Any suggestions on this build?

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ThatButton

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Hi everyone, I've been looking at this spec for a while now and I want to make sure I can play pretty much any game with a solid 60 fps and not have to touch it for a couple of years.

Case
Coolermaster CM Storm Enforcer
CPU
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-4770k (3.5GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® MAXIMUS VI HERO: PCI-e 3.0, SATA 3.0, USB3.0
RAM
8GB KINGSTON HYPERX BEAST DUAL-DDR3 2400MHz X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)
Graphics Card
3GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 780 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready (or the 770)
1st Hard Disk
120GB KINGSTON HYPERX 3K SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 555MB/sR | 510MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm
DVD/ Blu-ray Drive
4x BLU-RAY ROM DRIVE, 16x DVD ROM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
PSU
CORSAIR 750W PRO SERIES™ HX750-80 PLUS® GOLD MODULAR
CPU Cooler
Super Quiet 22dBA Triple Copper Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD) (or a Asus Xonar DS)
Network Facilities
DUAL-BAND WIRELESS 802.11N 450Mbps PCI-E CARD
USB options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
OS
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence

All of this as well as Razer Keyboard and Mouse and Silver warranty comes to £1,852. Any opinions?

Thanks
 
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Okay I moved the CPU down to the 4770 and the OS to home premium and that has reduced the price to £1,795. Are there any other suggestions for changes? Also would you guys recommend buying a headset or a speaker system? I'm currently looking at the Razer Tiamat 2.2 for a headset and the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 for a speaker system. I'm likely to buy both but I would have to prioritise one due to cost.

Thanks for the help
 
keynes

keynes

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You could upgrade the PSU to 850w if you are planning to add a 2nd GTX 780 or downgrade the motherboard. To get +60 in very demanding game you are probably looking at 2 x GTX 780.
 
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ThatButton

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That's a good point Keynes and it may be something that I have to look to in the future as I'm not sure that my budget will stretch that far.
 
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ThatButton

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Just been having a chat with some friends about the config above (including the changes to the CPU and the OS) and I was wondering what performance I would lose if I downgraded the CPU to the i5-4670? Also Keynes mentioned downgrading the mobo and I was wondering if there were any suggestions on which board I could go for. I would still need to keep the possibility of an SLI open as I may be adding another screen in the future. Any information on downsides would be appreciated, thanks.
 
keynes

keynes

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Most games are gpu dependant so going with the i5 wouldn't affect you gaming wise. The Z87-A supports sli but you still need to upgrade your psu. For 2 screens a single gtx 780 should be sufficient.
 
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ThatButton

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How difficult would it be to upgrade the PSU at a later date? Or would you recommend just buying a larger PSU now and just not use all of the power that is available right away?

EDIT: Would there be any PCI or PCIe slots left on the Z87-A for a sound card if I decide I want one?

Thanks for all the help Keynes, you've been a big help
 
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vanthus

vanthus

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ThatButton said:
How difficult would it be to upgrade the PSU at a later date? Or would you recommend just buying a larger PSU now and just not use all of the power that is available right away?
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Best upgrade the PSU now,it will save hassle and be more cost effective in the long run.
 
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Ok so taking your guys advice and I have moved the CPU down to the 4670 and the mobo to the z87-A (I played with the configurator and got a sound card to work so that is not a problem) and upgraded the PSU to the 1050W Corsair. This gives me some extra cash without sacrificing much performance as well the ability to easily add in a SLI when I have some more money. The build is now £1,760 which I'm pretty happy with.

Thanks for all the help Keynes and Vanthus :)
 
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ThatButton

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So almost 5 months on I have a new job and with that new job I have saved up loads more money and can now spend whatever I want really so here's the new spec I'm looking at buying in the next few days.
Case
COOLERMASTER COSMOS SE GAMING TOWER (Windowed)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-4770k (3.5GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® MAXIMUS VI HERO: PCI-e 3.0, SATA 3.0, USB3.0
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPERX BEAST DUAL-DDR3 2400MHz X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)
Graphics Card
4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 770 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
2nd Graphics Card
4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 770 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
120GB INTEL® 530 SERIES SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 550MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
8x BLU-RAY ROM DRIVE, 16x DVD ±R/±RW
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1050W PRO SERIES™ HX1050-80 PLUS® GOLD MODULAR
Processor Cooling
Corsair H80i Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Power Cable
1 x 2 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Operating System
Genuine Windows 8.1 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
DVD Recovery Media
Windows 8.1 (64-bit) DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Monitor
BENQ XL2411T 23.6" GAMING LED - 1920 x 1080, 1MS, DVI-D, HDMI
DVI-D & HDMI Monitor Cables
1 x 2 METRE DVI-D CABLE
Keyboard & Mouse
Razer® Deathstalker Expert Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Razer® Deathadder 2013 Gaming Mouse

Just want to make sure there is nothing glaringly obvious that I've missed and also to ask a few questions. (Quick note: I know 2 4GB 770s seems overkill at the moment but I'm looking to buy at least one other monitor at some point in the near future and the price difference was like £18)

Question 1: If I order this computer within the next few days will I be able to request that it gets delivered on the 30th as no one will be in to accept the parcel?
Question 2: Does anyone know if the DVI cables are any good? Would I be better off just buying my own cables?
Question 3: Can I order a second monitor through the upgrade system?

Think that's all :) thanks for all the help guys
 
vanthus

vanthus

Member Resting in Peace
Question 1: Probably best phone PCS for a definite answer.
Question 2: The DVI cable if supplied with the monitor will be fine as will cables from PCS.
Question 3: Yes.
 
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ThatButton

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Thanks Vanthus, I gave them a call and they said it should be fine for the 30th :) I haven't done this before so is there a way to put a comment on my order requesting that date or should I give them a call once the order has been placed?

Thanks again
 
vanthus

vanthus

Member Resting in Peace
ThatButton said:
Thanks Vanthus, I gave them a call and they said it should be fine for the 30th :) I haven't done this before so is there a way to put a comment on my order requesting that date or should I give them a call once the order has been placed?

Thanks again
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I don't think there is an option when ordering to request a particular day,unless it's for Saturday delivery.
I would give them a ring,I did that myself for an order and they duly obliged by sending it out so it would be delivered on the day I wanted.
Having said that,they probably can't give a guarantee,as it's in the hands of the delivery company when it leaves PCS,but DPD have been excellent in my experience.
 
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