- Apr 30, 2014
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Hey guys, I am currently in the process of getting ready to build a gaming rig but I'm torn between two builds:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/tommyturner12/saved/4NPz
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/tommyturner12/saved/4N9e
I'm on a $2000 budget, and both of the builds INCLUDE OS, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse. Both builds are similar yet different. Each build features 8GB RAM, Intel i7-4770K, ASUS Z97 Board, 240GB SSD, 2TB HDD, Rosewill Thor V2 Case, Optical Drive, Windows 8.1, and same monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
In my first build, I have a 780 Ti Twin Frozr 3GB that is cooled by a Hyper 212 EVO with an Intel i7-4770K with an 850W 80+ Gold Certified power supply. It costs approximately $2017.77 USD. What I like is that it features a 780 Ti, which I'll use for a dual monitor upgrade in the future. Any suggestions on how to improve? Maybe water cooling? More RAM (Video Editing)?
My second build features a r9 290 PCS+ Edition. Most people overlook this card, but this card outperforms the GTX 780 and r9 290x overcooked, and if kept cool, can compare to a 780 Ti, just not as advanced. The PCS+ version comes with 3 fans to optimize cooling, and most people don't know that this card becomes a BEAST if water cooled. So that's why I chose the CM Eisberg 240L liquid cooling system, which is an amazing cooling system. I chose the 850W again to ready my system for Crossfire. It costs approximately $1973.82 USD. Any suggestions? How can I improve? More RAM? Better SSD? Thanks!
Finally, what system will be quietest, coolest, and most importantly: Most dominant? They are both amazing systems in my opinion, and it took me a few hours to make a compatible monster system. So what do you guys think? Which one is best?
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/tommyturner12/saved/4NPz
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/tommyturner12/saved/4N9e
I'm on a $2000 budget, and both of the builds INCLUDE OS, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse. Both builds are similar yet different. Each build features 8GB RAM, Intel i7-4770K, ASUS Z97 Board, 240GB SSD, 2TB HDD, Rosewill Thor V2 Case, Optical Drive, Windows 8.1, and same monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
In my first build, I have a 780 Ti Twin Frozr 3GB that is cooled by a Hyper 212 EVO with an Intel i7-4770K with an 850W 80+ Gold Certified power supply. It costs approximately $2017.77 USD. What I like is that it features a 780 Ti, which I'll use for a dual monitor upgrade in the future. Any suggestions on how to improve? Maybe water cooling? More RAM (Video Editing)?
My second build features a r9 290 PCS+ Edition. Most people overlook this card, but this card outperforms the GTX 780 and r9 290x overcooked, and if kept cool, can compare to a 780 Ti, just not as advanced. The PCS+ version comes with 3 fans to optimize cooling, and most people don't know that this card becomes a BEAST if water cooled. So that's why I chose the CM Eisberg 240L liquid cooling system, which is an amazing cooling system. I chose the 850W again to ready my system for Crossfire. It costs approximately $1973.82 USD. Any suggestions? How can I improve? More RAM? Better SSD? Thanks!
Finally, what system will be quietest, coolest, and most importantly: Most dominant? They are both amazing systems in my opinion, and it took me a few hours to make a compatible monster system. So what do you guys think? Which one is best?
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