(HELP) Part Compatibility & Best Buy?

ThruOcean · 09-11-2013 03:07PM #1

Can anybody please tell me if these parts are compatible:

WD Caviar Black 1TB
Corsair CX 750Watt
Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR3 1600MHz 16GB (2X8)
ASUS Maximus VI Formula
Intel Core i7 4770K (1150)
AMD Radeon HD 7970
Asus D/RW Optical Drive?

If they are, could you tell me where could I buy them cheapest and such or if they're not could you recommend a suitable replacement.

I think that's everything,
Thank you.

BloodBath · 09-11-2013 03:18PM

Yes they are but you are overspending in a few areas. What will the pc be used for?

No ssd? What case?

Hardwareversand offer the best prices for full builds.

ThruOcean · 09-11-2013 03:43PM

It will be used for gaming, recording, music production, and such.
I had chosen the Samsung SSD 840 EVO Basic 250GB but I just want to keep it basic and upgrade as I get more money and I already have an NZXT Phantom. Could you please tell me where I have over spending and recommend a replacement for that part?

BloodBath · 09-11-2013 04:16PM

€260 for a socket 1150 mainboard is silly. You can get high end boards for less than half the price.

This is great value.

I'd change the WD black to a blue as well. The black line haven't been updated in a while and the blues are faster and cheaper.

Ram is overpriced as well. You can get identical spec ram much cheaper.

http://www.hardwareversand.de/1600+Low+Voltage/66602/16GB-Kit+G.Skill+Ares+PC3-12800U+CL9.article

That's over €200 saved on those 3 items alone for identical or better features/performance.

I'd grab the newer 280x card as well. It's basically a pre overclocked 7970 that should overclock a little higher overall.

http://www.hardwareversand.de/3072+MB/110766/Sapphire+R9+280X+OC+Lite+Retail%2C+AMD+Radeon+R9+280X%2C+3GB+DDR5.article

What cpu cooler are you going to get for that 4770k?

ThruOcean · 09-11-2013 04:25PM

Not really sure, is there something basic, I just want some parts for Christmas and I wanna try and keep it around 1000 or 1200?

BloodBath · 09-11-2013 05:19PM

Something like this should do the trick. Threw in the ssd. 120gb is plenty for your os and non game programs.

You have a 1tb hdd for your games and another spare to record to and for storing other files. You could upgrade the second hdd to a 2tb Seagate Barracuda if you need more storage. If you plan on recording a lot you might need it.

Make sure the cooler fits the case.

Item|Price
Intel Core i7-4770K Box, LGA1150|€292.89
Thermalright HR-02 Macho Rev.A (BW)|€39.61
ASRock Z87 Extreme4, Sockel 1150, ATX|€120.23
8GB-Kit G-Skill RipJaws PC3-12800U CL9|€72.02
2 x WD Caviar Blue 1TB 6Gb's|€106.76
Samsung SSD 840 EVO Basic 120GB SATA 6Gb/s|€89.99
Sapphire R9 280X OC Lite Retail, AMD Radeon R9 280X, 3GB DDR5|€262.44
Corsair Builder Series CX750 80PLUS Bronze, 750W|€79.19
ASUS DRW-24F1ST (Bulk) Silent|€18.90
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€1101.02

ThruOcean · 02-12-2013 08:13PM

Will the heatsink fit in a NZXT Phantom case? and just out of curiosity, what are your specs?

Thank you, you're a huge help.

markbreen17 · 02-12-2013 09:09PM

ThruOcean wrote: »

Will the heatsink fit in a NZXT Phantom case? and just out of curiosity, what are your specs? Thank you, you're a huge help.

If you want a board like the formula then the hero is a good buy, I ordered one myself its much more more affordable than the formula.

(HELP) Part Compatibility & Best Buy?

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