New Build Advice Needed

[ThePowerPwns]

whats the difference between the normal and the K? i just chose it as it cost more (assumed better).

Power supply, any specific reason for changing?

Graphics im still going to research as its always the most expensive part.

The "K" version has an unlocked multiplier for the CPU for overclocking purposes, other wise they are identical. Our build is identical with exception of cooling, I prefer Gold Cert over Silver. With that said check out http://extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine [font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif, Helvetica]for PSU requirement. For GPU I use both but prefer Nvidia and GTX 670's a good choice, identical to GTX 680.[/font]​

 

[infernouk]

The "K" version has an unlocked multiplier for the CPU for overclocking purposes, other wise they are identical. Our build is identical with exception of cooling, I prefer Gold Cert over Silver. With that said check out http://extreme.outer...n.com/PSUEngine [font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif, Helvetica]for PSU requirement. For GPU I use both but prefer Nvidia and GTX 670's a good choice, identical to GTX 680.[/font]​

so dosent it make sense to get the K to get better overclock?

Other than that ill look at the gold psu and nvidia 670

 

[ThePowerPwns]

so dosent it make sense to get the K to get better overclock?

Other than that ill look at the gold psu and nvidia 670

Yes, yes, better performance and energy consumption. I don't assume everyone will overclock, hence i7-3770 but achieving up to 4.6 - 6.9 GHz w/3770K sure why not. Youtube the GTX 670 for latest/greatest reviews.

 

[infernouk]

ok guys so hows this build? Assuming i carry across the pump and CPU block from my old pc (will the cpu block on an old i7 fit the new processor socket?

And also assumes I want for the new rampage board to release in next few weeks

also i am unsure on the graphics card, is this the one to go for?



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[ThePowerPwns]

Depends on how old but should fit fine. Asus has released their new GTX 670 which preforms better than EVGA for the same price, check out the review http://www.guru3d.com/article/asus-geforce-gtx-670-directcu-ii-top-review/1

 

[SieB]

+1 For the Asus DCII TOP, seems to be the best 670 so far.

 

[ThePowerPwns]

+1 For the Asus DCII TOP, seems to be the best 670 so far.

Agreed, they aren't leaders for nothing. Plus the design is better, 2 fans/thermal architect...EVGA needs to step up for the price.

 

[Ethermaster]

YOUR BASKET

1 x Asus GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £399.95

1 x Intel Core i7-3770K 3.50GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £259.99

1 x Crucial RealSSD M4 256GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive (CT256M4SSD2) £185.99

1 x Corsair Vengeance Black 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-14900C9 1866MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9) £179.99

1 x Asus Z77 Sabertooth Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £175.99

1 x NZXT Switch 810 Big Tower Case - Matt Black £159.95

1 x Corsair Professional Series AX750 High Performance 750W Modular '80 Plus Gold' Power Supply (CMPSU-750AXUK) £129.98

1 x Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (WD20EARX) £107.99

Total : £1,617.53 (includes shipping : £14.75).



Just my idea of a colour matched build, I would use as much of your current loop as you can to help drive down costs. I would also paint out the red lines in the GPU just so everything does match nice and colour coded

 

[jamesriley94]

Can I ask the reason for the RS240? It will be adequate in cooling a cpu only,, but if you are looking to overclock, it may be a better idea to look for a thicker radiator if you can fit it in the case, or the EX240 if 35mm is the thickest you can get.

 

[AverageNinja]

Z77 Sabertooth

3770k

EX240 watercooling kit

GTX 680

Corsair AX850

Corsair Force GT 120gb SSD

Seagate 2TB 7200rpm drive

16gb Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz RAM

Corsair 650d

 

[infernouk]

hey guys this is the build im looking at now. carries across my pump. im waiting for the new RoG Rampage mobo



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[infernouk]

Can I ask the reason for the RS240? It will be adequate in cooling a cpu only,, but if you are looking to overclock, it may be a better idea to look for a thicker radiator if you can fit it in the case, or the EX240 if 35mm is the thickest you can get.

im, only cooling cpu anyway. going double as the case cant fit a triple inside from what i see and im sick of using an externally mounted triple like i have on my current build, i didnt realise the thickness was different, ill look into the EX

 

[ThePowerPwns]

Bitfenix offers color coded multisleeved cables.

 

[Master&Puppet]

I know you have a sizable budget and all but you really aren't going to see the difference between a 3570k and a 3770k (or a 3960X even) for gaming. You might as well save your money there imo.