New PC Build Advice

[ranger_2001]

Hello,

This is my first PC that I am going to build. I know that it is a bit overkill but I want to do 1440p gaming at around 55-60 fps and media/web browsing at 1440p. (I have a 1440p monitor). This PC is suppose to last me around 4-5 years so this is why I am going a bit overkill, so I do not have to upgrade in the future. Help and suggestions are extremely appreciated.

 

Here is my parts list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/KQh6FT

[Searinex]

Looks good to me, just make sure that your case fans are not conflicting with each other (NCIX did a video on it).

[brokencross]

You don't really need a 200$ mobo. So get a cheaper mobo and add a SSD.

Everything else seems fine.

[mrswagbhinav]

If I were you I'd wait for the GTX 980 ti or R9-390X. Other than that your motherboard is too expensive and your power supply is way way too much (unless you're getting the R0-390X, then it's just too much). Your case is an interesting choice and a 120GB SSD might be a good idea.

[Sportiva]

The CPU cooler is overkill unless you plan to overclock.

[XxDeadpool67xX]

The CPU cooler is overkill unless you plan to overclock.

He has an i5 4690K I think he is overclocking.

[ranger_2001]

Looks good to me, just make sure that your case fans are not conflicting with each other (NCIX did a video on it).

Thank you for your reply. I didn't know about my case fans conflicting with each other, and I could not find the video, so would it be possible for you to give me a link to the video?

[ranger_2001]

You don't really need a 200$ mobo. So get a cheaper mobo and add a SSD.

Everything else seems fine.

Thank you! What SSD would you recommend to store just my OS and maybe 2 other software on it (like Office).

[brokencross]

Thank you! What SSD would you recommend to store just my OS and maybe 2 other software on it (like Office).

A Crucial BX100 would serve you well. And it is quite cheap.

[ranger_2001]

If I were you I'd wait for the GTX 980 ti or R9-390X. Other than that your motherboard is too expensive and your power supply is way way too much (unless you're getting the R0-390X, then it's just too much). Your case is an interesting choice and a 120GB SSD might be a good idea.

I know that my PSU is overkill, but let's say I want to do SLI 980's in the future. Will the 750w G2 EVGA PSU support SLI 980s? Thank you! 

[Sportiva]

I know that my PSU is overkill, but let's say I want to do SLI 980's in the future. Will the 750w G2 EVGA PSU support SLI 980s? Thank you! 

Two 980s should be fine, but did you mean to say 850w?

[Searinex]

Thank you for your reply. I didn't know about my case fans conflicting with each other, and I could not find the video, so would it be possible for you to give me a link to the video?

[Raddude]

Unless that RAM was on a price drop it is REALLY expensive! Like $50 too expensive. That is $10 shy of GTAV!

[johnt]

Sheesh why is every one following the 980 bandwagon? It's the worst possible time to buy that card!

[ranger_2001]

Sheesh why is every one following the 980 bandwagon? It's the worst possible time to buy that card!

Why? Or should I go SLI 970, for 1440p games and multimedia

[DarkBlade2117]

SLI 970in my opinion for the same price. Also get some Cheaper ram. I recommend G.skill RipJaws X series 2x8.

[johnt]

Why? Or should I go SLI 970, for 1440p games and multimedia

 

Because it's still full retail price. As opposed to the 290x which started life over $500, which now costs around $300. The 980 commands a massive premium because it's new and AMD hasn't yet released a new card. The 980's price has nowhere to go but down. Why pay full retail for it? It just doesn't make sense.

 

For 1440p gaming, go with a 970. Then add a second 970 in the future when it starts lowering in price.

[sohaibshtf]

like seriously u r going to have windows 7 for $165, 

go for MSI Z97 pc mate Much cheaper almost same, and i think u can get windows 8.1 for $100

else everything is fine (save as much as u can, cuz technology gets old every day, so believe u r going to need and an upgrade in the near future)

[ranger_2001]

Because it's still full retail price. As opposed to the 290x which started life over $500, which now costs around $300. The 980 commands a massive premium because it's new and AMD hasn't yet released a new card. The 980's price has nowhere to go but down. Why pay full retail for it? It just doesn't make sense.

 

For 1440p gaming, go with a 970. Then add a second 970 in the future when it starts lowering in price.

what about only 3.5 gigs of vram issue? It won't be future proof and play demanding games in the future at 1440p 60 fps

[johnt]

what about only 3.5 gigs of vram issue? It won't be future proof and play demanding games in the future at 1440p 60 fps

 

None of the current video cards will play demanding games in the future at ultra settings at 1440p 60fps. Trying to future proof your computer is like a dog chasing its tail... especially for gaming! The 3.5gb is an issue but at least the 970 is relatively affordable. The price of the 980 rivals a small house repair. It has the highest potential of any modern card to drop in value. Plus, with the release of DirectX12 on the horizon, buying a top tier video card is a bad idea. Even though the 900 series will "support" DirectX12, it really won't. No older card ever fully supports future software. That's just not how marketing works.

 

Just as a blanket statement, since I'm using money to support my statements, I wouldn't purchase any Nvidia 900 series video cards right now. But getting people to realize that team red has better or similar options for lower prices is a tough sell. That's why I suggested the 970 to you.