3k Build final tweaking/suggestions?

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I can't say doing a custom loop water cooling setup would really be worth it. It can run you as little as $300 for a small pump/cpu block/small reservoir/120mm radiator/barb clamps, or as much as $800+ if you start adding in GPU blocks, more radiators and compression clamps. 

All in one or "closed loop" water cooling systems from Corsair/NZXT/Cooler master are a pretty good deal in comparison, but do cost more than the Noctua.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835146028

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181032

Noctua is a really good option though.

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If possible, I'd like a few more opinions on whether to go watercooling or not. Thus far, it seems 1:2 (For/AgainstOrMaybe).

Also, a "newb" question: If I do go with just the noctua, would it be recommended to get corsair single fans (I think they are like 16 dollars or so each?) To go along with it, or would the noctua itself get the job done with a decently air-flowed case?

Still taking suggestions on cases, again, I prefer quiet and performance over looks, so hit me with what you think ;)

Thanks again guys, so very greatly appreciated.

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I've decided (Unless someone who actively uses watercooling can persuade me) that I'll stick with the Noctua for now, and may try watercooling later on. My question about if I should get extra Corsair fans/etc. Still stands though.

 

This is the updated part list, with many of your suggestions. How does it look now? Any final tweaks?  I've decided to just start with one 780TI for now, and I'll either get a GTX 790 Upon release (Assuming it will be able to worth with the 780TI) or get another 780TI at *hopefully* a cheaper price.

If this looks good to you guys, I'll pull the trigger and order on presidents day (hoping for some sales).

Updated listing: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2THYP

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I'd stick with just the Noctua fans rather than getting extra Corsair fans.  Oh, and if I recall correctly anyway, you won't be able to SLI a 780 Ti with a 790.  The 780 Ti has a full GK110 core, while the 790 will not.  So I GUESS you could actually SLI the 790 with a 780?  Probably?  I might be missing something there that makes that wrong.

 

edit: the 780 also doesn't have a full GK110 core

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Hmm, so I'd probably be better off just getting an extra 780TI if the prices drop then, eh?

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Yep that's pretty much the only option.  I mean you could grab two 790s, but I really don't recommend that.  Rumored release price for the 790 is $999.

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Yeah, no point in spending 2k on just cards xD I'll pick up the second 780TI, and then periodically upgrade as prices drop and/or my cards start to get out of date (Hopefully not for a long long time!)

Well great, if theres no further suggestions, then I'll be buying this on Monday :D

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I think if I were to suggest anything else, it would just be nitpicking.  You have a good setup here and I really hope you're happy with it once you're done.

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As long as it gets put together smoothly, I'm sure I will :D Very excited!

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new build list looks good, pull the trigger!

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Thanks Deej! Ordering this Monday! Hopefully comes in fairly quickly :D

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This beauty from Corsair comes out shortly http://www.corsair.com/us/graphite-series/?utm_source=Corsair&utm_medium=Website&utm_content=graphiteseries&utm_campaign=FrontPage

 

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Wow that looks amazing