New Gaming Build

[Computing34]

Hello users of the forum! I'm planning on building a new system for gaming and overclocking anywhere between 4.2-4.6 ghz . You can check out my plans right here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1yOtF

I have some questions about it:

I plan on going 2way sli in the future and will be overclocking those cards using gpu boost 2.0, as well as doing the overclock on my cpu that I stated before. My question is whether or not a 750w psu is too much, too little, or perfectly fine. Also, should I go with the hx,ax,tx,or cx model, or something entirely different?

Also, do you think that this is a good mobo for gaming and ocing?

And please give me your feedback on what parts I can improve on or are overkill.

Thanks for stopping by my topic and checking it out!

[Jack.EXE]

wrong link, post the permalink, not the url.

[Parkway Drive]

Link is not working

[TheSLSAMG]

You posted the wrong link.

 

 

Post the highlighted, thanks to @Langdon who took this screenshot.

[nightlitezzz]

You need to specify what GPU you are using. In general 750w is enough for most two way sli/cfx setups.

 

HX=Semi modular, Gold, 'sweet spot'

AX= Full modular, Platinum (the AX 'i" PSUs are Platinum)/Gold, enthusiast level

TX=Semi modular and non modular/Bronze, 'best value' oriented

CX=Semi Modular and non modular/Bronze, low budget oriented

[Computing34]

Lol thanks guys, I just edited it, the link should be working now.

[target39]

Hello users of the forum! I'm planning on building a new system for gaming and overclocking anywhere between 4.2-4.6 ghz . You can check out my plans right here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1yOtF

I have some questions about it:

I plan on going 2way sli in the future and will be overclocking those cards using gpu boost 2.0, as well as doing the overclock on my cpu that I stated before. My question is whether or not a 750w psu is too much, too little, or perfectly fine. Also, should I go with the hx,ax,tx,or cx model, or something entirely different?

Also, do you think that this is a good mobo for gaming and ocing?

And please give me your feedback on what parts I can improve on or are overkill.

Thanks for stopping by my topic and checking it out!

Hello users of the forum! I'm planning on building a new system for gaming and overclocking anywhere between 4.2-4.6 ghz . You can check out my plans right here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1yOtF

I have some questions about it:

I plan on going 2way sli in the future and will be overclocking those cards using gpu boost 2.0, as well as doing the overclock on my cpu that I stated before. My question is whether or not a 750w psu is too much, too little, or perfectly fine. Also, should I go with the hx,ax,tx,or cx model, or something entirely different?

Also, do you think that this is a good mobo for gaming and ocing?

And please give me your feedback on what parts I can improve on or are overkill.

Thanks for stopping by my topic and checking it out!

GTX 760 SLI is way too under-powered for your budget. 750W is overkill, even if you SLI the GTX 760.

[Computing34]

Lol, thanks guys, it should be working now I just fixed it.

[Computing34]

You need to specify what GPU you are using. In general 750w is enough for most two way sli/cfx setups.

HX=Semi modular, Gold, 'sweet spot'

AX= Full modular, Platinum (the AX 'i" PSUs are Platinum)/Gold, enthusiast level

TX=Semi modular and non modular/Bronze, 'best value' oriented

CX=Semi Modular and non modular/Bronze, low budget oriented

Ok thanks, so should I go ax or hx? And what wattage?

[WoodenMarker]

Your build is overly expensive for the performance.

 

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1yUqh

Crossfire ready.

[Computing34]

@target39 thanks, but what wattage then?

[nightlitezzz]

Ok thanks, so should I go ax or hx? And what wattage?

I would go HX. The AX costs too much imo. You might want to check the CPU cooler compatibility with the RAM you have chosen. I would get G.Skill Ripjaws X instead. You can also load Windows 8 onto a USB drive and install it that way without the need of a DVD drive.

[TheSLSAMG]

I urge you to go with this. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1yUpw

[mgsstar]

Please read this so we can get a better idea of what your build you are planning to make: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-reccomendations-please-read-before-posting/

[Computing34]

@WoodenMarker Thanks. Unfortunately, I don't feel comfortable with that mobo and have heard that that case has limited space, so I'd rather spend the extra cash and get some nicer parts. Any suggestions more along the lines of my current build?

[zip2k4]

Lol, thanks guys, it should be working now I just fixed it.

 

why not this?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1yUy8

 

saved ya a bunch, u still get 750w if you really want it

[WoodenMarker]

@WoodenMarker Thanks. Unfortunately, I don't feel comfortable with that mobo and have heard that that case has limited space, so I'd rather spend the extra cash and get some nicer parts. Any suggestions more along the lines of my current build?

Why are you uncomfortable? All of the z87 mobos are quite exceptional in quality.

A mid atx case will have ample space for all your parts. You could easily do your build in a micro atx form factor.

My link was my suggestion that would significantly outperform yours.

[Computing34]

@nitelitezzz ok thanks! Even tho its semi modular, hx has easy cable management right? And I might play old games on it, so I need the DVD drive. And are my RAM heatsinks too high? I thought it was one of the smaller coolers. How can I tell if it is?

[target39]

@target39 thanks, but what wattage then?

It depends. Do you feel strongly about sticking with the GTX 760 and to SLI in the future? 650W should be enough, but if you are going to overclock, stick with the 750W. For the system you have posted now, it is overkill, but if you are going to SLI and overclock both GPU's and CPU, go with the 750W for the headroom.

[Computing34]

@TheSLSAMG thanks! that is an epic build! My only concerns are price, it's $100 more, and space: how many games and the os can I fit on that ssd?

[Computing34]

@zip2k4 thanks! Epic build! But concerned about space, how many games and is can fit on that ssd?

[zip2k4]

@zip2k4 thanks! Epic build! But concerned about space, how many games and is can fit on that ssd?

 

use the SSD for OS

 

use the HD drive for games

 

*edit*

 

I'm guessing you want to go for all red build, hence all the parts' color

[Computing34]

@WoodenMarker it's a great build for some but, it's not my type. Thanks though!

[Computing34]

@WoodenMarker it's a great build for some but, it's not my type. Thanks though!

[Computing34]

@target39 thanks, that clears things up. How much wattage for a single 780 with overclocks?