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MrJabbaCake
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I am building a new rig from scratch this year. I am either selling my old PC as a set or sell off the parts individually. This and money I will receive at the end of this year is going to fund the beast. So far I have chosen the following components.

 

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Intel Core i7-4790K CPU (Quad Core 4GHz, Socket H3 LGA-1150)

 

RAM : 

 
Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 Mhz
 
Graphics Card: 
 
 
Asus Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 Strix Graphics Card (4GB, GDDR5, PCI Express 3.0)
 
Motherboard: 
 
 
1150 ASUS Z97 MAXIMUS VII RANGER Motherboard
 
Storage SSD: 
 
Corsair HDSSD 5 128GB Force LX SATA III Solid State Drive

 

Storage: 

 
WD 1 TB 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive - Black
 
CPU cooler: 
 
Corsair h100i  or  Corsair h80i
 
PSU: 
 
 
Corsair AX Series AX860 860W Platinum Power Supply
 
Case:
 
 
Corsair CC-9011046-WW Graphite Series 730T Full Tower ATX 
 
 
I am open to any criticism or changes you would make. This is not definite parts I want to see what the geek wizards think. Post away!

 

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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The ram is 16gb, the quantity on my list was set to 2x.

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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That's a damn good rig....

I would get a HyperX Fury red colored RAM sticks just because I like the looks more, but that's just my preference...

Since you're gonna have such nice components, a case with a side window woudn't hurt so you can show it off to your friends :D

But, again, that's my preference lol

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Thanks, I mostly play dayz and arma so the switch to nvidea and intel was an obvious switch. I am open to suggestions about any part. I was thinking of getting 2x4 Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R and a  2x4 CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9. One set is red and the other black. I think they are exactly the same just different ram cases (red and black) so I was wondering if that was possible.

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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Yeah the 760t is the same but with a window so I may go for that option. I look looking at my parts :)

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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Thanks, I mostly play dayz and arma so the switch to nvidea and intel was an obvious switch. I am open to suggestions about any part. I was thinking of getting 2x4 Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R and a  2x4 CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9. One set is red and the other black. I think they are exactly the same just different ram cases (red and black) so I was wondering if that was possible.

Yea, that RAM configuration should work.

Enjoy the rig. Btw, get ready to stare at that Strix 970 because that s*it is freakin' goregous :D

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Yeah, once I first looked at the strix I fell in love. ASUS is such a great company. The card goes with the colour scheme and looks beautiful. i think the red and black ram in the red and black slots will look AMAZING!

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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1200 - 1300 british pounds.

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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I am planning on the 970 next year

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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Maybe more. We will see :)

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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use pcpartpicker.com

 

i am putting plan together...

i didn't just come for that

I3-4150 | Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 | 8GB KINGSTON FURY RAM | MSI Z97-G43 | HYPERX FURY 120GB SSD SAPPHIRE HD7950 VAPOR-X | Phanteks Enthoo Pro M | EVGA 500W | Corsair SP120's w/ NZXT Fan Hub

Plans: I5-4690K || EVGA GS 650W | KINGSTON FURY 8GB RAM  PCPARTPICKER: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/

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Dual 970's http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/xHwJTW

 

 

Bruh

I3-4150 | Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 | 8GB KINGSTON FURY RAM | MSI Z97-G43 | HYPERX FURY 120GB SSD SAPPHIRE HD7950 VAPOR-X | Phanteks Enthoo Pro M | EVGA 500W | Corsair SP120's w/ NZXT Fan Hub

Plans: I5-4690K || EVGA GS 650W | KINGSTON FURY 8GB RAM  PCPARTPICKER: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/

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Does anyone know for definite that that ram config will work?

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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I don't need SLI atm, I might push my price and get 2 we will see. If not then I will def next year. I need something to look forward to next year :)

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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Any reason why the ROG mobo, i7, 16GB and 970? The reason I ask is you're buying  a Gaming MOBO then buying  overkill for gaming CPU, Ram, and then not getting the best graphics card you could... Also I noticed the total Asus+Corsair theme; But Corsairs SSDs are "meh" they're about average and pricing is higher than average I'd suggest looking into a different SSD like Samsung 840 Evo, Crucial MX100, ect...  WD Blacks are really overpriced I'd suggest getting a Blue, Green, Red, or Seagate's Barracuda... 

5820k4Ghz/16GB(4x4)DDR4/MSI X99 SLI+/Corsair H105/R9 Fury X/Corsair RM1000i/128GB SM951/512GB 850Evo/1+2TB Seagate Barracudas

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Great point pain, I see where you are coming from. this is my first high end build and I am open to your opinions. Thanks I will take that into account.

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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Would you recommend 4690k i5 and a 980?

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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Would you recommend 4690k i5 and a 980?

 

look at my build, i used an i5

you can buy two 970's for the price of a 980.

I3-4150 | Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 | 8GB KINGSTON FURY RAM | MSI Z97-G43 | HYPERX FURY 120GB SSD SAPPHIRE HD7950 VAPOR-X | Phanteks Enthoo Pro M | EVGA 500W | Corsair SP120's w/ NZXT Fan Hub

Plans: I5-4690K || EVGA GS 650W | KINGSTON FURY 8GB RAM  PCPARTPICKER: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/

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860w is enough for 2x 970 yeah?

My build --- Intel i7 4790K @ 4.5 GHz --- ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4 GB --- ASUS Maximus VII ROG Ranger --- 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133 MHz (4x4) --- CS750M 80+ GOLD --- 2 TB WD Black HDD --- Intel 730 240 GB SSD --- Seagate 1TB SSHD --- Cooler Master HAF X --- Thermal Right True Spirit 120 --- Windows 10

 

Peripherals --- Corsair K70 Cherry mx blue --- Corsair Sabre RGB --- Corsair MM200 Mouse mat --- Hyper X Cloud II --- LG 29UB65 29" --- LG 24M47VQ 24"

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