gaming pc build

[ravenspearshot]

Case BitFenix Prodigy
Power Supply Seasonic 660W Platinum
Motherboard Gigabyte Z77N-WiFi
CPU Intel Core i7 3770K
CPU Cooler Intel RTS2011LC
Memory Kingston 16GB HyperX LoVo
Graphics Card GeForce GTX 780ti
Main Storage Crucial M4 512GB SSD
Optical Drive Asus BW-12B1ST Blu-Ray

This is my gaming pc build i was wondering if ;

1) Is there anything wrong with my build?
2) Will it be able to run Battlefield 4 at max settings at at least 80 fps?
3) Should i change anything about this build?
4) Is everything compatible?


Thanks to all who took the time to answer my questions.

 

[Ubrales]

Great system! Very good components! Yes, your games will run fine!

 

[V0RTEX]

Hey ravenspearshot,

This is a very nice computer build, however I would suggest switching your cpu cooler to a different one. I would suggest any of the cpu coolers from the Corsair Hydro series. They are known to perform amazingly and last really long. Here is a link:

www.corsair.com/us/cpu-cooling-kits/hydro-series-water-cooling-cpu-cooler.html

I cross checked all the parts and they will work together fine. I do have a question though. Why are you limiting yourself by going with the 3rd generation intel chipset? It will work and perform great but you could upgrade to the new generation if you wanted.


Anyways whatever you choose, good luck on your build!

 

[ravenspearshot]

Hey ravenspearshot,

This is a very nice computer build, however I would suggest switching your cpu cooler to a different one. I would suggest any of the cpu coolers from the Corsair Hydro series. They are known to perform amazingly and last really long. Here is a link:

www.corsair.com/us/cpu-cooling-kits/hydro-series-water-cooling-cpu-cooler.html

I cross checked all the parts and they will work together fine. I do have a question though. Why are you limiting yourself by going with the 3rd generation intel chipset? It will work and perform great but you could upgrade to the new generation if you wanted.


Anyways whatever you choose, good luck on your build!

ok thanks a bunch with chipset do you recommend

 

[V0RTEX]

Hey ravenspearshot,

This is a very nice computer build, however I would suggest switching your cpu cooler to a different one. I would suggest any of the cpu coolers from the Corsair Hydro series. They are known to perform amazingly and last really long. Here is a link:

www.corsair.com/us/cpu-cooling-kits/hydro-series-water-cooling-cpu-cooler.html

I cross checked all the parts and they will work together fine. I do have a question though. Why are you limiting yourself by going with the 3rd generation intel chipset? It will work and perform great but you could upgrade to the new generation if you wanted.


Anyways whatever you choose, good luck on your build!

ok thanks a bunch with chipset do you recommend

This build will work great but if you wanted to upgraded I would get a Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core and the correct motherboard with an 1150 socket. Good luck on your build and what you have now will work fine.

 

[Ubrales]

If you want to go with an i7 4770K this is a great motherboard: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=141-HW-E877-KR

It is EVGA and rock solid. I have the Z77 EVGA motherboard for the i7 3770K and also an X58 Classified for the first gen Intel processors. Both are overclocked and both are rock solid.

In the event you want to ask a tech question regarding any features on the board their (EVGA) tech support is available 24/7 unlike some other popular board manufacturers who are very hard to get hold of in case of issues.

One of the best sources for the i7 4770K (and others) is MicroCenter: http://www.microcenter.com/product/413248/Core_i7_4770K_35GHz_Socket_LGA_1150_Boxed_Processor

MicroCenter's price is about $90 lower than Newegg's price but the caveat is that it is "In Store" only, and one per family (home address) - I have purchased CPUs under these terms in the past.

The TDP-wise you are fine with the Seasonic PSU that you selected. Seasonic is a very good brand of PSU. http://ark.intel.com/products/75123

Regarding the Graphics card you selected GTX 780 Ti - great card. Pick one from here: http://www.evga.com/Products/ProductList.aspx?type=0&family=GeForce+700+Series+Family&chipset=GTX+780+Ti

Again, EVGA makes superb products what rarely give any problems. The minimum system power for the GTX 780 Ti is 600 watts. The Seasonic 680 watts will work, however, watch for sales and promos on Newegg and at other sites for Seasonic

Here are some choices: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007657%2050001697%20600479296%20600479297&IsNodeId=1&name=800W%20-%20899W

If you go with the i7 4770K processor make sure that the PSU is "Haswell Ready" because of the 'Sleep State' features of Haswell. This will explain it in detail: http://techreport.com/review/24897/the-big-haswell-psu-compatibility-list.

There is nothing wrong in your original system build around the i7 3770K. (Mine is overclocked to 4.6 GHz and working perfectly for over 12 months!).

 

[ravenspearshot]

If you want to go with an i7 4770K this is a great motherboard: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=141-HW-E877-KR

It is EVGA and rock solid. I have the Z77 EVGA motherboard for the i7 3770K and also an X58 Classified for the first gen Intel processors. Both are overclocked and both are rock solid.

In the event you want to ask a tech question regarding any features on the board their (EVGA) tech support is available 24/7 unlike some other popular board manufacturers who are very hard to get hold of in case of issues.

One of the best sources for the i7 4770K (and others) is MicroCenter: http://www.microcenter.com/product/413248/Core_i7_4770K_35GHz_Socket_LGA_1150_Boxed_Processor

MicroCenter's price is about $90 lower than Newegg's price but the caveat is that it is "In Store" only, and one per family (home address) - I have purchased CPUs under these terms in the past.

The TDP-wise you are fine with the Seasonic PSU that you selected. Seasonic is a very good brand of PSU. http://ark.intel.com/products/75123

Regarding the Graphics card you selected GTX 780 Ti - great card. Pick one from here: http://www.evga.com/Products/ProductList.aspx?type=0&family=GeForce+700+Series+Family&chipset=GTX+780+Ti

Again, EVGA makes superb products what rarely give any problems. The minimum system power for the GTX 780 Ti is 600 watts. The Seasonic 680 watts will work, however, watch for sales and promos on Newegg and at other sites for Seasonic

Here are some choices: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007657%2050001697%20600479296%20600479297&IsNodeId=1&name=800W%20-%20899W

If you go with the i7 4770K processor make sure that the PSU is "Haswell Ready" because of the 'Sleep State' features of Haswell. This will explain it in detail: http://techreport.com/review/24897/the-big-haswell-psu-compatibility-list.

There is nothing wrong in your original system build around the i7 3770K. (Mine is overclocked to 4.6 GHz and working perfectly for over 12 months!).

Alright cool man thanks! definitely gonna add those components to my build

 

[ravenspearshot]

If you want to go with an i7 4770K this is a great motherboard: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=141-HW-E877-KR

It is EVGA and rock solid. I have the Z77 EVGA motherboard for the i7 3770K and also an X58 Classified for the first gen Intel processors. Both are overclocked and both are rock solid.

In the event you want to ask a tech question regarding any features on the board their (EVGA) tech support is available 24/7 unlike some other popular board manufacturers who are very hard to get hold of in case of issues.

One of the best sources for the i7 4770K (and others) is MicroCenter: http://www.microcenter.com/product/413248/Core_i7_4770K_35GHz_Socket_LGA_1150_Boxed_Processor

MicroCenter's price is about $90 lower than Newegg's price but the caveat is that it is "In Store" only, and one per family (home address) - I have purchased CPUs under these terms in the past.

The TDP-wise you are fine with the Seasonic PSU that you selected. Seasonic is a very good brand of PSU. http://ark.intel.com/products/75123

Regarding the Graphics card you selected GTX 780 Ti - great card. Pick one from here: http://www.evga.com/Products/ProductList.aspx?type=0&family=GeForce+700+Series+Family&chipset=GTX+780+Ti

Again, EVGA makes superb products what rarely give any problems. The minimum system power for the GTX 780 Ti is 600 watts. The Seasonic 680 watts will work, however, watch for sales and promos on Newegg and at other sites for Seasonic

Here are some choices: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007657%2050001697%20600479296%20600479297&IsNodeId=1&name=800W%20-%20899W

If you go with the i7 4770K processor make sure that the PSU is "Haswell Ready" because of the 'Sleep State' features of Haswell. This will explain it in detail: http://techreport.com/review/24897/the-big-haswell-psu-compatibility-list.

There is nothing wrong in your original system build around the i7 3770K. (Mine is overclocked to 4.6 GHz and working perfectly for over 12 months!).

Are you certain the EVGA Z87 FTW will fit in my computer case because the case it an mini tower and the motherboard is an atx

 

[Ubrales]

The BitFenix Prodigy case will accept only Mini-ITX motherboards. The EVGA board is not Mini-ITX. Your original choice of mobo Gigabyte Z77N will fit in your original choice of case.

If you want to change plans and build a i7 4770K computer I can suggest some cases. Either way you have a good build but costs will be different. It is better to hash out all your options before committing to a system. Whatever you build today should last you from 3 to 5 years. In 3 to 5 years the computer will be technologically obsolete; it will still run fine.

 

[ravenspearshot]

The BitFenix Prodigy case will accept only Mini-ITX motherboards. The EVGA board is not Mini-ITX. Your original choice of mobo Gigabyte Z77N will fit in your original choice of case.

If you want to change plans and build a i7 4770K computer I can suggest some cases. Either way you have a good build but costs will be different. It is better to hash out all your options before committing to a system. Whatever you build today should last you from 3 to 5 years. In 3 to 5 years the computer will be technologically obsolete; it will still run fine.

ok here so this is my new build tell me what you think all thats left is a power supply and an storage component should i go with an ssd or hdd and why ?

Thanks

Case: BitPhenix prodigy
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87N
CPU: Intel core i7-4770k Haswell 3.5GHz
GPU: GeForce GTX 780 ti Superclocked 3gb
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu Red Series 16 gb
CPU cooler: CORSAIR Hydro Series H75
Optical Drive: ASUS Black blu- ray Burner
Power supply: ?
SSD or HDD: ?

 

[Ubrales]

PSU - The Corsair (OEM Seasonic) AX850 is on sale: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-139-044&nm_mc=EMC-GD021014&cm_mmc=EMC-GD021014-_-index-_-Item-_-17-139-044 (anything over 700 watts will work fine).

Regarding SSD or HDD, the answer is 'Yes' - both. Get an SSD for the OS and all programs and games. Something in the order of 240 GBs. Then get a 1 TB HDD for all data files - photos, music, video.

When you first install the OS have just the SSD connected; not the HDD. After the OS is installed then you can connect the HDD for your data files. Please watch for sales and promos at the different merchants' sites.

Another extremely important component required is an external backup drive; 1 TB (or higher) will be fine. Regular and frequent backups are important.

The Graphics card that you selected is quite large and by looking at the case http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/prodigy#specs I cannot confirm whether you will run into clearance issues. Information from the case manufacturer will help confirm the fit.

http://www.corsair.com/us/hydro-series-h75-liquid-cpu-cooler.html is compatible with the 1150 socket. http://ark.intel.com/products/75123

 

[ravenspearshot]

PSU - The Corsair (OEM Seasonic) AX850 is on sale: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-139-044&nm_mc=EMC-GD021014&cm_mmc=EMC-GD021014-_-index-_-Item-_-17-139-044 (anything over 700 watts will work fine).

Regarding SSD or HDD, the answer is 'Yes' - both. Get an SSD for the OS and all programs and games. Something in the order of 240 GBs. Then get a 1 TB HDD for all data files - photos, music, video.

When you first install the OS have just the SSD connected; not the HDD. After the OS is installed then you can connect the HDD for your data files. Please watch for sales and promos at the different merchants' sites.

Another extremely important component required is an external backup drive; 1 TB (or higher) will be fine. Regular and frequent backups are important.

The Graphics card that you selected is quite large and by looking at the case http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/prodigy#specs I cannot confirm whether you will run into clearance issues. Information from the case manufacturer will help confirm the fit.

http://www.corsair.com/us/hydro-series-h75-liquid-cpu-cooler.html is compatible with the 1150 socket. http://ark.intel.com/products/75123

ok cool so i checked and the gpu will fit so all my components are in order right? and do you think i made a good choice with my cooling system?

 

[Ubrales]

[/quotemsg]ok cool so i checked and the gpu will fit so all my components are in order right? and do you think i made a good choice with my cooling system?[/quotemsg]

Great that the GPU fits!

The Intel water cooler. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835203006
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-032898.htm

The LGA 1155 socket listed (along with others) so this is OK.Just verify the housing dimensions against the space inside the computer case. I wish there were space to fit a Corsair H100i liquid cooler in this case. If there is space that is the way to go!

One correction - The Corsair AX860 is on sale and this PSU is made by Seasonic for Corsair. The sale price is much cheaper than the exact PSU sold under the Seasonic name. The link that I posted earlier is the right one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-139-044&nm_mc=EMC-GD021014&cm_mmc=EMC-GD021014-_-index-_-Item-_-17-139-044

 

[ravenspearshot]

ok cool so i checked and the gpu will fit so all my components are in order right? and do you think i made a good choice with my cooling system?[/quotemsg]

Great that the GPU fits!

The Intel water cooler. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835203006
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-032898.htm

The LGA 1155 socket listed (along with others) so this is OK.Just verify the housing dimensions against the space inside the computer case. I wish there were space to fit a Corsair H100i liquid cooler in this case. If there is space that is the way to go!

One correction - The Corsair AX860 is on sale and this PSU is made by Seasonic for Corsair. The sale price is much cheaper than the exact PSU sold under the Seasonic name. The link that I posted earlier is the right one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-139-044&nm_mc=EMC-GD021014&cm_mmc=EMC-GD021014-_-index-_-Item-_-17-139-044[/quotemsg]

ok cool thanks but unfortunately with the h100i it has two 120 mm fans where as i can only fit one 120 mm fan because the optician drive blocks the spot where the second fan would go thanks a bunch though. But with my original build do you think that my parts will stay cool enough if i were to use the corsair h75 with a 750 watt psi?

 

[Ubrales]

[/quotemsg]
ok cool thanks but unfortunately with the h100i it has two 120 mm fans where as i can only fit one 120 mm fan because the optician drive blocks the spot where the second fan would go thanks a bunch though. But with my original build do you think that my parts will stay cool enough if i were to use the corsair h75 with a 750 watt psi?[/quotemsg]

Yes the originally selected cooler will work fine!