Will my gaming build work?

Adorey

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Oct 24, 2013
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Hi everyone, I just want to double check and make sure all the parts I've picked out for my new gaming build will actually work properly together. I'd also appreciate it if recommendations to replace certain parts were posted, as I don't know if I've made the best choices for parts either.

Rosewill Lightning 1300W power supply
Nvidia GTX 760 4GB (I plan to put two of these in at some point hence the watts above)
This silly little CPU cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103189
CM Storm Trooper Case
Asus Maximus VI Formula
Additional silly case fans http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103091
16GB of RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233310
i7 4770k Processor
And an SSD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820721108
 
Look at this thread:http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1852711/build.html

His build has somewhat the same issues as you do. Please read in to the part about PSU. For god's sake don't buy a 1300W PSU. If you want to run a small electric car with your PC then maybe it's justifiable.

You also don't need 4gb of VRAM on a GPU, there is no performance increase unless you are running 4k resolution (which I doubt, plus you wouldn't even be able too on 4 GTX 760 in sli anyways). 2gb is enough and if you're looking for added performance thant invest in a GTX 770 instead.

You are again overkilling it with RAM. Get 8GB; you don't need 16GB unless you're doing more than just gaming.

i7 is overkill for gaming, get the i5 4670k.
 
Alright, I've changed what I believe I want and it's now as follows:

Corsair CX 750 Watt power supply
ASUS Maximus VI Formula
Intel i5 4670 (I have no intentions of overclocking so the K is useless to me)
8GB of RAM (Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB)
Will try to get a 2GB GTX 760 but apparently ALL the stores near me only have the 4GB in stock, so it's going to depend on timing.

If anyone has recommendations for a CPU fan, I'd appreciate it as well.
 


Buy online. You'll save a ton of money rather than going to your local vendor.

Also, you don't need a CPU cooler because you're not going to OC. Your stock fan that comes with the CPU will be enough to stay to cool.