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CPU: > > Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor > ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: > > Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler > ($103.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: > > Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard > ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: > > G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory > ($264.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: > > Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk > ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: > > Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive > ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: > > EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card > ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: > > Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case > ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: > > Corsair 760W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply > ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: > > Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer > ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: > > Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) > ($88.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: > > Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor > ($570.09 @ Amazon)
Total: > $2632.96(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-27 14:35 EDT-0400)
That is quite the beauty! But after researching the i7 4770k vs the i7 3840qm, it seems that the 4770 is only slightly faster. The only real advantage from what I can tell, is price and more disk space. Not saying that I wouldn’t love to save a grand! I guess it’s something i’ll have to think on.
That’s a hilarious way to put things into perspective, actually. Bravo sir.
What would be the advantage of running windows 7 on a Mac Pro vs building a desktop pc? Also are you alluding to the new mac pro or old mac pro?