Help me building a gaming computer.

[Jhomini]

My budget is 2500-3000 dollars. I want to get just one GTX 780 for now and then add one later on. When I saved up money ill buy the other gtx 780. For now I need someone to help me. Id never built a computer before and I'm a biggest fan of intel than AMD. Please help me thank you

 

[rattlehead2112]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($309.47 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($212.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($675.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($219.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-14D1XT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($266.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2769.31
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 04:32 EDT-0400)

 

[3Dns]

I think you should w8 for the I7-4820k.
Also with this budget you can take a 1440p monitor for 2560x1440 resolution.
Is just my opinion.

 

[JooseMoose]

The i7-4820K is very good, but I don't believe it will be dramatically better than the i7-4770K. I guess it's all about whether you want to wait or not. The i7-4820K is projected to be cheaper when it comes out around November. I should note that the i7-4770K is (currently) slightly cheaper at Newegg.

I have been told that the i7-4770K supports RAM up to 2300. So, you might consider getting faster RAM to match. (Your mobo does not support 2300, so get 2000 or 2200 instead.)

Your case is rather expensive. If you like it's appearance, then stick with it. However, if you aren't picky... There are LOTS of good cases for $50-$80! Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

To be honest, I think twin GTX 780s is overkill. If you want something better, sooner... You could get a pair of GTX 770s. (I doubt you would notice a performance difference between 2x780s and 2x770s... but you will see a price difference of about $500!)

 

[Jessie_atn]

The i7-4820K is very good, but I don't believe it will be dramatically better than the i7-4770K. I guess it's all about whether you want to wait or not. The i7-4820K is projected to be cheaper when it comes out around November. I should note that the i7-4770K is (currently) slightly cheaper at Newegg.

I have been told that the i7-4770K supports RAM up to 2300. So, you might consider getting faster RAM to match. (Your mobo does not support 2300, so get 2000 or 2200 instead.)

Your case is rather expensive. If you like it's appearance, then stick with it. However, if you aren't picky... There are LOTS of good cases for $50-$80! Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

To be honest, I think twin GTX 780s is overkill. If you want something better, sooner... You could get a pair of GTX 770s. (I doubt you would notice a performance difference between 2x780s and 2x770s... but you will see a price difference of about $500!)

The rosewill black hawk is a much nicer choice than the challenger

 

[Jhomini]

I can actually wait for i7-4820k. Well i am going to put another GTX 780s or GTX 770s IDK which one is better. Because you're telling me to get GTX 770s rathar than GTX 780s. PLease telll me the difference.

 

[Jhomini]

I hate Shipping so I shop here http://www.memoryexpress.com/

 

[Jhomini]

Im from Canada

 

[JooseMoose]

I can actually wait for i7-4820k. Well i am going to put another GTX 780s or GTX 770s IDK which one is better. Because you're telling me to get GTX 770s rathar than GTX 780s. PLease telll me the difference.

If you compare fps tests on GTX 770 & 780, there is only a marginal difference.
GTX 780 Review
The 780 is definitely better... but only by about 8-9 fps. Once you pair either 770 or 780, the margin gets even smaller.
Thus, I suggested the dual 770s as an option. (To save money, and get you more power from the start. Y'know, without having to save-up for another 780.)

 

[Jhomini]

I can actually wait for i7-4820k. Well i am going to put another GTX 780s or GTX 770s IDK which one is better. Because you're telling me to get GTX 770s rathar than GTX 780s. PLease telll me the difference.

If you compare fps tests on GTX 770 & 780, there is only a marginal difference.
GTX 780 Review
The 780 is definitely better... but only by about 8-9 fps. Once you pair either 770 or 780, the margin gets even smaller.
Thus, I suggested the dual 770s as an option. (To save money, and get you more power from the start. Y'know, without having to save-up for another 780.)

Tnx Joose for that information. I dont mind spending money so ill probably go to GTX 780. I have to pay for shipping for the parts. Thats like another few bucks for that. But yeah i dont mind.

 

[rattlehead2112]

I can actually wait for i7-4820k. Well i am going to put another GTX 780s or GTX 770s IDK which one is better. Because you're telling me to get GTX 770s rathar than GTX 780s. PLease telll me the difference.

If you are ready to wait, you can get the 4820k for the availability of QUAD channel RAM, else the 4770k is very similar and a tiny bit better than the 4820k, very similar performance.
GTX770s in SLI can save you lots of $$ as ^ said

 

[Jhomini]

If you are ready to wait, you can get the 4820k for the availability of QUAD channel RAM, else the 4770k is very similar and a tiny bit better than the 4820k, very similar performance.
GTX770s in SLI can save you lots of $$ as ^ said[/quotemsg]


Okay sounds good I like the case its pricey but i like it. Is it gonna be the same parts except the Processor?

 

[rattlehead2112]

Okay sounds good I like the case its pricey but i like it. Is it gonna be the same parts except the Processor?

No, even the motherboard is going to change.
ASUS Rampage IV Formula

 

[Jhomini]

No, even the motherboard is going to change.
ASUS Rampage IV Formula

Okay Sounds good to me. Thank you very much I appreciate the help. And I can add one more GTX 780 right?

 

[rattlehead2112]

Okay Sounds good to me. Thank you very much I appreciate the help. And I can add one more GTX 780 right?

Yeah, The rampage IV has 4x PCIe slots so you can actually get upto dual x16.
Both GPUs will be running at full power.
But in the maximus VI one would have been running at dual x8.
The difference isn't much but this is better.
refer here http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/HD_5870_PCI-Express_Scaling/25.html

 

[Jhomini]

Tnx a lot Rattle I really appreciate your help. I couldnt find anyone to help me build a computer. I have no idea how to build one just probably really basic. and Ill probably ending up buying Expensive ones than cheap ones. Thats what i see all the time and not thinking of saving up my money instead so yeah man thnx I really appreciate it 😀....

 

[Jhomini]

Yeah, The rampage IV has 4x PCIe slots so you can actually get upto dual x16.
Both GPUs will be running at full power.
But in the maximus VI one would have been running at dual x8.
The difference isn't much but this is better.
refer here http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/HD_5870_PCI-Express_Scaling/25.html

Whats the SSD for what does it do? DO i really need it?

 

[rattlehead2112]

Whats the SSD for what does it do? DO i really need it?

SSD is really important in a good build like yours, it is much faster than a HDD.
An average HDD when filler takes upto 15-20 seconds to boot where as an SSD would take less than 8-9 seconds, Your overall performance totally depends on how fast your OS runs, and this does a great job.
Do you want to reduce the price a little? By how much?

 

[Jhomini]

SSD is really important in a good build like yours, it is much faster than a HDD.
An average HDD when filler takes upto 15-20 seconds to boot where as an SSD would take less than 8-9 seconds, Your overall performance totally depends on how fast your OS runs, and this does a great job.
Do you want to reduce the price a little? By how much?

Okay that makes sense to me now thank you. Can you do me a favor? Can you check this web and try building me a computer http://www.memoryexpress.com/ if you have time but you dont. You dont have to i just dont like paying for shipping unless the one you recommend is better.

 

[rattlehead2112]

SSD is really important in a good build like yours, it is much faster than a HDD.
An average HDD when filler takes upto 15-20 seconds to boot where as an SSD would take less than 8-9 seconds, Your overall performance totally depends on how fast your OS runs, and this does a great job.
Do you want to reduce the price a little? By how much?

Okay that makes sense to me now thank you. Can you do me a favor? Can you check this web and try building me a computer http://www.memoryexpress.com/ if you have time but you dont. You dont have to i just dont like paying for shipping unless the one you recommend is better.

Sorry exams going on right now, I can do it in the weekend.
What are your other options?

 

[Jhomini]

Sorry exams going on right now, I can do it in the weekend.
What are your other options?

Its all good man. No worries take your time i can wait. Other options. uhm IDK if cooling liquid is better or a Good fan. I just dont like having shipping. but you recommend me the parts that are pretty new and good. but I dont have it in my store in my place. which i can save up more money. but im totally buying the case at Newegg.ca i can also buy the other parts i need there and just ship it together which is i can save up more money. but its up to you I just need a help on my first computer.

 

[rattlehead2112]

Sorry exams going on right now, I can do it in the weekend.
What are your other options?

Its all good man. No worries take your time i can wait. Other options. uhm IDK if cooling liquid is better or a Good fan. I just dont like having shipping. but you recommend me the parts that are pretty new and good. but I dont have it in my store in my place. which i can save up more money. but im totally buying the case at Newegg.ca i can also buy the other parts i need there and just ship it together which is i can save up more money. but its up to you I just need a help on my first computer.

Liquid cooler - H100i or H110,(h110 has great reviews) They are really awesome at cooling but make some noise so you could get SP120s/140s quiet version, they go well with it.
Get it right away if you are looking to save shipping costs, I heard that shipping around Canada isn't very cheap, as the places are far apart, I understand

 

[Jhomini]

The thing is I don't have money right just started saving up for it. So I can buy all of it by the end of November or wait Boxing Day but I want one right away.

 

[Jhomini]

Liquid cooler - H100i or H110,(h110 has great reviews) They are really awesome at cooling but make some noise so you could get SP120s/140s quiet version, they go well with it.
Get it right away if you are looking to save shipping costs, I heard that shipping around Canada isn't very cheap, as the places are far apart, I understand

The thing is I don't have money right now i just started saving up for it. So I can buy all of it by the end of November or wait Boxing Day but I want one right away.