My computer build I'm planning to build.

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  1. Feebas15

    Feebas15 Dedicated Minetimer

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    So about a year and a half ago i wanted to build my own PC. I was just going to build the main component so the actual PC. I have a monitor, mouse, headphones and keyboard so those i don't need.
    I have a build price limit that is around 1800 - 2000 $, so if there is anything you would like to add or take away from my build at the moment please leave a comment below.

    Here is the link to the build (it is neater and it has links and pictures of the parts): http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Feebas15/saved/yVkWGX

    Here is a written version of it (not as neat but it can do if you know the parts):

    Type|Item|Price
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    **CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74770) | $289.99 @ Amazon
    **CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h60cw9060007ww) | $57.99 @ Newegg
    **Thermal Compound** | [Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-silver-thermal-paste-as535g) | $6.70 @ Amazon
    **Motherboard** | [Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximusvihero) | $164.99 @ Newegg
    **Memory** | [Kingston Fury Red Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx316c10frk216) | $174.99 @ Amazon
    **Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120kw) | $99.99 @ Dell Small Business
    **Storage** | [Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd2003fzex) | $138.98 @ OutletPC
    **Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx780dc2oc3gd5) | $436.00 @ Newegg
    **Case** | [Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-sgc5000wkwn1) | $169.99 @ Newegg
    **Power Supply** | [Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm750) | $109.99 @ Newegg
    **Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe) | $14.99 @ Newegg
    **Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition 62.7 CFM 120mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050007ww) | $14.95 @ Amazon
    **Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050008ww) | $24.99 @ Amazon
    **Case Fan** | [Corsair CO-9050016-RLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050016rled) | $19.91 @ Mwave
    **Case Fan** | [Corsair CO-9050016-RLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050016rled) | $19.91 @ Mwave
    | | **Total**
    | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1744.36
    | Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-01 02:21 EDT-0400 |
     
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  2. Drowninpizza

    Drowninpizza Forum Enthusiast

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    Wow! That's super cool!
     
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    Feebas15 Dedicated Minetimer

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    Thanks! I don't know if I should keep it that way or change some part of it... If I would change it I would change the Graphics card or the CPU and motherboard. I don't need a sound card (I think). I might change the RAM to 32 GB so everything would run smoother but i'll wait and see.
     
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    I hope it all comes out well!
     
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    I hope that too :D Thanks!
     
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  6. kingofguns78

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    32 Gb of ram would be way overkill for all gaming, so unless you plan on doing heavy multitasking with video editing 16 gb will be fine. Also I would get an extra SSD and raid 0 them.
     
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    If you buy this... Omg u own xD
     
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    If i would buy a 32GB ram and make videos it would probably need a sound card to it. Although i can start off with 16 and upgrade the RAM later on.

    I might get a extra SSD to it too.

    Thanks for the suggestion.
     
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    Why the extra 120gb?
     
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    Feebas15 Dedicated Minetimer

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    It's the SSD (Solid State Drive). It's faster than the Internal Hard Drive (IHD and/or HDD (Hard Disk Drive/Floppy Disk) and it is more secure. it doesn't have a spinning disk inside it like the hard drive. So if i want to access files faster i might as well use the SSD instead of the IHD.
    you can read more about it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive
    As Kingofguns78 said before:
    You might as well have more than one SSD (I might). Most modern Laptops & PC's have at least one or more SSD.

    Please tell me if i answered your question or not.
     
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    Honestly, it's a bit excessive, especially for minecraft. I'm running an i7 (Not really sure which one, but it's a few years old) on an Asus motherbord (Again, not really sure which one, but it's a few years old at least) with less RAM (8GB) and a GTX 660ti. It also has a GTX 470 that I tend to dedicate to PhysX on games that use that.
    I regularly get 300-800 FPS on all Minetime servers. It also plays every other game I have pretty well, as long as I don't turn graphics all the way up.
     
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  13. Mw9247xxGaming

    Mw9247xxGaming New Member

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    But the real question is... Does it play Titanfall? :D
     
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    To those of you who think more RAM makes everything faster - You're wrong. 8GB is the sweet spot. 16GB is good for heavy rendering or running lots of memory intensive programs.

    I would change that 4770 for the newer 4790k and get a Z97 motherboard. For the case, I would change it and not get the extra fans. As for the CPU cooler, the Arctic Silver 5 isn't necessary and the H60 isn't that good of a cooler. An extra SSD isn't worth it. Everything else is fine. Other than that, not much else I can say because you never said what you wanted to do with it or what games you wanted to play.

    Here's something I just put together on PCPP: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/872pQ7
     
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  15. Feebas15

    Feebas15 Dedicated Minetimer

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    First off:
    Thank you for your review and the build you made. I appreciate it.
    Second off:
    I agree with the cooler i might get the H100 instead or than i am going to get Zeidon 240m (reason is my PC case supports the cooler). I still haven't got it if i am going to get a Arctic silver with the cooler or not? (this is the CPU Thermal paste)
    Third off:
    The suggestion about the newer version of the CPU and the motherboard is good. Thanks for the information on that one too. As i said in my first post i started about 1.5 years ago and that was when i chose my CPU. I have looked at different motherboards but not the actual CPU though.
    Fourth off:
    The SSD. Are you referring of getting an extra to the one i have in my build or the one i might add and do a RAID 0 to it. Cause i would like to have the SSD to install my OS to it and have some important files at quick access.

    About the fans:
    Yea i guess your right. I
    don't need the extra fans for the case I'm buying. It has enough already. Main reason why i have them is cause i had a case that looked quite cool (weasel words also my opinion) but i had like one fan at the back beside the motherboard (i think that was where it was). So i wanted more fans to it.

    EDIT: Here is the new version of the list:
    http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Feebas15/saved/yVkWGX
    If you want the written version just leave a comment.

    The fact is I'm not only going to use it for Minecraft though. If i was going to use it only for Minecraft i would not need the 16GB of RAM (i do agree that would be a bit excessive). But i was planning to use it on Games that requires higher graphics to look nice and be an enjoyment to play. (horror :p My favorite) also i would use video editing programs and recording programs while playing different games. Not saying 16GB is necessary but i think i will want that later depending on my career that I'm choosing to go to.
    Thanks for your
    review :D and personal opinion!
     
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    Awesome! :3
     
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  17. Fantasy

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    I know nothing about building computers or anything about them.. *sigh*
    Good luck building yo computer :)
    You must show the end product ;D
     
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  18. Feebas15

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    Once i get the parts to my house... (I live in china at the moment so it is hard to get them) i will make a thread about the computer build how it goes and pictures with it :D
     
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  19. kingofguns78

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    Cool, have fun and don't bend any CPU pins. Or put a FireWire in a USB or vice versa.
     
  20. GTej229

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    Why not use flash storage?
     
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