Poll: Custom Computer Advice.

[Ninonybox_v1legacy]

I wanted to see what you escapists thought of my future build, mind that money is not an issue here. Do you like the build or not?

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit - OEM


Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 lga 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s
USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard


CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155
77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I73770K


Cooling: Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler


GPU: EVGA 02G-P4-2678-KR GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2GB 256-bit
GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card


Ram: G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866
(PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR


PSU: SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 SLI
Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply


Case: Fractal Design Core 3000 ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/ 3 Fans


CD/DVD: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM


Hard Drive: Western Digital WD VelociRaptor WD6000HLHX 600GB 10000
RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

 

[ShinyCharizard]

Seems like a solid build. I would add an SSD as a boot drive though. And maybe look at getting a bigger HDD, 600GB will fill up faster than you might think. Go for 1TB at least.

 

[thesilentman]

I wanted to see what you escapists thought of my future build, mind that money is not an issue here. Do you like the build or not?

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit - OEM


Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 lga 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s
USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard


CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155
77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I73770K


Cooling: Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler


GPU: EVGA 02G-P4-2678-KR GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2GB 256-bit
GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card


Ram: G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866
(PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR


PSU: SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 SLI
Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply


Case: Fractal Design Core 3000 ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/ 3 Fans


CD/DVD: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM


Hard Drive: Western Digital WD VelociRaptor WD6000HLHX 600GB 10000
RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

I have a few questions. First, why the i7? An i5-2500k will get the job done just fine and is cheaper. You may want to invest in a bigger hard drive. Seriously. And do you need a CD/DVD drive? If you're installing Windows, there's a Microsoft tool that will let you install Windows off of a USB drive. Right here is the download: [link]http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool[/link]

Other than that, good build. Hope I helped.

 

[Frezzato]

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I wanted to see what you escapists thought of my future build, mind that money is not an issue here. Do you like the build or not?

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit - OEM


Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 lga 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s
USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard


CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155
77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I73770K


Cooling: Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler


GPU: EVGA 02G-P4-2678-KR GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2GB 256-bit
GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card


Ram: G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866
(PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR


PSU: SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 SLI
Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply


Case: Fractal Design Core 3000 ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/ 3 Fans


CD/DVD: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM


Hard Drive: Western Digital WD VelociRaptor WD6000HLHX 600GB 10000
RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

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I say keep the optical drive. You never know when you'll run across a disc or need to use a disc to install/transfer something, old games and such. Unless you want the drive bay for fans or something. It's not like we're talking 1.4 MB floppies.

And if money is no object, can I recommend some Ergotron monitor arms? Even the lowest end Neo-Flex is great at around $65. I need the desk space, so I have two LX models, but the cheapo Neo-Flex is one piece, so it can be mounted upside down. Crazy. I use them for my two 24" HDTV monitors and the swivel action lets me read PDF and comics in their native, vertical format.

 

[Ninonybox_v1legacy]

I have made some adjustments to my build.

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit - OEM


Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 lga 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s
USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard


CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155
77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I73770K


Cooling: Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler


GPU: EVGA 02G-P4-2678-KR GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2GB 256-bit
GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card


Ram: G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866
(PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR


PSU: SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 SLI
Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply


Case: Corsair Carbide Series 500R White Steel structure with molded
ABS plastic accent pieces ATX Mid Tower Computer Case


CD/DVD: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM


Hard Drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 ST1000DM005/HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA
3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

SDD: SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC256B/WW 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal
Solid State Drive (SSD)

 

[ohnoitsabear]

I have to agree with thesilentman about the processor. For gaming, an i7 really is overkill, as games are usually far more GPU intensive than CPU intensive. I get that money is no object, but that doesn't mean that there's any reason to waste money on something that you will see very little, if any benefit from. Of course, if you're planning on using this for 3D rendering or some other CPU intensive thing, ignore this advice.

Also, I would avoid the SSD. After having one crap out on me in less than a year (a not too uncommon experience), I cannot in good conscience recommend one. Sure, the boot times may be nice, but I don't think they're worth it. Somebody may give you a perfectly valid reason to get one, but I'm giving my recommendation based on my experience.

Other than that, there aren't really any issues that I see with the build.