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Under_Score
By Under_Score
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I'd like to introduce you to Katara. Let me know if you think improvements could be made.

 

Things I've since changed:

  • Ouroboros gone, the scroll wheel click messed up.
  • Overclocked 4670K to 4.0GHz.

Things I plan on changing:

  • New monitor. GTX 980 is clearly overkill for 1080p 60Hz.
  • New HDD. WD Green is just too slow.

 

Part list:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (Purchased For $273.00) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (Purchased For $183.00) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (Purchased For $199.00) 
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2666 Memory  (Purchased For $145.00) 
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2666 Memory  (Purchased For $134.00) 
Storage: Corsair Force Series GS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $219.00) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  (Purchased For $831.98) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Blue/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  (Purchased For $220.00) 
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $150.00) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)  (Purchased For $25.00) 
Monitor: BenQ EW2440L 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  (Purchased For $249.00) 
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard  (Purchased For $128.00) 
Mouse: Razer Ouroboros Wireless Laser Mouse  (Purchased For $141.00) 
Other: BitFenix Alchemy Connect 300mm 15LED Blue  (Purchased For $30.00)
Other: ViewSonic VA1916w  (Purchased For $0.00)
Other: SAMSUNG HD161HJ 160GB 7200 RPM (Purchased For $0.00)
Other: Logitech X-530 5.1 Surround Speakers (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $3019.98
 
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Why in the hell did you pick a Green in the first place..?  :unsure:

 

This build is the end product of a long series of upgrades. The Green was bought years ago when I wasn't well educated on PC parts. I have since realised the error of my ways and I hope you can forgive me.

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I'd like to introduce you to Katara. Let me know if you think improvements could be made.

 

Things I've since changed:

  • Ouroboros gone, the scroll wheel click messed up.

  • Overclocked 4670K to 4.0GHz.

Things I plan on changing:

  • New monitor. GTX 980 is clearly overkill for 1080p 60Hz.

  • New HDD. WD Green is just too slow.

 

Part list:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (Purchased For $273.00) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (Purchased For $183.00) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (Purchased For $199.00) 
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2666 Memory  (Purchased For $145.00) 
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2666 Memory  (Purchased For $134.00) 
Storage: Corsair Force Series GS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $219.00) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  (Purchased For $831.98) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Blue/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  (Purchased For $220.00) 
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $150.00) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)  (Purchased For $25.00) 
Monitor: BenQ EW2440L 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  (Purchased For $249.00) 
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard  (Purchased For $128.00) 
Mouse: Razer Ouroboros Wireless Laser Mouse  (Purchased For $141.00) 
Other: BitFenix Alchemy Connect 300mm 15LED Blue  (Purchased For $30.00)
Other: ViewSonic VA1916w  (Purchased For $0.00)
Other: SAMSUNG HD161HJ 160GB 7200 RPM (Purchased For $0.00)
Other: Logitech X-530 5.1 Surround Speakers (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $3019.98
 

 

 

 

Hey Under_Score,
 
Sorry to hear WD Green is working slow for you. It is designed for secondary storage, saving power and running cool and quiet. For a main drive, I would recommend checking out WD Blue (if you are aiming for up to 1TB drives) or WD Black (if you are looking for drives up to 4TB). WD Blue is designed for everyday usage and it is a basic drive that is the most common pick to combine with a SSD. WD Black is designed for games and heavier workloads, works faster and has longer warranty. Here are a couple of links to check them out:
 
Another thing you should check out is your RAM. Your mobo only supports dual-channel but not quad-channel. If your budget allows it, you could get 2x8GB of RAM and benefit more from it rather than 4x4GB.
 
Hope this helps,
Captain_WD.

If this helped you, like and choose it as best answer - you might help someone else with the same issue. ^_^
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