Devil's Canyon Build

[tautog]

Hi guys,
I'm planning on a new gaming rig for me and I'm kinda confused about what parts should I get for it. For now I have planned this configuration but I'm thinking about that I can get something cheaper and improve something else. I want this pc to last for at least 4 years in 1080p gaming. This pc will be mainly for gaming and entertainment usage, not video rendering. I'm also thinking about dual system on this computer: Mac OS X (Hackintosh) and Windows

 

 

 

Parts:
CPU - Intel Core i7 4790 or i5 4690K

CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 612S

RAM - 2 x 8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport 1600 MHz

Motherboard - Gigabyte Z97X Gaming 3

GPU - Zotac GTX 780 3 GB OC

PSU - Corsair CS 750M

SSD - ADATA SX900 256 GB

Case - Phanteks Enthoo Pro

 

My question is: I'm not convinced that i5 will be a CPU which will last me for a long time but price is very tempting Should I get a i5 4690K and some sort of AiO cooler instead of i7?

Thanks for help with this, also if you have some other comments about this build please tell me

[Guest]

I would stick with the i5 4690k if you are just gaming. Also you can drop the Ram down to 8GB. You can always add another 8GB in the future should you need it.

 

Do you intend on adding a 2nd GTX780 in the future ? If not then a 550W psu would be enough

 

The Corsair CS750M isn't the best psu in the world. I would suggest the EVGA Supernova G2 750W instead if you do intend on running dual cards.. 

[nanowatt]

I would stick with the i5 4690k if you are just gaming. Also you can drop the Ram down to 8GB. You can always add another 8GB in the future should you need it.

 

Do you intend on adding a 2nd GTX780 in the future ? If not then a 550W psu would be enough

 

The Corsair CS750M isn't the best psu in the world. I would suggest the EVGA Supernova G2 750W instead if you do intend on running dual cards.. 

Well said dude

[Cokeman]

 

Hi guys,

I'm planning on a new gaming rig for me and I'm kinda confused about what parts should I get for it. For now I have planned this configuration but I'm thinking about that I can get something cheaper and improve something else. I want this pc to last for at least 4 years in 1080p gaming. This pc will be mainly for gaming and entertainment usage, not video rendering. I'm also thinking about dual system on this computer: Mac OS X (Hackintosh) and Windows

 

 

 

Parts:

CPU - Intel Core i7 4790 or i5 4690K

CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 612S

RAM - 2 x 8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport 1600 MHz

Motherboard - Gigabyte Z97X Gaming 3

GPU - Zotac GTX 780 3 GB OC

PSU - Corsair CS 750M

SSD - ADATA SX900 256 GB

Case - Phanteks Enthoo Pro

 

My question is: I'm not convinced that i5 will be a CPU which will last me for a long time but price is very tempting Should I get a i5 4690K and some sort of AiO cooler instead of i7?

Thanks for help with this, also if you have some other comments about this build please tell me

 

For a hackintosh you have to be sure all the parts will work. You have to get a reference GPU for it to work.

[TheSLSAMG]

The i5 will last you a good while, trust me and the countless people still running 2500Ks.

 

As for the GPU, don't buy Zotac. They are a generally cheap brand, known for having the lowest priced cards for the most part. I would recommend Gigabyte, ASUS, EVGA or MSI for NVIDIA GPUs.

 

The Hyper 612S is hardly worth the money over a Hyper 212 EVO. I would recommend going 4690K and getting a nice AIO liquid cooler, such as the Swiftech H220 (X), NZXT Kraken X61 or Corsair H100i/H105. The Cooler Master Seidon 240M isn't bad either, but it doesn't look particularly good IMO, it doesn't perform like the H100i in my experiences and the stock fans are not very good. Also, you can get some nice fans for your AIO if you want, but it isn't a big deal.

[TheSLSAMG]

For a hackintosh you have to be sure all the parts will work. You have to get a reference GPU for it to work.

Err... No, you don't.

 

I have a Windforce GTX 770, non reference PCB, and it works fine.

[tautog]

Thanks for so much support, and because you mentioned that will be better to get AiO, then which will be better? Corsair H100i or H110? I'm green in all this watercooling stuff

[Guest]

Thanks for so much support, and because you mentioned that will be better to get AiO, then which will be better? Corsair H100i or H110? I'm green in all this watercooling stuff

You don't need to spend $$$ on a cooler for an i5. The Coolermaster Hyper Evo 212 or 612 is perfectly capable of keeping it in check even if you overclock the cpu. Something like the Corsair H60 would be enough if you do want an AIO, but there is no need to spend the best part of $100 when the CM Evo 212 or 612 will do the job just fine.

[tautog]

I'm just asking because I have now i7 920 on MSI X58 Platinum and it idles at about 50 Celsius so I'm worried about temps especially when OC. But as you say I will leave this 612 in this. Thanks

[Cheese4395]

So as many have already answered, getting the i5 4690k is definitely all you really need. You don't need an i7 because you're not rendering or editing or anything that would use more cores. Gaming really just emerged into the 4 core realm and I doubt with the way the status quo is with current builds and systems will that change for a long long time.

 

I think the CM Hyper Evo 212 is really all that you need. You don't really need the 612 as that thing is huge and an AIO liquid cooler would only change maybe max at best 10C over a 212 (This is me being really generous too). If you want the cool factor then sure but besides that it's a bad investment.

 

Also, 8GBs of RAM is more than enough for what you are doing. 

 

I currently run the 4670k with a CM 212 and it runs under load at around 65C. That is a ton of space for overclocking and I just haven't done it yet. With the 4690k having solder as the go between between the die and the heat sink you'll be even better at dissipating heat. Don't be worried about temps.