Build (Input or Recommendations)

[FredJr]

Welp, I have finally finished searching for my build. Please leave your advice and recommendations!

Case: Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 (CC-9011030-WW) Black Steel / Plastic ATX High Airflow Cube Case

MOBO: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670K

GPU: EVGA 03G-P4-3784-KR GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Dual FTW w/ EVGA ACX Cooler Video Card

PSU: Mushkin 1000w (Reusing)

RAM: 4 X 4 16 RipJaw (Re-using)

SSD/HDD: (Re-using)

CPU COOLER: CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i Extreme Performance Water/Liquid CPU Cooler. 240mm

Recommend anything and I will sincerely think about it/put it in my build. I love the advice you guys give!!

- Fred

 

[sheag123]

your psu is heavy overkill for your build. you could have a 500-600w and be perfectly fine.

seasonic is the best

 

[Tradesman1]

Looks good and good thinking to reuse components from previous builds (I noticed that ) is a great approach that I highly recommend - unless you are dead set on LC might go something like the Hyper 212 EVO for a cooler and save some money - the EVO is about $30 and cools about as well as a H100 - plenty good for 4.5 OC

 

[FredJr]

I might aswell just use the 1000W if it's not going to cause me any problems, Lol.

How loud is the Hyper 212 EVO, but wouldn't LC be more efficient? Hmm..
Also, I was thinking about switching out the i5 4670K with the i74770K. 239.99 to 349.99, is it worth it?

 

[Tradesman1]

Actually many of the LC loops are louder than many of the air coolers, particularly the Hxx(x) like the H100 coolers

4670K to 4770K is primarily if you use or need Hyper-threading, other than the HT they are near same - not a ton of people really need it, it's app centric, many apps for CAD, imaging, video, GIS, etc utilize it

 

[FredJr]

If I go with the EVO I will lose all sorts of aesthetics. I fell in love with how the H100 looks, especially the white LED. Will I get slightly better temps with the H100 apposed to the EVO? Referring to the CPU, I will stick with the 4670 (Doubt I will need Hyper-Threading.). Should I add anything else to this build? A better case, fans, or components? (This build is mainly for next-gen gaming and school use.

 

[Tradesman1]

Take a look at the Cooler Master GTS V8 - that's what I have on my 4770K/Hero combo with the Trident DRAM - want good looking and cools great, better than the Phanteks and Noctuas

 

[FredJr]

That thing looks like a transformer. Much more aesthetically pleasing than the h100. You've changed my mind, I'm going with that cooler. Any ideas on a better case? Do you think I need a full tower, mid tower, or cube.

 

[FredJr]

Pretty sure I need full tower to fit that cooler alone. Was thinking about nzct phantom or something.

 

[Tradesman1]

Mid tower works fine, currently have my Haswell with it in a HAF 912

 

[FredJr]

I was doing some more research on processors. Is the Intel Core i5-4670K really necessary for gaming?

 

[Tradesman1]

No, can go a non K, though the K will prob keep you happier longer as it can be easily OCed - there's also the 3770K in the 1155 socket, it pairs well with a ASRock Z77 Extreme 4 for over $100 less

 

[FredJr]

Now what would I be losing if I decide to downgrade from the Sabertooth and the 4670? I'm not really an OCER but I will eventually.

 

[Tradesman1]

Instead of the Sabertooth, might look at the Hero, currently $190 at the Egg or the Gryphon, think $170, both would cut costs and you'd still have a great mobo that will OC when ready

 

[FredJr]

My price range is actually about $1500. I'm currently at $1225 with the sabertooth and the i5. I will go with your recommendations if the i5 and sabertooth is truly unnecessary for next-gen gaming.

 

[Tradesman1]

Well you're pretty good where you are and have a surplus - how are you monitor wise - might think a bigger and/or going dual or tri monitor depending

 

[FredJr]

I already have a tri! I guess i'm done with my build research!

Finished build:

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 Black ATX Full Tower Computer Case Includes 1 x 200mm Front, 1 x 140mm Rear 2 x USB 3.0 Fan Controller

MOBO: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670K

GPU: EVGA 03G-P4-3784-KR GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Dual FTW w/ EVGA ACX Cooler Video Card

PSU: KINGWIN LZP-1000 1000W ATX 12V v2.2, EPS 12V v2.91, and SSI EPS 12V v2.92 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply (Reusing)

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL (Reusing)

SSD/HDD: 1 x Mushkin Enhanced Chronos Deluxe MKNSSDCR240GB-DX 2.5" 240GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)(reusing)
1 x Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive (Reusing)

CPU COOLER: Cooler Master V8 GTS - High Performance CPU Cooler with Horizontal Vapor Chamber and 8 Heatpipes (Oh no, it's not available on NEWEGG anymore. I hope it's going to be re-stocked)

Build estimate: $1500
Actual: $1225

 

[Tradesman1]

Looking good, let us know how the build goes

 

[FredJr]

Thank you Tradesman!

 

[Tradesman1]

No worries, will be waiting to hear