2 Builds Finalizations Before I Order

[Omie]

So I am deciding if I should increase my budget or not to get the 980 Ti or stick with the GTX 970.

 

But I came up with two builds, one being the more expensive 980 Ti and the other being a GTX 970.

 

If I go with the cheaper build, I was hoping to get the GTX 970 and i5 4690k build for around $1k U.S. dollars but I am not sure if it is possible.

 

Anyways, is there anything I should change before I pick which build I should choose depending if I will increase my budget or not?

 

Note: This is strctly Intel/Nvidia build, no AMD please.

 

Goal: Game on max settings at 1080p.

 

 

Also, regardless of the build I pick I will be using my BenQ GW2255 (https://pcpartpicker.com/part/benq-monitor-gw2255) monitor from my old build. I don't mind the 60 hz refresh rate as long as I don't drop below 60 fps with Vsync enabled when gaming.

 

And for the RAM, I see that there is like a $5 difference between DDR3 1600mhz and 1866 mhz, is it worth it to take the 1866 mhz instead, and if so which one?

 

Lastly, I still have the installation CD for Windows 8.1 64 bit from my old build that I installed Windows 8.1 on so people are telling me to just install the OS from that CD and buy a key from reddit for like $20 instead of paying like $90 for a whole new Windows 8.1 OS CD.

 

 

Here are the two builds:

 

i5 4690k / GTX 970 Combo:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($135.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($45.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($350.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1182.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 02:45 EDT-0400

 

 

i5 4690k / GTX 980 Ti Combo:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($135.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($45.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($679.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1511.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 02:45 EDT-0400

 

 

 

Thanks everyone.

 

 

[Aytex]

 if I will increase my budget or not?

 

Note: This is strctly Intel/Nvidia build, no AMD please.

 

your in a tight spot buddy. a r9 390x will just rekt but you said no amd  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

it would be better than the 970 but less than the 980 ti. basically the 980 but better

[C0LL0SS0S]

well there are 400$ difference if you have it get the 980ti of course, its way better than the 970, if you don't have the money get the 970 ^^

[Omie]

your in a tight spot buddy. a r9 390x will just rekt but you said no amd  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

it would be better than the 970 but less than the 980 ti. basically the 980 but better

 

Yeah, but I have had terrible experience with AMD, I don't even want any of their products anymore. Long story haha.

 

well there are 400$ difference if you have it get the 980ti of course, its way better than the 970, if you don't have the money get the 970 ^^

 

I see, is the rest of the components in the build good as well? And would my old monitor cause me any problems?

[Aytex]

Yeah, but I have had terrible experience with AMD, I don't even want any of their products anymore. Long story haha.

 

 

I see, is the rest of the components in the build good as well? And would my old monitor cause me any problems?

your buuild is good to go i <3 my gaming 5

maybe buy the wd black

[Omie]

your buuild is good to go i <3 my gaming 5

maybe buy the wd black

 

Ok, great!

 

And what do you  mean by wd black? Sorry I'm still kinda new to computer parts haha.

 

Oh, and that RAM question I had, would it be worth it to spend the extra money to get 1866 Mhz?

[Aytex]

Ok, great!

 

And what do you  mean by wd black? Sorry I'm still kinda new to computer parts haha.

the western digital black hard drive not the blue one https://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1003fzex

[Omie]

the western digital black hard drive not the blue one https://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1003fzex

Oh ok, I'll think about it, thanks.

[Aytex]

Oh ok, I'll think about it, thanks.

theres not a huge difference but some. if your mainly gaming just go with black. its great with storeing lots of gamez (I have one and i like it)

[Omie]

theres not a huge difference but some. if your mainly gaming just go with black. its great with storeing lots of gamez (I have one and i like it)

 

Ah, I see. The problem is I am literally filled to the brim in regards to my budget 

 

I just need to know if that difference if big enough to be worth about $20 extra.

[Aytex]

Ah, I see. The problem is I am literally filled to the brim in regards to my budget 

 

I just need to know if that difference if big enough to be worth about $20 extra.

nah its not a big differnece. stay with the blue

[Omie]

nah its not a big differnece. stay with the blue

 

Alright, will do lol.

[ArataMaou]

So I am deciding if I should increase my budget or not to get the 980 Ti or stick with the GTX 970.

 

But I came up with two builds, one being the more expensive 980 Ti and the other being a GTX 970.

 

If I go with the cheaper build, I was hoping to get the GTX 970 and i5 4690k build for around $1k U.S. dollars but I am not sure if it is possible.

 

Anyways, is there anything I should change before I pick which build I should choose depending if I will increase my budget or not?

 

Note: This is strctly Intel/Nvidia build, no AMD please.

 

Goal: Game on max settings at 1080p.

 

 

Also, regardless of the build I pick I will be using my BenQ GW2255 (https://pcpartpicker.com/part/benq-monitor-gw2255) monitor from my old build. I don't mind the 60 hz refresh rate as long as I don't drop below 60 fps with Vsync enabled when gaming.

 

And for the RAM, I see that there is like a $5 difference between DDR3 1600mhz and 1866 mhz, is it worth it to take the 1866 mhz instead, and if so which one?

 

Lastly, I still have the installation CD for Windows 8.1 64 bit from my old build that I installed Windows 8.1 on so people are telling me to just install the OS from that CD and buy a key from reddit for like $20 instead of paying like $90 for a whole new Windows 8.1 OS CD.

 

 

Here are the two builds:

 

i5 4690k / GTX 970 Combo:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($135.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($45.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.95 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($350.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.75 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1182.11

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 02:45 EDT-0400

 

 

i5 4690k / GTX 980 Ti Combo:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($135.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($45.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.95 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($679.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.75 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1511.11

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 02:45 EDT-0400

 

 

 

Thanks everyone.

you can choose other options for your cooler and your mobo to save ... but otherwise get a 970 to save your life

[Omie]

you can choose other options for your cooler and your mobo to save ... but otherwise get a 970 to save your life

Yeah I was thinking about that lol, but I'm going to want to overclock in the future so that's why I went with the H100i as I have heard good things about it.

[Omie]

you can choose other options for your cooler and your mobo to save ... but otherwise get a 970 to save your life

 

Also, what about the RAM, like there is a $5 difference between 1600 mhz and 1866 mhz, is it worth it?