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Yeah I guess, the only problem is that they are from different companies I I would prefer to get them form the same company and if I were to go with one company I think it could be getting up around $2000, I think I will stick with what I got now, the 770 will do me fine, I might eventually update to the 980 or 880 when it comes out and as for the i7 , the i5 would do but, I never thought of it till now but wouldn't the hyper threading really help with VM's?

hyper threading hasnt changed anything as far as i have seen, i guess you could look around but if i were going to be making it id stick with the i5

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This is my first PC build and I was wondering would there be any compatibility issue or just any sort of issue, apart from the HDD :P

 

Case: Corsair Carbine 200R

Motherboard: ASUS Z97-PRO

CPU: Intel i7-4770k

RAM: 8GB Kingston HyperX Blue 1600mhz (X2)

HDD:WD Blue 1TB

GPU: ASUS Geforce DirectCUII GTX 770 2GB

PSU:Corsair CX600M

 

 

I will be doing some minor overclocking so I gave myself a bit of head room in the PSU part of the build.

Main PC: CPU: i7-4770k RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Blu SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB HDD: 1TB WD Blue GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 2GB PSU: Corsair CX600M Case: Bitfenix Shinobi OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

 

Laptop: ASUS N56VJ

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Really nice choice of motherboard, +1 for chopping the CPU to an i5 and getting a 780, to unlock a bit more funds you could drop the board to the Z97-A if you won't miss some of the features of the PRO, the PRO doesn't offer anything better for gaming over the A.

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Looks absolutely fine to me. I have that case, it's pretty nice :)

 

If you give us a budget we can see if we can get something better for your money.

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Case: Corsair 200R CPU: i5 4670K @ 3.4GHz RAM: Corsair 8GB 1600MHz C9 Mobo: GIGABYTE Z87-HD3 GPU: MSI R9 290 Cooler: Hyper 212 EVO PSU: EVGA 750W Storage: 120GB SSD, 1TB HDD Display: Dell U2212HM OS: Windows 8

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looks fine but are you asking for help with parts or what? 

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CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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WAIT!

 

Get the i7 4790k instead: http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/cpu/70473-intel-core-i7-4790k-devils-canyon-22nm-haswell/?page=9

 

Prices (where i live, prices may vary): http://geizhals.at/intel-core-i7-4790k-bx80646i74790k-a1119923.html

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The OP might do content creation too, if so the i7 is the best of both worlds.

CPU: i7 2600 @ 4.2GHz  COOLING: NZXT Kraken X31 RAM: 4x2GB Corsair XMS3 @ 1600MHz MOBO: Gigabyte Z68-UD3-XP GPU: XFX R9 280X Double Dissipation SSD #1: 120GB OCZ Vertex 2  SSD #2: 240GB Corsair Force 3 HDD #1: 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM PSU: Silverstone Strider Plus 600W CASE: NZXT H230
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz COOLING: Cooler Master Eclipse RAM: 4x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 800MHz MOBO: XFX nForce 780i 3-Way SLi GPU: 2x ASUS GTX 560 DirectCU in SLi HDD #1: 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM PSU: TBA CASE: Antec 300
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Really nice choice of motherboard, +1 for chopping the CPU to an i5 and getting a 780, to unlock a bit more funds you could drop the board to the Z97-A if you won't miss some of the features of the PRO, the PRO doesn't offer anything better for gaming over the A.

I might eventually upgrade to a 780 at the moment the 770 is fine though, but I want to get the i7 because I want the power for compiling complex programs (this is when I get better at the moment I am a beginner programmer)

Main PC: CPU: i7-4770k RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Blu SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB HDD: 1TB WD Blue GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 2GB PSU: Corsair CX600M Case: Bitfenix Shinobi OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

 

Laptop: ASUS N56VJ

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The Z-97 range from ASUS is wonderful this gen IMO, the Z97-A is the best pick for a gamer IMO.

 

Can't wait to see their X99 boards.

Went with the Z97-PRO because if I ever go digital later with my audio as the PRO has digital audio built in

Main PC: CPU: i7-4770k RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Blu SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB HDD: 1TB WD Blue GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 2GB PSU: Corsair CX600M Case: Bitfenix Shinobi OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

 

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I might eventually upgrade to a 780 at the moment the 770 is fine though, but I want to get the i7 because I want the power for compiling programs (this is when I get better at the moment I am a beginner)

 

In which case the system is great, everything's compatible.

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looks fine but are you asking for help with parts or what? 

$1950 NZD, this is good for NZ components over here are so much dearer than the US

Main PC: CPU: i7-4770k RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Blu SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB HDD: 1TB WD Blue GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 2GB PSU: Corsair CX600M Case: Bitfenix Shinobi OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

 

Laptop: ASUS N56VJ

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$1950 NZD, this is good for NZ components over here are so much dearer than the US

what will it be used for?

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CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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what will it be used for?

-Gaming

  • Battlefield 4
  • Counter Strike Source
  • And other FPS

-Virtual Machines

 

-Light Programming at the moment, but was thinking of the i7 because if its hyper threading would be useful when I program more complex programming

 

-Mild Overclocking

 

-Small amount of video and photo editing

Main PC: CPU: i7-4770k RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Blu SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB HDD: 1TB WD Blue GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 2GB PSU: Corsair CX600M Case: Bitfenix Shinobi OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

 

Laptop: ASUS N56VJ

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Maybe it might take a few moths to come to NZ though

Main PC: CPU: i7-4770k RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Blu SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB HDD: 1TB WD Blue GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 2GB PSU: Corsair CX600M Case: Bitfenix Shinobi OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

 

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looks fine but are you asking for help with parts or what? 

No just to see if there would be any compatibilty issues, from what I know I dont think there will be, was just going to make sure though

Main PC: CPU: i7-4770k RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Blu SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB HDD: 1TB WD Blue GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 2GB PSU: Corsair CX600M Case: Bitfenix Shinobi OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

 

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-Gaming

  • Battlefield 4
  • Counter Strike Source
  • And other FPS

-Virtual Machines

 

-Light Programming at the moment, but was thinking of the i7 because if its hyper threading would be useful when I program more complex programming

 

-Mild Overclocking

 

-Small amount of video and photo editing

better

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($304.74 @ PB Technologies)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($66.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Motherboard:  Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($251.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Memory:  Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($127.95 @ Aquila Technology)

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($122.55 @ PC Force)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($78.85 @ PC Force)

Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($628.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($208.05 @ PC Force)

Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($151.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Total: $1938.14

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-03 23:47 NZST+1200)

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CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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Get a SSD ...

I will soon, but after the build

Main PC: CPU: i7-4770k RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Blu SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB HDD: 1TB WD Blue GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 2GB PSU: Corsair CX600M Case: Bitfenix Shinobi OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

 

Laptop: ASUS N56VJ

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better

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($304.74 @ PB Technologies)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($66.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Motherboard:  Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($251.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Memory:  Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($127.95 @ Aquila Technology)

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($122.55 @ PC Force)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($78.85 @ PC Force)

Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($628.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($208.05 @ PC Force)

Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($151.00 @ Paradigm PCs)

Total: $1938.14

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-03 23:47 NZST+1200)

I will look into, I feel I would be better of with the i7 for later on for more complex programming, and the 16gb ram for VMs, and i quite like the better expandability and the built in digital audio on the Z97-PRO, but great pick :)

Main PC: CPU: i7-4770k RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Blu SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB HDD: 1TB WD Blue GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 2GB PSU: Corsair CX600M Case: Bitfenix Shinobi OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

 

Laptop: ASUS N56VJ

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I will look into, I feel I would be better of with the i7, and the 16gb ram for VMs

actually for VM 16gb would be nice but you can always upgrade that later as for i7 if i i3 can run one with linux and windows 8 i think your fine (my free nas has a i3 windows 8 and linux runs fine)

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CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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actually for VM 16gb would be nice but you can always upgrade that later as for i7 if i i3 can run one with linux and windows 8 i think your fine (my free nas has a i3 windows 8 and linux runs fine)

Yeah I guess, the only problem is that they are from different companies I I would prefer to get them from the same company and if I were to go with one company I think it could be getting up around $2000, I think I will stick with what I got now, the 770 will do me fine, I might eventually update to the 980 or 880 when it comes out and as for the i7 , the i5 would do but, I never thought of it till now but wouldn't the hyper threading really help with VM's?

Main PC: CPU: i7-4770k RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Blu SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB HDD: 1TB WD Blue GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 2GB PSU: Corsair CX600M Case: Bitfenix Shinobi OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

 

Laptop: ASUS N56VJ

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Yeah I guess, the only problem is that they are from different companies I I would prefer to get them form the same company and if I were to go with one company I think it could be getting up around $2000, I think I will stick with what I got now, the 770 will do me fine, I might eventually update to the 980 or 880 when it comes out and as for the i7 , the i5 would do but, I never thought of it till now but wouldn't the hyper threading really help with VM's?

hyper threading hasnt changed anything as far as i have seen, i guess you could look around but if i were going to be making it id stick with the i5

Specs

CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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hyper threading hasnt changed anything as far as i have seen, i guess you could look around but if i were going to be making it id stick with the i5

I just saw its like $50 off with mightyape! I think I will go with the i7 only $50 more :)

Main PC: CPU: i7-4770k RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Blu SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB HDD: 1TB WD Blue GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 2GB PSU: Corsair CX600M Case: Bitfenix Shinobi OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

 

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