Gaming/ Video editing rig.

[lehtv]

A SLI build will fit in any ATX case as long as the graphics cards aren't too long, but the same goes for single GPU builds. What SLI build need to be concerned with isn't the space but the cooling. Define R4 isn't exactly optimal for it but it'll handle mild OC's fine. Recommend adding a side intake and a top exhaust.

 

[A.josiah11]

A SLI build will fit in any ATX case as long as the graphics cards aren't too long, but the same goes for single GPU builds. What SLI build need to be concerned with isn't the space but the cooling. Define R4 isn't exactly optimal for it but it'll handle mild OC's fine. Recommend adding a side intake and a top exhaust.

Yea I don't plan on OCing until I upgrade to 670's(sleepingforest suggestion instead of 680's), and when I do it won't be to high.

Now on memory will I need 16gb on video editing/rendering or will 8gb be good?
And what's ur opinion on the XIGMATEK dark knight II?

 

[snoylekim]

Didn't see your Windows License listed ..assuming it will be a 64 bit version .. Check your video editing and rendering software ..if it's 64 Bit, you'll benefit from 16 G during editing.. Rendering will also leverage for I/O caching and such .. If your software is 32 bit, it won't use more than 3.5 - 4 G ( and you should upgrade .. 16 is much more $$ than 8 , and your Op system and software will leverage if if it's 64 bit ..

 

[A.josiah11]

Yea I have windows 7-64bit thx

 

[Sleepingforest]

Yea I don't plan on OCing until I upgrade to 670's(sleepingforest suggestion instead of 680's), and when I do it won't be to high.

Now on memory will I need 16gb on video editing/rendering or will 8gb be good?
And what's ur opinion on the XIGMATEK dark knight II?

It will be helpful to an extent to have 16GB, but be sure to buy it in 2 sticks of 8GB so you may have room to upgrade. Another thing to keep in mind is that only Windows 7 Pro or better (and Windows 8 Pro) will run more than 16GB of RAM (Microsoft's way of forcing you to buy a more expensive product).

 

[mfenn]

Well that is a superb find. +10000.

Even Extreme4 is currently more expensive.

2nd'ed. That's pretty epic deal.

 

[mfenn]

As for the psu I am think of a modular psu since I want the inside too look clean. I was thinking the corsair hx750, or does anybody have better suggestion.

An SLI setup is going to pretty much use every cable the PSU has, so modular doesn't buy you much in this case.

 

[A.josiah11]

An SLI setup is going to pretty much use every cable the PSU has, so modular doesn't buy you much in this case.

That's good to know thx.

 

[A.josiah11]

Just went to best buy and they price matched microcenters price on the 3770k. Yay

On the case I decided to go with the define xl r2. Just waiting for it to come out here in the U.S.

 

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Best Buy is selling the 3770K ? WOW

 

[A.josiah11]

Best Buy is selling the 3770K ? WOW

Only online but ordered it so I can pick it up at the store

 

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I just read on the back of a receipt that they price match within 30 days of purchase, also