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Can you give your opinion on the two builds i posted here?

You mean these two?

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($75.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1214.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I prefer this IMHO.

You can add an SSD if you want also.

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($126.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($232.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($232.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1251.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-29 16:08 EST-0500

 

 

#1 - I personally would go with Z97 for the new features but other than that not a bad thing - I don't have any experience with low end (not calling the 970 low end, just PNY's cooler) PNY cards so I'm not sure that the cooler is like but it is probably just as good as a reference design - Dunno about you but I hate dealing with a mess of cables, I deal with enough cables at work so I would always go with at least a semi modular PSU

 

Other than those few comments it isn't too bad, performance wise.

 

#2 - Unless AMD releases Zen next week I'll also be getting the Krait Edition from MSI, so good choice unless you want something cheaper with the same function then I would suggest pretty much anything that is between $100 and $120 (so jelly of your prices in the US, any decent Z97 board start at around $140)

 

I prefer the second build pretty much because XFire 290X is faster than SLI 970, also there is an SSD in there which I would say is essential for any build in NA over $800

 

 

I went with an i7 because i wanted to add another 970 in the future and some people told me it's better in that case.

I have a large budget but the cheaper it gets the better it is.

 

Is it really that better?

It will be quite some time before an i5 is bottlenecked by only two GPUs. If you are only gaming you will see no difference since the i5 and i7 both have 4 cores, the main difference between them is that the i7 has hyperthreading which adds an extra thread per core but these threads are not as strong as each core and are not even utilised properly in most games.

 

 Are you sure the ram on the 1st build is good ? I think it'is really cheap and I've had a bad experience with cheap ram.

Yo, RAM is RAM, if your RAM dies before warranty just ring up the shop you bought it from and request an RMA. The only difference between RAM (for gaming) is how it looks.

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What do you think about it? let me know.

 

CPU: 
Intel® Core™ i7-4790K Processor 
 
MOTHERBOARD: 
MSI Z97 GAMING 9 ACK
 
CASE: 
Obsidian Series® 750D Full Tower ATX Case 
 
GPU: 
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
 
RAM: 
Dominator® Platinum Series — 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 DRAM 1600MHz C7 Memory Kit (CMD16GX3M2A1600C7)
 
SSD: 
SSD 850 EVO - 500 GB - 2,5" SATA III - Solo Drive
 
COOLING: 
CORSAIR Hydro Series™ H100i
 
POWER SUPPLY: 
CS Series™ Modular CS750M — 750 Watt 80 PLUS® Gold Certified PSU
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($75.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1214.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-29 14:36 EST-0500

I prefer this IMHO.

You can add an SSD if you want also.
 

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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I think u should wait with getting gtx 970 until VRAM issues are solved. No need for unlocked processor.

If u were to go with i5 then getting gtx 980 would be perfect.

But if u want that i7 for multitasking and probably streaming then by all means go for it. :)

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Get a i5 4690k, a better power supply. The case and ram is a bit overkill but they do look nice. I would get cheaper ram and a cheaper case and use that money along with money saved from the cheaper CPU to get a 980.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($126.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($232.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($232.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1251.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-29 16:08 EST-0500

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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Great, not a fan of the case

You could always add another 970 in the future, keep the i7

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If you are just gaming don't bother with an i7, go with an i5 with non flashy RAM and with that extra dosh get a 980 instead.

 

If you want better help please list your budget and other preferences.

 

 

I think u should wait with getting gtx 970 until VRAM issues are solved

No amount of waiting will solve this 'issue' as it isn't it an issue. Nvidia designed the 970 this way, they just failed to market it correctly.

 

As long as OP is playing at 1080p 3.5GB of VRAM is fine in all but a very few cases.

 

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If you are just gaming don't bother with an i7, go with an i5 with non flashy RAM and with that extra dosh get a 980 instead.

 

If you want better help please list your budget and other preferences.

 

 

No amount of waiting will solve this 'issue' as it isn't it an issue. Nvidia designed the 970 this way, they just failed to market it correctly.

 

As long as OP is playing at 1080p 3.5GB of VRAM is fine in all but a very few cases.

 

Can you give your opinion on the two builds i posted here?

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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If you are just gaming don't bother with an i7, go with an i5 with non flashy RAM and with that extra dosh get a 980 instead.

 

If you want better help please list your budget and other preferences.

 

 

No amount of waiting will solve this 'issue' as it isn't it an issue. Nvidia designed the 970 this way, they just failed to market it correctly.

 

As long as OP is playing at 1080p 3.5GB of VRAM is fine in all but a very few cases.

I went with an i7 because i wanted to add another 970 in the future and some people told me it's better in that case.

I have a large budget but the cheaper it gets the better it is.

 

Change the Corsair pump for a Noctua NH-D15

Is it really that better?

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I went with an i7 because i wanted to add another 970 in the future and some people told me it's better in that case.

I have a large budget but the cheaper it gets the better it is.

 

Is it really that better?

 

An i5 wont botlleneck two 970s.

not in this lifetime.

Check out my first build it has two 970 already.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($126.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1265.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-29 16:25 EST-0500

Cheers.

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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An i5 wont botlleneck two 970s.

not in this lifetime.

Check out my first build it has two 970 already.

Cheers.

 Are you sure the ram on the 1st build is good ? I think it'is really cheap and I've had a bad experience with cheap ram.

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 Are you sure the ram on the 1st build is good ? I think it'is really cheap and I've had a bad experience with cheap ram.

 

Ram doesnt give you any better gaming performance.

 

It wont be an issue but i can swap it with some better ram wait a second.

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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Here.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($126.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1279.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-29 16:27 EST-0500

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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Can you give your opinion on the two builds i posted here?

You mean these two?

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($75.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1214.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-29 14:36 EST-0500

I prefer this IMHO.

You can add an SSD if you want also.

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($126.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($232.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($232.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1251.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-29 16:08 EST-0500

 

 

#1 - I personally would go with Z97 for the new features but other than that not a bad thing - I don't have any experience with low end (not calling the 970 low end, just PNY's cooler) PNY cards so I'm not sure that the cooler is like but it is probably just as good as a reference design - Dunno about you but I hate dealing with a mess of cables, I deal with enough cables at work so I would always go with at least a semi modular PSU

 

Other than those few comments it isn't too bad, performance wise.

 

#2 - Unless AMD releases Zen next week I'll also be getting the Krait Edition from MSI, so good choice unless you want something cheaper with the same function then I would suggest pretty much anything that is between $100 and $120 (so jelly of your prices in the US, any decent Z97 board start at around $140)

 

I prefer the second build pretty much because XFire 290X is faster than SLI 970, also there is an SSD in there which I would say is essential for any build in NA over $800

 

 

I went with an i7 because i wanted to add another 970 in the future and some people told me it's better in that case.

I have a large budget but the cheaper it gets the better it is.

 

Is it really that better?

It will be quite some time before an i5 is bottlenecked by only two GPUs. If you are only gaming you will see no difference since the i5 and i7 both have 4 cores, the main difference between them is that the i7 has hyperthreading which adds an extra thread per core but these threads are not as strong as each core and are not even utilised properly in most games.

 

 Are you sure the ram on the 1st build is good ? I think it'is really cheap and I've had a bad experience with cheap ram.

Yo, RAM is RAM, if your RAM dies before warranty just ring up the shop you bought it from and request an RMA. The only difference between RAM (for gaming) is how it looks.

 

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4790k @ 4.5Ghz 1.180v -  NZXT Kraken X31 | MSI Z97 Krait | Kingston Hyper X Fury 32GB 1866Mhz, 2 DIMMs white and 2 black | GTX 980 Ti - G1 Gaming | GTX 680 - Reference | SilverStone ST75F-P | Phanteks Enthoo Pro

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