Can I get a Build Review

jack_strange

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Jul 16, 2014
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I'm looking to stay around this same price range and I would appreciate any advice as to this build.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tRJpzy

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card
Case: Azza Hurrican 2000R ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: OCZ ZX 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
Total: $2107.22
 
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I would skip the 780ti and just get a 780. Its not worth the extra price for only 10% more performance if that. You also only need a 600w psu for all that. 800w if you want 2 in sli in the future. 1000w for 3 or more gtx 780s.
Pretty good all around for gaming.
For the best performance however, go with a lower-end CPU and pair it with a stronger GPU.

If you're doing any sort of visuals or graphics, what you got should be sufficient, and if you need more take out of the GPU and put more into the CPU.
 
Only a few things I would change:
-RAM speed doesn't matter much, I'd get something cheaper. You could save almost 100$ without noticing any performance loss.
-OCZ has a pretty "controversial" reputation to say the least, at least concerning their PSU. I'd get a "better" (similar, better reputation, cheaper) unit than that. Also, 1000W isn't really needed for that setup, but it's good to have some spare headroom for OC or eventual upgrades.
-Why not add a SSD with the $$ you saved? =P

RAM: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006EWUO22/?tag=pcpapi-20
PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p11050befx or http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g21000xr

Edit: NVM what I said about the PSU, that unit looks good. The other I suggested is still cheaper however =)
 
I would skip the 780ti and just get a 780. Its not worth the extra price for only 10% more performance if that. You also only need a 600w psu for all that. 800w if you want 2 in sli in the future. 1000w for 3 or more gtx 780s.
 
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