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swanyman
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I had one last question before I purchase all my parts and sell my computer.

 

Is this processor going to be a bottleneck for the graphics card?

 

         CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($286.90 @ DirectCanada) 

         Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($629.99 @ NCIX) 

 

And, any other issues you see with the build?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($286.90 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($629.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($129.99 @ NCIX) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($38.78 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $1435.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-04 00:39 EDT-0400
 
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Coolmax!!!!! NO NO NO! There are better power supplies for around that price. Check out the Corsair CX series and the EVGA G2 series.

CPU i5 3570k MOBO Asus Maximus Gene V GPU Asus DCUII 670 CASE Corsair 350D (windowless) SSD Crucial M550 256GB msata CPU COOLER Noctua NH-D14 RAM Corsair XMS3 8GB 1600mhz PSU Corsair AX750 Display Asus PB287Q 4K (my review on it http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/380533-journey-into-4k-goodness-asus-pb287q-review/) & Asus VH236H 1080P

Keyboard Logitech G710+ MX Brown Mouse Logitech G502 (my review on it http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/299464-logitech-g502/ )

Proud owner of a BlackBerry Q10.

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https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-power-supply-st50fp

 

Silverstone Strider 500W fully modular for 20 more Candian dollars.

CPU i5 3570k MOBO Asus Maximus Gene V GPU Asus DCUII 670 CASE Corsair 350D (windowless) SSD Crucial M550 256GB msata CPU COOLER Noctua NH-D14 RAM Corsair XMS3 8GB 1600mhz PSU Corsair AX750 Display Asus PB287Q 4K (my review on it http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/380533-journey-into-4k-goodness-asus-pb287q-review/) & Asus VH236H 1080P

Keyboard Logitech G710+ MX Brown Mouse Logitech G502 (my review on it http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/299464-logitech-g502/ )

Proud owner of a BlackBerry Q10.

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Not in Canada it is.

Got it I edited my post then saw yours. Why xpg v1? You could get v2

 Just because you don't care, doesn't mean other others don't. Don't be a self-centered asshole. -Thank You a PSA from the people who do not say random shit on the internet. 

 

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In some games, notably GTA V there will be a noticeable bottleneck.

Screenshot I took while playing playing, CPU Info on the right monitor. I'm postinga link instead of imbedding since it's over 7000 pixels wide. http://puu.sh/iaHcq/e3427c6a6b.jpg
 

Might look into getting the i7, or just go for a 970 card instead.

For reference I'm running a 290 which is a little worse than a 970.
 

 

Got it I edited my post then saw yours. Why xpg v1? You could get v2

Because v2 costs an extra 10% for no real gain.

CPU: i7 5820K 4.0GHz @1.15V | MOBO: Asus X99 Sabertooth | GPU: Gigabyte Windforce GTX 980Ti, LTT Orange | CASE: NZXT H440 Black 2015 | COOLER: Noctua NH-D15S w/ LTT Fans | RAM: 32GB Patriot 3000MHz | STORAGE: 512GB Samsung 950 Pro, 960GB Sandisk Ultra II 3 x 8TB Seagate HDD's | PSU: 750W Seasonic X series, black / orange cablemod cables| Monitors: 3x Asus VX24AH's | AUDIO OUT: Microlab SOLO 8C, Sennheiser HD 650's, Audio engine D1 Amp / DAC | AUDIO IN: Blue Snowball | Keyboard: CM Storm QuickFire TK MX Green | Mouse: Logitech G900 Proteus Spectrum + RSI Extended Mouse Pad | PCPP Link: http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/hPjFd6

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https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-power-supply-st50fp

 

Silverstone Strider 500W fully modular for 20 more Candian dollars.

 

In some games, notably GTA V there will be a noticeable bottleneck.

Screenshot I took while playing playing, CPU Info on the right monitor. I'm postinga link instead of imbedding since it's over 7000 pixels wide. http://puu.sh/iaHcq/e3427c6a6b.jpg

 

No but don't buy the strix please.

 

I'll take a look at that power supply. :)

 

Might look into getting the i7, or just go for a 970 card instead.

 

What's wrong with the strix?

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Don't get that piece of poo PSU. Look at the Antec High Current Gamer for $60, XFX TS/XTR, EVGA G2/GS/B2, any Seasonic/XFX

i5 4670k - Z87X-UD3H - EVGA GTX 670 Sig 2 - Samsung 840 Evo 250GB - 8GB Avexir Core White 1600Mhz - Corsair 750D w/ RGB LED Mod & Remote Control - 2x SP120 - 3x Enermax Cluster - 2TB Seagate SSHD - Arctic Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 - SuperFlower Leadex Gold 750W 

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Can anyone explain to me why the Strix would be a bad choice?

On top of reported coil whine issues, the cooler and power delivery (VRMs) on the STRIX are nothing special. Don't expect amazing overclocks on it.

 

I just watched a video, holy hell. For the extra $20 I will go with the msi twin frozr. Thank you!

Twin Frozr V is better but still nothing special.

 

Definitely go for the Gigabyte G1, best 980 for the money tbh http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970g1gaming4gd

 

 

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-power-supply-st50fp

 

Silverstone Strider 500W fully modular for 20 more Candian dollars.

I'll take a look at that power supply. :)

 

That PSU is overpriced tbh, and is not that great of a choice unless you need a fully-modular PSU that's really short (SFF builds). 

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

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