4690k/980 Part List

[Lazid]

Hello guys, I'm planning on a major upgrade for Christmas and have put this part list together. I'm going to be gaming mainly, and watching YouTube videos.

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/smallie/saved/whqWGX

 

How is it?

[arnavvr]

i Would go for Dual 970's

[wreckem1214]

Hello guys, I'm planning on a major upgrade for Christmas and have put this part list together. I'm going to be gaming mainly, and watching YouTube videos.

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/smallie/saved/whqWGX

 

How is it?

 

Okay if you don't plan on expanding in the future: go with dual 970s and this PSU instead (it's just better) http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

 

If you plan on adding a second 980 in the future (a solid plan as well): Go with this PSU instead (same as above): http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

 

Also, that's a good mobo, but unless you love the look of it, you could probably save a little money there as well

[OhhTee]

I would go for the 970s, switch psu to the evga g2 750w variation, and grab a cheaper mobo unless you really want the hero.

[Lazid]

i Would go for Dual 970's

 

I would go for the 970s, switch psu to the evga g2 750w variation, and grab a cheaper mobo unless you really want the hero.

 

Okay if you don't plan on expanding in the future: go with dual 970s and this PSU instead (it's just better) http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

 

If you plan on adding a second 980 in the future (a solid plan as well): Go with this PSU instead (same as above): http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

 

Also, that's a good mobo, but unless you love the look of it, you could probably save a little money there as well

 

I don't have the cash for two 970s atm, and would rather get another 980 next year and a 4K monitor.

 

I switched the powersupply, I did think that I added the G2 but evidently didn't. Thanks!

[Maheshvara]

Hello guys, I'm planning on a major upgrade for Christmas and have put this part list together. I'm going to be gaming mainly, and watching YouTube videos.

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/smallie/saved/whqWGX

 

How is it?

Try this

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£167.50 @ Amazon UK) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (£78.29 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£110.36 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (£58.56 @ Ebuyer) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£161.94 @ Aria PC) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (£269.94 @ Ebuyer) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (£269.94 @ Ebuyer) 

Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  (£76.99 @ Ebuyer) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£87.60 @ Amazon UK) 

Other: 1x Dell U2414H or 2x Acer K242HLd (£200.00)

Total: £1481.12

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 19:17 GMT+0000

 

You can also save some money by going with an air cooler, like 212Evo, which is quite cheap  I also put a single stick of RAM, and a redone at that, so you could add another one later (possibly black)

[arnavvr]

I don't have the cash for two 970s atm, and would rather get another 980 next year and a 4K monitor.

 

I switched the powersupply, I did think that I added the G2 but evidently didn't. Thanks!

 

Maybe wait for 390x, because the 980 is not the best price to perf. wise

[Lazid]

Maybe wait for 390x, because the 980 is not the best price to perf. wise

 

When is the 390x release date? I prefer Nvidia cards to AMD as they run cooler and I think look better.

 

 

Try this

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£167.50 @ Amazon UK) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (£78.29 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£110.36 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (£58.56 @ Ebuyer) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£161.94 @ Aria PC) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (£269.94 @ Ebuyer) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (£269.94 @ Ebuyer) 

Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  (£76.99 @ Ebuyer) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£87.60 @ Amazon UK) 

Other: 1x Dell U2414H or 2x Acer K242HLd (£200.00)

Total: £1481.12

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 19:17 GMT+0000

 

You can also save some money by going with an air cooler, like 212Evo, which is quite cheap  I also put a single stick of RAM, and a redone at that, so you could add another one later (possibly black)

 

 

I like the idea of two 970s, but they're really overkill considering I'm getting a 60Hz 1080p monitor. I'm thinking of getting another 980 and a 4k monitor next year when they're cheaper.

[OhhTee]

When is the 390x release date? I prefer Nvidia cards to AMD as they run cooler and I think look better.

I like the idea of two 970s, but they're really overkill considering I'm getting a 60Hz 1080p monitor. I'm thinking of getting another 980 and a 4k monitor next year when they're cheaper.

Hehe, that's what I'm gonna do, gonna grab another 980 to add to my rig and run multiple 1440s once a monitor comes out that I like.

[arnavvr]

Then really get a Single 970 and overclock it. The 980 doesn't have much of a performance benefit.

[Lazid]

Hehe, that's what I'm gonna do, gonna grab another 980 to add to my rig and run multiple 1440s once a monitor comes out that I like.

 

Dell are releasing a 1440p monitor with ultra slim bezels that looks pretty good soon. I was almost tempted but they're just too expensive.

 

 

Then really get a Single 970 and overclock it. The 980 doesn't have much of a performance benefit.

 

If I did get a 970 I'd only end up spending the money I save on shit like an RGB keyboard. I'd rather put the money into a slightly better GPU then a flashing keyboard. There isn't really a 970 that I like the look of, either.

[arnavvr]

Dell are releasing a 1440p monitor with ultra slim bezels that looks pretty good soon. I was almost tempted but they're just too expensive.

 

 

 

If I did get a 970 I'd only end up spending the money I save on shit like an RGB keyboard. I'd rather put the money into a slightly better GPU then a flashing keyboard.

 

You don't have to buy a new keyboard. Save the money you saved and buy something like Noctuas or a DAC

[OhhTee]

Dell are releasing a 1440p monitor with ultra slim bezels that looks pretty good soon. I was almost tempted but they're just too expensive.

If I did get a 970 I'd only end up spending the money I save on shit like an RGB keyboard. I'd rather put the money into a slightly better GPU then a flashing keyboard.

Well they released the u2715h already, they're $600. It was closer to 550 on black Friday. The U2515H should be coming out in Q1 2015 for around $500. The 25" variation is the one I'm waiting for. I think 27" might be too large for me.

[wreckem1214]

When is the 390x release date? I prefer Nvidia cards to AMD as they run cooler and I think look better.

 

 

 

I like the idea of two 970s, but they're really overkill considering I'm getting a 60Hz 1080p monitor. I'm thinking of getting another 980 and a 4k monitor next year when they're cheaper.

 

This is a solid plan

[Lazid]

You don't have to buy a new keyboard. Save the money you saved and buy something like Noctuas or a DAC

 

I've done a part list that I can afford with SLI 970s, I'll have to buy an aftermarket CPU cooler when I can afford it - this is literally the limit of my budget: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/g7V9FT

 

I can't find any blue RAM that I like the look of, though.

 

Well they released the u2715h already, they're $600. It was closer to 550 on black Friday. The U2515H should be coming out in Q1 2015 for around $500. The 25" variation is the one I'm waiting for. I think 27" might be too large for me.

 

I would of bought the 27" for that price, it's only 2" difference which you will get used to overtime.

[OhhTee]

I've done a part list that I can afford with SLI 970s, I'll have to buy an aftermarket CPU cooler when I can afford it - this is literally the limit of my budget: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/g7V9FT

I can't find any blue RAM that I like the look of, though.

I would of bought the 27" for that price, it's only 2" difference which you will get used to overtime.

Have you look at hyperx fury ram? I think they're very aesthetically pleasing

[smallie]

Have you look at hyperx fury ram? I think they're very aesthetically pleasing

 

Would you say the blue ones would look good with the EVGA 970?