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Hey guys I have decided to do a build log of this PC I am currently in process of building. Let me know what you guys think!

Here is a parts list

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($158.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.49 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($155.43 @ Amazon)

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($17.99 @ Amazon)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($17.99 @ Amazon)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($17.99 @ Amazon)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.43 @ Mwave)

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Speakers: Genius SW-G2.1 1250 38W 2.1ch Speakers ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $2193.17

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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What an exciting start!

 

In all seriousness though, a build log is better started when you've already begun the building process and what-not.

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Why did you buy a 4790k? Are you doing video editing and 3d rendering?

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Hey guys I have decided to do a build log of this PC I am currently in process of building. Let me know what you guys think!

 

Here is a parts list

 

 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($158.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($499.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($155.43 @ Amazon) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($19.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($17.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($17.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($17.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Speakers: Genius SW-G2.1 1250 38W 2.1ch Speakers  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2267.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Seems decent, but I've never heard of Cryorig for cooling. Seems like an interesting cooler.

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Why did you buy a 4790k? Are you doing video editing and 3d rendering?

Yes I do 3D modeling for my work in CATIA.

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Yes I do 3D modeling for my work in CATIA.

oh cool :) make sure you put lots of picture as you build it

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Seems decent, but I've never heard of Cryorig for cooling. Seems like an interesting cooler.

It has excellent reviews and looks amazing imho

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Hey guys I have decided to do a build log of this PC I am currently in process of building. Let me know what you guys think!

 

Here is a parts list

 

 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($158.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($499.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($155.43 @ Amazon) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($19.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($17.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($17.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($17.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Speakers: Genius SW-G2.1 1250 38W 2.1ch Speakers  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2193.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-21 22:47 EDT-0400

I'd like to ask you to not get those speakers. The controller is nice, though the blue LED is blinding. The satellite speakers buzz at higher volumes and the subwoofer is nothing special. Personally, I modded the satellite speakers and replaced the sub.

Also, that cooler is a hidden gem of sorts. A friend (co-worker?) of mine was doing a larger build and asked for my help. When he got the stuff in the mail, I went over, and got to see it hands-on. I like it, not sure how well it cools personally though.

I really wish that we'd just make organic hardware already, that grows and adapts to the demands it needs to meet. That way, grannies' computers can be floppy sacks of organicness and the 12 year old Minecrafters will look like the guys that only do bicep curls, and the nerdy programmers will finally have justice, with their body-builder rigs that skipped leg day.


CPU: i7-4770k 4.8GHz | Motherboard: Asus Maximus Hero | RAM: 16gigs 2133MHz | GPU: SLI Gigabyte OC 2gb 770's | Case: INWIN GRone | Storage: 1tb Blue, 60gb SSD | PSU: Silencer MK II 950w | Cooling: Modded H100i

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Looks awesome, cant wait to see it done. 

                                                                                                                                                      

CPU: Intel I7-4790k | MOBO: Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 | Ram: Corsair Vengance 32GB 1600hz | GPU: EVGA GTX980 Reference

PSU: Corsair EVGA G2 850W  | SSD: Intel 730 Series 480GB, Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB | HDD: WD Black 1TB

 CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 | Case: Corsair 760T (White) | Peripherals: (2)Asus VS247H-P, Corsair M65, Corsair K70 RGB w/ Brown Switches

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I'd like to ask you to not get those speakers. The controller is nice, though the blue LED is blinding. The satellite speakers buzz at higher volumes and the subwoofer is nothing special. Personally, I modded the satellite speakers and replaced the sub.

Also, that cooler is a hidden gem of sorts. A friend (co-worker?) of mine was doing a larger build and asked for my help. When he got the stuff in the mail, I went over, and got to see it hands-on. I like it, not sure how well it cools personally though.

I got these speakers for free from a friend I think the sound good enough (I'm not an audiophile). I do agree the blue led is super bright but if it becomes a problem I will find a way tone it down. Plus I love the look of the satellite speakers.

 

Thanks for your opinion though.

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Why did you buy a 4790k? Are you doing video editing and 3d rendering?

 

even if he didn't what would that matter

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I got these speakers for free from a friend I think the sound good enough (I'm not an audiophile). I do agree the blue led is super bright but if it becomes a problem I will find a way tone it down. Plus I love the look of the satellite speakers.

 

Thanks for your opinion though.

Alrighty, fair enough for sure.

They're great budget speakers, but I work with video/audio, so it was irritating when I first got them after hearing much praise lol. They're not bad by any means; I still recommend getting a different sub, though, more bass is always nice  B)

Enjoy the build, man. I look forward to seeing more. I LOVE that case and cooler, and of course the Noctua fans. Do you plan on repainting them, or keeping their colour? They wouldn't look too bad at all in that case, I'm just curious.

I really wish that we'd just make organic hardware already, that grows and adapts to the demands it needs to meet. That way, grannies' computers can be floppy sacks of organicness and the 12 year old Minecrafters will look like the guys that only do bicep curls, and the nerdy programmers will finally have justice, with their body-builder rigs that skipped leg day.


CPU: i7-4770k 4.8GHz | Motherboard: Asus Maximus Hero | RAM: 16gigs 2133MHz | GPU: SLI Gigabyte OC 2gb 770's | Case: INWIN GRone | Storage: 1tb Blue, 60gb SSD | PSU: Silencer MK II 950w | Cooling: Modded H100i

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even if he didn't what would that matter

Because the only reason to spend an extra $100 on a 4790k instead of a 4690k would be if he needed to do editing or rendering.

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Alrighty, fair enough for sure.

They're great budget speakers, but I work with video/audio, so it was irritating when I first got them after hearing much praise lol. They're not bad by any means; I still recommend getting a different sub, though, more bass is always nice B)

Enjoy the build, man. I look forward to seeing more. I LOVE that case and cooler, and of course the Noctua fans. Do you plan on repainting them, or keeping their colour? They wouldn't look too bad at all in that case, I'm just curious.

I am going to put them in the front as intakes. I don't think you will be able to see them so I am not planning on repainting.
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Here is the cooler. It is massive! I am disappointed though I thought the ultimate came with white shrouds. Turns out the one with white shrouds is the universal that does not cool as much. So I have decided to paint the shrouds myself to make them white.

 

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Sorry for the size and quality my girlfriend has the camera (she is on vacation). 

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Because the only reason to spend an extra $100 on a 4790k instead of a 4690k would be if he needed to do editing or rendering.

 

Or because you play games or like a better processor.

 

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2014-core-i5-4690k-core-i7-4790k-review

 

I don't know why everyone has to throw their 2 cents in when somebody buys a better processor by saying they don't need the extra power.   

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Or because you play games or like a better processor.

 

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2014-core-i5-4690k-core-i7-4790k-review

 

I don't know why everyone has to throw their 2 cents in when somebody buys a better processor by saying they don't need the extra power.   

buying a 4790k over a 4690k will get you maybe 5 fps more in games.

buying a 780ti instead of a 780 will get you 20-50fps more.

What is better use of your money? Obviously a better GPU.

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Have to love the look of this case. NZXT really did a great job

 

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buying a 4790k over a 4690k will get you maybe 5 fps more in games.

buying a 780ti instead of a 780 will get you 20-50fps more.

What is better use of your money? Obviously a better GPU.

 

First of all a 780ti does not get 20 to 50 fps more in games.  Second, a 780ti is at least $150 dollars more than a 780 the difference between a 4790 and a 4690 is $100.  A 4790k has better performance all around than a 4690k so it is useful in other situations as well.  Also, you never made any comment about him getting a better GPU instead of a 4790k.  All you did is make some smug comment to make it look like you know something he doesn't.   

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First of all a 780ti does not get 20 to 50 fps more in games. Second, a 780ti is at least $150 dollars more than a 780 the difference between a 4790 and a 4690 is $100. A 4790k has better performance all around than a 4690k so it is useful in other situations as well. Also, you never made any comment about him getting a better GPU instead of a 4790k. All you did is make some smug comment to make it look like you know something he doesn't.

From my perspective I think he was wondering if I would actually use the power of the 4790k.

Anyway let's play nice. Everybody love everybody.

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Because the only reason to spend an extra $100 on a 4790k instead of a 4690k would be if he needed to do editing or rendering.

 

 

From my perspective I think he was wondering if I would actually use the power of the 4790k.

Anyway let's play nice. Everybody love everybody.

 

If that was his intention fine.  I just don't understand why people have to scoff at the idea of buying a 4790k instead of the 4690k like you're just pissing money away by doing so.

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