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System Name | Camax1d3 |
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Processor | Intel i7 4770K 3.4 GHz |
Motherboard | Asus Z87-Pro C2 |
Cooling | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo |
Memory | Kingston 32GB 1600MHz CL9 XMP HyperX Beast (4x8) |
Video Card(s) | EVGA Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 SC ACX 3GB |
Storage | 1x 1 TB Samsung 840 EVO SSD + 4x Hitachi Deskstar 7K4000 4TB 7200RPM + 1x 8TB Seagate Archive |
Display(s) | 3x BenQ 24" LED XL2420T (Version 2) |
Case | Cooler Master Silencio 650 Pure (3x17db fans) |
Audio Device(s) | Creative Sound Blaster ZxR |
Power Supply | Corsair HX1050 Modular Gold |
Mouse | Roccat Kone XTD |
Keyboard | Roccat Ryos MK Pro |
Software | Windows 10 64bit |
So I've built quite a lot of builds through the years, and this time I want to make a computer for the living room / home cinema - that will run games in 4K. Since it will be in the living room and on at all times, I want it to be dead quiet while not gaming and quiet when gaming.
So to start off, these are the components I currently have in mind:
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K (estimated available in January) 4.2 GHz (4.5 GHz Boost)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Le Grand Macho RT
MB: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7
GPU: 2x Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080Ti (hopefully also available around January) Currently on my list is 2x Palit GeForce GTX 1080's - but they under-perform a little at 4K in Ultra.
RAM: 32GB - Really any low CAS low profile sticks - like 4x8 GB HyperX Savage DDR4 2400 MHz
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 1 TB - might be combined with Samsung 950 Pro 512 GB M.2
HDD: I want to avoid mechanical drive.. but since I use Shadowplay recording 24/7 I might have to go with one..
Case: SilverStone Fortress FT05 Black (No window version)
PSU: Corsair HX850i
Optical: Asus Blu-Ray Writer SBW-06D2X-U (external so I can plug only if I really need it)
So to start off, these are the components I currently have in mind:
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K (estimated available in January) 4.2 GHz (4.5 GHz Boost)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Le Grand Macho RT
MB: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7
GPU: 2x Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080Ti (hopefully also available around January) Currently on my list is 2x Palit GeForce GTX 1080's - but they under-perform a little at 4K in Ultra.
RAM: 32GB - Really any low CAS low profile sticks - like 4x8 GB HyperX Savage DDR4 2400 MHz
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 1 TB - might be combined with Samsung 950 Pro 512 GB M.2
HDD: I want to avoid mechanical drive.. but since I use Shadowplay recording 24/7 I might have to go with one..
Case: SilverStone Fortress FT05 Black (No window version)
PSU: Corsair HX850i
Optical: Asus Blu-Ray Writer SBW-06D2X-U (external so I can plug only if I really need it)
- So, I picked the 7700K because I want fast cores more than I want many - since many programs and games I run seem to favor and be limited to core speed rather than more cores.
- Motherboard is up for vote, I thought this one looks good for the build - it's important to me to be able to set up fan profiles for all fans as I want to set very low speeds when idle, and a curve that allows silent operation also during load.
- GPU needs to be able to handle games at 4K at ok settings alone (to ensure I can turn off SLI in games that does not handle it well) and also to run SLI where it works well to be able to run 4K Ultra at 60 FPS. GPU needs to be silent when idle and not noisy during load.
- RAM I think is not that brand important, as long as its low cas and low profile I'm happy.
- SSD is the way I want to go with everything as it does not produce any noise. but since I record my game play with Nvidia Shadowplay at all times I would likely be better off having a single quiet HDD in there - ideas on this is very welcome. I've been thinking about installing a single SSD only for Shadowplay so it can wear and tear and simply get exchanged if it fails - without stalling the rest of the installation - but that seem a bit over the top..
- Case is chosen as it seem to be the only solution that lets two cards in SLI operate without the bottom card cooking the top card. I've never ran SLI and want input on the case.. Is there other ways to make sure the top card is not warmer than the bottom one - I know fans can just ramp up, but as I want a silent build, it makes sense to ensure all fans work as slow as possible also during load. My problem with the FT05 is that it's much smaller than I'd like - I have plenty of room for the PC and would love a full tower with much space for both SSD's and cable management - while FT05 is built to make a small footprint. I have however not found any properly sized new cases for the job that has the vertical setup. Ideas are welcome bot horizontal and vertical.
- PSU is chosen as I have a good experience with Corsair - but any PSU that are able to run fan-less when idle and silent when load (and also have modular cables and a good power rating and good wattage) is a good choice.
- And for Optical I don't want one since it makes too much noise - but I want an external one for emergency. I'd like if that emergency optical would be able to run 4K Blu-ray movies (if there is any difference there).
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