Is the RX480 enough for 2560x1080?

[Trav_X]

I'm planning on doing a new build and I have two options. A 6700k + 480 or a 6500 + 1070. I want to be able to max out games in 2560x1080 when I'm playing alien and with friends, but I also want a card that can max out games at 1080p so I can record and stream for my YouTube and twitch channels. The i7 would really help in video editing and multitasking having OBS open and a game open like GTA and also having twitch chat and the stream running. Is the 480 powerful enough to max out games at 1080p and 2560x1080? Nothing like Crysis, but I want games like GTA and a bunch of common titles like PAYDAY, CSGO, TF2, SMITE, and some new titles that may come at the end of this year. Also, I would consider CrossFiring another RX480 next year or later.

 

My maximum budget is $1000 USD.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Trav_X/saved/gtkcf7

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/v7Gtnn

 

there are both builds.

[Dietrichw]

If you want the i7 you could go with one 480 now and deal with a little bit of low fps at times and get another one later for cheap

[Hulkbert]

4 minutes ago, Dietrichw said:

If you want the i7 you could go with one 480 now and deal with a little bit of low fps at times and get another one later for cheap

Are you saying go with the 480 and crossfire later?

[Trav_X]

6 minutes ago, Dietrichw said:

If you want the i7 you could go with one 480 now and deal with a little bit of low fps at times and get another one later for cheap

 

1 minute ago, Hulkbert said:

Are you saying go with the 480 and crossfire later?

I would definitely consider CrossFiring next year or later cause I want to buy this build near Black Friday end of the year 

[GSTARR]

Just now, Hulkbert said:

Are you saying go with the 480 and crossfire later?

Yea that's what he's saying: keep the i7 and cf the 480's (get the second one on black friday or cyber monday...?)

The i7 will really be the final factor in deciding whether you can stream or not. You can lower some settings to help your card keep up with the streaming but there's not alot you can do to make it easier on your processor.

[Trav_X]

Just now, GSTARR said:

Yea that's what he's saying: keep the i7 and cf the 480's (get the second one on black friday or cyber monday...?)

The i7 will really be the final factor in deciding whether you can stream or not. You can lower some settings to help your card keep up with the streaming but there's not alot you can do to make it easier on your processor.

Yeah  my main concerns are the fact that a i5-6500 will not perform well in streaming or editing. That's why a think a 6700k would be safer. My other concern is whether an RX480 can keep a constant 60FPS in games at WFHD (2560x1080) and regular 1080p.

[Mr.Humble]

Just now, Trav_X said:

 

I would definitely consider CrossFiring next year or later cause I want to buy this build near Black Friday end of the year 

Also consider adding a 250GB SSD to this build, to put the OS and a few games

[Hulkbert]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler  ($19.99) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($119.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($67.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini ITX OC Video Card  ($404.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox 5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Rosewill 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1092.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 11:28 EDT-0400

You could go with that (chose the 1070 that you want).

[GSTARR]

Just now, Trav_X said:

Yeah  my main concerns are the fact that a i5-6500 will not perform well in streaming or editing. That's why a think a 6700k would be safer. My other concern is whether an RX480 can keep a constant 60FPS in games at WFHD (2560x1080) and regular 1080p.

If you go on youtube you'll probably find hundreds of bench marks performed on the 480.

I don't actually know how it does.

[Mr.Humble]

Just now, GSTARR said:

If you go on youtube you'll probably find hundreds of bench marks performed on the 480.

I don't actually know how it does.

It's completely fine. I have it and it does 45+ FPS in Witcher 3 ON 3440X1440p max preset w/out anti-aliasing.

[Trav_X]

2 minutes ago, Hulkbert said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler  ($19.99) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($119.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($67.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini ITX OC Video Card  ($404.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox 5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Rosewill 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1092.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 11:28 EDT-0400

You could go with that (chose the 1070 that you want).

I forgot to mention, my budget is $1000 USD

 

Just now, vojta.pokorny said:

It's completely fine. I have it and it does 45+ FPS in Witcher 3 ON 3440X1440p max preset w/out anti-aliasing.

Dang, that's nice  thanks for the info

[Hulkbert]

For streaming I would go with the i7 not the i5.

[Mi26]

if i were you, i will go with the I5 and GTX 1070 but change out the Z170 mobo to a H170 mobo and put the money on an SSD

[Hulkbert]

Just now, Trav_X said:

I forgot to mention, my budget is $1000 USD

 

Dang, that's nice  thanks for the info

You could go with cheaper ram and a cheaper case.

[Mr.Humble]

1 minute ago, Hulkbert said:

For streaming I would go with the i7 not the i5.

You do want them hyperthreadz.

1 minute ago, Trav_X said:

I forgot to mention, my budget is $1000 USD

Well if you'd find an extra 100$, you'd get a better PSU, cooler and SSD. Czech this out: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/G6pW4C

[Trav_X]

But the thing is, I want to do streaming and stuff so I dunno if the i5 can even keep up with my tasks.

1 minute ago, Mi26 said:

if i were you, i will go with the I5 and GTX 1070 but change out the Z170 mobo to a H170 mobo and put the money save on an SSD

[Ophidio]

Just now, Mi26 said:

if i were you, i will go with the I5 and GTX 1070 but change out the Z170 mobo to a H170 mobo and put the money save on an SSD

If he's streaming though an i5 won't cut it at all.

 

I'd recommend the i7/1070 build. It wouldn't struggle whatsoever playing at that res or streaming. But you really do need a SSD. 

[Hulkbert]

1 minute ago, Trav_X said:

I forgot to mention, my budget is $1000 USD

 

Dang, that's nice  thanks for the info

You could go with cheaper ram and a cheaper case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler  ($19.99) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($119.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($55.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini ITX OC Video Card  ($404.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1045.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 11:37 EDT-0400

[Trav_X]

1 minute ago, vojta.pokorny said:

You do want them hyperthreadz.

Well if you'd find an extra 100$, you'd get a better PSU, cooler and SSD. Czech this out: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/G6pW4C

Also, check out the updated link on my first post at the top, I changed mobo and ram so it's more price friendly. But that looks good, I plan on doing this build towards Black Friday so maybe I'll find some deals.

 

3 minutes ago, Hulkbert said:

You could go with cheaper ram and a cheaper case.

Any good case recommendations?

[Trav_X]

1 minute ago, Ophidio said:

If he's streaming though an i5 won't cut it at all.

 

I'd recommend the i7/1070 build. It wouldn't struggle whatsoever playing at that res or streaming. But you really do need a SSD. 

I'm trying to find some budget room to throw in a 240 gb or something like that  but thanks for the info

[Trav_X]

1 minute ago, Hulkbert said:

You could go with cheaper ram and a cheaper case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler  ($19.99) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($119.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($55.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini ITX OC Video Card  ($404.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1045.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 11:37 EDT-0400

Looks interesting  maybe that's an option thanks for the build tho

[Hulkbert]

1 minute ago, Trav_X said:

Also, check out the updated link on my first post at the top, I changed mobo and ram so it's more price friendly. But that looks good, I plan on doing this build towards Black Friday so maybe I'll find some deals.

 

Any good case recommendations?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler  ($19.99) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($112.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($55.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.48 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB NITRO+ OC Video Card  ($269.99) 
Case: *Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Rosewill 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1007.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 11:41 EDT-0400

$7-ish over budget. Idk how well the 480 performs. You could cross fire later on. You get a ssd. Seems like a solid build to me.

[Mr.Humble]

 

4 minutes ago, Hulkbert said:

You could go with cheaper ram and a cheaper case.

Spoiler

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler  ($19.99) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($119.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($55.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini ITX OC Video Card  ($404.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1045.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 11:37 EDT-0400

 

 

Cheaper RAM and case, sure, but the PSU is not good, and whatever you do, you want a good PSU.

[Hulkbert]

1 minute ago, vojta.pokorny said:

 

Cheaper RAM and case, sure, but the PSU is not good, and whatever you do, you want a good PSU.

True. Idk about the psu that I put in that post.

[Mr.Humble]

10 minutes ago, Trav_X said:

Any good case recommendations?

You could cheap out on the case and go with the Zalman Z1, taht's 25$, and buy something nicer to transplant the PC to when you have some more money.