First PC Build - Please Help

[ts2210]

Hi guys, Im about to build my 1st pc and Im not very sure that I choose the best parts for my price range. 

My budget is between $2000 to $2400 and the main focus is on gaming

Please dont include this parts in the build : Os, mouse, keyboard, monitor and speakers.

My components list : 

CPU : Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz

CPU Cooler : Corsair H110

Motherboard : Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150

Memory : G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB DDR3-2133 (2 x 8GB) 

Storage : Samsung 840 Series 250GB

               Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM

GPU : 2x EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video  (Im use two 2560x1440 monitors)

Case : Cooler Master Cosmos II

PSU : CoolMax 1200W 80 PLUS Gold

Optical Drive : Asus DRW-24B1ST

 

For any further changes - http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ts2210/saved/2dgf

 

 PS - if I made any mistakes mind my english ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ComputerNoob]

i would downgrade to 4670k. Also why that case?? Psu is complete overkill. Ram is overkill.

[iAsuno]

PSU is overkill. a good 750w should do fine.

[JSuttsPCs]

I'd get a H100i and I would buy a 900d if you want a big case

[piplupgao]

That psu is really over kill just get a decent 700 watt power supply

and will you be doing anything other than gaming

[JamesIsBatman]

get a 750w psu and will you be doing rendering, or video editing or anything intensive? If not then get a 4670k

[JORDANonPC]

This will max out anything you throw at it even at 2560x1440, you picked a lot of overkill parts in your build like the case, power supply, ram, cpu and with that money you could get 780s instead of 770s

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Microcenter) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($179.99 @ Microcenter) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($182.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($659.99 @ Microcenter) 

Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($659.99 @ Microcenter) 

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($87.00 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer  ($15.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Total: $2315.89

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-20 10:20 EDT-0400)

[Dr3nz4r]

why the heck going with 780 SLI? even a 770 SLI can handle that more then easily, and saves a lot of money

[JORDANonPC]

why the heck going with 780 SLI? even a 770 SLI can handle that more then easily, and saves a lot of money

for 2560x1440 the 770's in SLI won't max out everything and settings might need to be turned down and since his budget fit SLI 780's I thought it would nice to have that extra performance 

[Dr3nz4r]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ua6k

2400$

[JORDANonPC]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1u9Xc

2200$

you don't need 16gb of ram for gaming and that case is so expensive and not needed I know its the one he chose but he can save so much money there, if he definitely wants that case its a good build 

[Dr3nz4r]

you don't need 16gb of ram for gaming and that case is so expensive and not needed I know its the one he chose but he can save so much money there, if he definitely wants that case its a good build

I have updated it, forgot to change the case sorry

[Shrubpig]

for 2560x1440 the 770's in SLI won't max out everything and settings might need to be turned down and since his budget fit SLI 780's I thought it would nice to have that extra performance 

Are you kidding me?! You would be fine at 2560x1440 with 2 770's...

[JORDANonPC]

Are you kidding me?! You would be fine at 2560x1440 with 2 770's...

I just meant in the future I didn't do a great job of making it clear I just thought that for his budget 780s in SLI would be the best option so later on when more demanding games are out he can still max them out, I know there's no such thing as future proofing but this gives him a little bit more power

[MiracleMan]

You only play on one monitor, don't you? Like, play a game on one and watch a stream or browsing the interwebz on the second one.

2 would be a quite strange setup, since most of the action happens where the monitor frame is. 

 

Honestly i would go with a single GPU LGA1150 setup and save the rest for future upgrades. 

You have more from it when you buy a single 780 now and in a couple of years you replace it with a 980 or 1080 (i don't think that they keep the naming scheme after 980 though :D) with the money you saved. 

[JORDANonPC]

You only play on one monitor, don't you? Like, play a game on one and watch a stream or browsing the interwebz on the second one.

2 would be a quite strange setup, since most of the action happens where the monitor frame is. 

 

Honestly i would go with a single GPU LGA1150 setup and save the rest for future upgrades. 

You have more from it when you buy a single 780 now and in a couple of years you replace it with a 980 or 1080 (i don't think that they keep the naming scheme after 980 though :D) with the money you saved. 

I think its safe to say he will definitely only be playing on one monitor and that is a good option too however a 2560x1440 a single 780 wont max out every high end game 

[MiracleMan]

Luckily we have a video for that

 

So yeah, you can't max out everything on 1440p, but i'd still say a single 780 now and a upgrade in a couple of years is more future proof. 

However, if you want to crank everything up SLI is the way to go

[TheSLSAMG]

If you like the style of the Cosmos II but can't stand the price, get a CM Storm Scout II.

[TheSLSAMG]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1uf9M

 

This is a good setup. an i7 and 16GB of RAM is overkill for gaming, and SLI isn't compatible with all games, and you will run into problems. I recommend skipping a 770 2 Way SLI for a single 780.

[JORDANonPC]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1uf9M

 

This is a good setup. an i7 and 16GB of RAM is overkill for gaming, and SLI isn't compatible with all games, and you will run into problems. I recommend skipping a 770 2 Way SLI for a single 780.

I'd agree with that and if he wants to add an extra 780 later he can some higher end games can't be maxed out 

[stevv]

Something like BF3 or Batman AC maxed out@1440 already tanks my 680 with one screen... the 770 being at only 10-15% faster is lacking.  780 or prepare to drop the settings.

 

Here's my pick: (without the case.. since I think it's the OP's personal choice for style and willingness to spend more or less)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ufrz

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  -  I would go for i7 but i5 + overclock is sufficent for gaming.

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  -  better control with the "i" version

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  - unchanged from OP

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory - I use 16Gb but 8GB is sufficient

Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  - unchanged from OP

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  - unchanged from OP

Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  - lowest priced 780 in the list at the moment

Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  - optional to save $ now.. price drop possible in near future with new amd cards.

Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  - I can personally vouch the efficiency in platinum vs gold translate directly to less heat in system. My 2600K@4.8Ghz + 680@1189Mhz during gaming barely makes the PSU fans spin.

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.49 @ Amazon) - unchanged from OP

 

Total: $2206.90 + case and extra fans as needed

 

Other thoughts:

BF3 Multiplayers uses around 30% CPU (i7@4.8Ghz) during gaming... but what will happen when they start using the other cores in the near future?