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So I started buying compiling parts for my first pc/gaming build ever. So far I bought the i7 4790k with the asus z97a mobo. Next im getting a gpu and ram. I was thinking about the msi gtx 970 gpu and corsair vengeance or g.skill trident x (prob 16 gig). I have about 500 to spend for these two. Any suggestions? Im shooting for about 1200$ budget.

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Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Core Edition Video Card  ($664.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 


Total: $954.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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

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MSI Twin Frozr GTX 970 is maybe the best for silence/performance in 970 series. I would go with corsair, but g.skill will do the work too.

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Depending on what kind of cooler you want, you may need low profile RAM. I suggest Kingston Fury. Comes in 4 different colors, and decently priced too. Black, White, Red, and Blue (and all the 1866 ones are cheaper than the 1600 ones...strange...)

 

A GTX 970 is a great choice. R9 290 is as well. I's suggest the EVGA SSC because it has ball bearing fans and the stock I/O configuration of 3 DisplayPort, 1 HDMI, and 1 DVI.

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Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Core Edition Video Card  ($664.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $954.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-24 13:45 EST-0500

 

I would invest more in a better case. 

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I would invest more in a better case. 

 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Core Edition Video Card  ($664.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1017.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-24 13:54 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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Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Core Edition Video Card  ($664.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $954.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-24 13:45 EST-0500

 

 

 

I have about 500 to spend for these two.

 

>mfw

 

Corsair and G.Skill RAM will do just fine for you. I personally run 8GB of G.Skill Ripjaw X Series.

 

As for the GPU, can't go wrong with a 970. Try to go with EVGA if you can.

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Intel i7-4790K @ 4.7 GHz cooled by Corsair H80i | ASUS Maximus VII Formula |  G.Skill 8 GB (2 x 4GB) 2133 | EVGA 980 Superclocked (Fry) | 128GB Samsung 840 Pro OS Drive | WD Black HDD | 500GB Samsung 850 EVO | Corsair Vengeance K70 | Logitech G502 Proteus Core

 

 

lol @ AMD 8350

 

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>mfw

 

Corsair and G.Skill RAM will do just fine for you. I personally run 8GB of G.Skill Ripjaw X Series.

 

As for the GPU, can't go wrong with a 970. Try to go with EVGA if you can.

Na ,,, Its all about that gigabyte windforce swag bra!  (They are both good. I prefer the looks of the three fans though. )

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I really want to stick w Nvidia. But its mostly a gaming pc. Arma 2+3, dayz, any good game I play. skyrim, darksouls 1+2, gta4_5soon, the witcher 3 when it arrives... I can run all these on my stock hp w msi gtx 750ti card but I want a real gaming pc. I was thinking of getting the gold series msi gtx 970 because I have the msi 750ti and love it. But I heard they have a lot of problems w their gpu so was suggested I get the asus strix. I was also thinking of getting the nzxt phantom or corsair graphite 760t or 730t

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Well here is what I would go for

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($322.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.69 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($347.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1191.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-25 08:01 EST-0500

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I actually have that 430wt psu, Im thinking of getting the windforce gtx 980 now and 16 gigs g skill trident x

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Well I went with the gigabyte g1 gaming gtx 970 and g skill trident x 8 gig? Good?

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>mfw

 

Corsair and G.Skill RAM will do just fine for you. I personally run 8GB of G.Skill Ripjaw X Series.

 

As for the GPU, can't go wrong with a 970. Try to go with EVGA if you can.

 

Any suggestions? Im shooting for about 1200$ budget.

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

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Add any Nvidia card you want:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($51.08 @ Newegg)
Total: $823.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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AMD 290(X) needs more power.

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looking for PC for longer term usage, id recommend to go for GTX 980, and get the shxttiest RAM possible.

then save up for better RAM. after getting the ideal RAM you could then save up for a second GTX 980 for maximum performance (since you have an excellence CPU). it is something i wished i had done but i went for GTX970at the time.

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