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GhostRyder
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The 4930k Chip is a 6 Core 12 Thread Chip that fits in the 2011 Socket. The chip you have selected is a 4 core 8 Thread chip. Normally when people go 2011 they pick up the 4930k Because its the lowest Priced Intel 6 Core and outputs a ton of power for high Computer/Gaming needs. The 4820k is essentially just a last generation i7 3770k with Quad channel memory support and a few extra PCIE-E Lanes which is still nice for high gaming setups.
I agree, you might as well upgrade to the 4930k and have them factory overclock it for you if your going to go for the 2011 as it is.
Heres what I think you should do with your current Config:
Upgrade the Chip to the 4930k
Grab an 800-850 Watt PSU
Upgrade the SSD to a 240gb or bigger for your game and OS installs, you will be much happier having the extra room.
Grab a Liquid CPU cooler (Like one of the 240mm Models) and have them overclock your CPU 20% for you.
GhostRyder
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Just post your complete final specs and we can make sure to see if you need anything else you would want.
GhostRyder
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You should be more than happy then!
St1ckM4n
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- Google the manufacturer website for your motherboard. You'll find specs like 'CPU socket', 'RAM socket', 'supported CPUs'.
- From the above, you can choose a CPU that fits, and RAM that fits.
- For RAM, you're looking at the connector type (DDR3), frequency, and 'channels'. Then you need to buy a x-channel RAM kit, to fit.
- Graphics cards these days use the PCIe x16 connector, and are pretty much all compatible with all current mobos. Just need to keep an eye on the 'recommended power supply rating'.
- Choose a power supply that can handle the whole system. Usually you'd be choosing the graphics card recommended number, plus 50-100W. More, if you want to get multiple cards later.
- CPU coolers need to fit the CPU socket.
- Cases are personal choice, but make sure it'll fit everything you choose. Take note of graphics card length, CPU cooler height.
- Hard drives are pretty much all compatible. Just get SATA3 interface.
- Definitely ask knowledgeable people (e.g. us) to double-check the system before building it.
St1ckM4n
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How many Steam games or other digital games do you have? I have a 1TB almost full of installed Steam games.
Another 1TB is 2/3 full of media: video, music, pictures.
I suggested multiple hard drives (in additional to SSD) because you plan to do video editing. Your rig is beastly, and using only one HDD will bottleneck it on video editing.
In terms of 'messing with it', a graphics card plugs into only one slot. Then you need to connect two power cables, and another small cable. It's very easy, there's plenty of YouTube vids for it, and we can give you directions too.
In any case, the rig you built above is pretty hardcore and will take all the games and video editing (streaming too) that you can throw at it.
Another 1TB is 2/3 full of media: video, music, pictures.
I suggested multiple hard drives (in additional to SSD) because you plan to do video editing. Your rig is beastly, and using only one HDD will bottleneck it on video editing.
In terms of 'messing with it', a graphics card plugs into only one slot. Then you need to connect two power cables, and another small cable. It's very easy, there's plenty of YouTube vids for it, and we can give you directions too.
In any case, the rig you built above is pretty hardcore and will take all the games and video editing (streaming too) that you can throw at it.
St1ckM4n
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Bottlenecking: the part of the system that is holding everything else back. Having a balanced machine is what you're aiming for, so avoiding any obvious bottlenecks is the best.
In your case, if you were video editing, then a $90 part (missing a hard drive) would be massively bottlenecking your system worth $3K+. It just doesn't make sense.
In your case, if you were video editing, then a $90 part (missing a hard drive) would be massively bottlenecking your system worth $3K+. It just doesn't make sense.
