New gaming desktop - Finally built /w pictures

Finally upgraded my gaming desktop from a intel core 2 duo 2.2ghz/gtx 560 to this:

[Processor] Intel Core i7 3770k @ 4.5ghz stable
[Graphics card] EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW @ 1200mhz stable
[Motherboard] Asus Maximus V Gene Intel Z77
[Memory] G.Skill Ares 16gb ddr3 1600
[Case] Cooler Master Storm Enforcer
[Storage] Corsair Force GT 240GB SSD, 500gb HDD
[Cooling System] x2 200mm red led fan, x1 120mm red led fan, 1x Noctua NH-D14 cpu fan/heatsink

Extras:
[Monitor] Asus 24" 2ms 1080p Full HD
[Mouse] Razer Mamba 2012
[Headset] Corsair Vengeance 1500
[OS] Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

This setup gets a 7.9 rating in everything except the cpu (7.8) in WEI. A 7.9 cpu rating requires a 5.6ghz overclock which is impossible for a 24/7 pc.



Unigine heaven 1080p default settings



3D Mark 11 (http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/4620409)



Cpu-z (http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2481946)



Overclock is stable




And now for some pictures of the actual setup







Everything costed around $2.2k including extras. I plan on getting watercooling for my cpu, and buying two Gigabyte gtx 670 windforce cards soon so I can max my overclocks

 

Pretty sure you can get a 7.9 rating if you would've bought the i7 ivy bridge extreme edition, but it's not worth it. Looks like a really solid build, good job

 

Thanks It's currently impossible to get a 24/7 gaming rig with a 7.9 processor rating since W.E.I. requires a 5.6ghz overclock.

 

The only 7.9 I saw was with two xeon cpus, cant remember the exact model, but they had some extreme water cooling setup, and both were overclocked to GHz.

Also the i7 3960x has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Nonetheless a great build! Have you done any other benchmarks on it yet?

 

How many fps on BF3?

 

With max settings I get 60-90 fps.

 

How much for your old Graphic Card?

 

Do you mean how much it costed? It was $210 but it's not for sale since I gave it to my dad for dual sli.

 

Alright, did you like the 560? I'm thinking of buying one. ^_^

 

It was alright. Ran most games at high settings (AA off) with decent fps but my old 2.2ghz dual core cpu was limiting the performance. If you have a good cpu (like an i5 2500k/i7 2600k+ or amd equivalent if thats even possible) I'm sure it can even run bf3 on high with around 60 fps.

Now that the 660ti is out, I wouldn't recommend the 560 since you can get so much more fps by paying $80-100 extra.

 

if anyone bases the WEI system on any type of logical benchmark, just shush.
TBH only dislikes about this build would be not having a good set of headphones, and a non mechanical KB.
Besides that looks like a sick build.
Got the same PSU aswell, besides the fact that it's ugly as fuck it's a good unit.

 

Just did a benchmark/stability test

Unigine Heaven (Max settings) benchmark



Cpu-z (http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2481946)



And more importantly, stable overclock

 

$2200 ? Ouch
I got mine for around $700-800

Nice computer btw I was gonna get that case but then i went for the NZXT Phantom Full Tower

 

That looks pretty awesome lol. If I ever attempt to build a computer I'll just call you to find me the best parts + you build it for me

 

I almost cried, because i want to build one so bad, just in the stages of saving up

 

Bumping since I'm going to replace/upgrade some things in my build..

Gpu: 2x EVGA Geforce GTX 680 Signature
Cpu cooling: Corsair h100 watercooling
Psu: ocz 1250w 80 plus gold
Case: Cooler Master Haf x 942

One of the mistakes I've made with the build was the cpu cooling and case. I hope I'll be able to up my overclock to 4.8ghz with watercooling and the haf x 942 which has better airflow

 

Hey,
Nice to upgrade to 2 680's but my advice is: GET GALAXY Super Overclocked Edition it's 550$ in newegg.

 

What about a new keyboard too? I'd recommend a mechanical keyboard from wasdkeyboards.com, you can get some cool custom ones.

example : (not the one I had made) http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasdkeyboards/7707752022/in/photostream

 

Please tell me that's bait.
D14 performs on par or better then the H100. :S

yesyeyesyesyes. Mech keyboards are worth 100% of the cost. I use cherry red switches and love them(I own a Coolermaster and Corsair mech KB).

 

That's a nice computer you got! But the real question is, does it play Minecraft? xD