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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($309.47 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($105.50 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($647.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($553.93 @ Amazon)

Total: $2492.56

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-04 19:13 EDT-0400)


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Welcome to 13th LTT Build-Off! The rules and guidelines can be found here.

 

This topic is a unique one. We have obviously all Linus' advice on building PCs. We have also heard the parts that he actually put in his rig. It's up to you to rectify the situation. Build a system for $2,500 that goes by the books--Linus' books. That means:

  • Single GPU is better than Multi-GPU
  • $700 on a case is a bad idea
  • All the Noctuas...
  • Watercooling is up to you
  • High quality sound is a must for Linus
  • Peripherals are not needed, but a monitor is. A large, high res IPS panel is recommended.
  • This PC will sit on/under/around a desk, so you don't need a small form factor or portability.
  • The most stressful  (and primary) usage will be gaming.

The contest will run from Fri. October 4th to Thurs. October 10th, with the 8th, 9th, and 10th as voting days.

 

Mr. Tech Tips has spoken!

 

Congratulations to @CoolBeans for winning the challenge!

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LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($309.47 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($105.50 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($647.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($553.93 @ Amazon)

Total: $2492.56

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-04 19:13 EDT-0400)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($309.47 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($105.50 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($647.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Fractal Design ARC XL ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14 FLX 65.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.15 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($553.93 @ Amazon)

Total: $2527.56

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-04 18:45 EDT-0400)

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£167.99 @ Aria PC) 

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  (£62.95 @ CCL Computers) 

Thermal Compound:  Antec Formula 7 Nano Diamond 4g Thermal Paste  (£8.36 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Motherboard:  Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£161.41 @ Aria PC) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£45.88 @ Amazon UK) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  (£137.99 @ Amazon UK) 


Video Card:  Asus Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card  (£259.99 @ Ebuyer) 

Sound Card:  Asus Xonar DX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card  (£60.82 @ CCL Computers) 

Case:  Corsair Air 540 ATX Desktop Case  (£113.45 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  (£21.90 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  (£21.90 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  (£21.90 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  (£21.90 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 


Monitor:  Dell U2412M 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  (£209.99 @ Aria PC) 

Total: £1469.37

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-04 23:48 BST+0100)

 

2500 US Dollar equals 1559.87 GBP

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What (kind of of heavy tasks) will the rig be used for? Gaming only? Work station? Rendering? Should it be small form Factor and suitable for Lars? Or would it fit perfectly under the TV bench?

I believe Linus would like these questions answered before contemplating what to put in his rig.

Otherwise I would think that m-itx rog board with a titan and silence optimized parts would go a long way.

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Total: $2527.56

 

You're a little bit over budget. Please trim it back to $2,500

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Total: £1469.37
 
2500 US Dollar equals 1559.87 GBP

 

You on the other hand seem to have a bit more room in the budget.

 

What (kind of of heavy tasks) will the rig be used for? Gaming only? Work station? Rendering? Should it be small form Factor and suitable for Lars? Or would it fit perfectly under the TV bench?

I believe Linus would like these questions answered before contemplating what to put in his rig.

Otherwise I would think that m-itx rog board with a titan and silence optimized parts would go a long way.

Good question, that was a test...err, I was rushing and forgot to add the use case in.

No Lan Parties, it will just sit on/under/around a desk.

It is gaming only (I don't think that Linus does any video editing--that's what Edzel/B-Roll are for).

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Microcenter) 

CPU Cooler:  Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 



Storage:  OCZ Vertex 450 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Storage:  OCZ Vertex 450 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Sound Card:  Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($175.98 @ Newegg) 



Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 ULN 140mm  Fan  ($22.14 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 ULN 140mm  Fan  ($22.14 @ Amazon) 


Other: QNIX QX2710 / 27" 2560x1440 PLS Monitor ($329.90)

Other: IC Diamond Thermal Compound ($7.99)

Total: $2487.43

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-04 19:25 EDT-0400)

 

Reasoning: 

CPU: The 4770k is much faster than a 4670k in multithreaded applications, potentially extending the useable lifespan of the CPU. Plus, more perf=better. 

MB: I guess this will be the most controversial choice. While the UD3H seems like a budget motherboard, it has quite a few PowIR power phases, Ultra Durable 5 components, Intel LAN, and most importantly, a beautiful blue, silver, and black color scheme that Linus seems to prefer for his rigs.

Storage: The OCZ Vertex 450 has similar performance to the OCZ Vector, one of the fastest SSDs on the market. Two of them put in Raid 0 would give approximately double the performance in sequential reads and double the capacity. The Seagate 2TB gives Linus some mass storage; even though he uses a NAS, the drive is so cheap that it is a must buy. 

RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pros are excellent modules with aluminum accents on the heat-spreaders. I chose 2 silver and 2 blue modules to complement the colors of the DIMM slots, an OCD touch that Linus would like, and to complement the silver and blue color scheme of the entire rig. 

GPU: The EVGA GTX 780 ACX is an excellent graphics card that looks just as sexy as the reference 780 cooler, and it should be quieter and have lower temperatures. 

PSU: Seasonic always makes excellent power supplies, and their 660W 80+ Platinum unit has flat black, fully modular cables that are extremely clean and good looking in addition to having a hybrid fan mode, allowing the fan to spin down when there is a low power draw on the unit. Linus loves quietness/silence, and this unit absolutely delivers. 

Case: The Corsair Obsidian 750D is a beautiful aluminum and steel case, Linus' preference. It is a great case with a beautiful window to show off all of the beautiful components. 

Cooler: In Linus' own testing, the Swiftech H220 is the cream of the crop in terms of coolers available in retail. With its copper radiator and strong pump, it delivers performance even above some 280mm AIO coolers. 

Fans: Two Corsair SP120 quiet editions handle the Swiftech H220, again delivering silence, good looks, and performance. Another AF140 takes the rear exhaust, again bring performance and aesthetics. Behind the front panel, we use the Noctua NF-A14 fans. There, Linus will get ultimate performance and silence. They are located behind the front panel because Linus cannot really see them, making the aesthetic issues null. 

Thermal Compound: Linus loves IC Diamond, so I chose IC Diamond. 

Sound Card: Asus' Xonar Essence STX is one of the best audio cards on the market. In the words of Linus, "get the highest end Xonar that you can afford." The color scheme from the side of the card also matches the build very well, creating an excellent visual and auditory experience. 

Monitor: This Qnix 1440p monitor is one of those Korean monitors with great quality and a low price. It seems to get great reviews on ebay and seems to have all of the features Linus would desire: high resolution, great viewing angles, and excellent color reproduction. 

 

tl;dr- I chose the best parts for the money while prioritizing performance and aesthetics. 

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All the ones mentioned are false.


Obviously, Linus's true ideal rig, is one that takes over a year to build, and it would take forever for him to ever tell us about how its going...

(u guys better get this)

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11$ over ok?

Sorry, but no. If I give any margin whatsoever then it renders the budget limit invalid, because anyone can claim just a few dollars more.

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LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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Sorry, but no. If I give any margin whatsoever then it renders the budget limit invalid, because anyone can claim just a few dollars more.

 

How about doing +/- 1% on all of the budgets? 

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How about doing +/- 1% on all of the budgets? 

If I give that margin, then I'm really setting the budget 1% higher. If I follow it logically, I should have set that budget originally. And then I would have a 1% margin on that. I hope I don't come across rudely, but there really is no way to set a margin that works. You can always wait a couple days and see if the price drops on a component and then edit your post.

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LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($309.47 @ Newegg)
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($647.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor:  Acer B276HULymiidprz 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2487.31
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-04 20:07 EDT-0400)

 

The Noctua fans go on the H110 and on the rear exhaust, while you move the stock fractal fans to the front.

 

27" 2560 x 1440 monitor, IPS, should be good for Linus.

 

Fractal Design Define R4 for silence. The power supply is also pretty quiet.

 

Stock 780 cooler because he likes the look of it.

 

Asus Maximus VI Formula onboard audio is outstanding, Linus has said so many times. Right up there with a Xonar card.

 

Plenty of room for improvement in the future, as Linus does like to upgrade his rigs for a long time.

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If I give that margin, then I'm really setting the budget 1% higher. If I follow it logically, I should have set that budget originally. And then I would have a 1% margin on that. I hope I don't come across rudely, but there really is no way to set a margin that works. You can always wait a couple days and see if the price drops on a component and then edit your post.

 

You make sense. My idea was just a suggestion. Unbreakable budgets just add to the thrill of the challenge anyway. 

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1KZjl

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1KZjl/by_merchant/


 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($73.19 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus Z87I-DELUXE Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($185.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($165.20 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($671.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Silverstone FT03S MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($153.28 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Silverstone 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($99.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($553.93 @ Amazon) 

Other: Standard Objective2 Headphone Amplifier ($114.99)

Total: $2491.49

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-04 23:59 EDT-0400)

 

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Here is my entry, I have a question tough, PCPartPicker says the H320 and the CPU/MoBo isn't compatible, I am pretty sure it is. If there are clearance issues with the board, I can change it, but still I don't see a reason why it isn't compatible with the CPU, since it supports LGA1150.

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler:  Swiftech H320 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($159.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory:  Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($112.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($159.00 @ Adorama) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case:  Fractal Design ARC XL ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm  Fan  ($19.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm  Fan  ($19.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm  Fan  ($19.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor:  Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($553.93 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2493.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-05 07:52 EDT-0400)
 
CPU: Best gaming CPU around.
CPU Cooler: The best AiO in the world, should handle any OC you throw at it.
Board: I really like this board, it looks awesome and has some decent cooling so it won't be toasty once we OC the i5.
RAM: RAM is RAM. This one has a nice heat spreader and comes in a kit of 2x8GB, so like Linus allways like to say, we can expand up to 32GB with keeping this kit in there. CL9 1600Mhz.
SSD: 250GB, used as a boot drive.
HDD: 2TB for mass storage.
GPU: GTX780. Linus likes sigle GPU solutions, so he definitely needs the best that's out there now. I picked EVGA ACX variant because it has very silent and good performing cooler, and of course it is EVGA, so you have awesome warranty that also covers OC.
Case: Big enough to fit the H320 in push/pull for the price of many mid-towers.
Fans: 6 NF-F12s for the H320 in push/pull
          3 NF-S12As, 2 as front intake, 1 as rear exhaust.
PSU: 850W fully modular, gold certified, made by Seasonic.
 
Monitor: Linus' ideal monitor. Big, 27" IPS 1440p panel.

My rig: CPU: Intel core i5 4670K MoBo: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming RAM: Kingston HyperX Beast 2x4GB 1600mhz CL9 GPU: EVGA GTX780 SC ACX SSD: ADATA Premier Pro SP900 256GBHDD: Western Digital RED 2TB PSU: FSP Aurum CM 750W Case: Cooler Master HAF XM OS: Windows 8 Pro

My Build log, the Snowbird (heavy WIP): http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/188011-snowbird-by-lachy/?hl=snowbird

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Here is my entry, I have a question tough, PCPartPicker says the H320 and the CPU/MoBo isn't compatible, I am pretty sure it is. If there are clearance issues with the board, I can change it, but still I don't see a reason why it isn't compatible with the CPU, since it supports LGA1150.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1L48D]PCPartPicker part list[/url

Total: $2493.75

That is fine. Don't worry about it.

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler:  Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory:  A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($98.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($98.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($98.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($98.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($396.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Sound Card:  Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A9x14 29.7 CFM 92mm  Fan  ($17.74 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A9x14 29.7 CFM 92mm  Fan  ($17.74 @ Amazon) 
Other: Achieva Shimian QH2700-IPSMS Edge 27" 2560x1440 AH-IPS LED DVI HDMI PC Monitor ($389.00)
Total: $2438.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-05 22:49 EDT-0400)
 
Reasoning:
CPU: Good enough for gaming
RAM: 8 GB of ram is enough for gaming
GPU: Just couldn't fit a 780 into the build :c
Cooler: Great cooler
Case: As you all know his case of choice is the Silverstone TJ07
Power Supply: Linus actually uses a XFX power supply in his build
Sound Card: Asus Xonar STX is beast
Fans are Noctua's, of course
Monitor is a Korean IPS monitor 2560x1440p
SSD: Linus is a SSD Guy now ain't he?

in my basement,using a computer,staring at a 1024x768 screen

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Here is my Entry.  If there are any questions just let me know.

 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Microcenter) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  MSI Z87 MPOWER Max ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($233.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  Patriot Viper 3 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($89.68 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  A-Data XPG SX900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($123.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($749.99 @ Microcenter) 
Sound Card:  Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor:  AOC q2963Pm 60Hz 29.0" Monitor  ($422.05 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2499.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-07 00:22 EDT-0400)
 
Edit: I changed up some parts.
 
Thoughts:
        Cpu: I know the 4670k preforms the same in games as the 4770k but I fit the i7 into the budget
        Cooler: The H100i is basically one of the best CPU coolers on the market right now plus changing out the two stock fans for a pair of Noctuas
        Motherboard: The MPOWER Max is one of the sexiest looking boards out there right now (Plus it goes quite well with the GPU)
        Memory: This is just standard ram that I liked because it fit the color scheme
        Storage:  1TB hard drive is just what you need for gaming. I went with A-Data's XPG SX900 128Gb because this is a super speedy drive, plus actually has 128Gb space
        Gpu: The MSI Geforce GTX 780 Lightning....'nuf said really.  This is just an absolute beast of a card. And I love the Black and Yellow color scheme
        Sound Card: The Xonar Essence STX is just an all around great sound card
        Power Supply: 750W is more than enough power to run this machine
        Case Fans: I don't think I need to explain this - 5 x Noctua NF-F12 (again 2 fans are for the H100i)
        Monitor: This is a very nice monitor.  It is an ultrawide IPS monitor that has a resolution of 2560 x 1080
        Case: I went with this case because I am just in love the the Define R4. I think that it is a very solid case and gorgeous looking.  I didn't want a case that its ascetics were "ruined" by having/not having an optical                         drive. I also think that even though the case itself is white, its accents on the inside are black, and all of these parts assembled would look very pleasing together.
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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.76 @ Amazon) 
Thermal Compound:  Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste  ($7.25 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard:  Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($192.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory:  Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($62.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($84.99 @ Adorama) 
Storage:  Toshiba  3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($109.99 @ Microcenter) 
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($671.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case:  Corsair Air 540 ATX Desktop Case  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A15 PWM 140mm  Fan  ($26.36 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor:  Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($553.93 @ Amazon) 
Other: FiiO E10 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier ($69.99)
Total: $2435.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 14:25 EDT-0400)
 
I chose the i5-4670K because this rig is for gaming. You don't need an i7 for gaming, and you can use saved money to put towards other components.
I chose the NH-U14S CPU Cooler because it is an excellent air cooler and better than the H80i but not as expensive as the H100i.
I chose the Asus Maximus VI Hero because it is a nice gaming board without the heavy price tag of the Maximus VI Extreme.
I chose the Samsung 840 120gb SSD as a boot drive, and it is less than a dollar per gb.
I chose the Asus GeForce GTX 780 DC2OC because it stays cool and not as expensive as the Titan
 and dat 10mm heatpipe.
I chose the Corsair Carbide Air 540 because it has nice air flow with dem Noctua fans.
I chose another Noctua NF-A15 to go onto the NH-U14S.
I chose the Asus PB278Q because it is 2560x1440p and 27 inches.
I chose the FiiO E10 DAC Headphone Amplifier because "WHO NEEDS A SOUND CARD?"
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I feel like mine is the worst/most different but oh well..

 
CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.98 @ Outlet PC) 
CPU Cooler:  Swiftech H320 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($159.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  ASRock 990FX Extreme9 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($187.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  Mushkin Silverline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($89.54 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($84.99 @ Adorama) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Video Card:  Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($624.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor:  Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($553.93 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2494.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 15:08 EDT-0400)
 
 
CPU: Great for gaming at the price
Cooler: Gotta love that 360mm
MOBO: Good all around
RAM: cheap
Storage: 'nuff said
GPU: 780 is the best single GPU out right now
Case: Got that lovely TJ07
Noctua fans
PSU: Seasonic, pretty decent
Monitor: 1440p 27" what more could you want?

FX 6300 - MSI 7870 Ghz - M5A97 R2.0 - Team Vulcan 8GB - WD Caviar Blue 1TB - Rosewill HIVE 550w - NZXT Source 210 (white) - Loud Fans

Peripherals - Logitech G105 - Cobra mouse - Acer G236HL - Logitech desktop mic - Logitech LS21 - Audio Technica ATH-M30

Laptop - Acer Aspire V3 - A84500m - 7670m - 15.6" screen (1366x768) - 3.5GB DDR3  - 500GB Scorpio Blue

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.76 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory:  Mushkin Silverline 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($149.24 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($589.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ Newegg) 

Sound Card:  Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 


Case Fan:  Prolimatech PRO-USV14 98.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Case Fan:  Prolimatech PRO-USV14 98.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Case Fan:  Prolimatech PRO-USV14 98.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 


Monitor:  Asus VS24AH-P 24.0" Monitor  ($209.99 @ Amazon) 

Speakers:  Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 232W 2.1ch Speakers  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: Scythe GentleTyphoon D1225C12B5AP-15 120mm Case cooler ($22.49)

Total: $2442.36

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 17:36 EDT-0400)

 

Remove all stock case and heatsink fans.

Prolimatech Pros for case. 2 front intake, rear 1 exhaust.

Gentle Typhoon in pull for the heatsink at 1200 rpm. It's a bit quieter than the original heatsink fan: http://www.overclockers.com/noctua-nh-u14s-heatsink-review

 

It'd be cool if @LinusTech could drop in a vote at the end.

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Maybe @LinusTech should decide? Since it's his ideal rig?

We've notified him a few times now. I'll post the poll like normal, and if he votes maybe it will count as 5 votes, or something like that.

[spoiler=My Current PC]AMD FX-8320 @ 4.2 Ghz | Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk II | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 | 8GB Adata XPG V2 Silver 1600 Mhz RAM | Gigabyte 3X Windforce GTX 770 4GB @ 1.27 Ghz/7.25 Ghz | Rosewill Hive 550W Bronze PSU | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 | Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD | ASUS VS239H-P | Razer Deathadder 2013 | Partlist

 

LTT Build-Off Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/35226-the-ltt-build-off-thread-no-building-required/

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I can tell you exactly what he wants - ECC RAM, single Xeon at minimum & a decent GPU. 

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