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Yabba

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So I have decided to build my own desktop PC but don't know much about the compatibiliy of the items. Could you guys please check it out and tell me if they are compatible?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151256

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119260

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121724

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171067

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822207017 (this will be used to hold everything my ssd can't)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822207017

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116501

Also, how will I be able to hook up an HDMI cable to my pc and connect it to the TV, and is my case or power supply much more than I need?
 

Yabba

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Actually is there anywhere where I can effecintly cut cost without sacrificing "ultra" graphics?
 

purf

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I just randomly clicked on one of the items.
It was a GFX card costing more than my whole PC + monitor.[footnote]neglecting euro/dollar conversion[/footnote]
Don't think I can or even want to be of any help here.

But I will take a wild guess about this one:

Yabba said:
Actually is there anywhere where I can effecintly cut cost without sacrificing "ultra" graphics?
Everywhere.
 

number2301

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Where can you safely save money? Yeah like the guy above says, everywhere. Optical drive, fine, case is a matter of taste, but everything else. Yeah.

The 3770k will get you very little performance in gaming over a 3570k, and a GTX Titan is totally overkill. Drop down to a GTX 680 at the very most, or even a 670. They won't max every game out there, but near as damn it. You're very rarely gonna be able to max everything because there's always a game out there that's built for the GPUs of 2 year's time.

Have you got all the other parts you need? I don't see you list Motherboard, RAM, Internal drives, monitor, keyboard, mouse etc.

I'm also not sure there's much point in an external drive these days, just combine a reasonably sized SSD with a big HDD.
 

AWAR

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I pretty much agree with the above. You don't really need a 3770k or a titan. A GTX 680 can max any modern game, though blowing that much money on a graphics card is frankly kind of stupid if you are not an enthusiast.
Also no motherboard, ram e.t.c. You really need to rethink this.
Something along these lines should be perfect for a high end build.
 

SnowyGamester

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I agree with everyone. Get an i5 and don't get a Titan...it has one of the worst price/performance ratios of any card in existence.
 

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Yabba said:
So I have decided to build my own desktop PC but don't know much about the compatibiliy of the items. Could you guys please check it out and tell me if they are compatible?

Also, how will I be able to hook up an HDMI cable to my pc and connect it to the TV, and is my case or power supply much more than I need?
Mostly already been said - titan is probably not the best choice - you could SLI or crossfire two really good cards for half the price of that behemoth.
Out of interest, is there a reason you want an external drive instead of a second internal HD?

In terms of the case, it's really a matter of personal preference. Generally, decent cooling potential is something to think about - extra 140mm spaces, 280mm spaces, replaceable side panels, etc.
That way you can get a build, then upgrade with radiators, watercooling, additional fans, and overclock to improve performance in the future.
Don't get me wrong, the case you've posted does look really good, but there might be a fair few that give you what you need for a lot cheaper. For example, the inbuilt fan controller isn't going to be strictly necessary straight away because you can pick up a self contained one for £30 or less if and when you need it. You'll never need 9 drive bays or PCI slots.

Power supply is probably about right for the build you listed.

In terms of compatibility of everything, we need the motherboard before we can be sure!

AWAR said:
I pretty much agree with the above. You don't really need a 3770k or a titan. A GTX 680 can max any modern game, though blowing that much money on a graphics card is frankly kind of stupid if you are not an enthusiast.
Also no motherboard, ram e.t.c. You really need to rethink this.
Something along these lines should be perfect for a high end build.
That example is actually really close to my build, except different brands, and my graphics card is ever so slightly better.

For OP's reference, I can run stuff like Farcry 3, Hitman Absolution, at almost max settings (perhaps skimping on AA slightly, or reducing shadows from 'ultra' to 'high') at about 50-60fps generally, and not less than 35 in very intensive areas. And that's with no overclock and case aircooling from 3 stock fans.