Buying first high-end computer and need help!

[ushadin]

Hello, I have saved up 2,500.00 to buy my first top end gaming computer and want to reach ultra graphics 1080p and 144 FPS on most if not all decently optimized games..

I was thinking 2 970 sli, i7 4790k 4.0 to 4.4 turbo, SSD, and 8gb ram.. What do you think?

* help would be appreciated. 

** realistically i would like to see 120+ fps at all times if possible.

 

[Whorax]

Is it possible for you to wait until Q2 (June-ish time) to build it? There's supposed to be some bad ass GPUs coming then.

 

I certainly don't recommend SLI 970s. If you absolutely need a 970 then just buy one at first. Don't go straight to SLI.

[ushadin]

Well i'm trying to get a nice set-up before GTA 5 comes out.. Would love to get a full 120+ fps for my 144hz monitor with GSYNC by then..

[Zambonie]

Also, please don't repost.

 

I think it will hold up to a decent enough FPS, though like said above wait till Q2, and *hopefully* the good GPUs will come.

 

I can make a quick pcpartpicker list if you want containing the items.

 

Edit: in that case if you reallyyy want it before GTA V, Then yah.. Though still imo i would wait till the new GPUs. Or at least get a simple machine that can run GTA V for a while and then get a new Gpu and sell your old GPU to help get that money back for the new one. Or something.

[MrRavens]

Even though the 970 is pretty beast. Something in me still says it won't remain +120 fps at all times. We'll have to see how the game runs. But ya wait a bit my dude, there be some great GPUs on the horizon!

[Hackzzila]

Hello, I have saved up 2,500.00 to buy my first top end gaming computer and want to reach ultra graphics 1080p and 144 FPS on most if not all decently optimized games..

I was thinking 2 970 sli, i7 4790k 4.0 to 4.4 turbo, SSD, and 8gb ram.. What do you think?

* help would be appreciated.

** realistically i would like to see 120+ fps at all times if possible.

Get a 980 and put it in sli later

[Zambonie]

I made it, and i got this for a 4790k and dual 970s, for $1850

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($318.98 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($228.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($329.00 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($329.00 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($139.99 @ B&H) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.75 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1844.45

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 15:14 EST-0500

 

 

Though it you dont mind saving $200 more for $2700, you can get a dual 980 x99 16BG Ram beast

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($369.88 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($372.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($200.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($228.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($544.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($544.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($139.99 @ B&H) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.75 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $2743.41

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 15:16 EST-0500

 

Assuming that you dont need your monitor as said in the post. Includes windows 8.1

 

 

[weez]

 

Hello, I have saved up 2,500.00 to buy my first top end gaming computer and want to reach ultra graphics 1080p and 144 FPS on most if not all decently optimized games..

I was thinking 2 970 sli, i7 4790k 4.0 to 4.4 turbo, SSD, and 8gb ram.. What do you think?

* help would be appreciated. 

** realistically i would like to see 120+ fps at all times if possible.

 

 

What parts do you already have? Like OS, keyboard/mouse, monitor(s), ect?