Which Build to choose?

Magnusbbc

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May 7, 2013
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Hi
I am new to the forums and would like some help regarding the new gaming PC I will build. (This is my first pc build). I am stuck between two options
1:
An I7-3770k 2x250ssd's (samsung 840) in raid 0 and an evga GTX 670 FTW.
2.
An I5-3570k no ssd's and a GTX TITAN .
These two builds will cost about the same in my country (Denmark) (about 2800 USD).

I would also be great full if you could note any incompatibilities or suggestions to my build.

Motherboard: ASUS Maximus V Formula (I plan on overclocking)
Case: Cooler Master CM Storm Trooper
Monitor: BenQ XL2411T
CPU cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H100i
Ram: Corsair Vengeance 2 x 4 GB
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2 TB
PSU: CoolerMaster Silent Pro Gold 800W

Thank you in a advance.
 
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If this is a pure gaming PC, you will see next to no gains from an i7-3770k over an i5-3570k. That said, the Titan is a rather overpriced, underperforming card. Have you considered Crossfired 670 FTWs, or waiting for the 700 series?
Also, I would avoid Cooler Master PSUs. They do not have the best repution, and with the amount of money you're sinking, you can afford a really solid Antec, Corsair, or SeaSonic.
 
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I tend to think that you can't go wrong with SeaSonic. You might consider this specific PSU, which is cheaper than most SeaSonics: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151108&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Other than that, pretty much any high-end Corsair, SeaSonic, or Antec PSU should serve you in good stead.
 

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