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They're overpriced for what they do and extremely pointless. Boards for half the price can do the same thing.

What would you recommend?

What about the ASUS Z97-A

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    I need some feedback on this. It's my 1st build so I don't really know what i'm doing. I have however researched this for a few weeks. I plan to use it for mid to high end gaming. I'd like it to last for a while, and I don't plan on upgrading much. Plan to slightly OC the CPU. The maximum budget for me is $2500. Will not change to AMD CPU or GPU. Would like any bottlenecks identified.

Thank you in advance.

 

 

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core

$339.98

CPU Cooler Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM $99.25

Thermal Compound Innovation Cooling Diamond "7 Carat" 1.5g $6.20

Motherboard Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 $199.99

Memory Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 $174.98

Storage Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM $81.69

Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB TWIN FROZR $699.99

Case Corsair 760T White ATX Full Tower $169.99

Power Supply Corsair 760W ATX12V / EPS12V $189.99

Optical Drive Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive $21.99

Operating System Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) $89.98

Monitor BenQ GW2450 24.0" $188.42

Wireless Network Adapter Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 $35.99

Case Fans Corsair CO-9050017-WLED 66.4 CFM 140mm $14.02  

                  Corsair CO-9050017-WLED 66.4 CFM 140mm $14.02

                  Corsair CO-9050017-WLED 66.4 CFM 140mm $14.02

                           

Total:  $2377.50

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/SuperNova_X100/saved/WnrYcf
 

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($116.99 @ Mac Mall) 

Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 



Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 



Other: korean 1440p ($350.00)

Total: $2130.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

don't be close minded pls equivalent nvidia if you are going to be http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fyvmmG

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1+ for this build, but i'd say go with the tri-x instead.

Looks in CoolBeans Signature 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/142446-lists-of-builds-for-multiple-budgets/

My Rig: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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CoolBeans' build gives you a 1440p extreme gaming performance for even cheaper. Why don't you want the AMD GPU? Honestly today there is not much great uses for CUDA with OpenCL becoming more and more widespread, unless you love Nvidia Shield there are not many reasons to go that route.

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Why no Maximus board?

Warum kein Maximus Bord? -Deutsch

Nein is German right?

Yes "nein" is German.

 

They're overpriced for what they do and extremely pointless. Boards for half the price can do the same thing.

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Do you think this is a decent build? and thank you for all the help.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/csHrRB

I'd go with this instead. Just changed to an i5 and dual 290s. Better performance and you save money.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($99.25 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($149.99 @ Best Buy)

Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.94 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($140.98 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus PA248Q 24.1" Monitor  ($291.23 @ Amazon)

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($37.00 @ Amazon)

Other: Air Series SP140 LED Red High Static Pressure 140mm Fan Twin Pack ($29.99)

Other: Air Series SP140 LED Red High Static Pressure 140mm Fan ($15.99)

Total: $2264.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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I'd go with this instead. Just changed to an i5 and dual 290s. Better performance and you save money.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($99.25 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($149.99 @ Best Buy)

Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.94 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($140.98 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus PA248Q 24.1" Monitor  ($291.23 @ Amazon)

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($37.00 @ Amazon)

Other: Air Series SP140 LED Red High Static Pressure 140mm Fan Twin Pack ($29.99)

Other: Air Series SP140 LED Red High Static Pressure 140mm Fan ($15.99)

Total: $2264.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

I'm not very good with this stuff, but http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2095973/msi-radeon-290-4gb-msi-geforce-gtx-780-4gb.html go to 17seconds 1st comment. And how is the i5-4690k better than an i7-4790k.

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I'm not very good with this stuff, but http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2095973/msi-radeon-290-4gb-msi-geforce-gtx-780-4gb.html go to 17seconds 1st comment. And how is the i5-4690k better than an i7-4790k.

I've got no clue what to look for in that link....

 

If you're gaming, a 4690k performs just as well as a 4790k for $100 less.

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According to TechPowerUp, they are pretty much neck and neck. I would go for the GTX 780 because it will be quieter, even with the same cooler, due to its more efficient GPU with less transistor density. The 780 will always run at its rated speeds, while the 290 has a tendency to throttle below its stock clocks when pushed hard. That may not happen so much with a Twin Frozr cooler, but its still an indication of a major design flaw in the 290 series. The GK110 chip in the GTX 780 is an overall more refined chip than the Hawaii chip in the 290, which has sacrificed power efficiency and heat generation for performance. Lastly, with the 780 you'll get better driver support, and access to unique Nvidia technologies like PhysX, Adaptive VSync, FXAA, TXAA, HBAO+, Geforce Experience, Shadowplay, etc. Adaptive VSync alone makes the 780 worth it.

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http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Powercolor/R9_290X_P..

 

I've got no clue what to look for in that link....

 

If you're gaming, a 4690k performs just as well as a 4790k for $100 less.

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According to TechPowerUp, they are pretty much neck and neck. I would go for the GTX 780 because it will be quieter, even with the same cooler, due to its more efficient GPU with less transistor density. The 780 will always run at its rated speeds, while the 290 has a tendency to throttle below its stock clocks when pushed hard. That may not happen so much with a Twin Frozr cooler, but its still an indication of a major design flaw in the 290 series. The GK110 chip in the GTX 780 is an overall more refined chip than the Hawaii chip in the 290, which has sacrificed power efficiency and heat generation for performance. Lastly, with the 780 you'll get better driver support, and access to unique Nvidia technologies like PhysX, Adaptive VSync, FXAA, TXAA, HBAO+, Geforce Experience, Shadowplay, etc. Adaptive VSync alone makes the 780 worth it.

Ah. Okay, step by step then.

 

780 is not quieter because of a more efficient gpu and a lower transistor density. That person has no clue what they're talking about.

MSI 290 Twin Frozr cards run above rated speeds because the cooler is extremely efficient, it does not throttle when you're maxing out the card.

GK110 is not "more refined" because there's no point of reference. Hawaii and Kepler are different architectures. As with AMD they just shove more power in to their chips with MORE POWER! (Go Jeremy Clarkson!)

Drivers for AMD are pretty damn solid, PhysX is nothing special, Adaptive V-Sync is nothing special and doesn't work and was made specifically because Nvidia screwed up V-sync, FXAA is not an Nvidia exclusive, TXAA is not required for games, neither is HBAO+, Geforce Experience is "okay" at best and somewhat pointless if you know how to change game settings, Shadowplay exists with AMD under a different name.

 

For that last part the guy is an idiot and probably talking about the wrong thing. Adaptive V-sync has been around since at least the 500 series and exists on lower end cards. They're probably talking about G-sync which is expensive and not needed for gaming unless you've really got the $ for it. It's mainly meant for lower end cards.

 

Dual 290s is faster than dual 780s by a bit.

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I'd go with this instead. Just changed to an i5 and dual 290s. Better performance and you save money.

I want the i7 because i do some very large spreadsheets and heavy multitasking and [(correct me if i'm wrong)again] but i7 has more hyper threading which helps with those kinds of tasks but i don't do those as much as gaming.

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I want the i7 because i do some very large spreadsheets and heavy multitasking and [(correct me if i'm wrong)again] but i7 has more hyper threading which helps with those kinds of tasks but i don't do those as much as gaming.

Well going with 290s saves you enough that adding an i7 goes with your original budget.

 

What are your system specs?

Just curious about bias.

They're on my profile. Nothing special either. :lol:

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