The Rig (First Build)

[ryyo96]

Hi Everyone.

So this is it, the final build:

[PCPartPicker part list](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/m9hPTW) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/m9hPTW/by_merchant/)

What do you think? Think I can play all Triple A games at high settings with decent FPS (60+?)?

Let me know your thoughts on the machine. Can't wait to start getting all the parts!

[Indus Monk]

The build is perfect.

[ryyo96]

The build is perfect.

GTA 5 @ 1080p 60FPS+ with max settings?

[arronleeds]

I'd go with corsiar lp ram mate, its not much more for 16gb 1866mhz

[Lord_Karango17]

why 1333mhz ram? other than that all is good. 

 

I doubt it would really degrade the experience (ram speeds does little in gaming), but 1600mhz or 1866mhz ram cant cost much more

[arronleeds]

GTA 5 @ 1080p 60FPS+ with max settings?

Probably will but I'm not sure

[Indus Monk]

GTA 5 @ 1080p 60FPS+ with max settings?

yes definetly

[Killervolt]

Wouldn't it be better to get a kit of HyperX Fury 16gb 1600mhz RAM instead? Will be the same price or cheaper. Other than that, it's great and will definitely play all games at ultra

[ryyo96]

I'd go with corsiar lp ram mate, its not much more for 16gb 1866mhz

why 1333mhz ram? other than that all is good.

I doubt it would really degrade the experience (ram speeds does little in gaming), but 1600mhz or 1866mhz ram cant cost much more

Wouldn't it be better to get a kit of HyperX Fury 16gb 1600mhz RAM instead? Will be the same price or cheaper. Other than that, it's great and will definitely play all games at ultra

It should be the 1866MHz Ram kit. Put the wrong one in. My mistake.

[ryyo96]

The build is perfect.

I'd go with corsiar lp ram mate, its not much more for 16gb 1866mhz

why 1333mhz ram? other than that all is good.

I doubt it would really degrade the experience (ram speeds does little in gaming), but 1600mhz or 1866mhz ram cant cost much more

Probably will but I'm not sure

yes definetly

Wouldn't it be better to get a kit of HyperX Fury 16gb 1600mhz RAM instead? Will be the same price or cheaper. Other than that, it's great and will definitely play all games at ultra

How quiet do you think the machine will run?

[arronleeds]

It should be the 1866MHz Ram kit. Put the wrong one in. My mistake.

Amazing pc then, will last you years, 980ti can even play games like battlefield 4 at 4k

[Lord_Karango17]

How quiet do you think the machine will run?

the nh-d15 is a beast of a cooler, and I doubt that i5 will be able to make it break a sweat, so the cpu aspect should be very quiet.

 

The gpu also has a very good cooler, but it will likely be a tad louder than the cpu (due to the smaller fans, that has to run faster)

[arronleeds]

the nh-d15 is a beast of a cooler, and I doubt that i5 will be able to make it break a sweat, so the cpu aspect should be very quiet.

 

The gpu also has a very good cooler, but it will likely be a tad louder than the cpu (due to the smaller fans, that has to run faster)

I have that style cooler on my 970 and even at 50% fan speed it's not audible, 70% is where it starts.

[Lord_Karango17]

I have that style cooler on my 970 and even at 50% fan speed it's not audible, 70% is where it starts.

Yes, but the 970 takes a lot less power, and emits a lot less heat than the 980 ti (980 ti's cooler is likely beefier, but will likely be a bit louder)

[Guest]

Hi Everyone.

So this is it, the final build:

[PCPartPicker part list](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/m9hPTW) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/m9hPTW/by_merchant/)

What do you think? Think I can play all Triple A games at high settings with decent FPS (60+?)?

Let me know your thoughts on the machine. Can't wait to start getting all the parts!

Go with 2 x 8GB Ram rather than two single sticks. 

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx318c10fbk216

 

These two boards are a bit cheaper and are still red/black

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xgaming5

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97progamer

[TheCaptain53]

Hi Everyone.

So this is it, the final build:

[PCPartPicker part list](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/m9hPTW) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/m9hPTW/by_merchant/)

What do you think? Think I can play all Triple A games at high settings with decent FPS (60+?)?

Let me know your thoughts on the machine. Can't wait to start getting all the parts!

For the PSU I'd go for a 750/850 G2 instead. It'll be more expensive, but they're awesome PSUs.

Also, 1080p 60fps? Dude, you could drive 1440p without breaking a sweat. I don't care what anyone says, the GTX 980 Ti is so ridiculously overkill for 1080p.

Other than that, looks awesome. Little jealous. :')

[Guest]

For the PSU I'd go for a 750/850 G2 instead. It'll be more expensive, but they're awesome PSUs.

Also, 1080p 60fps? Dude, you could drive 1440p without breaking a sweat. I don't care what anyone says, the GTX 980 Ti is so ridiculously overkill for 1080p.

Other than that, looks awesome. Little jealous. :')

I think He might already have the psu as there is no store listed. 

 

I agree with you on the gpu. I didn't notice he was playing at 1080p. A GTX 970 would be a better option.

[TheCaptain53]

I think He might already have the psu as there is no store listed. 

 

I agree with you on the gpu. I didn't notice he was playing at 1080p. A GTX 970 would be a better option.

I still personally think a GTX 970 is overkill for 1080p, I use an EVGA GTX 970 SSC and run 1440p like a dream. I do have to turn down the AA, but at the higher resolutions, it's not really needed.

[EJ993]

Awesome build, love the r5!

[Guest]

I still personally think a GTX 970 is overkill for 1080p, I use an EVGA GTX 970 SSC and run 1440p like a dream. I do have to turn down the AA, but at the higher resolutions, it's not really needed.

If He wants an Nvidia card then I wouldn't go any lower than a GTX 970. 

[EJ993]

GTA 5 @ 1080p 60FPS+ with max settings?

Depends on the AA. If you would go crazy and select 8xAA Im pretty sure you wouldn't be able to get 60fps. Id say you could max everything and go with 2xAA and still get 60fps.

[ryyo96]

Yes, but the 970 takes a lot less power, and emits a lot less heat than the 980 ti (980 ti's cooler is likely beefier, but will likely be a bit louder)

For the PSU I'd go for a 750/850 G2 instead. It'll be more expensive, but they're awesome PSUs.

Also, 1080p 60fps? Dude, you could drive 1440p without breaking a sweat. I don't care what anyone says, the GTX 980 Ti is so ridiculously overkill for 1080p.

Other than that, looks awesome. Little jealous. :')

I think He might already have the psu as there is no store listed.

I agree with you on the gpu. I didn't notice he was playing at 1080p. A GTX 970 would be a better option.

I still personally think a GTX 970 is overkill for 1080p, I use an EVGA GTX 970 SSC and run 1440p like a dream. I do have to turn down the AA, but at the higher resolutions, it's not really needed.

Awesome build, love the r5!

If He wants an Nvidia card then I wouldn't go any lower than a GTX 970.

I plan on moving onto a 1440p monitor @ 144hz in a few months time after using my 1080p for a bit.

[TheCaptain53]

I plan on moving onto a 1440p monitor @ 144hz in a few months time after using my 1080p for a bit.

Then a GTX 980 Ti would be appropriate for this build. You won't be able to push 144fps in AAA titles at that res, but the lower respone times of 144Hz monitors make a lot of sense. I would have gotten the XB270HU had it not been so damn expensive.

[ryyo96]

I have that style cooler on my 970 and even at 50% fan speed it's not audible, 70% is where it starts.

Yes, but the 970 takes a lot less power, and emits a lot less heat than the 980 ti (980 ti's cooler is likely beefier, but will likely be a bit louder)

Then a GTX 980 Ti would be appropriate for this build. You won't be able to push 144fps in AAA titles at that res, but the lower respone times of 144Hz monitors make a lot of sense. I would have gotten the XB270HU had it not been so damn expensive.

Ok, I'll be getting the MSI 980 Ti as you know. Will I still get the performance that I've asked for without over clocking the GPU and CPU?

[Lord_Karango17]

Ok, I'll be getting the MSI 980 Ti as you know. Will I still get the performance that I've asked for without over clocking the GPU and CPU?

The 980ti is a beast out of the box (msi probably also has a factory overclock on it), and with these cards, overclocking is merely the icing on the cake, rather than a necessity.