Your opinion on my $1,700 gaming monster.

[Advic3]

Hi, This is my finial build that I will be using in the up-coming months and couple years.

 

Please tell me your thoughts and please don't fight over why something is better. Give me your opinion on the setup. Thanks.

 

EDIT: Sorry, Not a "monster" It's great for 1,700 and not 4k. srry

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($326.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($115.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($207.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($544.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.79 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Total: $1626.61

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-21 18:41 EDT-0400

[CalebTheEternal]

The H440 has awful airflow as I have learned since I can barely overclock my 4790K with the top on... Why 2 different monitors? Also 2 970 in SLI would have been better for performance. 

[AlwaysFSX]

It's not a monster. But it is nice.

[FireFox]

I would probably look into a better PSU, it is decent but if you're going to spend that kind of money then spend a little more and get a Gold certified PSU otherwise I like it

[grayblizzard]

if playing intensive games your current setup would be fine with 1080p but no higher

[Advic3]

The H440 has awful airflow as I have learned since I can barely overclock my 4790K with the top on... Why 2 different monitors? Also 2 970 in SLI would have been better for performance. 

2 monitors have already been bought. 2 monitors ftw. And the 970's over 980. I dont wanna deal with the problems I could face & I have room for upgrading.

[Advic3]

I would probably look into a better PSU, it is decent but if you're going to spend that kind of money then spend a little more and get a Gold certified PSU otherwise I like it

Already bought it.

[Advic3]

It's not a monster. But it is nice.

It's a **1,700** monster. Not a 4,000 computer. For 1700, its great.

[FireFox]

Already bought it.

Ahh well it'll be perfectly fine but a Gold certified PSU would be more efficient.

[dizmo]

Looks really good, I approve. The things I'd change you already own so I won't bother to comment on them

 

 

The H440 has awful airflow as I have learned since I can barely overclock my 4790K with the top on... Why 2 different monitors? Also 2 970 in SLI would have been better for performance. 

He already owns the monitors, it clearly says purchased.

Also, a 980 is more than enough for 1080p. Dual cards isn't really a logical thing to do when you're only pushing that resolution.

 

I would probably look into a better PSU, it is decent but if you're going to spend that kind of money then spend a little more and get a Gold certified PSU otherwise I like it

He already owns it

 

if playing intensive games your current setup would be fine with 1080p but no higher

You can do pretty well at 1440p with a 980.

[Advic3]

Ahh well it'll be perfectly fine but a Gold certified PSU would be more efficient.

I know but ill be okay for now. Ill have to buy a 750 when I SLI later. 

[CalebTheEternal]

if playing intensive games your current setup would be fine with 1080p but no higher

 

It would be fine for higher, I played 5760x1080 on a single 970.

 

2 monitors have already been bought. 2 monitors ftw. And the 970's over 980. I dont wanna deal with the problems I could face & I have room for upgrading.

 

4 FTW What problems could you face with the SLI? Don't say microstuttering because it has mostly been fixed. I don't have any at all, except on Minecraft (Which I don't even play anymore) when it's in windowed mode, but it fixes when it's in fullscreen. 

[Advic3]

Looks really good, I approve. The things I'd change you already own so I won't bother to comment on them

 

 

He already owns the monitors, it clearly says purchased.

Also, a 980 is more than enough for 1080p. Dual cards isn't really a logical thing to do when you're only pushing that resolution.

 

He already owns it

 

You can do pretty well at 1440p with a 980.

I love you. Some one that can read "purchased".

[CalebTheEternal]

He already owns the monitors, it clearly says purchased.

Doesn't say purchased for me...

 

EDIT: Also I didn't say get these instead, I just asked a question.

[Advic3]

It would be fine for higher, I played 5760x1080 on a single 970.

 

 

4 FTW What problems could you face with the SLI? Don't say microstuttering because it has mostly been fixed. I don't have any at all, except on Minecraft (Which I don't even play anymore) when it's in windowed mode, but it fixes when it's in fullscreen. 

I've had bad experences in the past, but then again, it was AMD. Kappa. Imma stay with a 980 for sake of being able to upgrade.

[Advic3]

Doesn't say purchased for me...

 

EDIT: Also I didn't say get these instead, I just asked a question.

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  (Purchased For $0.00) 

[EpIcPoNaGe]

I know but ill be okay for now. Ill have to buy a 750 when I SLI later. 

 

You'll probably will need a bigger PSU than that if you're going to OC your CPU and/or your GPUs

[CalebTheEternal]

 

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  (Purchased For $0.00) 

 

Yeah it shows it there but not on the top one.... I know how to read. I mean is it really that big of a deal? All I did was ask why the 2 different brands, you asked for opinions and you got them.

[dizmo]

You'll probably will need a bigger PSU than that if you're going to OC your CPU and/or your GPUs

It'll be absolutely fine for 1 card and 1 CPU, even with an overclock.

[Advic3]

Yeah it shows it there but not on the top one.... I know how to read. I mean is it really that big of a deal? All I did was ask why the 2 different brands, you asked for opinions and you got them.

The brands dont matter. LOL

 

You'll probably will need a bigger PSU than that if you're going to OC your CPU and/or your GPUs

PC Part picker says like 400 max with no OC. 650 will be enough. If I get SLI i'll upgrade.

[connorpiper]

Pretty "meh" PSU, performance is not "monster" but very nice as my machine preforms about the same. 

That case is very nice, but the airflow is not that great, so really there was no point in a "K" CPU when anything over 4.4GHz (On ALL cores) will probably get it to 80c. 

16GB RAM is really great for multitasking/game server running/rendering but gaming, no way. 16GB is really a waste for the purpose. 

I personally think that motherboard is really ugly, but that is subjective. (I like the Krait much better) 

[Advic3]

Pretty "meh" PSU, performance is not "monster" but very nice as my machine preforms about the same. 

That case is very nice, but the airflow is not that great, so really there was no point in a "K" CPU when anything over 4.4GHz (On ALL cores) will probably get it to 80c. 

16GB RAM is really great for multitasking/game server running/rendering but gaming, no way. 16GB is really a waste for the purpose. 

I personally think that motherboard is really ugly, but that is subjective. (I like the Krait much better) 

Is the Krait red? One reason I got the gaming 5. 16 gb for future proof & maybe streaming

[CalebTheEternal]

The brands dont matter. LOL

I'm not saying it does, it will just look a bit odd... This is coming from first hand experience.... And again you asked for opinions, I don't understand why you're being rude.

[DildorTheDecent]

if playing intensive games your current setup would be fine with 1080p but no higher

It's a 4790K and a 980. I will admit i'm sinning pretty hard at 1080p but it could do 1440p easily. 

[Advic3]

I'm not saying it does, it will just look a bit odd... This is coming from first hand experience.... And again you asked for opinions, I don't understand why you're being rude.

Only because I already have them bought & I love them. They both start with A if u liek dat.