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Hello,
A few months ago i planned a PC build and posted it on this forum for advice and got some really good feedback from you all
But i have done some more additions to it and would like another opinion, i didn't want to grave dig the old post since it's been a while...

Build:
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZN4DGX

Case:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281858953512?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

(the beefy GPU will be running 4 screens, playing games at MAX resolution/settings and video editing stuff)

Thanks in advance WOW thats one powerful video card, but I am curious if it makes more sense to go with 2 lesser powerful video cards to get similar performance and have 2 displays per card since you can crossfire with this motherboard. Maybe someone else who is up on modern gaming builds can say whether it would make sense to get 2 powerful but lesser than that SINGLE video card to perform equally by distributed GPU processing among 2 cards each handling 2 displays each?

Are you looking to save any money and go with 2 video cards or are you happy with this 1 card at the heavy price tag?Yeah I went with one GPU because it just seems a bit easier in my mind, because I was led to believe that 1 GPU will not use much less power and is more stable with gaming, but i may be incorrect. Also as silly as this sounds the TITAN x is also for bragging rights ahaha. I know its a waste but hopefully it will be future PROOFING games and other application for as long as possible.

Thanks for reply. What do you think of the Power supply? the Titan x says it needs a minimum of 600W and I only have 750W will the pushing it near the edge degrade quality or performance over a period of time?
And do you think the motherboard is of good quality? I have pretty big concerns with this build because I don't want the PSU or MB to get damaged and ruin the expensive GPU.

Thanks All parts you have are good brand and quality parts. Motherboard and Power Supply are good brands and quality. 750 watts should be enough as for when they set the minimum power supply requirements they generally take into account of the fact that the CPU will use a certain AMOUNT of power too. To me this looks like a good match. Well if you going for bragging rights then I guess you will want that ultra powerful video card. Additionally a single card vs 2 cards set up for cross fire is slightly easier to configure. As far as protecting your investment, I would have a surge suppressor on this system minimum between the outlet and the computer. Even better would be to get a battery backup that can carry the heavy power demand of that system. A UPS rated for this type of system will be upwards of  $400 USD for a 1500VA battery backup. Battery backup will filter and maintain a constant voltage level to the system so that there are no low or high voltages fed into your power supply.Thanks that's just what I wanted to hear
I will certainly think about a UPS later on down the track when i can save up again lol, but for now a surge protector should do the job.

I very much appreciate your time



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