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Build Critique

r9 290x is overkill save some money go with teh 290 instead

4770k is overkill and hyperthreading slows games down and its un or not even supported otherwise nice rig :D
 
To go along the lines of what fightingfi said, what do you plan on doing with your PC?

Are you virtualizing anything like running an security app OS like Check Point or pfSense or a NAS OS such as FreeNAS or NAS4Free? If so, 4770k is probably minimal and definitely not overkill at all. If you just want a plan gaming machine or bit-mining machine (using your "free" college dormitory electricity), then, yes, your system is way overkill, especially that 32 GB of RAM... But I suppose why not go for 32 GB?
 
You're fine! Looks like a formidable rig that will smooth out everything you throw at it. What games do you play and what other things do you use it for?
 
I'd swap out the CPU cooler with a good heatsink. Other than that I can't comment further without knowing what you need.
 
I'm just Gaming with a little mining. I want to run 2 x 27" 1440p 120hz monitors (hopefully I get lucky with the QNIX ones). I know the 32GB of RAM is overkill but if I get a wild hair and want to try some virtualization (Linux, OSX) I would like that option to be there. So what CPU cooler should I go for? Would 2 R9 280X cards work better?
 
Greg85 said:
I'm just Gaming with a little mining. I want to run 2 x 27" 1440p 120hz monitors (hopefully I get lucky with the QNIX ones). I know the 32GB of RAM is overkill but if I get a wild hair and want to try some virtualization (Linux, OSX) I would like that option to be there. So what CPU cooler should I go for? Would 2 R9 280X cards work better?
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If you are just gaming and are interested in virtualization getting a non-k i7 would be the way to go. Overclock nets minimal gains for all but a few games and you have VT-d and a few other virtualization features.

For a heatsink, I'd recommend something like the NH-D14/D15.

Unless you have a particular thing in mind for yourself that'd require 32gb I would recommend saving your money and getting 16GB as a compromise.

Can't recommend a GPU setup without knowing whether you are more interested in a good gaming GPU or mining. Personally, I'd recommend different setups entirely if you are dead-set on mining. Something like a 290(non-x) or a 780 and an ASIC miner.
 
VT-D is now included on the 4770k, unlike it's predecessor, the 3770k. source

Personally, i'd stick with the 4770k for the option to overclock.
 
CrazyRob said:
VT-D is now included on the 4770k, unlike it's predecessor, the 3770k. source

Personally, i'd stick with the 4770k for the option to overclock.
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I wasn't aware they left VT-D/VT-X/TSX on this last generation. Never really made a noticeable difference for any VM work I do.
 
Bitfenix Phenom reviews complain of airflow problem in the front of the case. If you don't care for aesthetics, the smaller SG09/10 may be a better choice.
 
A bit overkill on the memory, also, I'd go with a water cooler instead of air. And finally I would buy a aluminum case, one of the high quality Lian Li's for better heat transference, If you are worried about mobility you could always mod some handles on to it.
 
32GB of memory maybe overkill, I'd stick with 16GB. I would suggest gettng the Noctua NH-U12S, as the Noctua NH-D14 might be too big. BitFenix makes some pretty nifty cases with good design. Never had one personally, I've mainly dealt with Thermaltake's. I'd consider taking a look at theirs also.
 
You might consider the Aerocool Dead Silence case instead. And you're going to need an OS license.

250 GB is a little low for storage - you might want to go for 500 GB or 750 GB instead, or add a HDD. I also note no optical drive: do you already have one?
 
CrazyRob said:
VT-D is now included on the 4770k, unlike it's predecessor, the 3770k. source

Personally, i'd stick with the 4770k for the option to overclock.
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Um, you sure?

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source: http://ark.intel.com/compare/77656,75123
 
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