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Hello, I am building a PC with the following spesifications.

CPU: I7 3770k
Mbord : MSI Z77A-GD65
Gfx : MSI R7870 OC (twin frozer)
Ram : corsair vengance 16 GB
Power : corsair ax 850W
Hdd : 2TB
OCZ vertex 4 128 gb.
Case ; haf x
And a samsung S24B370h

Now I have about 2.5K left to spend what should I do? Another screen so 2x 24" (already have a 19in at home so will have 3) or a 7890 or a better mbord ( asus z77-delux) or what ? Need advice on how to make it better . Don't want a blu ray.
 
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Scooby_Doo said:
Change the GPU for nvidia and get a hight level one? Other than that... not much
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+1. Sell GPU for r3000 and get a gtx680.

Or ..... go custom watercooled throughout. That will set you back about that much and look sweet.
 
Why such an expensive PSU? Do you intend on running a SLI/CrossFire setup (in the near future), in which case it would make sense to have like a Corsair AX750 or AX850.
 
I want to keep the option open for SLI/CF so would rather spend more on a better PSU and don't worry about it. Will look into the gtx680/670 card. Mmm don't think I need water cooling won't be doing overclocking.

Tnx for all the replys also is the vertex 4 (128gb) a good choice for a OS drive or is there a better one for around the same price
 
Your SSD is fine, Vertex4 is class. Your other option would be to get a different monitor with a much higher grade screen. Look at the LG IPS model or perhaps even 3d/120hz.
 
Have the Logitech x530's. But don't need AMAZING sound. I also still have working earphones will replace them once they kick the bucket.

As for cooling forgot a CPU cooler are the Corsair Hydro Series H100/80 any good in real life situations. I kind of like this Self-contained water cooling thing.

Mm as for a SSD i am still undecided as this will be my 1st SSD. And I cant find a expert who has had his fair share of SSDs to help me choose, will do a bit f reserch now. Thankyou HookX87 will check that link out
 
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Buy yourself a new crank shaft and remember to change your cpu fluid every 12 000 cycles.

You can trust me I know what I am doing as I work at Incredible Connection.
 
You'll get more joy out of building your own WC kit - and extending it to the graphics card for maximum potential electrics-water-disaster fun. But as you like. You get what you pay for with WC kits. H80 is best for the money from what I've read.
 
porchrat said:
Buy yourself a new crank shaft and remember to change your cpu fluid every 12 000 cycles.

You can trust me I know what I am doing as I work at Incredible Connection.
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He should also make sure he rests his GPU in 23 degree temp water for 24hrs so that the fps will increase by 47%.
It's better than overclocking his PSU.
 
Can't go wrong with a Vertex, great bit of kit.

Saying that, got a failed one in for recovery yesterday. They do fail. Everything fails....some sooner, some later.

And good move on forking out for a quality PSU, all of my machines have overkill PSUs. Good efficiency, good warranty and quality power throughput.
 
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