Devils Canyon ROG Gaming Build

[blacknight04]

Devils Canyon i7 Ultimate ROG Gaming Build 2014

HI Guys, Ive finally narrowed down my build as i've been waiting for a few components to be released. This High End Gaming Rig is going in one of my 2 HAF-XB cases.I ve already built one earlier this year as a Digital Audio Workstation. Now its time to replace my ageing AM3 which is currently in my other HAF-XB Case.. Im still waiting on Corsair to release their new K70 RGB Keyboard range but other than that, this list is pretty much complete. Im buying components a little at a time as this rig is costing £2700!

Any comments, suggestions or improvements are most welcome

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/N7VgrH

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (£236.34 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£78.73 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£250.76 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£236.78 @ Scan.co.uk)
Storage: OCZ Vector Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For £79.00)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£163.99 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£49.98 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£49.98 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB DirectCU II Video Card (Purchased For £349.99)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case (Purchased For £85.50)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£149.39 @ Aria PC)
Monitor: BenQ XL2720Z 144Hz 27.0" Monitor (£345.59 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans (£19.00 @ Amazon UK)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard (£107.99)
Headphones: Asus Vulcan Pro 7.1 Channel Headset (£84.95 @ Amazon UK)
Other: Creative Live Cam Connect HD 1080p Webcam (£79.99)
Other: Corsair Individually Sleeved PSU Braided Cable Kit Red (£61.38)
Other: Samsu​ng SE-5​06BB/​TSBD Slim Exte​rnal 3D Blu-​Ray Writ​er (£61.42)
Other: BitFenix Alchemy 24Pin ATX Extension 30cm - sleeved red/red (£8.99)
Other: LED Flexlight High Density 30cm Red (£8.16)
Other: LED Flexlight High Density 30cm Red (£8.16)
Other: BitFenix Alchemy Premium Modding LED Strip - Connect Red 12cm (£9.29)
Other: Antec Accent Lighting 6 LED USB Strip - Red (£7.99)
Other: ROG Front Gaming Panel/Fan Controller (Purchased For £57.44)
Other: Creative Soundblaster ZX PCI-E With Audio Control Module (£89.00)
Other: Razer Goliathus Control Edition Extended (£25.00)
Other: Razer Mamba Precision Wireless Mouse 2014 Edition (£99.00)
Total: £2803.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-19 23:25 BST+0100

[Myk_SilentShado]

Since the build is primarily for gaming, i'd suggest you stick with only 1 16GB kit, 32 is way more than you will need. But, if you insist on maxing out the RAM, change the kits for a single 32GB kit as you will have trouble pushing 2 seperate kits to 2133, when the max the 4790K supports is 1600...with 2 sticks, you may have a greater chance of hitting 2133...but it depends on the CPU's IMC.

[blacknight04]

Part list edited for 4x8GB 1600Mhz Vengeance Pro Memory

[NemesisChild]

Nice build, let us know how it works out for you.
I've been eyeing the Corsair K70 myself, but the G710+ has treated me well for some time now.
I also have the Corsair AX860i in another build, outstanding PSU!

[kkn]

blacknight04 wrote:
Part list edited for 4x8GB 1600Mhz Vengeance Pro Memory

hold on for the memory.
the mobo supports up to 3000mhz memory.
so 2133 should be no prroblem realy.
only way to be shure is to test.
rake a look at the ram calc they have on their site and see if you get up enny suported match.
you find it on corsairs homepage under memory finder i rhink it was.

[kkn]

Myk SilentShadow wrote:
Since the build is primarily for gaming, i'd suggest you stick with only 1 16GB kit, 32 is way more than you will need. But, if you insist on maxing out the RAM, change the kits for a single 32GB kit as you will have trouble pushing 2 seperate kits to 2133, when the max the 4790K supports is 1600...with 2 sticks, you may have a greater chance of hitting 2133...but it depends on the CPU's IMC.

you do know you can put 3000mhz ram on that dont you?.

[blacknight04]

Cheers Dude, I will be buying a single 32GB kit but unfortunately the partpicker site couldnt locate the required part at the time. Ive now edited the memory to a single 32gb kit, and upon reflection you may be correct, so ill go with the 1600mhz thanks for the up 😉

[blacknight04]

Ive decided before I build this new rig to change the M/B from the Asus Maximus VII Hero and go all out for the VII FORMULA instead. Any issues I should know about with the Formula VII?

[Arne_Saknussemm]

Looks like a good build but I too would forget 32 GB and go for some hot 16GB 2400 RAM some Trident X with fast timings

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32400c10d16gtx

or even

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32600c10q16gtxd if you are confident of your ram tweaking skills

[blacknight04]

Arne Saknussemm wrote:
Looks like a good build but I too would forget 32 GB and go for some hot 16GB 2400 RAM some Trident X with fast timings

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32400c10d16gtx

or even

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32600c10q16gtxd if you are confident of your ram tweaking skills

Im gonna stick with 32GB RAM tbh becuase ill also be doing some HD video editing/encoding. If i find a decent price i may upgrade to 2133Mhz