Advice On Build

MarkJD

Howdy Folks,

So im leaving in a few weeks for Canada and want to try get a new build setup fairly quickly after i arrive. Im going to try bring my GPU across with me which will help on that purchase but i have put together the below on the Canadian PCPartPicker website.

Anyone see any issues / problems with this build especially from a space point of view with the MOBO should i ever want to add another GPU or anything? Never run the Liquid CPU coolers either so not sure how it might all fit? I know the case has ample room just more concerned about this MOBO. I was going to go with the Asus HERO VIII but it is an extra $70 or so.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($252.66 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.97 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($174.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($149.99 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($179.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($144.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($67.99 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.34 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1396.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

My GPU is - Gigabyte Windforce Nvidia GTX 770 OC 4GB DDR5 WF3 PCI-E Graphics Card

Appreciate any tips etc.

Serephucus

Don't bother with the Black hard drive. They don't offer a mad amount of performance over Blue drives, just extra noise.

That's also a lot of money to spend on a case. Have a look at something like an Arc Midi R2 from Fractal Design.

I'd avoid WiFi too if you can. Get either homeplugs, or preferably, just plug right in to your router via Ethernet.

Also, the cooler's quite a bit of money, and probably won't be as good as you're thinking. At that price you're better off going with a good air cooler like this.

MarkJD

Ok great thanks will look out for the blue drive.

I have this case at the moment and like working with it but definitely open to suggestions. Is that one a full tower? Will i need a full tower if i want to put in 2 x GPUs at some stage? Also how is the cable management system on that.

I plan on using direct attach but wanted to get a Wifi adaptor just to have for whatever reasons

Iv always heard good things about that Cooler and the Corsair Liquid coolers for overclocking. Is the Air cooler just as good? I have the Thermalright HR-02 Macho Rev.A at the moment on the i7-2600k and can get 4.2GHz Pretty handy on that but was open to trying these new coolers.

Serephucus

Can you do me a favour and throw up your full spec? 'Cause you could probably bring a few other bits with you quite easily (CPU, and SSD if you have one, spring to mind). Could save you having to spend more money over there.

MarkJD

Sure thing. I want to try bring as little as possible and if i can get a good price for the system as it is now without the GPU that will translate well into $ CAD.

http://www.adverts.ie/desktops/high-end-gaming-pc-monitor-peripherals/5783559

CASE - Cooler Master HAF X - High Air Flow Full Tower, Windowed Side Panel and USB 3.0 Ports
MOBO - Asus Sabertooth P67 Revision B3
CPU - Intel Core i7 2600k
RAM - 16GB Corsair Vengance 1600mhz 9-9-9-24
GPU - Gigabyte Windforce Nvidia GTX 770 OC 4GB DDR5 WF3 PCI-E Graphics Card
HD - Samsung 840 256GB SSD & 2 x 1TB Western Digital Caviar 6gb/s
PSU - Antec High Current Gamer HCG-900W
OPTICAL - LITEON DVD/RW BlueRay Player
FANS - Thermalright HR-02 Macho Rev.A 140mm CPU Cooler 1 Extra Cooler Master MegaFlow 200 LED Fan - Red and Artic Silver 5 on the CPU & Cooler
OS - Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit (Legit)

Monitor - QNIX QX2710 LED Evolution ll [Matte] Perfect Pixel 27" 2560x1440 PLS PC Monitor (This Monitor Can Easily Overclock to 110hz-120hz)

Peripherals - Logitech Wireless Gaming Mouse G700, Logitech G510 Gaming Keyboard and Logitech G13

Few people wanting different parts but taking the tower on its own if i was to take out the GPU i dont think it would be unfair to be looking for €650~€700 or would that be over priced in your opinion? If i took that money with me thats say roughly $1000 CAD I wouldnt be adding a whole lot more for all brand new parts. Welcome your take and opinion though This has just been my thought process.

MarkJD

Also been doing some reading on that Noctuna DH-14 certainly seems like a great air cooler when put up against the Corsair ones. Good shout thanks gonna look into it more as I do like the cleaner look of the Corsair ones. The CPU Cooler i have now takes up loads of room.

Serephucus

If you're going to be bringing your GPU anyway, bring your CPU, RAM, and SSD. They're next to nothing in terms of weight and volume, certainly in comparison to your GPU, and will save you the same again in new stuff you have to buy. There really isn't that much different between a 4770K and a 2600K anyway. Just get a Z68 board when you get there.

Oh, and email yourself your Win7 key too. :P

MarkJD

Thanks Serephucus,

I really wanted to try not bring much with me at all. I think it would be the best time to get myself some new parts and they will also have the warranty in the new system. Appreciate what you are saying and definately good ideas. Might look to do that if the sale of my system doesnt go through.

Thanks

Mark