Help me validate my build

[pcnewb]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/FzW8Bm

 

first pc build

will used for 1080p gaming

 

thanks

[Sam Z Man]

The CPU is garbage because comparing in GHz and cores when gaming is bullshit.

[pcnewb]

so should i go with intel?

[Clyne]

Got no idea where the other "parts" for money are.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.99 @ Memory Express) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ Memory Express) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Memory Express) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($79.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Memory Express) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card  ($599.99 @ Memory Express) 

Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.99 @ Memory Express) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($114.99 @ Memory Express) 

Total: $1514.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-16 02:14 EDT-0400

[Sam Z Man]

so should i go with intel?

Oh faster ram past 1600mhz is bullshit to.

[Opeth747]

I'd recommend Intel over AMD for gaming. And if you are set on AMD, you can get an 8350 for the price you're looking at for the 8320. You will also need a good cooler. I recommend the Cooler Master 212 EVO.

Don't buy that power supply, either. It's crap. 

Also, to be honest, the 980 is overkill for 1080p gaming. You can save some money and put it towards a better CPU by just getting a 970. 

[Clyne]

The CPU is garbage because comparing in GHz and cores when gaming is bullshit.

So if a CPU has extremely high IPC and high single core performance and a low clock speed with 1 core would mean that it's bullshit in gaming?

Flawed logic. 

 

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So if a CPU has extremely high IPC and high single core performance and a low clock speed with 1 core would mean that it's bullshit in gaming?

Flawed logic. 

 

 

high ipc with low ghz? what?

[Guest]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/FzW8Bm

 

first pc build

will used for 1080p gaming

 

thanks

Switch to an Intel CPU and your fine.

[Clyne]

high ipc with low ghz? what?

If that was a example, not actually talking about real CPU.

[pcnewb]

If i go with intel is the i5 4690k enough or will the i7 4790k give me more power (gaming)?

 

also is there a motherboard that would allow me to upgrade to 5th generation in the future? (sorry if its a newb question)

[Opeth747]

If i go with intel is the i5 4690k enough or will the i7 4790k give me more power (gaming)?

 

also is there a motherboard that would allow me to upgrade to 5th generation in the future? (sorry if its a newb question)

Both are great gaming CPU's. And a good z97 mobo will suit you well.

[alexhelvetica]

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http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/dnKgWZ.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/zrnJ99

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[GoldForest]

If i go with intel is the i5 4690k enough or will the i7 4790k give me more power (gaming)?

 

also is there a motherboard that would allow me to upgrade to 5th generation in the future? (sorry if its a newb question)

 

Only go I7 if you're a heavy video editor or are looking to stream games. Otherwise, stick with the I5. Great performance for gaming.

[Opeth747]

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http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/dnKgWZ

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That's a z87 mobo. Unless it's flashed with a bios that supports it out of the box, he's gonna be stuck. Get a z97. 

[alexhelvetica]

That's a z87 mobo. Unless it's flashed with a bios that supports it out of the box, he's gonna be stuck. Get a z97. 

Oh, didn't know that, I fix that.

 

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[pascil]

AMD is for budget Gaming. If you can buy a 1.5k CA$ PC you should choose Intel.