Post: Opinions On A New Build
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06-04-2015, 04:27 AM
#1
Slick
Anxiety
Sup guys!
So... I've decided to save up for a gaming PC and with the help of You must login or register to view this content. and You must login or register to view this content., we've come up with this build:
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List of parts
CPU:
Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler:
NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage:
Intel 535 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card:
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card
Case:
NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply:
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor (x2)
Now my budget will be $1500 and this build cuts it real close. I would like to know yall's opinion on it and any suggestions you may have.
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So... I've decided to save up for a gaming PC and with the help of You must login or register to view this content. and You must login or register to view this content., we've come up with this build:
You must login or register to view this content.
You must login or register to view this content.
List of parts
CPU:
Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler:
NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage:
Intel 535 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card:
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card
Case:
NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply:
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor (x2)
Now my budget will be $1500 and this build cuts it real close. I would like to know yall's opinion on it and any suggestions you may have.
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06-04-2015, 11:00 PM
#11
Slick
Anxiety
Originally posted by Rawr
That is how incorrectly allocate your money. GPU should have priority over monitors, imo. It's better to get a GTX 980 TI and a single monitor now, then get the second monitor later.
The GTX 980 TI is ~30% better than the GTX 970. 2-5 years into the future when you're itching for an upgrade, SLI 970 just wouldn't be worth it. 3.5GB VRAM of the GTX 970 isn't much of a trouble at 1080p with today's games, but think about the future. Technology is advancing and games are becoming more demanding. The GTX 980 TI is a lot more future proof than the GTX 970.
As an owner of the GTX 970, I can say it can play most games at 1080p 60fps at ultra settings, but with filtering options off/lowered. If the GPU is already somewhat struggling, think about how it will perform in the future. I say "somewhat struggling" because playing games with filtering options off/lowered isn't a big deal.
But it is your money, you do as you wish.
The GTX 980 TI is ~30% better than the GTX 970. 2-5 years into the future when you're itching for an upgrade, SLI 970 just wouldn't be worth it. 3.5GB VRAM of the GTX 970 isn't much of a trouble at 1080p with today's games, but think about the future. Technology is advancing and games are becoming more demanding. The GTX 980 TI is a lot more future proof than the GTX 970.
As an owner of the GTX 970, I can say it can play most games at 1080p 60fps at ultra settings, but with filtering options off/lowered. If the GPU is already somewhat struggling, think about how it will perform in the future. I say "somewhat struggling" because playing games with filtering options off/lowered isn't a big deal.
But it is your money, you do as you wish.
Hmm.. Didn't think about it in that way. I guess I got some thinking to do :p Thanks for the help!
06-05-2015, 04:44 AM
#12
KAOSxGaming
At least I can fight
Originally posted by Rawr
That is how incorrectly allocate your money. GPU should have priority over monitors, imo. It's better to get a GTX 980 TI and a single monitor now, then get the second monitor later.
The GTX 980 TI is ~30% better than the GTX 970. 2-5 years into the future when you're itching for an upgrade, SLI 970 just wouldn't be worth it. 3.5GB VRAM of the GTX 970 isn't much of a trouble at 1080p with today's games, but think about the future. Technology is advancing and games are becoming more demanding. The GTX 980 TI is a lot more future proof than the GTX 970.
As an owner of the GTX 970, I can say it can play most games at 1080p 60fps at ultra settings, but with filtering options off/lowered. If the GPU is already somewhat struggling, think about how it will perform in the future. I say "somewhat struggling" because playing games with filtering options off/lowered isn't a big deal.
But it is your money, you do as you wish.
The GTX 980 TI is ~30% better than the GTX 970. 2-5 years into the future when you're itching for an upgrade, SLI 970 just wouldn't be worth it. 3.5GB VRAM of the GTX 970 isn't much of a trouble at 1080p with today's games, but think about the future. Technology is advancing and games are becoming more demanding. The GTX 980 TI is a lot more future proof than the GTX 970.
As an owner of the GTX 970, I can say it can play most games at 1080p 60fps at ultra settings, but with filtering options off/lowered. If the GPU is already somewhat struggling, think about how it will perform in the future. I say "somewhat struggling" because playing games with filtering options off/lowered isn't a big deal.
But it is your money, you do as you wish.
I fully Agree with you With the whole future proof thing BUT I would suggest having Slick get the 980 since He will only be doing 1080p, Now yes you will get more FPS with 980ti but for $200 more for around 20 FPS increase not worth it. I have been looking at benchmarks for the 980ti at 4k and it seems to pull around 20 fps more than the 980 not sure about 1080p though, since people really wanted to see this card perform on 4k.
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