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Hey, thanks for stopping by, I have a abnormal situation with my computer build. I recently traded a guy on craigslist for an incomplete, and poorly taken care of "pc system".

When I got it, there were no water-cooling components save for the 2x 480 Graphics Cards, which were rusted as all hell and I cleaned and bathed with vinegar.

This is my first water-cooling build, and I was so excited to set it up that I took the incomplete tower to Micro Center, and had the guy suggest the cheapest components to get this baby up and running.

This was a few weeks ago, I have since gotten a bonus at work, $1,000 USD and I'm looking to create the best gaming experience. The Items I purchased at Micro Center can be returned to increase my budget if need be. The components I had to begin with are as follows:

 

Click for Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HXfvGX

 

Existing Computer Parts Owned:

Case: None

CPU: None

CPU Cooler: Apogee XL CPU Waterblock

Motherboard: None

Storage: None

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 560

Video Card Cooler: None

RAM: None

Power Supply: None

Radiator: None

Pump: EK DDC X-RES Top 140 w/ 3.2 PWM Pump. Pump & Res Combo

Resevoir: See Pump

Tubing: None

 

Fittings: None

----Peripherals----

Monitor: Samsung P2770FH 27" Monitor, 60Hz, 1080p, 1ms Response

Mouse: Razer Ouroboros

Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB with Cherry MX Browns

Mousepad: Corsair Gaming MM200 Extended Cloth Mousepad

Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia Elite Prism Headset

 

 

Original Computer as Traded for on Craigslist:

Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case

CPU: Intel Core i7-930 2.8GHz Quad-Core

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO w/ 120mm PWM fan

Motherboard: Intel DX58SO ATX LGA1366 Motherboard (Missing IO Plate :unsure:)

Storage: Western Digital VelociRapor 150GB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Drive x 2

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 480 1.5GB x 2 in SLI

Video Card Cooler: Koolance VID-NX480 Water Block x 2

RAM: None

Power Supply: Some cheap, unbranded 500W PSU

Radiator: None

Pump: None

Tubing: None

Fittings: None

 

 

After getting the partial computer, I traveled to Micro Center, and I purchased the following:

 

Computer Parts I Bought at Micro Center (Returnable):

 

EVGA SuperNova 750 G2 80Gold FM PSU $115.99 (Have not redeemed $20 Mail-In Rebate Yet) so we'll say $95.99

PrimoChill 10ft White 3/8" x 5/8" Tubing (This is unable to be returned as I have used 80% of it)

Corsair Vengence 8GB (2x4GB Sticks) DDR3 1600 DIMM CL9 $64.99

EKWB CoolStream PE 240 (Open Box Discount) $61.99

 

 

I have a current Budget of $900USD, How can I make this mess into a gaming experience?

 

Requirements:

  • I would like the build to have a color theme, I was thinking White, Orange, or Silver.
  • I would like some sort of "future-proofness"
  • I would like to game at 1440 and/or at 144Hz, (yes, I know I need a new Monitor) 

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