Will my build work?

[makahu]

I'm building my first pc and these are the specs i have chosen. i just want to know if they are compatible and what kind of cooling system i should get?

Case: Antec 1100
Processor: Intel i7 4770k 3.4GHz Socket 1150
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 socket 1150
PSU: Corsair TXM 850W modular
RAM: 2x Predator 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 CL9 DIMM
HDD: 2x seagate 1TB Barracuda 3.5

 

[rolli59]

It is all compatible. What GPU are you going to use and why 850watt PSU?
If you are not overcocking then you are fine with the std cooler but OC get either http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr1 or http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xigmatek-cpu-cooler-gaiasd1283
Other options is liquid http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h80i

 

[Dags]

Perhaps he doesn't care about graphics (like I don't) and he just wants raw computation power so the integrated will be just fine.
ANd yes 850Watt PSU is a bit too much. And if you are not using a dedicated graphics card then its enough for LN2 applications.
One note. Ditch one seagate HDD and get a Samsung 840 Pro 256GB for system disk in order to have a proper rig.

 

[Dags]

Oh, and about the cooling, if you are about to get watercooled I strongly recommend something better than that H80i. I have the old version of Corsair Hydrocool 200ex and it rocks http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/hands-water-cooling-systems,836-4.html

 

[makahu]

It is all compatible. What GPU are you going to use and why 850watt PSU?
If you are not overcocking then you are fine with the std cooler but OC get either http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr1 or http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xigmatek-cpu-cooler-gaiasd1283
Other options is liquid http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h80i

Sorry, the GPU im going to use is Gigabye GTX 670. Well i asked my friend who has done a build before how much wattage i should use and he recommended that one. I basically need a powerful pc for animating and hardcore gaming

 

[makahu]

Perhaps he doesn't care about graphics (like I don't) and he just wants raw computation power so the integrated will be just fine.
ANd yes 850Watt PSU is a bit too much. And if you are not using a dedicated graphics card then its enough for LN2 applications.
One note. Ditch one seagate HDD and get a Samsung 840 Pro 256GB for system disk in order to have a proper rig.

thanks. i wasn't sure if i should switch a HDD for a SDD but most sits seem to recommend i do that and install my OS onto it for a faster boot up?

 

[rolli59]

That PSU will drive 2 of the GTX670 in SLI. A quality 550-650watt would be plenty for a single card.

 

[makahu]

That PSU will drive 2 of the GTX670 in SLI. A quality 550-650watt would be plenty for a single card.

thanks. If its not too much trouble to ask, will this build be able to do massive renderings or would you recommend any different components?

 

[rolli59]

It will do fine. Only thing that would be better is LGA2011 platform with increased costs.

 

[makahu]

It will do fine. Only thing that would be better is LGA2011 platform with increased costs.

how much more? my budget is £1200 excluding monitor, cd drive etc

 

[rolli59]

It will do fine. Only thing that would be better is LGA2011 platform with increased costs.

how much more? my budget is £1200 excluding monitor, cd drive etc

It will blow your budget. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/