New intel Build help/suggestions

[Mugs500]

Hi guys, I'm about to start a new build, making the switch from AMD to Intel. I just think the AMD gear just restricts everything, and I've had non stop issues with it :S
Ok the only think i am not going to buy is a graphics card. I already have a msi gtx770.

The CPU I am set on - i7-4930K 3.4Ghz
http://www.msy.com.au/qld/brendale/pc-components/144-intel-bx80633i74930k-hex-core-i7-4930k-34ghz-12mb-lga-2011-cpu-no-heatsink.html

The Motherboard - ASRock X79-EXTREME6
http://www.msy.com.au/qld/brendale/pc-components/1095-asrock-x79-extreme6-intel-x79-lga2011-8xddr3-3xpci-e-sata3-usb3-raid-motherboard.html

What does everyone think of that motherboard ? Does anyone have a better suggestion with in that price range, or another option that would increase performance.

One thing I am stuck on is the ram, I was thinking 4x4 16g 2400mhz as the cpu and mobo should handle it. Just I dont have much knowledge of what to look for in ram.


Pretty much this Pc is only used for gaming, BF4 and some racing sims. Im looking at eventually having 3 monitors. So im keen to spend some cash and have a decent build.

Thanks for your help all.

 

[woltej1]

if this is just gaming then you are going way WAY WAY overkill on the cpu. that money is better spent either selling your 770 and getting a 780ti or getting another 770. All you need is an i5 4670k for gaming.

 

[okcnaline]

i7 Haswell-E is overkill for a GTX 770. If that was a 780 Ti, R9 290X, Titan, Titan Black, or R9 295X2, that's a different story. But GTX 770 isn't that hard anyway.

What's your budget?

 

[i7Baby]

For gaming, X79 is NOT the way to go. Use z87 - LGA1150 cpus and motherboards instead. X79 is more expensive - for cpus and mobos. Only go for X79 is you want to use a powerful Intel hex core cpu say for video editing and/or you want the extra pcie lanes say for SLI performance.

Most gamers don't even use the high end i7 4770k lga 1150 cpu. They go for the i5 4670k instead. Most gaming does not stretch the cpu capabilities.

 

[okcnaline]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($689.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($112.50 @ Amazon)
Total: $1599.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-06 00:24 EDT-0400)

 

[Mugs500]

Well it is possible that the i7-4930K is overkill, But I want to build a good base setup so I can upgrade my video card in the future, and not have my pc out date so quickly.
I wanted to spend about 1500 on the cpu, motherboard and ram

 

[woltej1]

Well it is possible that the i7-4930K is overkill, But I want to build a good base setup so I can upgrade my video card in the future, and not have my pc out date so quickly.
I wanted to spend about 1500 on the cpu, motherboard and ram

My i5 750 has lasted me 5 years now.

 

[Mugs500]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($689.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($112.50 @ Amazon)
Total: $1599.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-06 00:24 EDT-0400)

Well it is possible that the i7-4930K is overkill, But I want to build a good base setup so I can upgrade my video card in the future, and not have my pc out date so quickly.
I wanted to spend about 1500 on the cpu, motherboard and ram

My i5 750 has lasted me 5 years now.

What ram would you suggest for this build ?

 

[okcnaline]

Sorry, I thought by "stuck on" meant you already have RAM.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($689.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($112.50 @ Amazon)
Total: $1707.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-06 20:55 EDT-0400)