Advice on gaming build (first time builder)

ruffryder

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($120.33 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1514.31
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Ok guys, I am looking to replace my very old "gaming" computer, aka 6 yr old Dell XPS, and have always heard how it is better to build your own. Unfortunately, I am not the best when it comes to this and my knowledge is severely lacking. I have taken the time to browse the forums as well as other sites and I do understand a bit more about what building a pc entails so i figured that I would give it a shot. My budget is $1500-2000 (would prefer to stay closer to 1500).

Above is the build that I have put together based on responses from many people in other threads. I would appreciate any advice on the build. Furthermore, I do have couple questions regarding that I hope some of you would take the time to answer.

Questions:
1.) Obviously this is a gaming pc and I would like to use on the best settings as possible (if i cant its no biggie, but if i can great!) but i would also like to use 2 monitors. In that case, do i need to have 2 video cards? If so, should I get the two 780s? or is a 780 Ti better than 2 780s? I have no intention of pursuing the 4k field if that helps.

2.) If i did go with the 2 video card route....do i need a better CPU cooler?? Again, I have no experience with building and I dont know how comfy i feel with this whole water cooling concept.

3.) Realistically, how hard would it be to put this together. I hate asking people to come help me but i also dont want to spend money and break it.

4.) So from what I am seeing, gaming wont need more than 8GB for memory. Will that change? Does it change if again, i plan on using 2 monitors? Should i go for 1866 vs 1600 (still somewhat confused on that)


Again, any help is appreciated and I would appreciate any feedback.

Thanks!!
 

jamz4

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1. You can plug up to 4 monitors into 1 780 provided they all use different connections. It has 1 DL DVI-I, 1 DL DVI-D, 1 HDMI, 1 displayport.

2. No, the evo will serve you fine

3. It's not that difficult at all. Take your time, read the instructions and watch a few youtube videos

4. It won't change any time soon, however, if it does your motherboard has another 2 slots for expansion. There isn't a great deal between 1866 and 1600 as long as the 1600 is CL9 at the most