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Intel gaming build; $1500; suggestions wanted

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#1 ·
Hello there. I am pricing and possibly building a new rig for a friend and he really wants to go Intel. I have only built AMD based systems, so I figured I would bring this over to the Intel threads and see what you all on OCN have to suggest.

It must max out current and upcoming games at 1080p and 60FPS. I am thinking of basing it around the Haswell i5 4670K series CPU's. Overclocking is a must. The GPU can be either Nvidia or AMD, no preference there. The case that I would like to use is the Cooler Master HAF XB and that is really the only stipulation I have regarding the build.

Help me spend someone elses money and let's max out the budget!

Cheers and thanks for your input.
 
#2 ·
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SbSZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SbSZ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SbSZ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($313.98 @ Best Buy)
CPU Cooler: Silverstone SST-HE01 171.0 CFM Ball Bearing CPU Cooler ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P9X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($243.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Staples)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($509.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1500.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 19:15 EST-0500)
 
#3 ·
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Originally Posted by PontiacGTX View Post

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SbSZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SbSZ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SbSZ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($313.98 @ Best Buy)
CPU Cooler: Silverstone SST-HE01 171.0 CFM Ball Bearing CPU Cooler ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P9X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($243.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Staples)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($509.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1500.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 19:15 EST-0500)
That Antec is multi rail with only 35 amps on each rail making it almost useless for two high end video cards
 
#6 ·
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Scrr

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($313.98 @ Best Buy)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TS-140 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme6 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($226.13 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Staples)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1505.02

Here is my suggestion to OP.

Any questions just ask!
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#8 ·
Rosewill Capstone is 90$ Seasoinc G is 95$ Cooler V700 is 125$ those all single 12v rail options

But unless he wants two video cards all he needs is a 550 watts
 
#9 ·
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Originally Posted by Thorteris View Post

I might be cautious but I would put two 780s on a 750w PSU anyways if they are heavily overclocked.
Umm not an a 2011 system you wouldn't...
 
#11 ·
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Originally Posted by Thorteris View Post

Sorry Typo meant wouldn't.
750 watts is more then enough even for two Titans/GTX 780 ti cards

Unless you overvolt them
 
#13 ·
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Originally Posted by TwoCables View Post

How? Can you explain?
Dont high end video cards use about 40amps?

Or am i wrong about that?

Am so tired right now
 
#15 ·
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Originally Posted by TwoCables View Post

It's not one rail per card though.

That PSU has a +12V output capacity of 744W, or 62A.
realhardtechx says 35 per 12v rail with two 12v rails which is 70 amps

If you have one video card that use 35amps or below you can use one per rail but you cant if the cards draw more then 35 amps

Or what maybe i should just go to bed already its 02.29 PM here
 
#16 ·
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Originally Posted by shilka View Post

realhardtechx says 35 per 12v rail with two 12v rails which is 70 amps

If you have one video card that use 35amps or below you can use one per rail but you cant if the cards draw more then 35 amps

Or what maybe i should just go to bed already its 02.29 PM here
a r9 290x uses 23amperes and a 780gtx uses 18.5amperes at gaming at stock
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/R9_290X_Direct_Cu_II_OC/22.html
 
#17 ·
Quote:
Originally Posted by shilka View Post

realhardtechx says 35 per 12v rail with two 12v rails which is 70 amps

If you have one video card that use 35amps or below you can use one per rail but you cant if the cards draw more then 35 amps

Or what maybe i should just go to bed already its 02.29 PM here
No. The rails are never added together. The total +12V output capacity is 744W. Since it's on 12V power, it's 744 divided by 12. That's 62.

Get some sleep, my good friend. This will make sense later.
 
#18 ·
Quote:
Originally Posted by shilka View Post

realhardtechx says 35 per 12v rail with two 12v rails which is 70 amps

If you have one video card that use 35amps or below you can use one per rail but you cant if the cards draw more then 35 amps

Or what maybe i should just go to bed already its 02.29 PM here
and please forgive me, I cant stand all the time that someone comes with this wont work. when I took my time to make the clearest choice
 
#20 ·
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Originally Posted by PontiacGTX View Post

and please forgive me, I cant stand all the time that someone comes with this wont work. when I took my time to make the clearest choice
Quote:
Originally Posted by TwoCables View Post

He's just tired. That's causing him to be wrong.
I already said sory so dont bite my head off everyone makes mistakes
 
#24 ·
Quote:
Originally Posted by PontiacGTX View Post

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SbSZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SbSZ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SbSZ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($313.98 @ Best Buy)
CPU Cooler: Silverstone SST-HE01 171.0 CFM Ball Bearing CPU Cooler ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P9X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($243.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Staples)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($509.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1500.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 19:15 EST-0500)
Cooler Master HAF XB case is a must, as stated in the intro to the thread. The Antec HCG is a better PSU, also.
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Originally Posted by ADHDadditiv View Post

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Scrr

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($313.98 @ Best Buy)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TS-140 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme6 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($226.13 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Staples)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1505.02

Here is my suggestion to OP.

Any questions just ask!
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What is with the i7?? An i5 is fine for a gaming rig and would allow for a larger SSD budget, say, a 256GB SSD and the PSU is much to big for this build. A solid 650W would be better.

So, I have to ask then; what is with suggesting the i7 when I stated that an i5 would suffice for this build since it is just for gaming. The extra $100 could be added elsewhere into the build. Thanks for the suggestions and I am not trying to sound argumentative or rude. These build suggestions are basically just what I had in my head. Keep 'em coming. Cheers and thanks!
 
#25 ·
just a suggeestion might help
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X40 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus GRYPHON Z87 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($162.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($519.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1463.16
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 23:13 EST-0500)
 
#26 ·
Quote:
Originally Posted by lester007 View Post

just a suggeestion might help
smile.gif

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X40 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus GRYPHON Z87 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($162.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($519.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1463.16
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 23:13 EST-0500)
That is much more what I had in mind. Looking very solid, except that PSU is pretty big. Does the 780 really need that much PSU wattage, especially since there will be no SLi in the future? Thanks for the input!
 
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