Advice for my new machine

Ryanrhodes · 16 Jan 2014 at 15:52

Hi all,

After having my current PC for 4 years and being a gamer I need an update.

My graphics card is 7970 (VFX) as I bought this last month so I'll be keeping this but my current pc blatantly can't handle the heat.
I have samsung 256 Pro so no need to replace this

So what I'm looking at:

OcUK Tech Labs - BitFenix Shinobi XL - 750 EX360 Watercooled Case (INTEL option)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-026-TL&groupid=2180&catid=2723

"Rock Creek Gold Rush" Intel i7 4770K @ 4.4GHz Overclocked Haswell Gaming PC Bundle (16GB 2133mhz option)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-166-OE

If I've missed anything please let me know or if you want to recommend something that is better that would be great as I can afford quite a bit more if needed and worth it.

Should I go with bundles or more individually?
should i get 2400mhz memory instead of 2133, is there much difference?

Thanks

Idleman · 16 Jan 2014 at 16:06

Hello and welcome to the forum.

If you can build a PC yourself, then I would recommend buying the parts and doing so. You will get a lot more for your money and more choice.
What Psu do you currently have?
And the big question, what is your max budget?

Doomedspeed · 16 Jan 2014 at 17:19

Weclome,

I have the same questions as Idleman, then a few more..

Are you looking to watercool you're GPU in future or do you just want good CPU cooling?

Are you open to Xfire as an upgrade option? (for a later date)

Ryanrhodes · 16 Jan 2014 at 18:37

arghhh typed out a reply and and hit post and during that time it logged me out and hitting 'back' all my text was gone

Here's a shorter version of what I wrote haha

Thanks for the replies

I am happy to build my own PC the only issue I have is that I have no experience of watercooling so have no idea what I'm doing in that respect. Probably look to watercool the GPU in the future but at the moment I'll probably leave that alone.

In January 2010 from overclockers I bought the "Titan Goliath" Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz @
> 3.40GHz Quad Core DDR3 System and since then have only upgraded to an SSD and 7970 GPU

I'm definitely open to xfire upgrade option in the future.

Not really thought about a budget, but looking at what I had in the opening post that was about 1k but if the upgrade was really worth it I'd go up to 1.5k maybe even a bit more. The cheaper I put this together though the more I can justify other things like new monitor, headset, mouse, keyboard, etc but the most important part is getting the right PC so am willing to go that bit further if needed.

Cheers

Idleman · 16 Jan 2014 at 19:06

The 920 is still a good chip and would be even better with a good 4.2Ghz OC.

The case will allow for good air flow and the AIO with keep your chip cool, even with a decent OC. A 750W Psu to allow for xfire in the future. The mobo has an excellent onboard audio chip. So all this will leave you with more than enough funds for a monitor, kb, mouse, headset, speakers,etc,.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i7-4770K 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - OEM £249.95
1 x Corsair Carbide 540 High Airflow ATX Cube Case - Black (CC-9011030-WW) £129.95
1 x Gigabyte G1.Sniper Z87 Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £119.99
1 x Seasonic G series 750w '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £109.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H100i High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060009-WW) £99.95
1 x Avexir Venom Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-17200C9 2133MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (AVD3U21330904G-2CIG) - Green Light £79.99
1 x Corsair SP120 Quiet Series High Pressure Low Noise - Dual Pack (CO-9050006-WW) £25.99
Total : £836.33 (includes shipping : £17.10).

Doomedspeed · 16 Jan 2014 at 20:10

I cannot fault idle's spec atall, it is sublime,

though i will offer an alternative:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i7-4770K 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - OEM £249.95
1 x Gigabyte Z87X-SLI Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £109.99
1 x NZXT Hale Power 90+ 750W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £107.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H100i High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060009-WW) £99.95
1 x NZXT H440 Mid Tower Case - White £94.99
1 x TeamGroup Xtreem LV "Frost Edition" 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C10 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit £59.99
1 x Corsair SP120 Quiet Series High Pressure Low Noise - Dual Pack (CO-9050006-WW) £25.99
1 x Corsair AF140 Quiet Series Low Noise High Airflow - Single Pack (CO-9050009-WW) £14.99
Total : £778.84 (includes shipping : £12.50).

Idleman · 16 Jan 2014 at 20:19

Doomedspeed said:
I cannot fault idle's spec atall, it is sublime,

though i will offer an alternative:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i7-4770K 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - OEM £249.95
1 x Gigabyte Z87X-SLI Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £109.99
1 x NZXT Hale Power 90+ 750W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £107.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H100i High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060009-WW) £99.95
1 x NZXT H440 Mid Tower Case - White £94.99
1 x TeamGroup Xtreem LV "Frost Edition" 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C10 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit £59.99
1 x Corsair SP120 Quiet Series High Pressure Low Noise - Dual Pack (CO-9050006-WW) £25.99
1 x Corsair SP120 Performance Series High Pressure - Single Pack (CO-9050007-WW) £13.99
Total : £777.84 (includes shipping : £12.50).

Nice spec, but what`s the single SP fan for?

Doomedspeed · 16 Jan 2014 at 20:37

Idleman said:
Nice spec, but what`s the single SP fan for?

Edited..

It was supose to be a AF120 for the back, though it can support a 140mm, so an AF140.

Idleman · 16 Jan 2014 at 20:57

Doomedspeed said:
Edited..

It was supose to be a AF120 for the back, though it can support a 140mm, so an AF140.

That makes more sense, although the H440 comes with a 140 fan.

Doomedspeed · 16 Jan 2014 at 21:22

Idleman said:
That makes more sense, although the H440 comes with a 140 fan.

But no one with a white ring which will match the ones for the h100i..

See its all about colour matching.

I think Ethel has rubbed of on me... while i wasn't looking.

Idleman · 16 Jan 2014 at 21:51

Doomedspeed said:
I think Ethel has rubbed of on me... while i wasn't looking.

That`s not very nice.

Did he cum up behind you?

Doomedspeed · 16 Jan 2014 at 21:53

Idleman said:
That`s not very nice.
Did he cum up behind you?

Quietly over my shoulder.

Ethermaster · 16 Jan 2014 at 22:07

OI you *******'s I have a number of witnesses that will back me up, that I was infact at my office desk all day

Idleman · 16 Jan 2014 at 22:12

Ethermaster said:
OI you *******'s I have a number of witnesses that will back me up, that I was infact at my office desk all day

I here you`ve been rubbing off, on a few members just lately.

Ethermaster · 16 Jan 2014 at 22:19

I did not have sexual relations with that member, Mr Doomedspeed

Doomedspeed · 16 Jan 2014 at 22:23

Mr President!

Ethermaster · 16 Jan 2014 at 22:36

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See I told you I was at my desk!

Doomedspeed · 16 Jan 2014 at 22:42

Ethermaster said:
See I told you I was at my desk!

So was i

Okay, this has derailed a bit..

Akagi · 17 Jan 2014 at 12:49

Doomedspeed said:
Okay, this has derailed a bit..

A little.

The specs above are both good. I'd get the Sniper in any case however just because it offers a great featureset for the price.

Doomedspeed · 17 Jan 2014 at 16:33

acme15 said:
A little.

The specs above are both good. I'd get the Sniper in any case however just because it offers a great featureset for the price.

Same here, just wanted to spec an alternitive, the sniper has some stunning features, especially the sound aspect.