Enough Power?

[Teddie]

Hello, I'm new to the forums, and I need help building a strong future capable gaming rig. Here's a link to my current PC plan please tell me if their is any way I could get more performance, whilst still able to maintain 144 fps over 3x 144hz monitors.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8JFbzy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAN:

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory

Sapphire Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card

NZXT H440 Designed by Razer™ ATX Mid Tower Case

Antec 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)

(3 x) Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor

[ManIkWeet]

I feel that the graphics card is not going to pull of 144fps on 3 monitors, especially if they're 1440p

[badogblue]

For a 295x2 the min psu is 850w: such as EVGA 850 G2

However even with a 295x2, getting above 60fps for triple 1080p will be hard enough in AAA games never mind 144fps.

What games you play?

[SirBobson]

I feel that the graphics card is not going to pull of 144fps on 3 monitors, especially if they're 1440p

Just pointing this out, it's a 1080p monitor. It might be able to run it on lower settings, but I don't really know much about the 295x2.

[dougdangger]

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/03/16/asus_rog_poseidon_gtx_980_platinum_vs_amd_r9_295x2/1#.VWdMO1XF-R8

 

R9 290X2 draws 774watts of power on load.   :lol:

GTX 980 only draws 1/2 of that.

 

Your power supply would burst into flames after killing every component connected to it.  I would just go with a 980.

144fps on all 3 monitors is quite a tall order.

[Teddie]

Games I play:

CSGO

COD MW

Life is Strange

Bio-shock Infinite

Battlefield

Farcry

AAA ect.

[badogblue]

Just pointing this out, it's a 1080p monitor. It might be able to run it on lower settings, but I don't really know much about the 295x2.

295x2 is similar to 2x 970's

I currently have a 295x2 and a single 1080p monitor (upgrading soon ) and get around 100 - 120fps in most games at max settings.

144fps is near impossible without reducing quality.

[Teddie]

If needed I am willing to go to 1 monitor, or turn down details and settings.

[SirBobson]

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Thanks for the info

[badogblue]

If needed I am willing to go to 1 monitor, or turn down details and settings.

I would recommend:

Single 1080p at 100-144fps

Single 1440p at 70-100fps (This is what I'm going for - 144hz ips freesync)

Edit: Looking at your games, you could get closer to 120fps at 1440p. Google 295x2 review for game benchmarks.

[badogblue]

Give this a read: http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/04/08/amd-radeon-r9-295x2-review/4

Note: 5760 x 1080p = triple 1080p

[ChrisCross]

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/03/16/asus_rog_poseidon_gtx_980_platinum_vs_amd_r9_295x2/1#.VWdMO1XF-R8

 

R9 290X2 draws 774watts of power on load.   :lol:

GTX 980 only draws 1/2 of that.

 

Your power supply would burst into flames after killing every component connected to it.  I would just go with a 980.

144fps on all 3 monitors is quite a tall order.

the 980 poseidon is significantly more expensive considoring you'll need to watercool it. the 295x2 (while performing bettter) is already watercooled.

 

most of the time it needs a little more than 500w. i would calculate with 600 to be safe. the total system would draw 800 then. more if youre gonna overclock which i would recommend. the lepa maxbron 1000w would do the job fine.

[ManIkWeet]

Games I play:

Life is Strange

I like you

[incarnate]

considering the 295x2 draws higher than the standard atx power from each 8pin cable, you're going to need to make damn well sure your power supply is up to snuff. you'll need a high power quality (preferably single rail) power supply. as good as antec is, that power supply won't cut it at all.