Starting a new build as my old is semi-dead.
My old build:
CM Haf X
Asus Rampage III Formula (LGA1366) - overheating
Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition 3.47GHz
CM Silent Pro Gold 1.2KW - fuckin dead
H70 Cooler - dead, currently using stock cooler
Corsair Vegeance 24GB 1600MHz (6x4GB)
2x nVidia GTX570
Corsair V128 128GB SSD - dead
3x 2TB Barracudas
1x 1.5TB Barracuda
3x Optical shit
1x Cardreader shit
Neons, extra fans etc
New build:
CM Storm Stryker
Asus Rampage IV Extreme
i7-3970X Extreme Edition 3.5GHz
XSPC RayStorm 750 RS360 (V4 Pump) WaterCooling Kit (might get diff rad, extra stuff)
Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 1300W
Same Ram, later a 64GB 2.1GHz kit
2x GTX780's or 2x GTX770's.
Samsung 512GB SSD 840 Pro
Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Fatal1ty Soundcard
Misc: Some fan mods, lots leds and neons.
Misc: Optical Drives etc, Cardreader etc
So what do you think?
EDIT: Because of the mass flames. Suggestions are very welcome. I do not want to show off anything, simply needed/need advice on some parts. I do not aim to build the best fast ass pc or anything, nor the most costy.
Now here I'm adding pictures of single parts.
WARNING HIGH RES PICS!
Asus Rampage IV Extreme Motherboard:
Too big, rather link them,
https://i.imgur.com/40JVlPL.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/H3wlkV3.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/79qG9T3.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1MDrmk7.jpg
Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition
https://i.imgur.com/iXuedQ3.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/IGF5pjg.jpg
Cooler Master Storm Stryker:
https://i.imgur.com/xwYauAQ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/EZ1dHxj.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JSSgeSG.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1ZbbuSQ.jpg
STATUS: Build has been Completed!
Motherboard: Installed
CPU: Installed
Watercooling loop: Leaktested and installed
PSU: Installed
PSU Front panel: Installed
SSD Custom case: Installed
SSD: Installed
ODD's: Installed
Cardreader: Installed
Extra fans, and LED's: Installed
RAM: Installed
GPU: Installes
(Jun 11, 2013 01:54 PM)Skeptiks Wrote: Case is all preference so i'll leave that be
Change mobo to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813157371
Change CPU to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819116899
You can keep cooler. I recommend http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6835608041
Change PSU to Silverstone 1000w silver
Get a 780 from the money saved with the CPU
Get a samsung 840 pro 128GB
Mobo - I'm pretty sure about the mobo, I've had good experiences with the ROG series so far. Also it supports only 3-way SLI and 32GB RAM.
CPU - I'm pretty sure about that too. I always buy top of the top currently available, and since the Haswell extremes aren't out yet i'll go with this.
Cooler - Hmm no really sure, I liked mine more, as there is more space in the case then
SSD - samsung 840 Pro 128GB, thanks! EDIT: Also just found a really good offer for this at my retailer!
(Jun 11, 2013 02:09 PM)Muddaland Wrote: Get a Samsung or Intel SSD, set it as your boot drive. Why don't you go for custom watercooling? Get one of those kits (XSPC), custom is much better than H100i. Or if you don't want a custom loop, get a ThermalTake Water 2.0 Extreme, it'll get you few degrees cooler, I've tested. RAM is fine, but if you want cool looks, take a look at the Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer. And for the PSU, go with a Corsair one or a Silverstone. Much better and more stable. If you got anymore questions, feel free to PM me!
I would really like to go for XSPC but its hard to get them for me.
ThermalTake Water 2.0 Extreme, can't get that either its discountinued :/
PSU, Im thinking of changing that as the last CM went bad for me
(Jun 11, 2013 11:26 PM)ProfoundZeus™ Wrote: I would really like to go for XSPC but its hard to get them for me.
ThermalTake Water 2.0 Extreme, can't get that either its discountinued :/
PSU, Im thinking of changing that as the last CM went bad for me
Who cares if it's hard, that's how you learn. I had no knowledge what so ever on watercooling; yet I manage to build a great watercooling loop ad learnt shit load of stuff along with it.
(Jun 12, 2013 12:19 AM)Aesthetics Wrote: Who cares if it's hard, that's how you learn. I had no knowledge what so ever on watercooling; yet I manage to build a great watercooling loop ad learnt shit load of stuff along with it.
Read again please
Quote:hard to get them for me
I wasn't referring to the using part. I was referring to the buying part.
EDIT: Pmed you :D
Wait what. You want to go with GTX 570 in SLI with that build?
If you're a gamer, don't go easy on those graphic cards... Just go ahead and get something better already. Like the GTX 780 or GTX 690.
(Jun 12, 2013 04:54 AM)'Snorlax Wrote: Wait what. You want to go with GTX 570 in SLI with that build?
If you're a gamer, don't go easy on those graphic cards... Just go ahead and get something better already. Like the GTX 780 or GTX 690.
No, just waiting for a specific version to come to my retailer.
Ofc i'll go with a 2x GTX 780's :)
Also decided on watercooling.
Getting XSPC RayStorm 750 RS360 (V4 Pump) WaterCooling Kit
(Jun 12, 2013 05:44 AM)RA4W Wrote: This is a real monster, and in my opinion i like Asus boards the most :). Been using them in all my builds
Same here, ROG series enthusiast.
@Aldo.
Exactly. I was to close to a similar choice on my current build. Either a i7-990X for $1k or an i7-2600K which is a step lower than that for half the price. Got the i7-990X :)
@Mark Webber
Nah
(Jun 12, 2013 06:46 AM)GL1TCH3D Wrote: I'm assuming the OP doesn't care one bit about having a good gaming experience?
No quality audio =\
Forgot to add dammit. I have a Creative titanium X-fi Fatality.
@Sherlock Holmes
I thought about that. But theres multiple reasons I don't want a dual CPU mobo.
First off you gotta buy 2 cpu's (obvious)
Second, all the technologies that are in an ROG mobo aren't there
And harder for me to get.
It sucks that your old rigs components failed :(
(Jun 12, 2013 07:34 AM)Mark Webber Wrote: In all seriousness though, id swap out those HDDs for Caviar Blue's/Blacks. Barracuda's arnt exactly the most reliable drives out there.
Also the 1300W PSU is a bit of an overkill. You could probably power that build on an AX860i. Or if you want some Upgrade headroom, an HX1050.
When I later go for 4-way SLI and a CPU overclock, I'll need the power.
Also HDD's yeah, somehow. But I already have 3 of these 2TB total (one was an external USB3.0, its chip failed and I removed it, turned out it was the exact same model of my internals)
@_Angel
I had the system in a constant overclock all the time, rarely cleaned it, didn't care for proper cooling. No wonder they failed :P
(Jun 12, 2013 08:50 AM)iTzDeaster Wrote: Well what Monitor are u using?
If u only use 1 Monitor with 1440p (More then FULL HD) then only one gtx 770 would be enough for like every game with max settings o.O
But if u want a Monster System then its ur choice,
Im only wondering why u only want a 128gb ssd if u want a monster system =O
I aint got unlimited moneyz to spend :D
I got a 23" 120Hz 3D monitor, also have nVidia 3D vision glasses
(Jun 12, 2013 10:03 AM)DemonCorp Wrote: This build so wrong on so many levels for me
First off that CPU. Get a 3930k. It performs exactly the same. The 3970X may get 1-2% increase on SOME things, but at the same clock speed, these things perform almost exactly the same.
Save $500
That motherboard, If you can tell me any features that you are going to use, That something like an Asrock extreme 6 doesn't have, something that you will use, then sure. But for 99% of people it would be a waste.
Save $200
PSU, If you are getting 2 GPU's, Get something like Seasonic 860W platinum. Save $100, have better PSU
With the money you saved get more than one SSD and run them in RAID 0. This will speed your PC up so much!
Get a nice case
Get your RAM
Get Soundcard.
Just what I would do.
If you read up on the thread you will see reason why Im not choosing a diff CPU/mobo/PSU.
CM storm stryker is a nice case for me
Im gonna get the ram anyway.
I have a soundcard, its 2-3 posts above you.
(Jun 12, 2013 09:49 AM)Architecture Professor Wrote: OP;
What are you going to be doing with your PC?
Using Haswell may be better than Sandy Bridge-E if what you're going to be doing can use the extra supports of the Haswell arch.
Everything. I need the virtualization-d tech, multithreading, AES part.
Rendering. Gaming. High load on cracking. Fast AES encryption decryption. And I need top performance for most of these.
(Jun 12, 2013 10:10 AM)DemonCorp Wrote: Yes I did read it, well it's your choice what you do with your money, can only give my advice :)
And any advice is ofcourse appreciated :)
Thanks :)
Just ordered the CPU, Mobo, Case, PSU.
Will get em tomorrow, post some pics.
Just got the case, CPU, PSU, mobo, fans, neons.
(Jun 14, 2013 10:10 AM)xSadRulesx Wrote: Read like two posts above.
Definitely want to see those pics op.
Sure I'm gonna be doing unboxing and pics of parts today and weekend till water cooling arrives. I'll post some pics later on today for a start
EDIT: Added some pics to OP
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