2013 Build Advice needed and Appreciated.

[DougF1]

Hi guys,

This is my 2nd thread (my first was a bit disorganised) so I wanted to create an new one in the hope I could get some advice from you guys with regards to building my 2013 PC.

The idea is that this is a "Work in Progress" throughout the year, adding to it over the coming months.

So, I already have a GTX 670 FTW to put in it, and plan on getting on for SLI. I also have various HDD's and SSD's for it as well. The real issue I'm having at the moment is choosing the right motherboard. I intend on overclocking the processor to 4.5GHz, The GPU's and maybe a little on the memory.

I've dabbled with Water cooling in the past, but this builld is primarily going to be on Air, although I won't rule out Water cooling in the future.

So, Ultimately, This is what I see the system having.

Triple SLI GTX670's
A Revo Card
Overclocks
Air cooled, with low temps.


So, here is what I have chosen so far.

YOUR BASKET
1 x EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £319.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £179.99
1 x NZXT Phantom Enthusiast USB3.0 Full Tower Case - Orange/Black £96.38
1 x Patriot Viper "Black Mamba" Generation 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-17000C11 2133MHz Dual Channel Kit (PV316G213C1K) £89.99
1 x Phanteks PH-TC14PE CPU Cooler - Orange (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £69.98
Total : £771.34 (includes shipping : £12.50).



Will I fit the Triple SLI into this NZXT case? I love the design of the NZXT cases, so ultimately I want to go with that if possible.

Also - which PSU do you recommend? It seems a lot of the big W ones are now out of stock which is a right pain in the ass.

Can you help me pick the right Mobo, Case and PSU for this build?

Budget is £1400.

Thanks

 

[DougF1]

the names are a bit different to what I've seen elsewhere - is the 3.0 enthusiasts one full size? I know the 820 is, but not sure if the one I have chosen is?

Also - will the Phantek cooler fit? My issue is, I want a decent mobo, that doesn't block the PCI-e slot with the cooler fitted. That's why i need help with the mobo choice.

Thanks,

 

[DougF1]

Buy everything at once. No point in waiting.

It's a budget limited Factor.

With all my bills and everything, I only get about £1400 pocket money a month left over.

Basically, I'm buying everything I need to get the system up and running and can add to it over the coming months. Obviously the bits I will get in the future aren't "Needed" for the PC, but will be nice to have!

To me, that makes sense - rather than waiting to build it.

Just need to know about the Mobo before I take the plunge.

 

[DougF1]

Thank you.

I was looking at the UD7 - as it went with my black and Orange theme.

So that will fit with the Phanteks Cooler + 3 x GTX670 in the NZXT case I have chosen? I wasn't sure if I would have the clearence for the Phantek, but I'd really like to use it if possible.

Here's my updated Basket

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte Z77X-UP7 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £319.99
1 x EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £319.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £179.99
1 x NZXT Phantom Enthusiast USB3.0 Full Tower Case - Orange/Black £96.38
1 x Patriot Viper "Black Mamba" Generation 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-17000C11 2133MHz Dual Channel Kit (PV316G213C1K) £89.99
Total : £1,021.34 (includes shipping : £12.50).



If that all fits, I guess the last thing would be the PSU. Any recommendations?

 

[DougF1]

Thanks,

I may have the get the PSU from elsewhere I suppose.

I was looking at the Corsair 1050 - should think that will do just fine. I'm just paranoid about the Phanteks fitting in...I wish I could see one to ensure it did.

Looks like i have found one! Cheers for the help guys!