Black/White Build?

[StofPCs]

Thanks everyone.  I figured out my build!

[CoolBeans]

You could probably just get a single 290 and it would be enough for 1440P. If you want it cheaper http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LLrYRB

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.00 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($75.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($100.00 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($76.66 @ Newegg) 

Other: moootherbroad ($150.00)

Total: $1613.59

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-13 14:42 EDT-0400

[StofPCs]

 

You could probably just get a single 290 and it would be enough for 1440P. If you want it cheaper http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LLrYRB

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.00 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($75.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($100.00 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($76.66 @ Newegg) 

Other: moootherbroad ($150.00)

Total: $1613.59

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-13 14:42 EDT-0400

 

I currently have an I7, would like to stay with the same power.  Also I went with Bitfenix because of the sleeved cables.  My friend has a Gigabyte R9-290 and it hits 95*C (Has the Windforce cooler) and they never fixed it.  I use a single 290x right now. Also the corsair memory looks teh sexy.

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I currently have an I7, would like to stay with the same power.  Also I went with Bitfenix because of the sleeved cables.  My friend has a Gigabyte R9-290 and it hits 95*C (Has the Windforce cooler) and they never fixed it.  I use a single 290x right now. Also the corsair memory looks teh sexy.

The Bitfenix psu is not that good. I would suggest the EVGA Supernova G2 and a set of white EVGA sleeved cables.

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

 

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=100-CW-1300-B9

[brob]

 

So I saw a picture of the MSI Z97 SLI White/Black mobo and I think I found my next build:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kZBTZL

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

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($264.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($209.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($209.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($100.00 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: BitFenix Fury 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 

Other: MSI Z97 SLI BLK/WHT ($149.99)

Total: $1664.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-13 14:34 EDT-0400

 

I went with 2 280's because I currently have a 1440p display and looking to get a 144Hz display as well and would like more horse power without overpaying out the butt.  Thoughts?

 

 

Did you consider the H440 White/Black case? Kingston Fury White HX318C10FWK2/16 or Black HX316C10FB/8 memory?

 

The H440 has a psu shroud which gives you the option of using any psu. You might, for example go with a Corsair modular and buy their white cable kit or a G2 EVGA which also has a white cable kit.

 

An AIO cpu cooler would do a better job of showing off the motherboard. You might consider the Kraken X61 with its user controlled hue led on the pump back or the H220-X.

[StofPCs]

Did you consider the H440 White/Black case? Kingston Fury White HX318C10FWK2/16 or Black HX316C10FB/8 memory?

 

The H440 has a psu shroud which gives you the option of using any psu. You might, for example go with a Corsair modular and buy their white cable kit or a G2 EVGA which also has a white cable kit.

 

An AIO cpu cooler would do a better job of showing off the motherboard. You might consider the Kraken X61 with its user controlled hue led on the pump back or the H220-X.

The H440 is too tall.  I cannot fit cases larger than 18.6 inches tall.  I'd rather avoid water cooling.  I've had 3 H100I's, 2 H80's and a CM 240 all have their pumps fail for builds I've done within 1 year.

 

The Bitfenix psu is not that good. I would suggest the EVGA Supernova G2 and a set of white EVGA sleeved cables.

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

 

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=100-CW-1300-B9

 

The Bitfenix PSU is decent and I agree the G2 is just a great PSU.  But that's adding an extra 100 bucks that I'd rather avoid.  Also, since the case interior is white, I'd like black cables.