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hi, first of all english is not my native language, so sorry for my grammar.
 
I'm planning on building a new pc and i would like some advice and feetback on the parts i chose.
 
          http://pcpartpicker.com/user/nicetie35/saved/QvwD4D

 

cpu:               Intel Core i7-4790k

cpu cooler:    Corsair h105

mobo:           Asus Maximus VII Hero

ram:              Corsair Vengeance Pro (red) 2x8GB DDR3-1866

gpu:              Msi GTX 970 4G Gaming

hdd:              Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm (2x2TB)

ssd:              Samsung 840 EVO 250GB

psu:              EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2

case:            NZXT h440 (Black/red)

 

(changed the PSU and CPU cooler)

 

Notes:
 
- This pc will be used for gaming, image manipulation (Photoshop/Sketchbook) , 3d (3ds Max , ZBrush) and learning overclocking.
- The looks are important for me, so i would like to folow the color sceme: black/red and some grey
 
A few questions:
 
- what fans are the best for this build? i looked at the noctuas, but the looks.. :(
- i'm thinking of using a led fan at the back (140mm), what are good ones?
- what is the best setup for radiator? push/pull? fans below or above radiator?
- can i game at high settings at a stable 60fps on 1440p with one gtx 970? going sli and multie monitor in future, but gaming will be single screen
- is there an advantage/disadvantage for getting 4x4GB or 2X8GB ram? (for looks i like 4x4 more)
- can i change the case logo light color? or the h105 light color?

 

Update:    After some research i think i will start with single gtx970 and one 1440p ips monitor. any go sli in the future if the demand is there or if i go multiple monitor setup.

                After viewing benchmarks and reading alot of numbers a single gtx970 can run most games in high/ultra at around 50-60fps.

                I can always disable AA/AF if needed so i will get a nice 50-60fps on a 1440p with still alot eyecandy ^^.

                But i'm a person who wants to be sure so i will look a bit further and maybe ask around with people who have 970 and run on 1440p.

                So if you have a gtx 970 on a 1440p monitor, plz let me know your results in gaming.

 

 
If you would recomend other parts, fire :) . i will order my parts from "http://www.hardwareversand.de/"  (i'm from europe)
  
added some ideas about color (thinking about sleeving the cables, and use 2 colored ram):

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Thanks  :)

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Change a few things

 

- Change the H100i to H105, the H100i has mounting issues

- Get an SSD in that build

- Change the PSU from RM750 to EVGA G2 750W

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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PSU is fine for SLI.

I doublt you can find a backplate specific to the MSI card, but its worth a shot.

There are tons of good fans. I'm no expert though. 

Game preformance will be great, and good choice on IPS. If you dont need a Vesa mount and are ok with glossy screens, the Aceer H236HL is amazing and cheap on ebay. Its 23 inches, good size. 

 

Bit of advice from me  ;)

I could be very wrong

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If you want a backplate EK make a clean black backplate :

http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/vga-blocks/fc-backplates/nvidia-geforce-series/ek-fc970-gtx-tf5-backplate-black.html

 

750w is definitely enough

 

bitfenix make nice LED fans:

http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/accessories/spectre-led-pwm/

 

this current rig will easily get constant 60fps on 1080p 

 

I would recommend 1440p it just looks a lot nicer but I would recommend a 980 if you want constant 60fps on high settings for 1440p

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He has an SSD. 

What do yo think about the NZXT coolers?

Oops, missed the SSD, never mind me.

 

The Kraken X60 and X61 are great AIO's. Set them in a pull formation (easier to clean). Intake or outtake depends on pressure.

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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PSU is fine for SLI.

I doublt you can find a backplate specific to the MSI card, but its worth a shot.

There are tons of good fans. I'm no expert though. 

Game preformance will be great, and good choice on IPS. If you dont need a Vesa mount and are ok with glossy screens, the Aceer H236HL is amazing and cheap on ebay. Its 23 inches, good size. 

 

Bit of advice from me  ;)

 

i was looking intro the "Acer H236HL" :) 

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I would probably go with a better PSU.  in Corsair's lineup, the HX or AX series are the way to go.  I personally use the Fractal Design Newton R3 80+ Platinum 600W.

 

For fans, if you can find a way to hide them, Noctua fans are the best.  They can last ten years or more.  Any fan with a sleeve bearing will get noisy and die in a few years (pretty much all LED fans have sleeve bearings).  Corsair makes nice fans with the changeable color rings, I haven't used them but have heard they are pretty good.

 

Monitor is the hardest part to chose, for sure.  That is what you'll be looking at for the next 5 years or more.  I find monitor shopping extremely difficult.

i7 4790k @4.7 | GTX 1070 Strix | Z97 Sabertooth | 32GB  DDR3 2400 mhz | Intel 750 SSD | Define R5 | Corsair K70 | Steel Series Rival | XB271, 1440p, IPS, 165hz | 5.1 Surround
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If you want a backplate EK make a clean black backplate :

http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/vga-blocks/fc-backplates/nvidia-geforce-series/ek-fc970-gtx-tf5-backplate-black.html

 

750w is definitely enough

 

bitfenix make nice LED fans:

http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/accessories/spectre-led-pwm/

 

this current rig will easily get constant 60fps on 1080p 

 

I would recommend 1440p it just looks a lot nicer but I would recommend a 980 if you want constant 60fps on high settings for 1440p

 

i cant put the 980 in my budget, but i will be going sli in the future. will x2 970 at 1440p be future proof? (gaming on single monitor) 

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I would probably go with a better PSU.  in Corsair's lineup, the HX or AX series are the way to go.  I personally use the Fractal Design Newton R3 80+ Platinum 600W.

 

For fans, if you can find a way to hide them, Noctua fans are the best.  They can last tens years or more.  Any fan with a sleeve bearing will get noisy and die in a few years (pretty much all LED fans have sleeve bearings).  Corsair makes nice fans with the changeable color rings, I haven't used them but have heard they are pretty good.

 

Monitor is the hardest part to chose, for sure.  That is what you'll be looking at for the next 5 years or more.  I find monitor shopping extremely difficult.

 

i read alot about noctua fans, but like you said i would need to hide them :P , also i was thinking only the back fan a led fan. and i will look intro the corsair fans.

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