Hello everyone,
This is my first post here and perhaps people can link me to appropriate locations or are able to help me here. I have been building cheapo computers since I was about 16 (I am currently 26). This is the first personal build though. I am looking to build a PC that is functional for gaming and possibly for other business reasons (minor programming, document work, payroll, etc, etc). I have a general idea of what I would like to have in the PC, most from personal experience but I want MORE opinions and facts to help make sure that my money is justified on what I am buying.
I will list the part and then a link to the newegg website.
~~~ Preferences ~~~
I am partial to Asus, G.Skill, Nvidia, and Intel. They have all proven their worth and from the things I have read and seen, may cost a bit more then competitors but have the meat to back it.
I am hoping to make this a Water cooled build but i want to make sure that everything I am getting for it is great if not the best I can get. I have minimal experience and knowledge into the liquid cooling aspect so the more knowledge I can gather, the better.
The only thing I have set in stone is the case. I am open to hearing about other cases but if they don't really shine or stand out, I will stick with the one I am currently after which is the Phantek Enthoo Primo.
( http://phanteks.com/Enthoo-Primo.html http://www.newegg.co...E16811854001 )
~~~ List of Current Part Ideas ~~~
MOBO = ASUS Maximus VI Formula LGA 1150 ( http://www.newegg.co...N82E16813132038 )
ASUS Sabretooth Z97 ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132124 ) I think that is the Z97 form of the Maximus.
OR
EVGA Z97 Classified ( http://www.evga.com/...=152-HR-E979-KR )
Help me decide which is the better choice?
CPU = Intel Core i7-4770K Haswell ( http://www.newegg.co...N82E16819116901 )
Memory - G.Skill Sniper Series 16 GB (2x8GB)x2 ( http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820231673 )
OR
Corsair Vengence Pro 16GB (2x8GB)x2 (http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820233538 )
Video Card - EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti ( http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814487001 )
HD - (OS) Samsung 840 120GB SATA III ( http://www.newegg.co...E16820147247)
AND
(Other files and programs) Western Digital Red NAS 3TB x2 ( http://www.newegg.co...N82E16822236344 )
Power Supply - Corsair AXi 860W 80+ Platinum ( http://www.newegg.co...N82E16817139041 )
~~~ Finishing Thoughts ~~~
Most of the items on the list are not set in stone and my opinion can be swayed. I would just like to see what the community thinks and other options. I know there is a lot out there and a lot of a build is personal preference but I would like to see what other think and if there are any other better options, why they are better options, what on my list isn't a good option, etc, etc. As far as the liquid cooling goes, I have no preferences and no idea which items perform better then others. Though aesthetics are important to me, I still prefer FUNCTION over form. Hopefully you all can help me in this endeavor and help me in making the right choices. Once I do finally buy all the pieces and the like, I will post build pics and running specs!
Thank you all for taking time to read this and assist me in part selection for my build!
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KHh7 Hopefully that helps a little.