Z97 Build

[TimVNL]

Hello All,

 

I want to build a new PC but first some history on why and what I had

 

Z77 Custom Build

Coolermaster CM690 ll Advanced

Fatal1ty Z77 Professional

Intel Core i7 3770K

Scythe Mugen 4, PC Games Edition

16GB Corsair vengeance LP RAM

 

Stiil going as PC for my brother (he is super happy with it)

 

Alienware X51 R2 

 

SOLD.. Because of a fight with dell on the CPU Cooler 

 

The NEW Z97 build

CoolerMaster CM690 lll

Intel Core i7-4790K

Motherboard i am still not sure on (advice is welcome)

Corsair Hydro H100i GTX

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB

Nvidia Geforce GTX 970 (ideas an brand or coolers welcome)

PSU i am no sure in thinking about the Corsair HX750i

 

Other Information

 

I want to play AAA Gaming Titles and lots of Photoshop and Coding, Also it has te be future proof

 

My location is Arnhem, The Netherlands and my budget is €1200,- about $1259 dollars 

 

What do you guys think about the build? and do you have any advice on a motherboard and does the H110i GT for in the CM690 lll?

 

 

 

[Imakuni]

Next time, read the guidelines before posting, so we don't have to ask you these questions:

1. What do you want do do with your PC?
2. Where do you live, and what's your total budget?
3. Need mouse/keyboard/monitor/OS?

[Guest]

According to Cooler Master website it supports a 240mm radiator in the roof so the H110i GT might not fit without modding the case.

 

http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower-cm690-series/cm693/

 

I would suggest the EVGA Supernova G2 power supply over the Corsair RM as it is a better unit. You will have enough with 750W if you plan on SLI.

 

I prefer Gigabyte boards, but MSI and Asus are also fine. Just make sure it is SLI capable if you plan on adding a 2nd GTX 970 in the future.

[TimVNL]

According to Cooler Master website it supports a 240mm radiator in the roof so the H110i GT might not fit without modding the case.

 

http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower-cm690-series/cm693/

 

I would suggest the EVGA Supernova G2 power supply over the Corsair RM as it is a better unit. You will have enough with 750W if you plan on SLI.

 

I prefer Gigabyte boards, but MSI and Asus are also fine. Just make sure it is SLI capable if you plan on adding a 2nd GTX 970 in the future.

 

Thanks for your feedback.... Already got the RM850 from a friend so that's why it's on the list.

 

What Gigabyte Motherboard do you prefer?

[Imakuni]

Thanks for your feedback.... Already got the RM850 from a friend so that's why it's on the list.

 

What Gigabyte Motherboard do you prefer?

K, so here's the deal:

1. For mobo, get the cheapest z97 mobo that has SLI. Seriously. They'll all perform the same. Maybe pay a tiny bit more if you want a particular color, but anything more than 5€ is a waste.
2. When picking your RAM, make sure to get the cheapest 1.5V, 1600mhz CAS 9 or 1866mhz CAS 10 RAM. The cheapest one you can find, out of these 2. Once again, maybe pay a tiny bit more if you want a particular color, but anything more than 5€ is a waste.
3. CPU cooler: Raijintek Triton. Just trust me on this one. It's "cheap", strong, beautiful, re-usable in custom loops.... just get it.
4. Why did you have to pick that PSU... sigh..........

[Guest]

Thanks for your feedback.... Already got the RM850 from a friend so that's why it's on the list.

 

What Gigabyte Motherboard do you prefer?

The Gigabyte Z97X-SLI is the entry SLI ready board. You then have the Gaming 3, Gaming 5 and Gaming 7. Any of those are fine.

[TimVNL]

Sold the Corsair RM850.... Now have my eye set on the HX750i is this a good PSU or do you guys have a beter idea?