[Build Help] - What next...?

[Bulloko]

I'm most tempted at a Video Card, but perhaps it would be better to wait at this point? Or maybe something else?

 

**GOAL** - Feed my addiction.... Play all games over 144 frames (to take advantage of my screen) on as close to ultra as possible.

 

**PRICE** - 1 reasonably priced item that would be the best bang for my buck.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  

Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  

Storage: Seagate Momentus 7200.4 250GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  

Storage: Seagate Momentus 7200.4 250GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  

Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Monitor: BenQ XL2420Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  

Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard   

Mouse: Mad Catz R.A.T. 7 Wired Laser Mouse

 

Oh, add some Turtle Beach X12's

Atlantic Gaming Desk (customized)

 

 

pre-edits - formatting fails

[gilm0re3]

Go with a 4690k, 970 or 980, larger ssd, and 8 gbs of ram unless you really need all the ram, especially if this rig is only for gaming.

[RevoltTrain]

You'll need a lot beefier GPU solution, like dual 290s or 980s if you want to get close to taking advantage of your display

 

Also, for the love of God, please don't but the X12s, I've had two pairs in the past, they break really easily, the audio quality isn't great, and the mic is utter garbage

[christianled59]

You'll need a lot beefier GPU solution, like dual 290s or 980s if you want to get close to taking advantage of your display

 

Also, for the love of God, please don't but the X12s, I've had two pairs in the past, they break really easily, the audio quality isn't great, and the mic is utter garbage

I have a pair of x12s next to me right now. I've had them for over 2 years. Haven't broke yet. However they still suck.

[Lotus]

I'm assuming the build list you posted was what you already have, and am looking for one purchase on top of that.

 

I don't see a worthwhile performance upgrade for you. Your MoBo doesn't support SLI, so you can't just slap another 770 in there, and a 970 or 980 isn't worth the cost in your case because you already have a 770. You also don't want to buy a whole new MoBo just for SLI for a second 770 because then you fall into the trap of replacing parts you already have.

 

Really I wouldn't do anything.

[RevoltTrain]

I have a pair of x12s next to me right now. I've had them for over 2 years. Haven't broke yet. However they still suck.

Both pairs I had broke within a month of me having them. Maybe it's because I have a big head. Probably that actually

[CoolaxGaming]

Why nota 4790k, why the hell so much storage.

[DeathRtH]

Stay away from anything Turtle Beach. I had two pairs, both broke under a wal-mart warranty, second time I got my money back. My friend had several pairs break as well.

[Bulloko]

Go with a 4690k, 970 or 980, larger ssd, and 8 gbs of ram unless you really need all the ram, especially if this rig is only for gaming.

 

This is the build I already have, so I already have the RAM.

I'd be more tempted for the Video Card. I think I can get some good power out of my 4770k with the H80i cooling it.

 

 

You'll need a lot beefier GPU solution, like dual 290s or 980s if you want to get close to taking advantage of your display

 

Also, for the love of God, please don't but the X12s, I've had two pairs in the past, they break really easily, the audio quality isn't great, and the mic is utter garbage

 

Haha, I got the X12's around a year and half ago during my 'Console Gaming' days. Just haven't replaced them yet. Really tempted to grab a nice Wireless set.

I'm tempted at the 980's. I wanted a 970 for awhile then the 'issues' arose :-\.

 

 

I don't see a worthwhile performance upgrade for you. Your MoBo doesn't support SLI, so you can't just slap another 770 in there, and a 970 or 980 isn't worth the cost in your case because you already have a 770. You also don't want to buy a whole new MoBo just for SLI for a second 770 because then you fall into the trap of replacing parts you already have.

 

Really I wouldn't do anything.

 

Nothing? :-(. Wait for the next gen I suppose?

 

 

Why nota 4790k, why the hell so much storage.

 

Scrapped the i7-4770k from another build my friend no longer needed. :-).

And the storage is from other machines. The build posted is my current build and is semi-Frankenstein in the sense that it's put together from many other machines.