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Hello everyone!
I am in the process of building a a computer to handle most games well and to do some number crunching (Excel, Matlab, R Statistics).
I created a build online at pcpartpicker (epic website) which is below.
Before that though, here are some things to keep in mind:
1. I want to keep things under 1,700 dollars (not including peripherals and other accessories).
2. I have thought about getting the AMD FX 9590 8 core, but from reading it seems that 8 cores is a bit of an exaggeration. The reason I flirted with the idea of the AMD was because of the 8 cores essentially. I figured that number crunching with 8 cores is better than 4 especially when Excel and Matlab can take advantage of them. Am I wrong?
3. Is the I7 4770k overkill for my build and needs?
4. I definitely want to have PCIe flash storage for my boot up based on what I've read so far (faster bootup,etc). Is this correct or again overkill? Also, is there a significant difference in boot up and read times that are actually noticeable?
5. I chose the GEForce 760. I flirted with the 780, but it seems base on price/performance ratio and my needs that 780 is overkill.
6. So clarification on my video gaming needs: I don't play too many games: Civilization 5, Skyrim. However, when my brothers come to visit they do play Assassins Creed, Halo, Crysis and a few other fairly intensive video games. I am a bit of a movie buff and figure the video card will more than support the graphics need for a Samsung plasma tv or IPS monitor screen. Can I get confirmation on this?
7. I was reading that RAM with 1600 is all you need in a build unless the 1600 creates a bottleneck. Will it in this build?
8. I am very big on reliability. Generally speaking, are the parts I picked well built or have there been issues in the past with these name brands?
9. Also, can I get same performance based on what I've said above in regards to my computer usage with a cheaper build?
Help me optimize this build! Thanks all!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Gene Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ RevoDrive 50GB PCI-E Solid State Disk ($237.96 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.34 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC68 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1346.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-15 09:29 EDT-0400)
I am in the process of building a a computer to handle most games well and to do some number crunching (Excel, Matlab, R Statistics).
I created a build online at pcpartpicker (epic website) which is below.
Before that though, here are some things to keep in mind:
1. I want to keep things under 1,700 dollars (not including peripherals and other accessories).
2. I have thought about getting the AMD FX 9590 8 core, but from reading it seems that 8 cores is a bit of an exaggeration. The reason I flirted with the idea of the AMD was because of the 8 cores essentially. I figured that number crunching with 8 cores is better than 4 especially when Excel and Matlab can take advantage of them. Am I wrong?
3. Is the I7 4770k overkill for my build and needs?
4. I definitely want to have PCIe flash storage for my boot up based on what I've read so far (faster bootup,etc). Is this correct or again overkill? Also, is there a significant difference in boot up and read times that are actually noticeable?
5. I chose the GEForce 760. I flirted with the 780, but it seems base on price/performance ratio and my needs that 780 is overkill.
6. So clarification on my video gaming needs: I don't play too many games: Civilization 5, Skyrim. However, when my brothers come to visit they do play Assassins Creed, Halo, Crysis and a few other fairly intensive video games. I am a bit of a movie buff and figure the video card will more than support the graphics need for a Samsung plasma tv or IPS monitor screen. Can I get confirmation on this?
7. I was reading that RAM with 1600 is all you need in a build unless the 1600 creates a bottleneck. Will it in this build?
8. I am very big on reliability. Generally speaking, are the parts I picked well built or have there been issues in the past with these name brands?
9. Also, can I get same performance based on what I've said above in regards to my computer usage with a cheaper build?
Help me optimize this build! Thanks all!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Gene Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ RevoDrive 50GB PCI-E Solid State Disk ($237.96 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.34 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC68 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1346.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-15 09:29 EDT-0400)
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