I think I am going to buy all new. If it is better quality then I don't want to cheap out on it so I will go with the new RAM.

So are we sticking with your original build or should I go with the extreme 3 motherboard?

Also, if I wanted to bump the RAM to 16 GB would it be compatible to where I can just get 2 8GB? If these two changes can be made could you update the PCPartPicker to make sure I get the correct ones? I don't want to buy something that isn't compatible. Thanks.

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Posted by ILikeLSUToo

Central, LA

Member since Jan 2008

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Posted on 6/30/13 at 6:03 pm to Phil

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I think I am going to buy all new. If it is better quality then I don't want to cheap out on it so I will go with the new RAM.

So are we sticking with your original build or should I go with the extreme 3 motherboard?

Also, if I wanted to bump the RAM to 16 GB would it be compatible to where I can just get 2 8GB? If these two changes can be made could you update the PCPartPicker to make sure I get the correct ones? I don't want to buy something that isn't compatible. Thanks.

16GB isn't necessary, but if you want to spend the money then I would definitely recommend 2 8GB sticks.

Also, get the extreme3. I'll let him update PCpartpicker since he made the first configuration.

Another option is that I'm selling my i7-2600k and ASUS P8Z68-V pro mobo. It will outperform that Haswell because the Evo will be capable of taking it to higher clocks with far less heat.

Edit: $220 shipped for both. That's how much the CPU is selling for on ebay alone.

This post was edited on 6/30/13 at 6:06 pm

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Posted by Mr Gardoki

Member since Apr 2010

27652 posts

Posted on 6/30/13 at 6:28 pm to Phil

PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
Benchmarks: LINK /

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $906.72
I would consider saving money and buying his cpu/mobo. The performance gain to Haswell isn't large.

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