Is this logical?

j19002 · August 13, 2015

Hey i am recently starting my new build and after spending alot of time picking parts i realized that if i cut all the fancy stuff and get a starter build that can be upgraded later that it would be better than later on having to buy a new graphics card. So i went all out on the graphics card and put an i5 processor. I know its the k version but once again its a starter so i plan on later buying a cooler to over clock but I dont have the funds to buy all this at once. So my main question here is is it not smart or can the processor I have in this build push the gtx 980 ti to its full potential? Or is this idea just bad and should i just purchase each part operatically because i cannot buy them all at once?

All feedback is greatly appreciated Thanks!

My idea will this work? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GQByzy

Tagiau · August 13, 2015

No the 4690k will not bottleneck a 980ti.

Amazingasian · August 13, 2015

I'd get a z97 board and a cpu cooler for overclocking if you're gonna get that cpu.

Pankaic · August 13, 2015

I'd get a z97 board and a cpu cooler for overclocking if you're gonna get that cpu.

I agree with Amazingasian. Since you are getting a k CPU, consider investing in a Z97 board. My suggestion is the Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128715&cm_re=ga-z97-hd3-_-13-128-715-_-Product). You can sometimes find it an extra $10 cheaper for a total price of $70 after rebate (AR). You don't have to buy a cooler yet, since you are trying to cut back costs wherever you can, but definitely get one in the future.