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Hello everyone,

 

I'm planning atm the moment to build my first computer.

I'm not really on a budget, i just want a powerfull enough machine to last several years with this configuration with high quality graphics.

 

I'm also planning on buying a 144Hz monitor (1920*1080), so this computer should output at least 60fps on very consuming games (like bf4, crysis 3, ...) and ideally 120 on less consuming stuff (i do some CS, moba)

 

I wanted to know what you think about it:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Land3r/saved/PHqPxr

 

I'm not sure about the overclocking part tho.

 

EDIT: Also, with Gsync monitor coming out, is that worth if to change to high end nvidia videocard (higher prices but gsync) ?

I'm not sure of the impacts of tearing & lag on 144Hz monitor.

 

Thx :)

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Hello everyone,

 

I'm planning atm the moment to build my first computer.

I'm not really on a budget, i just want a powerfull enough machine to last several years with this configuration with high quality graphics.

 

I'm also planning on buying a 144Hz monitor (1920*1080), so this computer should output at least 60fps on very consuming games (like bf4, crysis 3, ...) and ideally 120 on less consuming stuff (i do some CS, moba)

 

I wanted to know what you think about it:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Land3r/saved/PHqPxr

 

I'm not sure about the overclocking part tho.

 

Thx :)

Welcome to Linus Tech Tips!

 

That actually looks like a really good build! The only thing I would change is swap out the PSU for an EVGA 750 G2 or 850 G2

 

The CPU is actually fine now at stock clocks, but if later on you want to overclock then you can buy a high performance cooler and overclock the CPU further

"Rawr XD"

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I would wait till september to see if the 800 series comes out and if it doesn't come out then build this one

Planned I Hope Someday I Do First Build: CPU: Intel Core i7 5820k CPU Cooler: CM Hyper 212 EVO Mobo: MSI X99S SLI PLUS RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4-2133Mhz Storage: Corsair Force LS 240GB SSD & 2TB WD Green Graphics Card: ASUS GTX 970 4GB Turbo Case: NZXT S340 White PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit OEM Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22" Monitor

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Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($83.98 @ OutletPC) 



Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($383.98 @ Newegg) 



Total: $1148.56

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-16 02:02 EDT-0400

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.67 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($83.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($383.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1148.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-16 02:02 EDT-0400

 

 

I've seen a lot of people use the CM Hyper 212 as a CPU Cooler.

Is it possible to do some overclocking with this kind of CPU Cooler; also, i don't wan't my CPU to hang aroung 90°C

 

For storage, the price tag / performance  is almost the same as the parts i have selected, so i guess it won't matter a lot.

 

Why would gSkill RAM would be better than corsair vengeance ()for more or less the same price ) ?

 

For motherboard, i also asked myself this question, but it seams like MSI had troubles with that card ( http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97g55sli).

But well, on the paper, it's true that they look the same with a nice price differential.

 

So; here is my second iteration : http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Land3r/saved/GyH7YJ

 

Anyway, even i don't choose your solution in the end, i want to thanks you all for precious advices !!

 

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