My PC build update.

[phreakwarz]

As some of you know I built a new PC. After much debate, compromise and some really great advise from some of the members. I chose the I7 4790k for the cpu...and don't regret it one bit so far! I also chose 8gb of 1866 G.SKILL Ripjaws X memory. So far this was another good choice. I went with a GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK MB. It recognized everything at boot up with no hiccups. Instead of a ssd, I got a really good deal on a Western Digital WD VelociRaptor. I had one of these a few years back, and have to say its dang fast. Finally I went with a cooler master 212 evo. Personally, I'm not so happy with it. It seems to cool the cpu fine (4.4ghz) but the way it installs is...well nuts. I will most likely replace it after some more testing.

I have not OCed anything yet, as I'm still testing. I did manage to play a couple of games and have seen a huge improvement from my x58 (i7 975) system.

Just would like to thank everyone for the help.

 

[mfenn]

Glad it worked out well for you! :awe:

PS. If you think a VelociRaptor is fast, you should try an SSD!

 

[Charlie98]

PS. If you think a VelociRaptor is fast, you should try an SSD!

Yup. An SSD would make the VelociRaptor look like the extinct dinosaur it is.

Once you get the 212 mounted you don't have to fool with it... so I wouldn't bother trying to upgrade unless it's to water. It is a little tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy.

 

[phreakwarz]

I remember some here and other hardware forums, saying how my old I7 975 (extinct dinosaur IMO ) was still a powerful chip. The difference between my I7 975 and my new 4790k is off the charts!

 

[Caoster]

Yup. An SSD would make the VelociRaptor look like the extinct dinosaur it is.

Once you get the 212 mounted you don't have to fool with it... so I wouldn't bother trying to upgrade unless it's to water. It is a little tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy.

100% This. There is no comparison. A modern SSD is going to destroy a VelociRaptor, in many cases by a factor of ten. Moving parts will never beat NO moving parts.