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post #1 of 11
6/30/12 at 8:42am
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So its my first build and i'm looking forward to it. I'm new to this so I will be asking a lot of your opinions.
This is also going to be a gaming PC.

Ok, to start I think i'm going to get the corsair 650D - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139006
It has 2 200mm fans with 4 speeds (Good for future OC) and plenty of room for the long GPU I want.


For the PSU, I'm thinking http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182263
Enough watts for when i decide to go into SLI.


For the CPU, i'm set on an i7 2700K. No doubt about that.
I want to be able to OC.

Now is where i need help.
I need a motherboard that can handle
- SLI
- Minimum of 4 DDR3 Sockets
- Intel Core i7
- OC


I know I want a GTX 670 4gb SC for my system. - http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=04G-P4-2673-KR&family=GeForce%20600%20Series%20Family&sw=


Any other suggestions for the rest of the build would be appreciated. Also, i'm trying to keep it under 1.5k.
Edited by ProxiError - 6/30/12 at 8:49am
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6/30/12 at 9:29am
Case: better then the overpriced corsiar NZXT Switch 810 - $169.99
PSU: I have a rosewill but there are better ones PC Power & Cooling Silencer MKII 750W - $109.99
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H - $144.99
Cooler: ??? do you want/need one
RAM: samsung ram overclock like beast $50
SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 256GB $199 4th of july sale
HD: 2TB Samsung Ecogreen F4 - $129.99
Optical: Lite On Bulk DVD Burner - $17.99
Video Card: EVGA Geforce GTX 670 - $399.99
cpu i7 2700K $300
total $1520
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post #3 of 11
6/30/12 at 1:07pm
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For the CPU, i'm set on an i7 2700K. No doubt about that.
I want to be able to OC.

Just curious if you are dead set against a X79 platform? It'll make the budget a real challenge to stay under $1500 since you are specking out at $500 graphics card, but you'll have IB-E support when it comes out next year and the X79 boards are known to be great overclockers.

There are a few other differences between the X79 and Z77, mostly irrelevant for your situation, but the main thing is whether or not you want headroom to grow down the road. Just food for thought.

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post #4 of 11
6/30/12 at 5:38pm
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Originally Posted by ProxiError View Post

So its my first build and i'm looking forward to it. I'm new to this so I will be asking a lot of your opinions.
This is also going to be a gaming PC.
Ok, to start I think i'm going to get the corsair 650D - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139006
It has 2 200mm fans with 4 speeds (Good for future OC) and plenty of room for the long GPU I want.
For the PSU, I'm thinking http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182263
Enough watts for when i decide to go into SLI.
For the CPU, i'm set on an i7 2700K. No doubt about that.
I want to be able to OC.
Now is where i need help.
I need a motherboard that can handle
- SLI
- Minimum of 4 DDR3 Sockets
- Intel Core i7
- OC
I know I want a GTX 670 4gb SC for my system. - http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=04G-P4-2673-KR&family=GeForce%20600%20Series%20Family&sw=
Any other suggestions for the rest of the build would be appreciated. Also, i'm trying to keep it under 1.5k.

What resolution are you going to be gaming at? I would also get something other than Rosewill for my power supply.
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post #5 of 11
6/30/12 at 6:19pm
You seem awfully sure of several sub-optimal parts for being relatively new to building. What is your monitor setup? Are monitors part of your budget? Are you going to want to produce a stream? (If no: the i7 is a complete waste of $100, though perhaps you simply enjoy pulling a $100 bill out of your wallet and lighting it on fire, if so, more understandable).
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I would also get something other than Rosewill for my power supply.

Rosewill Capstone is an exceptionally high-quality PSU line, one of the best available. Usually a bit expensive for my tastes though.
Edited by MisterFred - 6/30/12 at 6:22pm
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post #6 of 11
6/30/12 at 6:31pm
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I already have a 27in monitor.
Also, what do you mean by "stream"?
Like live streaming gameplay?
Also, i think i've changed my mind with the CPU. I have a z77 mobo so i was going to get a i5 3570k ivy bridge.
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6/30/12 at 6:44pm
Yes, live streaming gameplay. If you want to create one, an i7 will add some power. If not, an i5 is better.

What kind of 27" monitor? 1920x1080, 1920x1080 120hz, or 2560x1440? Even at 2560x1440, 2gb should be plenty. If you'd like, I could suggest a build.
Edited by MisterFred - 6/30/12 at 6:47pm
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6/30/12 at 9:27pm
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1920x1080 60hz
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post #9 of 11
6/30/12 at 10:49pm
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1920x1080 60hz

There is absolutely no reason to buy a 4GB video card at that resolution, save the money and go with the 2GB 670, you will be more than fine.
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6/30/12 at 10:56pm
2GB is fine with my surround setup.
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