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Thinking about a new build.

Post Date: 2014-02-28
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    Posted: 28 Feb 2014 at 1:29pm
Budget:
$2500

Expectations:
Power gaming. MMO's.

Usage:
Web, MMO, Flight simulator.

Special Needs:
Setup for 3 good sized monitors, 27" at high resolution

Saved Ticket #: 169486

Specifications:
My current system works great after 4 1/2 years. Just looking at the possibility of a new build. I can handle a big case. Mine is a HAF 932 (yup, BIG). Flight simulator has given me a wish for three monitors for a more realistic feel. My current passion is the MMO Final Fantasy Online: A realm Reborn which I run at near maximum graphics with barely a stutter on a Samsung 2433 at 1920 X 1200. The i7 920 2.66 is oc'd to 3.2 cooled by a nh-u12p.

I am open to any build ideas in budget. This forum helped my build my first system. One more time?
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Can not seem to pull up your configuration when I use that number.
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Can't see your current build (ticket number is incorrect). Not sure if you'll be able to build a proper system to run triple monitors at high/max settings with a single GPU (which would barely fit into your current budget). You'll probably need at least 2x SLI 780ti or Titan Blacks to handle that workload without stutter or frame loss on a triple 1080x1920. If you plan to go higher (1440x2560) x3 SLI might be required to keep up.
HailStorm II
i7 4770K @ 4.5GHz
Asus Maximus VI Extreme
16GB Corsair Dominator Platinum
3xSLI EVGA SuperClocked GTX TITAN
Samsung 840Pro SSD 256GB+512GB
HydroLux+XSPC CPU/MoBo/GPU Liquid Cooling
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Posts: 20391 		  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 01 Mar 2014 at 6:01am
Hi zedmib...   Here's a build to get you started.   You don't mind a large case, so the HafX is still the best for air cooled systems..  Not the newest but still the best.

I made choices to keep you under your budget, like the smaller SSD, and the Expert mobo instead of the Sabertooth.  The Expert is an excellent mobo, so really no compromise, but Sabertooth has a longer warranty.   The Expert has Thunderbolt, WiFi. 

The single 780ti s the best single card and will drive 3 monitors, just not at the higher settings. 

I put the the Noctua D14 cooler.  Large, bulky looking to some but very reliable with no pump, firmware, etc to worry about.  It just works, year after year.   But, the sealed liquid cooler like the H100i are also excellent, cool great and leave easier access to ram, etc.  Very popular.

Config # 931144       Cost $ 2486

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i5 4670K 3.40 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Z87-EXPERT (Intel Z87 Chipset) (Features Intel Thunderbolt Technology)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Corsair Vengeance
Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA Gold Rated (Dual SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Storage Set 1: 1x (120GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps)
Storage Set 2: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition)
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: - No Thanks
RAID Card: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB (EVGA Superclocked ACX Cooler Edition)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance
H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red)
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Portable Gaming: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Large)
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

Hope this helps and good luck.Big%20Smile
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