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SLI Build - Final suggestions

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Okay, so from all the suggestions from past threads I've compiled two possible builds which include SLI 770s or SLI 780s.

 

770s - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=197170&action=wish_lists

 

780s - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=197138&action=wish_lists

 

Now the reason why I have to choose between these, the 770 build I believe has better quality auxiliary components, while the 780 build focuses more on the graphics cards, rather than the auxiliary components.

 

1. Budget & Location

Okay so my budget is around $3000AUD which may seem like a tonne to you American folk, but please keep in mind prices for Australians !

2. Aim

This build is my ultimate gaming build. It is designed for 2560x1600 gaming at 120hz. I'm building for what is coming this year, Battlefield 4, Watch Dogs etc as I will be trying to play them at my desired resolution. I do plan on overclocking my CPU to about 4.2 - 4.8 Ghz and overclocking my GPUs a little bit.

3. Monitors
One primary monitor of 2560x1600 for gaming and a secondary monitor of 1920x1080 for browsing while gaming.

The monitors and peripherals have already been purchased, this price and listed parts below are just for the tower.

 

4. Why are you upgrading?
I'm upgrading because I'm just finishing school and I want to spoil myself with a proper gaming rig.

 

EDIT - The main suggestion is the 780s, but please do not stop suggesting or trying to tell me otherwise !!

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Go for the 780s at that resolution and fps. They will yield much better results

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In my opinion I would get the two 780's. If you want the smoothest experience you will want to get two 780's.

Other things such as the faster SSD, you probably won't notice a big difference. With the Noctua cooler I don't think you will be able to get 4.8. Maybe 4.3-4.4 Ghz.

Everything else looks good if you choose the 780 build. 

|CPU: Intel 5960X|MOBO:Rampage V Extreme|GPU:EVGA 980Ti SC 2 - Way SLI|RAM:G-Skill 32GB|CASE:900D|PSU:CorsairAX1200i|DISPLAY :Dell U2412M X3|SSD Intel 750 400GB, 2X Samsung 850 Pro|

Peripherals : | MOUSE : Logitech G602 | KEYBOARD: K70 RGB (Cherry MX Brown) | NAS: Synology DS1515+  - WD RED 3TB X 5|ROUTER: AC68U

Sound : | HEADPHONES: Sennheiser HD800 SPEAKERS: B&W CM9 (Front floorstanding) ,  B&W CM Center 2 (Centre) | AV RECEIVER : Denon 3806 | MY X99 BUILD LOG!

 

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In my opinion I would get the two 780's. If you want the smoothest experience you will want to get two 780's.

Other things such as the faster SSD, you probably won't notice a big difference. With the Noctua cooler I don't think you will be able to get 4.8. Maybe 4.3-4.4 Ghz.

Everything else looks good if you choose the 780 build. 

Yeah that's basically my whole kinda of dilemma, will I notice a difference in SSD performance, will I cap out my Ram (Doubt it), will the cooler be able to reach those high overclocks. I think I am being convinced to go with the 780s though :)

i5 4670k @ 4.6Ghz | Corsair H100i | Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4) 2133MHz | Gigabyte GA-Z87x-UD3H | Silverstrone 850W | Fractal Define R4 | Samsung 840 250GB | Seagate 1TB 7200rpm HDD | 2x Gigabyte Windforce Gtx 780s

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Yeah that's basically my whole kinda of dilemma, will I notice a difference in SSD performance, will I cap out my Ram (Doubt it), will the cooler be able to reach those high overclocks. I think I am being convinced to go with the 780s though :)

Good choice!

|CPU: Intel 5960X|MOBO:Rampage V Extreme|GPU:EVGA 980Ti SC 2 - Way SLI|RAM:G-Skill 32GB|CASE:900D|PSU:CorsairAX1200i|DISPLAY :Dell U2412M X3|SSD Intel 750 400GB, 2X Samsung 850 Pro|

Peripherals : | MOUSE : Logitech G602 | KEYBOARD: K70 RGB (Cherry MX Brown) | NAS: Synology DS1515+  - WD RED 3TB X 5|ROUTER: AC68U

Sound : | HEADPHONES: Sennheiser HD800 SPEAKERS: B&W CM9 (Front floorstanding) ,  B&W CM Center 2 (Centre) | AV RECEIVER : Denon 3806 | MY X99 BUILD LOG!

 

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Go for the 780 build.

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780s just because you can ^^

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Go for the 760i and maybe a better soundcard? the Dg would most likely have less quality sound the on board...

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go the 780 build and try and squeeze in the H100i and i think it will be better. 

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780s why not :p you could always get 3x 7970

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Go for the 760i and maybe a better soundcard? the Dg would most likely have less quality sound the on board...

You can get great sound cards at 24Bit, 192000Hz for around £30.

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Okay so I'm pretty sure I've decided on this

 

Final Build - https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=197138&action=wish_lists

 

I think it includes the best of both worlds of my dilemma :)

 

Thanks for everyone's input

i5 4670k @ 4.6Ghz | Corsair H100i | Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4) 2133MHz | Gigabyte GA-Z87x-UD3H | Silverstrone 850W | Fractal Define R4 | Samsung 840 250GB | Seagate 1TB 7200rpm HDD | 2x Gigabyte Windforce Gtx 780s

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