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[ElectronicDrug 7496]

Thoughts and suggestions welcome, especially concerning the sound card.

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC Force ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($96.76 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($96.76 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($735.66 @ Newegg)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (White) ATX Full Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Zowie EC2-eVo (Black) ($67.00)
Total: $2520.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-11 10:52 EST-0500)

[Dyscivist 5686]

Why do you want a sound card?

[DogsGoMeow 1606]

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-xonar-essence-stx-pci-e-audiophile-sound-card-optical-dolby-pro-logic-ii

?? Though the £150 tag  (220 dollars)  may seem a little pricey.

Though I'm sure you would be able to pick  it up cheaper. 

Edited November 11, 2013 by DogsGoMeow

[ElectronicDrug 7496]

Why do you want a sound card?

I suppose I don't necessarily need one. Just thought it'd be nice to have better quality sound for gaming

And I'm not looking to spend $200 on a sound card

[fps_trucka 1715]

I have a 4770k and you cannot overclock it. Haswell has built in voltage control on the cpu so, yeah you can technically oc the card but it won't work because you cannot change any of the voltages.

[ElectronicDrug 7496]

I have a 4770k and you cannot overclock it. Haswell has built in voltage control on the cpu so, yeah you can technically oc the card but it won't work because you cannot change any of the voltages.

What. You must have a 4770. Plenty of people oc 4770k. Looking to get 4.3ghz or so after oc

[ElectronicDrug 7496]

Considering getting something like the kraken x60 aio liquid cooler for cpu

[fps_trucka 1715]

What. You must have a 4770. Plenty of people oc 4770k. Looking to get 4.3ghz or so after oc

No definitely a K, from what i've heard is that some of them come with no voltage regulating and some come with it. Its really a luck game. 

[DogsGoMeow 1606]

Considering getting something like the kraken x60 aio liquid cooler for cpu

Don't consider a liquid cooler. 

Just get one. 

[ElectronicDrug 7496]

Ok. Suggestions on which one to get?

[Wintergreen 1603]

Isn't it more a matter of what you can fit in your case/ want to pay for?

[Oreo 2073]

Not feeling the 780 TI, but that's just me. The 290X from AMD has been matching it in benchmarks even with it's current issues, which AMD is fixing, and that card is $200 less.

[_kyle_ 318]

The AMD R9 290x is suposed to better than the 780. It's much cheaper too. I was thinking of getting one, and you might want one as well.

 

 

edit: oreo beat me to it

Edited November 11, 2013 by _kyle_

[Dyscivist 5686]

I suppose I don't necessarily need one.

 

Nah you don't.

 

The 290x might do good on benchmarks but as far as actually getting it to play games...

Even with current issues worked out AMD drivers lick the stubbly, sweaty taint of a tranny who hasn't shaved in a week.

Edited November 11, 2013 by Dyscivist

[ElectronicDrug 7496]

I'm not going with amd. I'd rather pay double then use it

[HurFFiNatEr010 460]

Currently I am using an H100i, only problem is the damn led that died after like 3 months of having it. 

Keeps my CPU around 20C but I never overclock. Pretty low noise and it has a 5 year warranty if it ever decides to give out. 

[Dyscivist 5686]

Currently I am using an H100i, only problem is the damn led that died after like 3 months of having it. 

Keeps my CPU around 20C but I never overclock. Pretty low noise and it has a 5 year warranty if it ever decides to give out.

Why the fuck would you buy an aftermarket heatsink and then not overclock your processor?

[HurFFiNatEr010 460]

Because I plan on overclocking later on.

get mad.

[DogsGoMeow 1606]

Ok. Suggestions on which one to get?

There was one.. though I can't recall who actually produced it.

It was closed loop but could be made semi-custom, its performance was pretty damn good to.

I'll copy the link when i find it.

Also corsair do good stuff, their warranties are also some of the best around.

Edited November 11, 2013 by DogsGoMeow

[Dyscivist 5686]

Because I plan on overclocking later on.

get mad.

Saying 'get mad' doesn't excuse being a horrible retard, just so you know.

[Piero 2272]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045JHJSS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Check that sound card, camel recommended that card to me when I was looking for one. He said if I'm only going to use it for gaming it's pretty much what I need.

[IntoxicatedDog 125]

You could get a much cheaper motherboard and definitely a liquid cooler if you plan on oc'ing. H100i is good from what I hear. 

[water.exe 725]

Can I suggest De-Lidding you 4770K and using liquid metal to straight cooler and forgetting the IHS for even greater temp drops over the standard IHS->Thermal Past->HS setup.

[Wintergreen 1603]

What're you doing with your old hardware :3?

[ElectronicDrug 7496]

I need a mobo with at least 4 pcie slots. And probably 10+ sata ports. The more the better.

Not going to delid but I am considering lapping

I'm keeping my old hardware and giving it to my girlfriend or something. Dunno yet