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New build advise / future

machou
Level 7
Hey !

so after a year with a MAC (which I love) my gaming needs are surging back and well I decided to build again a gaming rig 🙂

Primary and only use will be gaming, here are what I think is a good start :

CPU : Intel Core i7 3770K
Mobo : Asus ROG Maximus V Extreme
Memory : Corsair Dominator Platinium 2x8GB DDR3 PC15000 CAS 9
Gfx : Asus GTX 680 DCUII 4GB
Hard drive : SSD Crucial M4 512 GB Revision 3
CD : DRW-24B5ST
Case : Cooler Master HAF XM
Power supply : Enermax Platimax 1000W

LCD : BenQ XL2420T (1920x1080 120Hz)

I want this one to last 2/3 years and still play the games in ultra details with all the goodies off course. I'm keeping the option off adding a second GTX680 4GB or when the 780 will be out eventually I'll add 2 780 in SLI. Maybe it's better to go with a X79 mobo ?

So please let me know what you think ? what will you improve / change ?
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saipan
Level 8
looks pretty nice, you may want a ssd for the OS and a hdd for storage, perhaps a i5 3570k if you want to save some money.
| CM HAF X | i5 3750k | EVGA 770 ACX | ASUS Sabertooth Z77 MB | OCZ Vertex 4 120GB |
| WD 1TB Sata3 Caviar Black | Antec HC 850 | Creative Recon 3D
|Creative G500 5.1 | Razer Abyssus



machou
Level 7
I was thinking a 512GB for OS and games could be enough ? There wont be any music or movies, just OS and games. Regarding the i5, I have to check the review against the i7, but your probably right, best bang for the buck! Need to do some home work on that 🙂

kkn
Level 14
well the 3770 is multitreaded and the 3570 is not ( the K models )

machou
Level 7
I'm having some doubts regarding the SSD, is it better to go with a Samsung one ?

kkn
Level 14
look at prices for 1x240 ( or a 120 if thats an option if you dont instal mutch programs on it ( for OS ) ) and 1x 240gig ( if you dont use that mutch space tho ( for games ) )
save large programs on a HDD to keep OS ssd low on filled space.
samsung or intel is good ones.

HiVizMan
Level 40
I can recommend Samsung with confidence.
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machou
Level 7
Thanks for the advice everyone, I bought all my stuff, can't wait to play again 🙂

Adhy_Dharma_FN
Level 7
why don't choose 4770k processor?
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- AMD Vishera FX-8350
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Adhy Dharma FN wrote:
why don't choose 4770k processor?


My friend this thread is from April and the 4770K was only released last week (June 2013)

Hope you are not spamming.
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