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4770k, 770, 16GB RAM - What goes nice with the Asus Gryphon?

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Here is my build: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/rory182/saved/25UQ

 

The core components are already decided, although i'm not sure about the mobo, its either the gryphon or gigabyte board.

 

I will be buying custom PSU cables, if I go with the gigabyte, i'll probably get cables like this: http://i.imgur.com/ixpnwsi.jpg

 

Anyone have any other good ideas e.g. for the gryphon or any other motherboards?

 

Any advice appreciated, thanks

 

850w PSU for 770 SLI in future

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I'd bump from the pro to the normal 840 as the performance difference is negligible and change the 770 to a 7970 since they're nearly neck to neck to save money unless you require CUDA.

 

The rest of the build looks solid.

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I'd seriously consider what @WoodenMarker said.

You could get away with a lower wattage PSU but nah leave it. Overall it seems a pretty solid build actually.

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Get a 4670k and use that saved money for a better GPU like the 9XXX series when they come out. Get the Gryphon+ The thermal armor. 

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850w PSU for 770 SLI in future

A 750w bronze is sufficient for 770 sli.

 

Get a 4670k and use that saved money for a better GPU like the 9XXX series when they come out. Get the Gryphon+ The thermal armor. 

We're not sure what the OP's usage is here.

The 'thermal armor' is a waste of money like the sabertooth. and doesn't lend any performance.

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Go SLI 760s and change to a 4670k... 

We don't know if the OP is doing CPU intensive things so that might not be the best option.

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Sorry but I never asked to change the core components...I'm using the i7 for video editing and other cpu intensive programs.

 

I'm looking for a colour scheme to match the gryphon tbh lol.

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A 750w bronze is sufficient for 770 sli.

 

 

 

Yeah I know, I can just get one this for £3 cheaper so i thought why not.

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Yeah I know, I can just get one this for £3 cheaper so i thought why not.

That's fine. Extra headroom is always good as long as it doesn't break the bank.

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Anyone know if I'm missing out on important features of a mobo with the http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87mxd3h?

Not really. It's sli/crossfire ready, has front usb 3.0, can overclock, and is sleek.

There are other options that appear on motherboards such as built in wifi, bluetooth, thunderbolt, etc. but I don't think you'll need them.

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Not really. It's sli/crossfire ready, has front usb 3.0, can overclock, and is sleek.

There are other options that appear on motherboards such as built in wifi, bluetooth, thunderbolt, etc. but I don't think you'll need them.

Thanks for replying

 

Sorry for asking so many questions, but will I have any problem connecting all these fans and controlling the RPMs via the mobo? 

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It all depends if the motherboards have a built in fan controller built into bios or now known as uefi like the ga-z87mx-u3dh.  Then there's the 5 1/4 inch bay manual fan controller which you manually set how fast each fan is

 

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Thanks for replying

 

Sorry for asking so many questions, but will I have any problem connecting all these fans and controlling the RPMs via the mobo? 

There are 3 system fan headers on the motherboard for your 2 case fans. You can control them through your bios. There shouldn't be any problems.

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