First time build, need advice?

deadpresidents4 · 31 Aug 2013 at 15:32

This is my spec, this my first time build and I was curious as to what I should do once I have windows 8 pro 64bit installed etc:

1 x Intel Core i7-4770K 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail

2 x MSI HD 7950 Twin Frozr III Boost Edition 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card **NEW REVISION** with FREE GAMES

1 x Gigabyte Z87X-OC Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard

1 x Samsung 250GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TE250BW)

1 x Patriot Viper "Black Mamba" Generation 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-17000C11 2133MHz Dual Channel Kit (PV38G213C1K)

1 x Thermalright True Spirit 140 BW Cooler

1 x XFX ProSeries (XXX Edition) 850W

1 x Fractal Design ARC Miditower R2 Side Window

1 x 27" 2560 x 1440p IPS screen

snips86x · 31 Aug 2013 at 15:35

Budget?

I would try and get a 7970 in there if you can, but if not, the 7950 would do just fine. Since you have 2 7950's what about the 7990?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-217-MS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=938

It's pretty much 2x7970'x.

deadpresidents4 · 31 Aug 2013 at 15:39

No I am not looking for a spec, just looking for general build advice

the above spec is what I am working with

snips86x · 31 Aug 2013 at 15:42

Oh...haha - I would think about another SSD, but other than that, you've got a nice little rig there.

stulid · 31 Aug 2013 at 15:42

The cooler is a bit errr not quite good enough for such a great board which is capable of making your CPU reach its full potential if you want too.

deadpresidents4 · 31 Aug 2013 at 15:48

I won't be ocing to high levels

stulid · 31 Aug 2013 at 15:50

Ok, but check it fits in the case, you should be able to find the cooler clearence on Fractals homepage and the cooler height at Thermalright.

deadpresidents4 · 31 Aug 2013 at 16:12

Case fits 180mm, cooler is 170mm