Flight Sim build - PMDG 777 + addon scenery

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http://pcpartpicker.com/user/snowdude/saved/27CX

 

 

 

 

Total: $1452.90

My first time building a PC, I have experience with PC's over 10 years as an advanced user but I've never actually put one together from scratch.

 

I live overseas, in Hong Kong. Are there any recommended PC parts suppliers that ship internationally?

 

Comments/ input/suggestions on component choices most welcome.

 

I will be using the PC for Flight Simulator X, running on max settings (1920x1080) with add-ons.

 

I plan on overclocking the CPU to 4.2Ghz+, is the case and cooler good enough?

 

Finally, should I change the thermal paste on the CPU to Coollaboratory? Is there anyplace that I can buy the CPU with the new thermal paste?

 

 

CPU

Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $219.00   FREE   $219.00 Amazon    

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CPU Cooler

Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler $78.99   FREE   $78.99 Amazon    

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Motherboard

Asus GRYPHON Z87 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $168.99 -$7.00 FREE   $161.99 SuperBiiz    

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$7.00 off w/ promo code POCKY8832, ends 2013-08-12

      Memory

G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $139.99   FREE   $139.99 Newegg    

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      Storage

Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $214.99   FREE   $214.99 NCIX US    

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Video Card   Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card $409.99   $5.92   $415.91 Newegg        

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      Wireless Network Adapter

Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter $17.99   FREE   $17.99 Amazon    

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Case

Fractal Design Define Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case $79.99       $79.99 NCIX US    

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Power Supply

Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply $94.38       $94.38 NCIX US    

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Optical Drive

Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $17.98       $17.98 Outlet PC    

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Keyboard

Logitech MK320 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse $39.99 -$15.00 FREE   $24.99 Newegg    

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[CTBlankenship 36]

Looks near perfect ... consider the Corsair Hydro Series H100i cooler instead of the Noctura (which is an awesome cooler in its own right ... the H100i just takes up much less room in the case and has less negative interactions with RAM).  If you stay with the Noctua make sure you go to their site and make sure the RAM is certified to work with it.  I used Corsair Dominator Platinum RAM and I was not able to run the Noctua because of it.

 

Make sure you read the thread about the Coollaboratory Liquid Pro ... it is an awesome TIM.

 

Enjoy your build ... it will be worth it.