Will this work?

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I'd like to know know if these components will run most AAA games at high/max settings at 1080p+ and if they're all compatible. If not, could you give an alternative with similar capabilities?

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/wcr7Jx

 

Also, regarding the ram, what will happen if it were left the same?

This'll be my first build so suggestions would be a great help. Thanks.

[Godlygamer23]

This is the thing about the "can it run x games?" question. It's too generic. We have no idea what frame rate you desire. Another thing: If it wouldn't run the titles at your specifications, why would a similarly specced system do any better if it's similarly specced?

[stconquest]

That is a very good gaming machine at 1080p... the problem is the price tag.  That is way too expensive for what is is... which is a gaming rig, right?

[Codymm03]

That is a very good gaming machine at 1080p... the problem is the price tag.  That is way too expensive for what is is... which is a gaming rig, right?

 

Thats about average cost for a good gaming machine that will last a while.

[stconquest]

Thats about average cost for a good gaming machine that will last a while.

 

Actually, I am noticing that myself... as I build. 

[stconquest]

Roughly the same cost, but better parts:

 

Better PSU; SSD; Case; GPU; CPU cooler is quieter and better looking...

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£253.95 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 412S 52.6 CFM CPU Cooler  (£27.76 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£89.99 @ Novatech)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (£85.08 @ CCL Computers)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£64.06 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£41.64 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  (£279.70 @ Aria PC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  (£85.93 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£77.99 @ Aria PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit)  (£67.95 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £1074.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-12 01:09 BST+0100

 

You can drop to an i5 4690K if you do not need the hyper threading.  This system will support a second GTX 970.

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Roughly the same cost, but better parts:

 

Better PSU; SSD; Case; GPU; CPU cooler is quieter and better looking...

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£253.95 @ Amazon UK)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 412S 52.6 CFM CPU Cooler  (£27.76 @ CCL Computers)

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£89.99 @ Novatech)

Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (£85.08 @ CCL Computers)

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£64.06 @ Amazon UK)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£41.64 @ Amazon UK)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  (£279.70 @ Aria PC)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  (£85.93 @ Scan.co.uk)

Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£77.99 @ Aria PC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit)  (£67.95 @ Ebuyer)

Total: £1074.05

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-12 01:09 BST+0100

 

You can drop to an i5 4690K if you do not need the hyper threading.  This system will support a second GTX 970.

Thanks. I've changed it up a bit after reading and came to this. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/dG9WTWWill cooling be an issue with an extra 2 200mm fans on top of the stock?

[stconquest]

Thanks. I've changed it up a bit after reading and came to this. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/dG9WTWWill cooling be an issue with an extra 2 200mm fans on top of the stock?

 

I picked the Enthoo Pro because it has more features.  It is a full tower, it has an on board fan hub controller(control up to six case fans from with in Windows), and it can be broken down almost entirely... in case you wanted to paint it.  It is just a really good deal.  I have a CM 690, it is good... but not that good.

 

The V300 SSD from Kingston is terrible.  It is the last thing I would change.  The NAND modules are not the same ones that Kingston started with when they launched it.  It writes as low as 50 MB/s sequential... just terrible.