QUOTE(bl@ze @ Jan 21 2014, 08:49 PM)
Hi Sifus I need your input on my planned build.
The rig will be mainly used for altcoin mining and gaming
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These are the items I'm planning for my build:
CPU : INTEL I7 4770K
MOBO: Quad crossfire capable mobo (I prefer the Asus Maximus VI Extreme)
CASING: Phanteks Enthoo Primo White
RAM: G.SKILL RIPJAWS X 2400MHz 2x8GB
HDD: 1 Seagate 4TB
SSD: SAMSUNG 840 PRO 256GB
MONITOR: QNIX QX2710 1440p 120Hz overclockable (costs arnd 1k and I have plans to get 2 more for eyefinity)
SOUNDCARD: I have already bought a Sound Blaster XZR,
dunno how to fit,Ā or install a PCIE X1 to X1 riser/extension?
KEYBOARD: Roccat Ryos MK Pro (Cherry Brown)
HEADPHONE: HD800+V200 amp (separate budget of 8K and always can buy later on. Currently have a Vsonic GR07 IEM)
GPU: 4XR9 290x
PSU: SEASONIC X1250 (System+2 GPUs) + X760 (2 GPUs)
Budget if possible I dont want to go over 15k but i can consider higher budget up to 20k
Now the big question is how am I gonna watercool the whole thing. Was thinking get 4 XSPC Razor waterblocks but I'm not sure about the rest of the system. Currently have quotation from idealtech but they recommended AIO coolers. I prefer proper WC rig. Still waiting for quotation from Cyntrix and APES currently.
Any additional inputs or ideas from you guys would be greatly appreciated


1. Intel Core I7-4770K
2. Asus Maximus VI Extreme
3. Corsair DominatorĀ® Platinum 16GB 2666MHz RAM(CMD16GX3M4A2666C10)
4. Powercolor LCS 290X Quad Crossfire (These 290X comes PREATTACHED with EK Waterblocks)
5. Samsung 840 Pro 256GB x 2 (RAID 0)
6. Seagate Constellation ES3 1TB x4 in RAID 10
7. Creative Soundblaster ZXR (which you already have)
8. Lite-On Blu ray Burner.
9. Phanteks Enthoo Primo
10. Seasonic 1000W 80+ Platinum x2
11. Windows 8.1 Pro
As for the watercooling stuff:
1. Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper 480mm Radiator x 2
2. EK Supremacy CPU Waterblock.
3. Koolance RP-1200 Reservoir & PMP-400 Pumps in 5.25" Bay (If bay-res isn't your thing, then get a XSPC Photon 270 Tube Glass Cylinder Reservoir / Pump Combo (D5 Vario))
4. Primochill Tubing and ModMyToys Carbon Fibre fittings. Mayhems XT1 Coolant.
5. EK-FB KIT ASUS Motherboard Waterblock.
6. Bitspower Galaxy Universal RAM Module Liquid Cooling Block - 4-DIMMs - Clear
Should be something like this. But bloody hell dude this is one expensive comp you're setting up.
This post has been edited by Chew Yongxian: Jan 21 2014, 09:44 PM