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Just wanted to see what people thought about this build, it doesn't include a hard drive, cd drive, etc - I'll buy that next paycheck and use the ones in my current computer until then. I'm probably going to buy the parts today, if anyone see's anything wrong with it (compatibility issues I might have missed), let me know.

Motherboard: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388088

CPU: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388575

RAM: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354611

Case: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0357897

PSU: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0301547

umm i don't know much about comps, but that i7 is ganna be insane.

Erm Motherboard doesn't support 64bit, which i would recommend getting as its faster, also that motherboard can handle 8gb sticks, so why not just put 1 8gb stick in or 2 8gb sticks in, supports up to 3. imo pretty good build so far apart from the ram, also so if you can get a 64 bit system which i still compatible with the processor then even better, the 32 bit is no major set back really. i would defo upgrade to 2 8gb sticks, or even 2. if your low on money then set up as 8, 4, 4. in this order. this way it would use the 8gb first i think

I don't see a Graphics card on there either.

E: People have complained about the PSU and Bottom mount PSU cases, so you might want to check out reviews before purchasing anything. Personally I would look for an Antec power supply but that's just me.

From: pur3b100d
Erm Motherboard doesn't support 64bit, which i would recommend getting as its faster, also that motherboard can handle 8gb sticks, so why not just put 1 8gb stick in or 2 8gb sticks in, supports up to 3. imo pretty good build so far apart from the ram, also so if you can get a 64 bit system which i still compatible with the processor then even better, the 32 bit is no major set back really. i would defo upgrade to 2 8gb sticks, or even 2. if your low on money then set up as 8, 4, 4. in this order. this way it would use the 8gb first i think

Where'd you get that info from? That chipset is new.. it supports 64bit cpu's fine, in fact it's like the 10th gen of 64bit support


also @OP I'd get a cheaper board unless you plan on EXTREME watercooling overclocking, because that's pretty much what that board is for.

I already purchased everything. I'll probably overclock once I get the cooling equipment. The reason there wasn't a graphics card on there is because I'm not buying one for a week or two. Also the ram I wanted I couldn't find single 8gb sticks, otherwise I would have gotten it. Maybe I just missed it though.

Man I wouldn't have spent that much on a mobo but that is going to be a sick build!

From: Alpha Kue
I already purchased everything. I'll probably overclock once I get the cooling equipment. The reason there wasn't a graphics card on there is because I'm not buying one for a week or two. Also the ram I wanted I couldn't find single 8gb sticks, otherwise I would have gotten it. Maybe I just missed it though.

Be careful with that power supply, use separate rails for the CPU & graphics card so you don't burn it out… and try keeping the rails balanced with power output (that's why normally you want a single rail)

What kind of ram were you looking for to get 2x8GB sticks?

From: cause
Man I wouldn't have spent that much on a mobo but that is going to be a sick build!

Agreed, only time to spend over around $180 would be for a server board.. even for extreme overclocking a $140 board usually does more than enough

i read the spec it said 32 supported, my bad if im wrong :P

From: grats
Be careful with that power supply, use separate rails for the CPU & graphics card so you don't burn it out… and try keeping the rails balanced with power output (that's why normally you want a single rail)

What kind of ram were you looking for to get 2x8GB sticks?



Agreed, only time to spend over around $180 would be for a server board.. even for extreme overclocking a $140 board usually does more than enough

I actually only spent $190 on the board. Not sure why the website says that. And I'm not 100% sure what you mean by separate rails, can you explain? My father was saying something about it also but I was a little puzzled.

From: Alpha Kue
I actually only spent $190 on the board. Not sure why the website says that. And I'm not 100% sure what you mean by separate rails, can you explain? My father was saying something about it also but I was a little puzzled.

Should have gotten an Extreme 4 Mobo. :)

From: Alpha Kue
I actually only spent $190 on the board. Not sure why the website says that. And I'm not 100% sure what you mean by separate rails, can you explain? My father was saying something about it also but I was a little puzzled.

lol well, I'm pretty late but basically each rail is where electricity passes through..

if you have a 500 watt power supply with 2 rails, that means you have lets say two 250watt rails, so if you accidentally put all the load on 1 rail, half your supply isn't getting used.. it just isn't worth it, most of the cheap PSU's are multiple rail, all good ones for desktops (corsair, seasonic etc) are just single railed, some of their server PSU's are multiple rail, one rail per CPU (which is cool, if you have multiple cpu's)

Thanks for getting back even if you're late. I researched it a bit since then but from what I understand, depending on the PSU, the multiple rails work together if one is being over-powered.

Anyways, I ditched the 600w multi-rail and bought a 1200w Corsair single rail with a GTX 670 superclocked. Couldn't be happier.

I have currently this build but with 16 GB ram and a gtx680. Have fun gameing BF3 maxed on 2 full HD screens at the same time :)

Edit: What kind of cooling do you have? I would suggest water cooling since this CPU is made to be OC'd.

From: Gala
I have currently this build but with 16 GB ram and a gtx680. Have fun gameing BF3 maxed on 2 full HD screens at the same time :)

Edit: What kind of cooling do you have? I would suggest water cooling since this CPU is made to be OC'd.

I haven't OC'd it yet but it does get up to 60-70 degrees Celsius while playing video games so I've been thinking about buying a Corsair H100 liquid cooling kit, but I've researched it and I don't think there's anywhere to mount it on my current case without some modding (which I want to avoid).

From: Alpha Kue
Thanks for getting back even if you're late. I researched it a bit since then but from what I understand, depending on the PSU, the multiple rails work together if one is being over-powered.

Anyways, I ditched the 600w multi-rail and bought a 1200w Corsair single rail with a GTX 670 superclocked. Couldn't be happier.

rofl holy crap, that's enough power for 4 of those cards

From: grats
rofl holy crap, that's enough power for 4 of those cards

Future proofing it. lol it'll support any upgrades I add to it.