Finalization.

[wyattzx]

Hey guys! 

 

So, as I've been discussing, I plan to do a bit of an upgrade here soon. As a side-note, if any moderator reads this, I have a list of threads I'd really like to have deleted, because I want this to be the final thread I make about this, and it will serve the purpose of all of the others.

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/269374-which-gpu-to-buy-potential-bottleneck/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303287-the-i7-upgrade/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/302049-converting-to-intel/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/283349-ideabuilding-a-pc-for-video-editing-other-digital-work/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/202828-upgrading-my-gpu-on-a-300-budget/

 

With that out of the way, below I've recreated my entire setup. I'm using it to easily share my current build with people, as well as what I want to upgrade. Anything without a price, I already own. That isn't to say suggestions to change or add things isn't welcome, but still. This is what finalized build projection, and I would really appreciate feedback, suggestions, etc!

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($321.98 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($100.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($0.00) 

Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($0.00) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($0.00) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($0.00) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($326.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($0.00) 

Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($0.00) 

Monitor: Acer H276HLbmid 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($0.00) 

Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($0.00) 

Mouse: Logitech G700s Wireless Laser Mouse  ($0.00) 

Speakers: Logitech Z623 200W 2.1ch Speakers  ($0.00) 

Total: $873.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-06 05:40 EST-0500

 

Additionally that I didn't add, because I can't decide on, is three 140mm White LED fans for my case, to add a bit of light. One for the read exhaust, and two for the radiator. 

 

Opinions, suggestions?

[1Scotty1]

 

-snip-

 

Besides the case, this build looks hell-of-a-lot like mine check i out in my log if you want. so yeah, good to go

[minibois]

@NonaHexa , yeah looks pretty good.

The 970's sure have come down in price..

[wyattzx]

What fans would you recommend for that rad, and to replace the stock rear 140mm? 

[1Scotty1]

What fans would you recommend for that rad, and to replace the stock rear 140mm? 

I kept the stock Kraken X61 fans, they are pretty decent... just because there are no Noiseblocker eLoops B12-3s 140mm and as for rear exhaust, any airflow fan will do, I have a Corsair AF140 at the back

[wyattzx]

I kept the stock Kraken X61 fans, they are pretty decent... just because there are no Noiseblocker eLoops B12-3s 140mm and as for rear exhaust, any airflow fan will do, I have a Corsair AF140 at the back

With my setup here, is there anything you'd suggest I swap out before I begin ordering things soon?

[1Scotty1]

With my setup here, is there anything you'd suggest I swap out before I begin ordering things soon?

Like I said, the build is almost the same as mine, besides the case so yeah, keep it as it is I just have more ram a bigger PSU and a EVGA graphics Card, not a STRIX but yeah, pretty much the same

[wyattzx]

I also wanted to ask: Can a GTX 970 drive three monitors with one card? I do not want to do massive 5760x1080 gameplay, but rather for content creation and such. Could, for example, the STRIX 970 drive three Acer H276HLBMID monitors with only HDMI / DVI?