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Hi there everyone,

I am sure that some of you guys have seen my past two builds and they sucked. However, I have changed my log and a few parts as well.

Here is my parts list:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770k (same)

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Extreme (same)

Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II or Corsair Obsidian 900D or 800D

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16 GB 2x8GB 1600Mhz

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX780 3GB

PSU: Corsair AX860i 80+ Platinum Fully Modular PSU (same)

CPU Cooler: custom watercooling loop, possibly, or Corsair H100i

Optical Drive: LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Drive

Card Reader: AFT PRO-57U USB 3.0 Card Reader

SSD: Samsung 840 Pro 128GB x2 in RAID 0

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 3TB x2 in RAID 1

Case Fan: Enermax T.B. Silence 950 RPM 11 dB 120mm Red LED Fan

Peripherals

Headset: Corsair Vengeance 2000 Wireless 7.1 Headset

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K95 Mechanical Keyboard

Mouse: Corsair M95 Mouse

Monitor: BenQ 24" 1920x1080 16:9 LED LCD Monitor

Watercooling Components

Radiator: EK Coolstream XT 480mm Radiator

EK Coolstream XTC 140mm Radiator

Reservoir: EK-BAY SINGLE RES CSQ - Acetal Single-Bay Reservoir

Fittings: EK-PSC Fitting 13mm - G1/4 Black Nickel Compression Fittings

EK-PSC Adapter 45° G1/4 Black Adapter Fittings

GPU Block: EK-FC Titan XXL Edition incl. Backplate GTX 780 Block

CPU Block: EK Supremacy Clean CSQ Nickel Plexi Water Block

RAM Block: EK-RAM Monarch X4 RAM Water Block

Pump: EK-D5 Vario 12 DC pump

Mod Kit: Bitspower D5/MCP655 Mod Kit (from Taiwan)

Coolant: EK-Ekoolant Blood Red Coolant:

Tubing: TUBE Masterkleer 1/2" ID Clear Tubing

Fans: Noiseblocker NB-Multiframe M12-S1 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent Fan - 750 RPM x 6

SLI Bridge: EK-FC Bridge DUAL Parallel CSQ Bridge

OK...... -_- that was a long list. And i expect it to be about $3000 and my max is $3025-$3100.

P.S. Does anyone know where I can get an EK water block for the GTX780 that does not say "Titan" on it? I am sick and tired of seeing blocks that also fit the 780, but always say, "Titan."

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

Current Rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Abit IN9-32MAX nForce 680i board, Galaxy GT610 1GB DDR3 gpu, Cooler Master Mystique 632S Full ATX case, 1 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA and 1x200gb Maxtor SATA drives, 1 LG SATA DVD drive, Windows 10. All currently runs like shit :D 

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Can't wait to see the build, also I would go 900D with the case, that thing is just a total beast.

Thanks, I know, I am also excited as well. Yippee!!

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

Current Rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Abit IN9-32MAX nForce 680i board, Galaxy GT610 1GB DDR3 gpu, Cooler Master Mystique 632S Full ATX case, 1 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA and 1x200gb Maxtor SATA drives, 1 LG SATA DVD drive, Windows 10. All currently runs like shit :D 

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What's this build going to be used for?

Btw, just get a single Samsung 840 (non pro) 250GB for much cheaper. The performance difference is negligible. 

Unless you're going to be overclocking the ram, you should get cheaper ram. 

 

You shouldn't be using a 1080p display @60hz with a 780. Either go 1440p or 120/144hz to actually use the 780's power.

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@WoodenMarker, this is for photo editing, website building, gaming, rendering, and video editing, and for school as well. BTW, where is a good gaming screen that is 144Hz for the money that is also 1440p?

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

Current Rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Abit IN9-32MAX nForce 680i board, Galaxy GT610 1GB DDR3 gpu, Cooler Master Mystique 632S Full ATX case, 1 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA and 1x200gb Maxtor SATA drives, 1 LG SATA DVD drive, Windows 10. All currently runs like shit :D 

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@WoodenMarker, this is for photo editing, website building, gaming, rendering, and video editing, and for school as well. BTW, where is a good gaming screen that is 144Hz for the money that is also 1440p?

You're going to need something like a 780/titan sli to actually utilize a 144hz 1440p display. Similar topic here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/37423-i-need-help-finding-a-monitor/

 

I'd say just get a 1440p IPS display considering you're photo/video editing. It wouldn't be a bad idea to grab a 120/144hz 1080p display on the side as well if you're into hardcore first person shooters or other twitch games.

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You're going to need something like a 780/titan sli to actually utilize a 144hz 1440p display. Similar topic here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/37423-i-need-help-finding-a-monitor/

 

I'd say just get a 1440p IPS display considering you're photo/video editing. It wouldn't be a bad idea to grab a 120/144hz 1080p display on the side as well if you're into hardcore first person shooters or other twitch games.

 

Well, i am only getting one 1440p monitor, since i am fine with gaming with my Acer 20" 720p monitor. Is it possible to play hardcore games with a 1440p monitor?

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

Current Rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Abit IN9-32MAX nForce 680i board, Galaxy GT610 1GB DDR3 gpu, Cooler Master Mystique 632S Full ATX case, 1 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA and 1x200gb Maxtor SATA drives, 1 LG SATA DVD drive, Windows 10. All currently runs like shit :D 

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I would get an Ivy bridge E CPU for editing if you can wait till September. And no custom loop... Looks nice but useless when it comes to performance, because you could invest in a second GPU instead. (Unless you already have a 2 way SLI and want to overclock)

Case: 650D CPU: i5 4670K GPU: GTX 770 Gaming @1306MHz Motherboard: MAXIMUS VI Hero PSU: AX760 CPU Cooler: H100i RAM: 8GB Vengeance Pro @1866MHz Storage: 840 250GB SSD / 2TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.14

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Well, i am only getting one 1440p monitor, since i am fine with gaming with my Acer 20" 720p monitor. Is it possible to play hardcore games with a 1440p monitor?

With a single 780, sure--just not at 120/144hz. 

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I would get an Ivy bridge E CPU for editing if you can wait till September. And no custom loop... Looks nice but useless when it comes to performance, because you could invest in a second GPU instead. (Unless you already have a 2 way SLI and want to overclock)

I am planning to overclock the CPU & GPU to the max to the point of unstability.

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

Current Rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Abit IN9-32MAX nForce 680i board, Galaxy GT610 1GB DDR3 gpu, Cooler Master Mystique 632S Full ATX case, 1 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA and 1x200gb Maxtor SATA drives, 1 LG SATA DVD drive, Windows 10. All currently runs like shit :D 

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wow this is an extreme serious hardcore machine, must cost a fortune. 

 

looking forward to seeing how the build goes.

 

yeah i got a friend who may help me with the build.

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

Current Rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Abit IN9-32MAX nForce 680i board, Galaxy GT610 1GB DDR3 gpu, Cooler Master Mystique 632S Full ATX case, 1 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA and 1x200gb Maxtor SATA drives, 1 LG SATA DVD drive, Windows 10. All currently runs like shit :D 

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But... you could get more performance for the money now without a custom loop and then add on one later.

Case: 650D CPU: i5 4670K GPU: GTX 770 Gaming @1306MHz Motherboard: MAXIMUS VI Hero PSU: AX760 CPU Cooler: H100i RAM: 8GB Vengeance Pro @1866MHz Storage: 840 250GB SSD / 2TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.14

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But... you could get more performance for the money now without a custom loop and then add on one later.

A custom loop is never for 'worth it' on the performance side.

Then again, it's not always about performance.

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A custom loop is never for 'worth it' on the performance side.

Then again, it's not always about performance.

You should see a custom loop as an option to squeeze out more power out of a full grown build with 2 top of the line video cards.

Case: 650D CPU: i5 4670K GPU: GTX 770 Gaming @1306MHz Motherboard: MAXIMUS VI Hero PSU: AX760 CPU Cooler: H100i RAM: 8GB Vengeance Pro @1866MHz Storage: 840 250GB SSD / 2TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.14

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You should see a custom loop as an option to squeeze out more power out of a full grown build with 2 top of the line video cards.

Dual xeons. It would top many full grown builds and you wouldn't be overclocking that.

It makes sense for video cards.

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P.S. Does anyone know where I can get an EK water block for the GTX780 that does not say "Titan" on it? I am sick and tired of seeing blocks that also fit the 780, but always say, "Titan."

 

I found this water block w/ backplate.

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20218/ex-blc-1459/Swiftech_Komodo-NV_GTX_780_Full_Cover_VGA_Waterblock_w_Backplate_KOMODO-NV-GTX780.html?tl=g30c311s1996

 

Also this one for EVGA GTX 780 http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20340/ex-vga-36/EVGA_GeForce_GTX_780_Hydro_Copper_Waterblock_400-CU-G780-B1.html?tl=g30c311s1996

Workstation: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Sephius/saved/YQ3H99
Gaming Rig: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Sephius/saved/vhdJ7P        .

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Yeah, that might work, but i want something from EK that is a full cover block, not just the GPU only.

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

Current Rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Abit IN9-32MAX nForce 680i board, Galaxy GT610 1GB DDR3 gpu, Cooler Master Mystique 632S Full ATX case, 1 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA and 1x200gb Maxtor SATA drives, 1 LG SATA DVD drive, Windows 10. All currently runs like shit :D 

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Yeah, that might work, but i want something from EK that is a full cover block, not just the GPU only.

 

I've found on FrozenCPU.com lots of EK-FC water blocks (remembering that Titan cover is the same as for GTX 780).

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20587/ex-blc-1472/EK_Geforce_GTX_Titan_SE_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Acetal_EK-FC_Titan_SE_-_Acetal.html?tl=g30c311s1879

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20584/ex-blc-1471/EK_Geforce_GTX_Titan_SE_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Acrylic_EK-FC_Titan_SE.html?tl=g30c311s1879

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20585/ex-blc-1473/EK_Geforce_GTX_Titan_SE_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Nickel_EK-FC_Titan_SE_-_Nickel.html?tl=g30c311s1879

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20586/ex-blc-1474/EK_Geforce_GTX_Titan_SE_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Nickel_Acetal_EK-FC_Titan_SE_-_AcetalNickel.html?tl=g30c311s1879

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20589/ex-blc-1475/EK_Geforce_GTX_Titan_SE_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Original_CSQ_Nickel_EK-FC_Titan_SE_Original_CSQ_-_Nickel.html?tl=g30c311s1879

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20588/ex-blc-1476/EK_Geforce_GTX_Titan_SE_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_RAM_Backplate_-_Black_EK-FC_Titan_SE_Backplate_-_Black.html?tl=g30c311s1879

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/18732/ex-blc-1415/EK_Geforce_GTX_Titan_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Acetal_EK-FC_Titan_-_Acetal.html?tl=g30c311s1879

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/18731/ex-blc-1414/EK_Geforce_GTX_Titan_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Acrylic_EK-FC_Titan.html?tl=g30c311s1879

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/18733/ex-blc-1416/EK_Geforce_GTX_Titan_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Nickel_EK-FC_Titan_-_Nickel.html?tl=g30c311s1879

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/18734/ex-blc-1417/EK_Geforce_GTX_Titan_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Nickel_Acetal_EK-FC_Titan_-_AcetalNickel.html?tl=g30c311s1879

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/18879/ex-blc-1419/EK_Geforce_GTX_Titan_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_RAM_Backplate_-_Black_EK-FC_Titan_Backplate_-_Black.html?tl=g30c311s1879

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/19458/ex-blc-1435/EK_Geforce_GTX_Titan_XXL_Edition_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_w_Backplate_-_Acetal_Nickel_EK-FC_Titan_XXL_Edition_incl_Backplate.html?tl=g30c311s1879

 

But They're all printed with Titan, but I think you should go with that since you're not looking to the card and the words are down the card. so you will never see them. Or go with other brands.

Workstation: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Sephius/saved/YQ3H99
Gaming Rig: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Sephius/saved/vhdJ7P        .

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OK, I will make some changes to my parts list:

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SSD: Samsung 840 Pro 128 GB x2 Samsung 840 EVO 128GB x2

Pump Top: EKWB EK-D5 X-TOP CSQ Pump Top

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 3TB x2 Seagate Barracuda 2TB x2

Sleeved Cables: Corsair Modular Sleeved Cables- Red (not including 24-pin, which comes separately.) *Works on AX860i*

Monitor: BenQ 24" 1920x1080 LED Monitor not one, but TWO Asus VS24AH-P IPS LED 24" Monitors

Processor: Intel Core i7-4770k (maybe wait for Ivy Bridge-E)

FYI: The Enermax case fans are case fans, not for my rads. The ones i will use is 3x AF120 120mm fans in my top 360mm rad and 4x SP120 Quiet Edition 120mm fans for my bottom quad 120mm rad.

Racing Wheel: Logitech G27 Racing Wheel (includes 6-speed shifter)

Coolant: EK EKoolant Blood Red Fluid XP+ Nano-Fluid Liquid Cooling Fluid 32 o.z. UV Flame Red

Anti-Static Mat: ModRight Extreme Super Large Anti-Static ModMat Work and Assembly Surface (over 47" x23")

Edit: Added Sleeved Cables.

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

Current Rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Abit IN9-32MAX nForce 680i board, Galaxy GT610 1GB DDR3 gpu, Cooler Master Mystique 632S Full ATX case, 1 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA and 1x200gb Maxtor SATA drives, 1 LG SATA DVD drive, Windows 10. All currently runs like shit :D 

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In case you were wondering why i stuck with Seagate even after the edit, the reason why i stuck with Seagate is the discounts and loyalty. I've trusted Seagate, even if i only had 2 drives that were the old IDE interface. I had 3 Western Digital drives, but all of those crapped out under almost no pressure. Plus, my dad works for Seagate, so he can get discounts for SSDs, external hard drives, and hard drives, of course. So that is why i stuck with Seagate this entire time.

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

Current Rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Abit IN9-32MAX nForce 680i board, Galaxy GT610 1GB DDR3 gpu, Cooler Master Mystique 632S Full ATX case, 1 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA and 1x200gb Maxtor SATA drives, 1 LG SATA DVD drive, Windows 10. All currently runs like shit :D 

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Update:

 

I plan to actually custom WC my GPU and CPUs as well. List of components will come shortly.

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

Current Rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Abit IN9-32MAX nForce 680i board, Galaxy GT610 1GB DDR3 gpu, Cooler Master Mystique 632S Full ATX case, 1 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA and 1x200gb Maxtor SATA drives, 1 LG SATA DVD drive, Windows 10. All currently runs like shit :D 

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