Ultimate Build Advice Needed

ThruOcean

I'm looking to build a PC that can constantly keep over, at least 60fps at just about any game I throw at it. I am planning on having a 3 screen setup so I would like it to have eyefinity support as well. Multitasking is also a factor to take into account as I will be recording and rendering too, I will be using programs such as Sony Vegas and Adobe Photoshop. Music Production is another thing I would like this system to live up to.

I could go on with specifics but basically I want to have a system capable of all these things (not all at once of course). Money isn't a huge issue although I would like to keep it under 2000 euros. I would however be willing to add 500 euros extra if needed. Would someone kindly tell me if its possible for such a price and link me the parts if so. I am not looking for Monitors or any other peripherals, just the system itself, Thank you.

BloodBath

To be honest a single 27" or 30" 1440p monitor is far superior to a triple 1080p monitor setup imo. You could have a 1080p monitor as a secondary desktop monitor. Anyway fill this in and we can make some suggestions.


1. What is your budget? [€xxx]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing/3D Modelling/HTPC/Internet] (If gaming include which games)

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes/No]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Hard drive/DVD Drive/Case/PSU/etc.] (If possible state brand and model of the parts to ensure compatibility)

5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes/No]

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.]

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] [Yes/No]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Keyboard/Mouse/Wireless Card/Card Reader/Speakers/etc.]

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes/No]

8. How can you pay? [Bank Transfer/Credit Card/Laser]

9. When are you purchasing? [In x days]

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.]

ThruOcean

1. What is your budget? [€2500]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming (Minecraft)(Skyrim)(Farcry 3)(Battlefield 3)(Other games) / Recording games and editing, Music production and Vloging]

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [No]

5. Do you need a monitor? [No (Not at the moment)]

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.]

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080] [Yes]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [No]

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes]

8. How can you pay? [Visa/Paypal]

9. When are you purchasing? [Whenever, it's not a priority]

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [North Clare]

BloodBath

Any preference in case size / color, noise levels? Windowed or not bothered?

ThruOcean

I have a case but I might upgrade, its the NZXT Phantom... Not sure if its compatible but to answer your question, full tower, white and quite, preferably not windowed but I'm not bothered

Serephucus

How's this?


Parts:

Item|Price
Nanoxia Deep Silence One White, ATX, ohne Netzteil|€97.41
ASRock Z87 Extreme3, Sockel 1150, ATX|€125.88
Intel Core i5-4670K Box, LGA1150|€211.13
Samsung SSD 840 250GB SATA 6Gb/s|€148.04
16GB-Kit Corsair Vengeance schwarz PC3-12800U CL10-10-10-27|€121.50
2 x EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB DDR5, PCI-Express|€460.14
WD Red RD1000S 3TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB|€127.04
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit (SB-Version)|€85.63
be quiet! PURE POWER L8 600W|€69.72
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€1465.48


Cooling:

Item|Price
XSPC RayStorm CPU Waterblock for Intel : RayStorm Intel|£51.98
2 x EK FC670 GTX CSQ Full Cover Waterblock for Reference Design NVIDIA GTX 670 / GTX 760 Graphics Cards : Copper Acetal|£129.98
Alphacool NexXxos XT45 240mm Dual Radiator : Full Copper|£40.00
XSPC Acrylic Dual 5.25” Reservoir and Pump Combination|£116.98
12 x 1/4" Thread Compression Fitting for 1/2" ID - 3/4" OD Tubing : Black Nickel|£40.90
3 x XSPC 1/2" ID - 3/4" OD (13-19mm) High Flex Tubing : Clear|£8.96
Shipping|£9.47
Total|£ 398.29 (€465)

Leaves you enough room for a nice 2560x1600 monitor too.

BloodBath

A cheaper more powerful air cooled build including monitors.

250gb ssd for windows, your programs and some games. A 1tb hdd for games and the 2tb for storage.


Item|Price
Intel Core i7-4770K Box, LGA1150|€306.50
Alpenföhn K2 - 120/140mm|€63.69
WD Caviar Blue 1TB 6Gb's|€56.12
Seagate Barracuda 7200 2000GB, SATA 6Gb/s|€79.79
Samsung SSD 840 EVO Basic 250GB SATA 6Gb/s|€169.90
Nanoxia Deep Silence One White, ATX, ohne Netzteil|€97.41
3 x Nanoxia Deep Silence 140 - 1100|€26.01
Samsung SH-224BB weiß, SATA, bulk|€19.90
Corsair Professional Series HX750 80PLUS Gold 750W|€117.65
LogiLink 0.75m e-SATA Kabel mit Sicherungslasche,|€1.62
LogiLink SATA Anschlusskabel mit Sicherungslasche, 0.5m|€1.39
ASRock Z87 Extreme4, Sockel 1150, ATX|€136.38
MS Windows 8 32bit (SB-Version) Englisch|€88.03
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€1183.38

Ram €104

27" 1440p Main monitor €299 + roughly €60 customs charges. You could save €70 on this if you don't care about the adjustability of the stand. There are similar monitors for less. If you want extra hdmi, display port ect conectivity there are other models that have this also.

22" 1080p Support monitor €122

Graphics Cards x 2 €524


Total €2193.

-Edit- You might actually want to change the ram to some low profile stuff. It's a good deal on that atm but the head spreaders are pretty big and the cpu cooler is huge.

ThruOcean

Will the power supply be sufficient?

BloodBath

Yes. Fully overclocked I'd say peak power consumption would be in the 500w range. Most likely less as it's not going to be maxed out often.

Gumbi

How does this cooler perform vs a silver arrow extreme/Dark Rock Pro 2?

With 2 7950s I'd say it would draw more than 500w under load. But 750w is plenty, especially as it's gold rated.

The Nanoxia fans are very silent, even at full load. Seeing as there are fan controllers (and they are sliders rather than a 3-switch-setting found on the R4, for example), I'd get 1300RPM ones if possible? But I don't think they exist . Not a big deal though.

Those 7950s will clock really well too with good airflow. Apparently the VRMs heat up a bit on that model, but I'm not sure. I read a bit about it online, but apparently the guy writing it was a bit unreliable. I think eboggles has the VaporX model, and has it clocked at 1215mhz, he'd know about it (if the VRMs stay below 90 at that overclock).

ThruOcean

I have an NZXT Phantom I would like to use for the build, would those parts be compatible with this case?

BloodBath

Yeah it would be fine. It's a good case. Just fill out the open fan slots and maybe buy a nice fan controller. You can change the fans to something that matches the case or the fans already inside.

Something like this

Or this.

Or this.

How does this cooler perform vs a silver arrow extreme/Dark Rock Pro 2?

Reviews on sites vary on which is better but it has more than enough cooling power for high overclocks which is the main thing. There are reviews online from early prototypes that they have revised since. It's also the quietest and the best looking imo.

Here's one with the updated retail cooler.

http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/alpenfoehn_k2_cpu_cooler_revisited,10.html

With 2 7950s I'd say it would draw more than 500w under load.

I doubt it. Both cards and the cpu would have to be at 100% load which is not going to happen too often.

Gumbi

BloodBath wrote: »

Yeah it would be fine. It's a good case. Just fill out the open fan slots and maybe buy a nice fan controller. You can change the fans to something that matches the case or the fans already inside.

Something like this

Or this.

Or this.



Reviews on sites vary on which is better but it has more than enough cooling power for high overclocks which is the main thing. There are reviews online from early prototypes that they have revised since. It's also the quietest and the best looking imo.

Here's one with the updated retail cooler.

http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/alpenfoehn_k2_cpu_cooler_revisited,10.html




I doubt it. Both cards and the cpu would have to be at 100% load which is not going to happen too often.

Oh, you were talking realistic load? Then yes, you are probably correct.

ThruOcean

To be on the safe side, what is actually sufficient? 500, 650 or 750?

BloodBath

For 2 cards 750.

ThruOcean

Thanks everyone for all your help I will let ye know how it works out

BloodBath

What are you going with?

You might need a crossfire bridge if getting 2 cards. I'm not sure if they come with one or not.

EoinHef

If its the Vapor X mine came with a crossfire bridge.

Anybody know of anywhere doing the game bundle with these cards still?

ThruOcean

Bloodbath's, if there's anything I need please link it, I have no idea...

BloodBath

I think everything you need is in the build. It's over the top though but that was your budget. You could spend less if you wanted without losing much performance.

You could easily get something similar for about €1500-€1600 with maybe 20% less performance but still more than enough for your needs.

ThruOcean

If you don't mind, I'd love the specs for a cheaper build, not essential but you never know I might change my mind, only if you don't mind, I'd hate to bother you with it

BloodBath

If you go with the other build make sure to get 64 bit windows. i put 32 bit in by mistake.


Item|Price
Intel Core i5-3570K Box, LGA1155|€202.90
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - Intel/AMD|€29.68
ASRock Z77 Extreme4, Sockel 1155, ATX|€115.75
8GB-Kit G-Skill RipJaws PC3-12800U CL9|€60.71
Samsung SSD 840 120GB SATA 6Gb/s|€85.04
WD Caviar Blue 1TB 6Gb's|€56.12
Seagate Barracuda 7200 2000GB, SATA 6Gb/s|€79.79
be quiet! SYSTEM POWER 7 700W|€81.46
LogiLink 0.75m e-SATA Kabel mit Sicherungslasche,|€1.62
LogiLink SATA Anschlusskabel mit Sicherungslasche, 0.5m|€1.39
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€733.45

Graphics cards x 2 €310

27" 1440p monitor €290

22" inch 1080p monitor €122

Windows 7 OEM €44

Total €1499