1300$ build

[ProjectX01]

so i have a $1300 limit to maybe about $1400. and i live at the philippines. im gonna use the computer for gaming and maybe some video editing. i might use 2-3 monitors 1 32-40"  TV and a 22" monitor ( maybe an extra 18" one).

 

so here's my build

Asus Z97-PRO WiFi ac

Intel Core i7-4790K up to 4.00GHz (Quad Core) Haswell Refresh Processor

NZXT Phantom 410 (Gun Metal)

Crucial MX100 128GB Sata (CT128MX100SSD1)

Palit GeForce GTX 970 JetStream 4GB GDDR5 256Bit

 

so the thing is. i want some validation for the PSU. as im unsure wether it'll be able to handle a 970 sli in the future. and if it's a good choice.

Thermaltake SMART SE 730W Modular 14cm Fan 87% Efficency

 

and the other this is the ram.

Gskill RipjawsX 8GB Dual 1600 CL9 (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL)

or

 

Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB Single DDR3 1600 CL10

the kingston one is single channel. and the gskill is dual channel? (am i wrong?) and aesthetically i'd prefer he black Fury x over the red gskill. it is also cheaper.

so is it fine to go with the hyperx one even if my mobo is for dual channel?

p.s. the total budget in php is 60k. and if your from anywhere else there is always about a 10-20% markup on the price for retailers here at the PH.

 

edit- also im thinking about the GPU wether 980 or just 970? and the mobo. my first option was Maximus VII formula. also i have spare HDD's so. ahahah

[Wind]

all that i can say is, don't buy the VII Formula,it's overpriced. Thats all i can say cause i don't know about the other

[Ayuzawa]

use msi z97 gaming 3 , its gonna save you some money to

[SimpleG]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($207.27 @ TigerDirect) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.78 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($67.57 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($57.27 @ TigerDirect) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 230T Windowed-BLUE ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $958.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-28 07:50 EST-0500

Here, not even 1k 

[TheEpicMap]

you can use one stick of ram. it will be just fine.

[ProjectX01]

use msi z97 gaming 3 , its gonna save you some money to

 

i checked it. but it has no wifi and Bluetooth and i really want that feature integrated to the board.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($207.27 @ TigerDirect) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.78 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($67.57 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($57.27 @ TigerDirect) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 230T Windowed-BLUE ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $958.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-28 07:50 EST-0500

Here, not even 1k 

 

 

 

thank you for your recommendation. but im also thinking about future proofing it even if its only a minute chance. 

[ProjectX01]

you can use one stick of ram. it will be just fine.

i understand that but is there a difference between using a single channel ram to a dual channel one?

[Wind]

i understand that but is there a difference between using a single channel ram to a dual channel one?

[Wind]

there's a diffrence.just a slight difference

[ProjectX01]

there's a diffrence.just a slight difference

so is it fine even if i use a ram that's single channel on a dual channel slot? then later on add another?

[SimpleG]

so is it fine even if i use a ram that's single channel on a dual channel slot? then later on add another?

Yes, but 2x sticks are prettier when looking at your pc. You could get a 8gb stick and if you need get another one later on