4670k/GTX 770 Gaming Rig

[mc_nibbles]

I build this a while ago for a friend.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.50 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($74.74 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($0.00)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1301.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-21 16:20 EDT-0400)

As of right now it's not overclocked, simply because in the short time I had it I was unable to get a stable and acceptable overclock out of it. I was pretty disappointed with the chips overclocking headroom, I was only able to get to 4.2GHz with the hyper 212 and Z87-A. Once I got it there I didn't have time to do a proper stability test, and my friend doesn't know anything about computers.

Overall the build went together fine, I did have to swap the corsair PSU for another because of coil whine. After that it was running great. The 770 is silent, and I have the fan profile set really low on the hyper 212 since it's not overclocked. The case fans are also kept on there lowest possible setting.

Here are some pics I took before I sent it home. I actually ended up removing the HDD cage and mounting the SSD to the inside of the 5.25 bay area. Someday I'll grab some more pictures of it and give it a proper overclock.

 

[Feronix]

Cables could use a little more work, but nice build and colour scheme

 

[Sir-Weasel]

looks good mate
that galaxy 770 has to be the best looking 770
together with the iChill GeForce GTX 770 HerculeZ X3 Ultra

and a little tip if you wanna improve airflow
put your ssd behind the mobo tray and remove the hdd cage

 

[mc_nibbles]

Cables could use a little more work, but nice build and colour scheme

Thanks! I did end up sending it home looking a lot better than it does in these shots. I took them while I was installing some software, and soon after that I did some cable managment and moved a few things around.

looks good mate
that galaxy 770 has to be the best looking 770
together with the iChill GeForce GTX 770 HerculeZ X3 Ultra

and a little tip if you wanna improve airflow
put your ssd behind the mobo tray and remove the hdd cage

Thanks! I thought it was a nice looking card too. I did end up removing the HDD cage and doing a bit more cable management but I didn't get a chance to snap any pics before it went home with its owner.

 

[Mgutierrez33]

I just put together something very similar to this one myself. I am imagining the few cables that are out of place in these shots being routed properly, and it makes the black/white/blue color scheme look MAHvelous. They looking to do any cable braiding or watercooling eventually?

 

[mc_nibbles]

I just put together something very similar to this one myself. I am imagining the few cables that are out of place in these shots being routed properly, and it makes the black/white/blue color scheme look MAHvelous. They looking to do any cable braiding or watercooling eventually?

I did end up fixing the cable management after doing a few benchmarks.

I will probably talk my friend into some cable extensions in the future, and if I can ever get enough time to properly stress test the system I might also talk him into a closed loop cooler or a big air cooler.