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I just wanted to check if all parts work with eachother and why I should get the LP version of the ram. Somebody on another forum told me to get it. Is there something I could downgrade or upgrade? I appreciate all help :3

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ASUS Z97-A
1TB Seagate Desktop HDD 7200rpm 64mb
Intel Core i5 4690k 3,5 Ghz
Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) CL9 1600Mhz VENGANCE LP
MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TwinFrozr GAMING-series
Fractal Design Integra R2 750w 80+ Bronze
Fractal Design Define R4
ASUS DVD±RW DRW-24F1ST Black
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

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If it's in your budget get it. That power supply is overkill unless you are overclocking. Low profile RAM helps with clearance issues so if your cooler goes over the RAM slots get it, but you didn't mention a cooler so I'm guessing stock? If that's the case you won't be Overclocking so a 550W PSU will do and LP RAM won't matter, you can get normal RAM.

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You can get a legit Windows 8 key dirt cheap from here  https://www.g2a.com/microsoft-windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html

 

Windows 8 Pro =/= Windows 7 Ultimate.

Aside from that, nice build OP. Only other thing which would be nice is an SSD, to have as your main drive, even a 120GB SSD would be good, and using that SATA as storage.

AMD Phenom II 965 C3 @3.8GHz / Scythe Ninja III / 8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport / MSI 990FXA-GD65 / MSI R9 270x 4GB / EVGA 600W Bronze / Asus Xonar DG

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Instead of the GTX 770 I would go with an R9 290. Yes it runs a but hotter than the GTX 770 but it the R9 290 (Sapphire Tri-x) runs just fine (nothing extreme like 90 degress) and in my country at least (netherlands) it costs the same but the R9 290 packs a much bigger punch than the GTX 770 especially if you're going to run higher than 1080p or multi-monitor.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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If it's in your budget get it. That power supply is overkill unless you are overclocking. Low profile RAM helps with clearance issues so if your cooler goes over the RAM slots get it, but you didn't mention a cooler so I'm guessing stock? If that's the case you won't be Overclocking so a 550W PSU will do and LP RAM won't matter, you can get normal RAM.

I might get another graphics card in the future. That's why I have a such good power supply. It will probably be a 980 or 970. Do you think that the Power supply can handle that?

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I just wanted to check if all parts work with eachother and why I should get the LP version of the ram. Somebody on another forum told me to get it. Is there something I could downgrade or upgrade? I appreciate all help :3

Specs:

ASUS Z97-A

1TB Seagate Desktop HDD 7200rpm 64mb

Intel Core i5 4690k 3,5 Ghz

Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) CL9 1600Mhz VENGANCE LP

MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TwinFrozr GAMING-series

Fractal Design Integra R2 750w 80+ Bronze

Fractal Design Define R4

ASUS DVD±RW DRW-24F1ST Black

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

 

Yup powersupply is a bit overkill, but it'll work :) If it were up to me i would go for a 500W power supply and try to squeeze in a small SSD hard drive for booting windows

Desktop:     Core i7-9700K @ 5.1GHz all-core = ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate = 16GB HyperX Predator DDR4 @ 3600MHz = Asus ROG Strix 3060ti (non LHR) = Samsung 970 EVO 500GB M.2 SSD = ASUS PG279Q

 

Notebook:  Clevo P651RG-G = Core i7 6820HK = 16GB HyperX Impact DDR4 2133MHz = GTX 980M = 1080p IPS G-Sync = Samsung SM951 256GB M.2 SSD + Samsung 850 Pro 256GB SSD

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I might get another graphics card in the future. That's why I have a such good power supply. It will probably be a 980 or 970. Do you think that the Power supply can handle that?

 

Nobody knows what the power draws one those cards will be yet, so no idea :) 800-series will probably be more power efficient / require less power compared to the current 700-series graphics cards

 

EDIT: cool little web page for calculating your PSU needs: http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculator.jsp

Desktop:     Core i7-9700K @ 5.1GHz all-core = ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate = 16GB HyperX Predator DDR4 @ 3600MHz = Asus ROG Strix 3060ti (non LHR) = Samsung 970 EVO 500GB M.2 SSD = ASUS PG279Q

 

Notebook:  Clevo P651RG-G = Core i7 6820HK = 16GB HyperX Impact DDR4 2133MHz = GTX 980M = 1080p IPS G-Sync = Samsung SM951 256GB M.2 SSD + Samsung 850 Pro 256GB SSD

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I might get another graphics card in the future. That's why I have a such good power supply. It will probably be a 980 or 970. Do you think that the Power supply can handle that?

 

To be fair no one will know the draws of them cards and in all fairness you will probably upgrade the entire PC by then if you can afford it if not then it'll just be a PSU and GPU upgrade which you can save for, but like I said if it's all in your budget get it just try throw in an SSD for Windows it'll make a world of difference.

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Yup powersupply is a bit overkill, but it'll work :) If it were up to me i would go for a 500W power supply.

If you're going to stick to the GTX 770 500W would be enough but I'd take 550-600 just to be sure. That same 550-600 should also be enough if you're going to take an R9 290 instead.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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OP, that PSU you chose is fine. You would only save maybe $25/£20 for a cheaper PSU, when the extra ~150W headroom is not something to scoff at. Plus, if you fancy doing crossfire/SLI in the future, you'll need those extra pci-e power connectors, and wattage. Although i always recommend using a single powerful card, rather than sli/xfire. That is unless you are a rich mofo and have money to burn, lol.

 

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I just wanted to check if all parts work with eachother and why I should get the LP version of the ram. Somebody on another forum told me to get it. Is there something I could downgrade or upgrade? I appreciate all help :3

Specs:

ASUS Z97-A

1TB Seagate Desktop HDD 7200rpm 64mb

Intel Core i5 4690k 3,5 Ghz

Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) CL9 1600Mhz VENGANCE LP

MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TwinFrozr GAMING-series

Fractal Design Integra R2 750w 80+ Bronze

Fractal Design Define R4

ASUS DVD±RW DRW-24F1ST Black

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

to get this all at a cheap price and to check compatibility use http://pcpartpicker.com/

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/K3xjBm i built it for you cause i got bored taking liberties with the case and disc drive also do not buy windows 7 as it is being fazed out and as linus has stated and as it has become apparent to everyone else no directx 12 so gaming will be "fun"

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You can get a legit Windows 8 key dirt cheap from here  https://www.g2a.com/microsoft-windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html

 

Windows 8 Pro =/= Windows 7 Ultimate.

Aside from that, nice build OP. Only other thing which would be nice is an SSD, to have as your main drive, even a 120GB SSD would be good, and using that SATA as storage.

wait what the hell windows 8 pro for $12?!?!

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/K3xjBm i built it for you cause i got bored taking liberties with the case and disc drive also do not buy windows 7 as it is being fazed out and as linus has stated and as it has become apparent to everyone else no directx 12 so gaming will be "fun"

Thanks for the help man! I'm pretty happy with my own build. I think I will stick with it. Windows 9 has been rumored, so I might wait for it and buy it.

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