New gaming PC Thoughts

[Swindless]

Hey guys, I am looking to build a new computer, and have one built on pcpartpicker and wanted everyones honest opinion on the system that I have built and improvements and such please feel free to voice them. Also the Budget for it is around $1300 USD.

 

Link to build : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ipnG

 

All words of advice is welcome.

[ViruZ_HUN]

looks good.

 

i would add a SSD drive for windows. its enough for 60 gb ssd

[Swindless]

Has anyone ever dealt with the CFI Pharaoh aswell, it looks like a really good case. I believe it will support the NZXT Kraken x60.

[WoodenMarker]

Edits/Recommendations: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ipNT

[Swindless]

Edits/Recommendations: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ipNT

Where would I go about mounting the h100i on the side? Sorry not very good at the mounting options of cases, I know a bit about the actual components but when it comes to the cases I'm not well versed in them. 

[WoodenMarker]

Where would I go about mounting the h100i on the side?

This is an Antec 1200 but it works the same way. you mount it on the back and not the side: http://imgur.com/otXwLv0,Assp9RU,GmHLYKU,iNIHK8a,aMNAEeo

[Swindless]

Alright, but I'm wanting to go with a top mounted rad.

[WoodenMarker]

Alright, but I'm wanting to go with a top mounted rad.

You could just pick a case that works like that: http://www.overclock.net/t/1144409/h80-h80i-h90-h100-h100i-h110-case-compatibility-thread-page-1-for-full-listings

 

The Antec 1100 was only a recommendation. The decision is up to you.

[Swindless]

Understandable, I like the CFI Pharaoh for the continuation of the color scheme, but the price on it is a bit overpriced granted it is a fulltower case.

[WoodenMarker]

Understandable, I like the CFI Pharaoh for the continuation of the color scheme, but the price on it is a bit overpriced granted it is a fulltower case.

There are cheaper full towers. It's not like you need a full tower imo. I'd recommend a mid-atx case.

[Swindless]

Alright, I will have to look at some of the good Mid-tower cases to see them for the color scheme if they match it or go full black.

[Swindless]

Would the Apevia X-Trooper be a good case for a top mount rad?

[WoodenMarker]

Would the Apevia X-Trooper be a good case for a top mount rad?

I think so. It looks like there are holes to mount a 240mm radiator.

[zxcvbnmmssdh]

Unless you are overclocking to the max, you don't need that big of a psu

[WoodenMarker]

Unless you are overclocking to the max, you don't need that big of a psu

750w for sli.

If the OP wasn't planning on sli, he could have gotten a a cheaper mobo and psu.

[Swindless]

Unless you are overclocking to the max, you don't need that big of a psu

I do plan on overclocking the cpu and the graphics card and on down the road when I get more money I will get another 770.

[Swindless]

Put a different case and added Corsair SP120 Pe Fans to deck it out with fans. Link : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1iLBs

[Swindless]

Updated my list, heres the link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lT9S

 

 I exchanged some parts for different and less expensive parts.

[WoodenMarker]

Updated my list, heres the link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lT9S

 I exchanged some parts for different and less expensive parts.

You're missing an ssd.

I wouldn't go evga for psus.

 

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1m4DY

[Swindless]

Appreciate the updates and recommendations, that is the build that I am more than likely going to go with.

[Swindless]

Ok so this is the last build update, Link : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1oo2w Should I get everything but the cpu mobo and gfx card now and stockpile the parts until the others arrive, or wait and buy the whole thing all at once? I currently have $500 of it now which would leave around 600-650 left to spend.

[Swindless]

Ordered the case mobo cpu cooler and psu so far still need ram hdd and a gpu to finish her up, but that wont be for a while as I need an extra $550 USD.

[WoodenMarker]

Ok so this is the last build update, Link : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1oo2w Should I get everything but the cpu mobo and gfx card now and stockpile the parts until the others arrive, or wait and buy the whole thing all at once? I currently have $500 of it now which would leave around 600-650 left to spend.

Ordered the case mobo cpu cooler and psu so far still need ram hdd and a gpu to finish her up, but that wont be for a while as I need an extra $550 USD.

It's a shame you didn't quote a post. If you don't quote a post, none of use get a notification you posted or replied. 

It would have been better if you saved up and bought all the parts at once so you could test if the parts worked and RMA any parts that didn't. Also, prices and parts change very often and it would've been more cost efficient to buy all the parts at once.

[Swindless]

It's a shame you didn't quote a post. If you don't quote a post, none of use get a notification you posted or replied. 

It would have been better if you saved up and bought all the parts at once so you could test if the parts worked and RMA any parts that didn't. Also, prices and parts change very often and it would've been more cost efficient to buy all the parts at once.

I got 2 of the 3 big parts out of the way, so I really don't have to spend much to get it up and running, I mean I've came across a 6850 that I can crossfire with my 6870, the only downfall is that it will downclock the 6870 to 6850 speeds. I really wouldn't have had the money to order it all at the same time because I only had $700 to spend and would have to have waited till near and or after Christmas.

[davidvu396]

Hey guys, I am looking to build a new computer, and have one built on pcpartpicker and wanted everyones honest opinion on the system that I have built and improvements and such please feel free to voice them. Also the Budget for it is around $1300 USD.

 

Link to build : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ipnG

 

All words of advice is welcome.

you spent too much on the case and the PSU imo.