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New Desktop :D
Soon, I'm gonna build myself this awesome desktop. What do you think? Here it is. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XL8d
*UPDATE: After all of the awesome comments, here is my updated version. Please opinions on this. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XMGG
**UPDATE: Thanks to you guys, I've reduced the price by a LOT, with bigger memory. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XMUn
***UPDATE: I got the 64 gig, and windows 7. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XNgH
****UPDATE: Since the price has gone down so much, I went for the super-cool LED case and fan. And comments? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XZL3
*****UPDATE: Ok, I think I got it all figured out. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Yc0x
*UPDATE: After all of the awesome comments, here is my updated version. Please opinions on this. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XMGG
**UPDATE: Thanks to you guys, I've reduced the price by a LOT, with bigger memory. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XMUn
***UPDATE: I got the 64 gig, and windows 7. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XNgH
****UPDATE: Since the price has gone down so much, I went for the super-cool LED case and fan. And comments? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XZL3
*****UPDATE: Ok, I think I got it all figured out. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Yc0x
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bump? you have a great computer built here you have nothing more to add or change that shit will run almost anything I would go for Randomness3333 build and like that other dude said get rid of Antec go for Seasonic and you have a BEAST of a computer that will run every game ultra with probably 1440p
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Bump
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Randomness3333Don't get a 32 bit OS. If you do you will only be able to have 4 gbs of RAM.
To add to this, 99% of processors are 64-bit capable. You have nothing to lose, only power to gain.
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Don't get a 32 bit OS. If you do you will only be able to have 4 gbs of RAM.
Edit: here is a better build. There is no need for a 190$ sound card. That money is better spent on other things.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($82.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($80.33 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($118.30 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1533.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-22 01:08 EST-0500)
You can still fit in a 780ti for under 1750$ if you wanted to.
Edit: here is a better build. There is no need for a 190$ sound card. That money is better spent on other things.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($82.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($80.33 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($118.30 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1533.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-22 01:08 EST-0500)
You can still fit in a 780ti for under 1750$ if you wanted to.
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Ok, I thought mine was good, but this is AMAZING.
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Please take the Seasonic from your old build and substitute it for that Antec. The Antec is alright, but the Seasonic's gold rating for not much more, And higher amperage on the rail will make for better overclocker and a less power hungry, but just as efficient.
Here, look at this, it's helped me as well: EggXpert Power Supply Tiered List.
Here, look at this, it's helped me as well: EggXpert Power Supply Tiered List.
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Good point. I went with a higher wattage PSU because the rig would draw ~700 watts with a second 780 and with overclocking that's cutting it real close to 750 watts. Here is a 850W gold rated fully modular PSU that would be perfect for the build.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power- ... p1850bbefx
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power- ... p1850bbefx
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At my first glance, the thing that popped out at me was your RAM choice. It's not very good for the build you have going there.
You currently have 1333 Mhz RAM, that's alright. It's great if you don't plan to be gaming, but if you are (And I assume so by the drop of $1.8k on the computer) You need to bump up the speed. You did a good job with the CAS rating. CAS 9 or lower is good. However, for a respectable and high performing gaming computer you want 1600 Mhz RAM, and it will only cost you about 9 dollars more, I actually just picked up a second set of G.Skill (GREAT brand, I highly recommend) for that same exact price. Trust me, you'll want higher.
Personally, two different Solid State Drives from two different classes is silly. I would keep the PRO, as your OS and main programs, and grab a hybrid drive, or a 7200rpm or higher (with a 64MB Cache!) Western Digital drive for any other storage. Honestly, I use a WD Blue drive for my gaming and Skyrim saves load in about 3 seconds.
IF this is a brand new computer, make the leap to Haswell, there is a lot of hate going around, but you can't deny the speed increase from the Ivy Bridge to Haswell series. This however, is completely up to you and not essential, however the price difference between the two is really negligible.
Excellent choice on the power supply, leave it there, don't touch it, love it forever.
Your motherboard choice, eh... really you chose the wrong MSI board there. MSI has a gaming series which is excellent. I have the 1150 socket version of this board (Haswell) and it is great. MSI z77-G45 Gaming. The features and utilities that come packed with this board are worth it, and it's cheaper than the MPOWER you're looking at.
I have heard great things about that cooler. You can stick with it. Another solid choice is the Cooler Master 212 EVO. I personally have a Corsair H80i, and it is excellent if you'd like to water cool.
The board I recommended has an integrated sound card, a good one at that. Why do you have a 180 dollar sound card? Is this for a studio? How many speakers are you hooking up? If you're looking at a basic 2.1 (speakers and sub) or even 5.1 set up... Really, unless you are a complete audiophile, you can drop that sound card.
That's pretty much it at first glance, drop any more questions you have here and I'll do my best to answer them.
You currently have 1333 Mhz RAM, that's alright. It's great if you don't plan to be gaming, but if you are (And I assume so by the drop of $1.8k on the computer) You need to bump up the speed. You did a good job with the CAS rating. CAS 9 or lower is good. However, for a respectable and high performing gaming computer you want 1600 Mhz RAM, and it will only cost you about 9 dollars more, I actually just picked up a second set of G.Skill (GREAT brand, I highly recommend) for that same exact price. Trust me, you'll want higher.
Personally, two different Solid State Drives from two different classes is silly. I would keep the PRO, as your OS and main programs, and grab a hybrid drive, or a 7200rpm or higher (with a 64MB Cache!) Western Digital drive for any other storage. Honestly, I use a WD Blue drive for my gaming and Skyrim saves load in about 3 seconds.
IF this is a brand new computer, make the leap to Haswell, there is a lot of hate going around, but you can't deny the speed increase from the Ivy Bridge to Haswell series. This however, is completely up to you and not essential, however the price difference between the two is really negligible.
Excellent choice on the power supply, leave it there, don't touch it, love it forever.
Your motherboard choice, eh... really you chose the wrong MSI board there. MSI has a gaming series which is excellent. I have the 1150 socket version of this board (Haswell) and it is great. MSI z77-G45 Gaming. The features and utilities that come packed with this board are worth it, and it's cheaper than the MPOWER you're looking at.
I have heard great things about that cooler. You can stick with it. Another solid choice is the Cooler Master 212 EVO. I personally have a Corsair H80i, and it is excellent if you'd like to water cool.
The board I recommended has an integrated sound card, a good one at that. Why do you have a 180 dollar sound card? Is this for a studio? How many speakers are you hooking up? If you're looking at a basic 2.1 (speakers and sub) or even 5.1 set up... Really, unless you are a complete audiophile, you can drop that sound card.
That's pretty much it at first glance, drop any more questions you have here and I'll do my best to answer them.
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Don't get rid of your SSD if you can afford it - it is very helpful. And I would NOT recommend Windows 8 - it is really bad, I hate it with all my guts. I want to go to Microsoft and punch everybody in charge in the face because of Windows 8. I would recommend Windows 7, unless you've used Windows 8 and liked it.
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Yeah, like DaAwesomePwner said, get, like a 1TB hdd 7200 rpm, and then maybe a smaller SSD, not 128GB, maybe 64GB?
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Yea, because only a select amount of programs should be installed on there, like Windows, and maybe Microsoft Office, or something like that.
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You'll need much more space than just 350 - get normal hard drives, but bigger ones: 1 TB should be about $100. Don't just get solid state drives - they are way too expensive for using ONLY that for space.
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Lol, the 770 will run any game on highest settings anyways, so it's good, plus it has shadowplay (Best recording software yet)
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Only getting 256 GB of storage? That's by far not a lot....And I'd personally drop the two 770's and go with a 780Ti or a Titan Black.
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Oh yea, missed that. I would recommend the same, though normal storage is pretty cheap. I would recommend keeping the ssds because if you install Windows and important programs on it, they will open up super fast.
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Why would you need 2 graphics cards...? Especially really nice ones? Only one of those would run everything almost perfectly. It isn't worth to buy two of them unless you play insanely graphic intensive games. Mine works amazing and I only use one. Unless you have the money to spend, I wouldn't recommend buying two. But besides that, looks pretty good.
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You have a point. Ill think about it, but by that time, I might have a little more money to spend
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2 770's is only useful for 3 monitor gaming
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Also, make sure you have money for a keyboard, mouse, monitor(s), speaker systems, etc.
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Ok, I think I'm going to drop the 2nd graphics card so I have money. I was stupid, and forgot about that.
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Don't worry - we all forget the less important things as well. I forgot about those when I purchased mine, and couldn't use my new computer for a while (oh god, it was torture).