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    I am looking at building a computer pretty soon. I am looking for some input.

    This is what I have so far:

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    CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
    CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Newegg)
    Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
    Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($157.99 @ Adorama)
    Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.00 @ Amazon)
    Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
    Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
    Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($55.98 @ NCIX US)
    Total: $1182.91
    (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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    Looking for suggestions on cooling the CPU as I have read the H60 isn't the best for the Ivy CPUs.


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    What is your main purpose for this computer?
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    A new naked lady giver huh.

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    Main purpose is for gaming and overall use.

    I want a powerful system to last a long time.

    I do some video encoding and was thinking about running dual monitors and possibly SLI.
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    Must be a gamer and over clocker rig on a budget. I haven't been into desktops for awhile. But back in the day the only word I trusted was MaximumPC.
    I don't game but you can't beat an up-to-date desktop for graphics or media encoding. Sounds fun whatever it is.
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    sounds like a good computer, would stomp my computer and i can play all games on max settings(maybe not this yearwe shall see)
    and i only have
    CPU: AMD 945 3.0GHZ Overclocked to 3.6GHZ
    CPU Cooler: hyper 212+ cooler master
    Memory:8 gig of ram dual channeled
    Storage: 750 gig 7200 rpm
    Video Card: AMD 6970 2gb

    Don't forget the power supply

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    h60, oh god. those all in one water coolers still suck a fat one compared to air cooling. you want water, go custom loop. otherwise find a decent air cooler of your choice. only thing those h60's are good for are GPU cooling if you buy a bracket off overclock.net.

    i would sway away from asrock motherboards since they do use the cheapest transistors in teh world. there was a website that compared motherboards based on the quality of components used, google should help you find it.

    for a power supply get a corsair/seasonic brand one. i7's last forever, my old i7 920 is still whooping ass. idk about kingston ssd's, i know that intel ssd's have the best warranty at the moment. i rock a intel 330 180 gig one i got for 130 bucks.

    any other q's, pm me if you need. i just got myself a custom backplate for my 7950, its baller:



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    Good input thanks.
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    go bigger on the SSD...256GB you will thank me later

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    nice setup odi, your cpu cooler look just like mine.
    love my AMD computer setup but is no match for the intel setups. cant wait to make one

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    Also read the reviews on the SSD closely, watch for failure trends. Most reliable one I know of are the Crucial M4's

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grimsin View Post
    nice setup odi, your cpu cooler look just like mine.
    love my AMD computer setup but is no match for the intel setups. cant wait to make one
    cogage true spirit. back when it came out it was a steal for 40 bucks shipped. now you can get a freaking cm 212 that does the same job for 20 bucks.

    dont hate on amd setups, even if theyre cpu's are sub-par. theyre awesome for budget rigs and although amd gfx drivers still suck donkey balls, i dont regret getting my 7950.
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    ya my hyper 212+ was $29.99
    ya my amd cpu is overclocked to 3.6 to help with its slowness lol, max temp it ever hit is 38 degrees. my 6970...well i should of just waited for the nvidia 580 to come back into stock lols.

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    Here is the updated list.

    I think I am going to stick with the ASrock mobo because it's rated really well everyplace I have checked. Plus it has a lot of features.

    The power supply is a 80 GOLD but for some reason won't show up like that on this parts picker.

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    CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
    CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
    Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Microcenter)
    Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($157.99 @ Adorama)
    Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($179.99 @ Amazon)
    Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($277.99 @ Microcenter)
    Sound Card: Asus Xonar DS 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($38.68 @ Newegg)
    Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
    Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
    Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($55.98 @ NCIX US)
    Other: ASUS Monitor ($179.00)
    Total: $1539.57
    (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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    upgrading already,$319.97 later.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spazzz View Post
    upgrading already,$319.97 later.
    I didn't have a power supply added a bigger SSD and included a monitor.

    Should be a beast when built though.

    Just realized I don't have a sound card either though. lol **FIXED**
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    OK....Now lets hope it is future proof??!!
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    Nice build, I would consider the Hyper N520 if you have the funds. You can't go wrong with a solid cooler and I love this one on mine.
    Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Hyper N 520 RR-920-N520-GP 92mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel 1366/1155/775 and AMD AM3

    It is about double the price, but the push/pull setup really keeps things cold.
    For example I am rocking a AMD Athlon B65 x4 processor. If you haven't heard of it, its a xII 565 3.4 Calisto dual core, that is unlocked to a full quad, same as a 965. Then overclocked to 3.72Ghz. I peak at 48*c under full load, idle at 30* in a 76* house. Best cooler I've ever purchased.

    For some whorage, my rig. Old CM690 Series 1 cast, custom wrap and window mod. Blue lights inside, I need some complete shots, this was just after the case was wrapped and window was installed.


    During tear down, for the mods and frame painting, went Semi-Gloss Black for the frame. You can see the cooler, its HUGE!

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    the cpu coller he has on his list is a push pull one also, comes with the brackets for the 2nd fan but you have to buy the 2nd 120mm fan

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    Yea but most don't. A buddy has 1 and without the second fan it runs about 10* hotter than mine does with slightly smaller fans. Both work, just food for thought.

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