New build time!

fergie128 · 19 Oct 2013 at 14:26

Hi all,

Looking at putting together a new system for myself, I feel it is about time I moved away from my good old i7 920 rig.

I cant decide between a Z87 based around a 4770K or an X79 system based around a 4820K, and then either an Nvidia GTX 770 or ATi R9 280X.

Would also like to include a ~250gb Samsung SSD, Pro or EVO? And a Corsair 800D case.

I generally only use my system for gaming and a bit of SAS work and run a triple monitor setup, not Eyefinity, just extended desktop.

I'm leaning towards a Z87 with a 4770K, 16GB memory and a GTX 770. But any thoughts would be cool!

Thanks

Idleman · 19 Oct 2013 at 14:33

Hi Ross, got any components you can reuse, Psu, sata hdds for instance?

fergie128 · 19 Oct 2013 at 14:41

Yes, sorry I forgot about that.

I will be using my Corsair HX1000 and do not require any other SATA drives.

I was just looking at the GTX 770's just now, and noticed there are 4gb versions for only a little more. I was looking at buying a 2gb superclocked EVGA card, but would it be worth going for a 4gb instead?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-180-GW&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1750

The negative review has put me off slightly however.

Divine Pain · 19 Oct 2013 at 14:46

If its primarily for gaming, go for Z87!

Doomedspeed · 19 Oct 2013 at 16:24

What sort of budget do you have?

For your uses it seems a bit overkill.

A 4670k and a 280x as they are a 7970(GHz) but cheaper.

that would be my choice, that would save you a good £200+ on what your planning.

Also id go for the 750D rather than the 800D, unless you already have the 800D.

fergie128 · 19 Oct 2013 at 20:44

I budgeted for about £1300 in total.

Also, should I be going for the Pro or the Evo Samsung SSD?

Idleman · 19 Oct 2013 at 20:51

fergie128 said:
I budgeted for about £1300 in total.

Also, should I be going for the Pro or the Evo Samsung SSD?

Evo, it`s a lot faster.