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Krik1997

Krik1997

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Motherboard
GA-Z77X-UP5 TH
CPU
i7 3770K
Graphics
HD4000
Mac
  1. MacBook Pro
Mobile Phone
  1. iOS
Hello all,

I will build a new rig in a couple of days, i have done a lot of research. What do you guys think about this?
-I really want a clean look inside and it's future ready.

I'm thinking about the next components:

1. Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP5 TH http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LTB3QW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20

2. CPU Intel Core i7 3770K http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007SZ0EOW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20

3. GPU GeForce GTX 670 any recommendations for brand? Can I use two/three displays?

4. RAM 16GB Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006EWUO22/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20

5. Power Supply Corsair AX 850 watt http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Professional-Watt-Modular-AX850/dp/B003PJ6QW4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1350410533&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair+ax+850

6. Wi-Fi TP-Link http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20

7. SSD Samsung 830 Series 128GB http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-7PC128B-WW/dp/B0077CR60Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350410615&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+830

8. Bluetooth, any recommendations? (For use with Apple wireless keyboard, magic trackpad)

9. Processor cooler Corsair H100 http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-CWCH100/dp/B0051U7HMS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1350410797&sr=1-1&keywords=Corsair+H100

10. Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Military Green) http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Military-Computer-CC-9011018-WW/dp/B007S02GLQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1350410883&sr=1-2&keywords=Corsair+Vengeance+C70
 
I've got a lot of the same components myself, and it works beautifully. Have a read of this build which is an even closer match to what you have listed: http://www.tonymacx86.com/mountain-...cess-gigabyte-ga-z77x-up5-th-thunderbolt.html Very well written guide and easy to follow. I'd say everything you have listed tick all the right boxes.

Not sure on Bluetooth as haven't got one myself, the CustoMac 2012 lists some compatible adapters to go for.

The PSU at 850W may be a bit on the excessive point unless you plan on adding extra graphics cards later on, may be worth checking a PSU calculator like this one: http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp Will give you a good idea of what you need and if you want some headroom for the future how much.
 
iBob
GA-Z77X-UP5-TH |  i5 3570K |  GeForce GTX 670
Thanks for your reply,
I had seen that post before, and I really liked it!
I will probably add another gpu later, but I also want a system which is upgradable.
What brand gpu would you recommend? I'm thinking about Gigabyte because it has nice cooling.

Krik
 
If I had the cash to spend on a 670 I would probably go for the Gigabyte one. Seen it posted in a few successful builds so you should be fine with that.
 
iBob
GA-Z77X-UP5-TH |  i5 3570K |  GeForce GTX 670
runebinder,
Thanks for reply, I will go with the Gigabyte one
For Bluetooth, the one on Customac 2012, Is not available in the Netherlands. Otherwise I have to pay €60,- shipping.
Thanks in advance

Krik
 
Going Bald,
Thanks for reply! but I can't get the Bluetooth adapter here :(
I already have an Icidu bluetooth adapter for my older build, but I'm not happy with that one because it drops the connection every boot! -_-

Krik
 
Hello all,

I get the Ultron Bluetooth USB adaptor today.
This is wat is working:
-It connects my Apple Wireless Keyboard every time.
-Wakes from sleep

This is wat is not working:
-Bios
-Chimera/Chameleon

-Krik
 
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