB VRAM (EVGA has an exchange policy, so you can buy the 780 w/ 3, and when the 6 comes out, exchange it for only $50 or so more, whatever the price difference is within 90 days of purchase)

Hyper 212 EVO -- There is no reason to get those other coolers, especially when only overclocking to 4.0.  Its just throwing money on something to look good on paper and not have any real world improvements.

a good 500 or 600W PSU will suffice

 

With this setup, you can always add more RAM, but 8GB should do you fine, if you need more, buy more.

 

You sound dead set on getting the best available right now:

i7-4770k

16GB RAM

EVGA 780 3GB VRAM

Hyper 212 EVO -- Still no need for anything more extensive than this.

A good 500W or 600W PSU will suffice

 

It sounds like you really want to  go for broke right out of the gate, in which case if you can handle waiting, wait for a little bit for the 5th generation Intels, and for the 800 series GPUs.  You could end up having to wait until the end of 2014 for both of those, but then you will have the absolute most current, and best available technology at your disposal.  If you are susceptible to buyer's remorse, go this route so you know you have the best, and will continue to have the best for a year.

Thanks for the tips. 

I don't have buyer's remorse. Everyone has a bit, but I don't really care at all. 

I was planning on water cooling, and overclocking to 4.0-4.3 or 4.5. 

But, then again, if it's better just to go with a Hyper 212 evo, I will  

I think i'll wait for the 6gb 780. I will be purchasing this set-up in about 4-5 months, so I got time. 

 

I was just wondering if it's just better to air cool the cpu or water cool it?

For some reason I wanted a water cooler, don't ask me why.. maybe because it "seems cool." (Stupid reason)

Heck! Like I mentioned, add Noctua fans to the radiators haha. 

Will a 750w PSU do just enough for a 780? I doubt the 6gb one will require more power.

Should I go for 16gb of 9-9-9-24 RAM for 169.99? Replacing the 8gb of 9-9-9-24 RAM.

P.S.

Like I mentioned, if by the time I decide to buy this (About June-July), and the 800 series is out with the new Intel CPU's and even 

the MX RGB from corsair, then I'll definitely wait for that. 

[Faceman]

Thanks for the tips. 

I don't have buyer's remorse. Everyone has a bit, but I don't really care at all. 

I was planning on water cooling, and overclocking to 4.0-4.3 or 4.5. 

But, then again, if it's better just to go with a Hyper 212 evo, I will  

I think i'll wait for the 6gb 780. I will be purchasing this set-up in about 4-5 months, so I got time. 

 

I was just wondering if it's just better to air cool the cpu or water cool it?

For some reason I wanted a water cooler, don't ask me why.. maybe because it "seems cool." (Stupid reason)

Heck! Like I mentioned, add Noctua fans to the radiators haha. 

Will a 750w PSU do just enough for a 780? I doubt the 6gb one will require more power.

Should I go for 16gb of 9-9-9-24 RAM for 169.99? Replacing the 8gb of 9-9-9-24 RAM.

P.S.

Like I mentioned, if by the time I decide to buy this (About June-July), and the 800 series is out with the new Intel CPU's and even 

the MX RGB from corsair, then I'll definitely wait for that. 

If you wait a few months, the entire landscape could change.  If you are content on waiting, I would definitely wait for Maxwell and Broadwell then do your build, there will be no second guessing as to what the best available is.

 

If you plan on building something today:

For a small overclock, the Hyper 212 EVO will suffice.  I achieved a 4.7Ghz OC on my i5-4670k and Hyper 212 EVO with only 1.275v.

You will be fine with a 500W PSU for that system, so long as it is from a reputable brand and 80+ Gold certified.  You could do with a 600W PSU if it is 80+ Bronze certified.  I have a Corsair CX600M, which is only $40-50 and semi-modular and powers my system silently, and splendidly.  If you plan on doing SLI, that is when you need 600 and above.

Go with 8GB of 9-9-9-24 & 1600Mhz, if it is not enough, you can always add more.

[WoodenMarker]

16 gb or 8gb of RAM?

How much ram you should get will totally depend on how you use your system. Varies from person to person even when doing similar tasks. 

Thanks for the tips. 

I don't have buyer's remorse. Everyone has a bit, but I don't really care at all. 

I was planning on water cooling, and overclocking to 4.0-4.3 or 4.5. 

But, then again, if it's better just to go with a Hyper 212 evo, I will  

P.S.

Like I mentioned, if by the time I decide to buy this (About June-July), and the 800 series is out with the new Intel CPU's and even 

the MX RGB from corsair, then I'll definitely wait for that. 

If you're watercooling, you should really be shooting for 4.8+ ghz.

I'd suggest planning later then. ~2-3 days at most before you buy. Parts and prices change frequently so any parts list you come up with now will likely be obsolete by the time you're ready to buy.