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Hey all,

 

Here's a link to my current build choices: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/P29Q99

Just wanted to get some feedback on my current choices, specifically on the graphics card and processor.

Also, anyone have comments on the motherboard and the case? Recommendations are also appreciated.

 
EDIT: just for clarification's sake, this is primarily a gaming build, but I also plan on using it for heavy simulation work (CAD, COMSOL, ASPEN)
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1080p/1440p High end gaming rig- good parts. You don't need the thermal paste- the coolers comes with it. 16GB RAM? Get 8GB.

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Hey all,

 

Here's a link to my current build choices: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/P29Q99

Just wanted to get some feedback on my current choices, specifically on the graphics card and processor.

Also, anyone have comments on the motherboard and the case? Recommendations are also appreciated.

Looks good for 1080p/1440p gaming! But that PSU overkill. Haha. Are you planning to SLI in the future?

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[CPU] i5-4690K @ 4.5GHz with NZXT Kraken X61 [MOBO] Asus Z97-AR [Memory] HyperX Fury 32GB DDR3-1600 [Storage] Samsung 840 EVO 500GB & WD 1TB Black & Hitachi 1TB [GPU] Gigabyte GTX 1080 8GB Xtreme Gaming [Case] Corsair Air 540 [PSU] Cooler Master V1000 [Case Fan] Corsair SP140 LED Fan x 3 & SP120 LED Fan x 3 [Display] Main: Philips 31.5" FULL HD IPS | Side: Philips 28" 4K UHD [Keyboard] Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Stealth Edition [Mouse] Razer Ouroboros [Mouse Pad] Razer Firefly [Sound] BOSE Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System

 

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tNbmHx

Much better, and actually costs less than you're original!

 My Buyer’s Guide!   

Build:                                               

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K Cooler: Cryorig R1 Ultimate RAM: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB SSD: OCZ 100 ARC 240GB HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition Graphics Card: Powercolor PCS+ R9 390 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro (White) Power Supply: EVGA G2 750W Monitor: LG 29UM67-P 29" 21:9 Freesync Sexiness Mouse: Razer Deathadder Chroma Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Headset: Turtle Beach Ear Force XP400

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Hey all,

 

Here's a link to my current build choices: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/P29Q99

Just wanted to get some feedback on my current choices, specifically on the graphics card and processor.

Also, anyone have comments on the motherboard and the case? Recommendations are also appreciated.

 

CPU: Perfect Choice

 

CPU Cooler: Good Choice

 

Thermal Compound: No need, included with CPU Cooler

 

Motherboard: Get a cheaper one, you don't need a $150 Motherboard

 

Memory: You could get away with 8GB in all modern games

 

Storage: A Crucial MX100 SSD would be cheaper, and go for the WD Blue 1TB, They're a lot cheaper

 

Video Card: Perfect Choice

 

Case: Good Choice 

 

Power Supply: Good Choice

• NCASE M1 • i5-12600kf • RTX 4060Ti FE • Z690M-ITX • SF600 • NH-L9x65 Chromax • LPX 32GB

 

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The thermal paste was just for other projects, forgot to take that out of there xD

 

I've been doing some tweaking with the build, here's what it looks like now: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qyYvkL

 

Anyone have any suggestions for a cpu cooler that fits the red/black theme? I like the noctua cpu cooler, but would rather not have to go through the trouble of painting it myself.

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The thermal paste was just for other projects, forgot to take that out of there xD

 

I've been doing some tweaking with the build, here's what it looks like now: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qyYvkL

 

Anyone have any suggestions for a cpu cooler that fits the red/black theme? I like the noctua cpu cooler, but would rather not have to go through the trouble of painting it myself.

 

Corsair H105

 

Corsair-Hydro-Series-H105-1.jpg

• NCASE M1 • i5-12600kf • RTX 4060Ti FE • Z690M-ITX • SF600 • NH-L9x65 Chromax • LPX 32GB

 

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Why such a beefy cooler? Are you shooting for particularly high oc's?

Are you planning to sli?

 

The thermal paste was just for other projects, forgot to take that out of there xD

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Why such a beefy cooler? Are you shooting for particularly high oc's?

Are you planning to sli?

 

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Looking to make the build as silent as possible, and yes I am going to overclock at some point.

Also, I'm just interested in seeing how low i can get temps with the H105 with this setup and use it as a reference point for future builds.

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Looking to make the build as silent as possible, and yes I am going to overclock at some point.

Also, I'm just interested in seeing how low i can get temps with the H105 with this setup and use it as a reference point for future builds.

Are you planning to sli?

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The thermal paste was just for other projects, forgot to take that out of there xD

 

I've been doing some tweaking with the build, here's what it looks like now: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qyYvkL

 

Anyone have any suggestions for a cpu cooler that fits the red/black theme? I like the noctua cpu cooler, but would rather not have to go through the trouble of painting it myself.

What's your final budget? You could add a Kraken x61 which is black and change the RGB led to red. My build below does the same with the x41, pics in link.

CPU i5-4690K(OC to 4.4Ghz) CPU Cooler NZXT Kraken x41 Motherboard MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Memory G.Skillz Ripjaws X 16gb 2133 Video Card MSI GTX 1080 Gaming X           Case NZXT H440 Power Supply XFX XTR 750W Modular Storage Samsung 840 EVO 250gb/Seagate Barracuda 2TB Monitor Acer XB270HU G-Sync http://pcpartpicker.com/b/3CkTwP

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Are you planning to sli?

Not immediately, but when I do, I'll probably switch over to a full water cooling build.

 

 

What's your final budget? You could add a Kraken x61 which is black and change the RGB led to red. My build below does the same with the x41, pics in link.

I'm trying to keep it under $1400 USD (unfortunately PCPartPicker doesn't count sales tax). I'm about to start a new job so I'll have more money to splurge on this and a couple other plans in a few months.

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Not immediately, but when I do, I'll probably switch over to a full water cooling build.

Is that a yes with plans for a custom loop in the future?

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Also, does anyone have any recommendations on SP fans that will follow the red/black theme? I realize that with the NZXT H440 having very limited ventilation space, I will probably need to have fans that can pull really well in order to get adequate flowrates through any radiators.

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Yeah I do plan on doing a 2-way SLI with 2 GTX 970s

I wouldn't splurge on an expensive heatsink when you're going to a custom loop anyway.

Recommended edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/J987qs

 

Also, does anyone have any recommendations on SP fans that will follow the red/black theme? I realize that with the NZXT H440 having very limited ventilation space, I will probably need to have fans that can pull really well in order to get adequate flowrates through any radiators.

I'd suggest buying new fans along with your rads when you do get to wc'ing.

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I wouldn't splurge on an expensive heatsink when you're going to a custom loop anyway.

Recommended edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/J987qs

 

I'd suggest buying new fans along with your rads when you do get to wc'ing.

I don't plan on switching over to my custom loop for at least a year. Any particular reason you chose the Asus strix over the Gigabyte G1? I figured that if I'm going to be OC'ing later on, the G1 would be the best option.

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I don't plan on switching over to my custom loop for at least a year. Any particular reason you chose the Asus strix over the Gigabyte G1? I figured that if I'm going to be OC'ing later on, the G1 would be the best option.

The Strix is quieter and you mentioned you wanted the system as quiet as possible. It also doesn't hurt that it's a bit cheaper.

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But since I will be WC'ing later, it shouldn't matter that the card is louder.

It would matter until you replace the cooling. 

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