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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hFVQbv

 

So, I've finally done a lot of research and settled with this. And i have a few questions about my pc:

 

Q1: i5 + 980 Ti or i7 + 980. Some of you are thinking that this is overkill for 1080p but i really need 120 - 144 fps in most of the games with all settings maxed out (or nearly). I don't have the money for an i7 and a 980 Ti because my budget is 3000 to 3100 USD. So i need your help. I am going to be doing light video and sound editing and livestreaming. so it comes down to the i5 4690K or the i7 4790K (will overclock them both, that's why i choose the unlocked versions).

 

Q2: Seagate 2TB SSHD vs WD Black 2TB?

 

Q3: Windows 8.1. Good for gaming and editing? Or should i go with Win 10 or stick with the current one that i have Win 7 Ultimate?

 

Q4: Can you guys give me some personal opinions on the keyboard / mouse / headset / mic if you have them (i've never tried any of them) ?

 

Q*: Anything else you would like to change if you were me?

 

IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE TRY TO ANSWER IN ORDER (A1, A2, A3, A4, A*)

 

I would like to thank all of you who are willing to spend their time helping me solve my problems

 

 

 

Thank you

 

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hFVQbv

 

So, I've finally done a lot of research and settled with this. And i have a few questions about my pc:

 

Q1: i5 + 980 Ti or i7 + 980. Some of you are thinking that this is overkill for 1080p but i really need 120 - 144 fps in most of the games with all settings maxed out (or nearly). I don't have the money for an i7 and a 980 Ti because my budget is 3000 to 3100 USD. So i need your help. I am going to be doing light video and sound editing and livestreaming. so it comes down to the i5 4690K or the i7 4790K (will overclock them both, that's why i choose the unlocked versions).

 

Q2: Seagate 2TB SSHD vs WD Black 2TB?

 

Q3: Windows 8.1. Good for gaming and editing? Or should i go with Win 10 or stick with the current one that i have Win 7 Ultimate?

 

Q4: Can you guys give me some personal opinions on the keyboard / mouse / headset / mic if you have them (i've never tried any of them) ?

 

Q*: Anything else you would like to change if you were me?

 

IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE TRY TO ANSWER IN ORDER (A1, A2, A3, A4, A*)

 

I would like to thank all of you who are willing to spend their time helping me solve my problems

 

 

 

Thank you

 

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Hold on.  I'm gonna try to make this x99

i5-4690k@4.5GHz || MSI GTX 970 || MSI z97 Gaming 5 || NZXT Kraken x61 || WD Black 1TB || Crucial MX100 || 8GB Corsair Vengeance Pro || Corsair RM750 || NZXT H440 || Corsair k70 RGB mx browns || Acer H236HL || ViewSonic VX2255wm-4

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hFVQbv

 

So, I've finally done a lot of research and settled with this. And i have a few questions about my pc:

 

Q1: i5 + 980 Ti or i7 + 980. Some of you are thinking that this is overkill for 1080p but i really need 120 - 144 fps in most of the games with all settings maxed out (or nearly). I don't have the money for an i7 and a 980 Ti because my budget is 3000 to 3100 USD. So i need your help. I am going to be doing light video and sound editing and livestreaming. so it comes down to the i5 4690K or the i7 4790K (will overclock them both, that's why i choose the unlocked versions).

 

Q2: Seagate 2TB SSHD vs WD Black 2TB?

 

Q3: Windows 8.1. Good for gaming and editing? Or should i go with Win 10 or stick with the current one that i have Win 7 Ultimate?

 

Q4: Can you guys give me some personal opinions on the keyboard / mouse / headset / mic if you have them (i've never tried any of them) ?

 

Q*: Anything else you would like to change if you were me?

 

IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE TRY TO ANSWER IN ORDER (A1, A2, A3, A4, A*)

 

I would like to thank all of you who are willing to spend their time helping me solve my problems

 

 

 

Thank you

 

                                                                                                                                        MarkoCroatiaMC

1 i5 is ideal for gaming, i7 will give you only a bit more performance and overclocked i5 might be even better!

2 SSHDs are mainly for people who don't know a lot about PCs get HDD and SSD

3 win 10 is best, you can get free upgrade from 7/8/8.1

4 K70/G502 or corsair m45 if you like smaller mouse/ hyperX cloud

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QL83D3

Changed the motherboard, it doesn't affect performance, those premium ASUS MBOs are overpriced...

Changed HDDs, no need for SSHD if you have SSD

Changed the PSU, 750W is enough for 1 980ti, if you plan to add second get 850W

You could get i7 with saved money but i5 is great.

 

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as people above are going to re do the builds,

 

I'm just going to say, avoid overly expensive peripherals unless they have good reviews, and don't get a sshd for a desktop

Recommend what is best, not what you preffer.

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1 i5 is ideal for gaming, i7 will give you only a bit more performance and overclocked i5 might be even better!

2 SSHDs are mainly for people who don't know a lot about PCs get HDD and SSD

3 win 10 is best, you can get free upgrade from 7/8/8.1

4 K70/G502 or corsair m45 if you like smaller mouse/ hyperX cloud

 

*Tweaked build icoming*

So if i get an i5, how far should i oc it? 4.2Ghz?

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hFVQbv

 

So, I've finally done a lot of research and settled with this. And i have a few questions about my pc:

 

Q1: i5 + 980 Ti or i7 + 980. Some of you are thinking that this is overkill for 1080p but i really need 120 - 144 fps in most of the games with all settings maxed out (or nearly). I don't have the money for an i7 and a 980 Ti because my budget is 3000 to 3100 USD. So i need your help. I am going to be doing light video and sound editing and livestreaming. so it comes down to the i5 4690K or the i7 4790K (will overclock them both, that's why i choose the unlocked versions).

 

Q2: Seagate 2TB SSHD vs WD Black 2TB?

 

Q3: Windows 8.1. Good for gaming and editing? Or should i go with Win 10 or stick with the current one that i have Win 7 Ultimate?

 

Q4: Can you guys give me some personal opinions on the keyboard / mouse / headset / mic if you have them (i've never tried any of them) ?

 

Q*: Anything else you would like to change if you were me?

 

IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE TRY TO ANSWER IN ORDER (A1, A2, A3, A4, A*)

 

I would like to thank all of you who are willing to spend their time helping me solve my problems

 

 

 

Thank you

 

                                                                                                                                        MarkoCroatiaMC

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($378.00 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($103.99 @ Amazon) 
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste  ($6.95 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI X99S Gaming 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($262.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($678.98 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Micro Center) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro OEM (64-bit)  ($131.65 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.49 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X Headset  ($79.00 @ Amazon) 
Other: Blue Yeti - Blackout Edition w/ Pop filter ($186.00)
Total: $2933.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-17 13:41 EDT-0400

i5-4690k@4.5GHz || MSI GTX 970 || MSI z97 Gaming 5 || NZXT Kraken x61 || WD Black 1TB || Crucial MX100 || 8GB Corsair Vengeance Pro || Corsair RM750 || NZXT H440 || Corsair k70 RGB mx browns || Acer H236HL || ViewSonic VX2255wm-4

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CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($378.00 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($103.99 @ Amazon) 
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste  ($6.95 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI X99S Gaming 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($262.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($678.98 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Micro Center) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro OEM (64-bit)  ($131.65 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.49 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X Headset  ($79.00 @ Amazon) 
Other: Blue Yeti - Blackout Edition w/ Pop filter ($186.00)
Total: $2933.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-17 13:41 EDT-0400

 

Not a bad build but for gaming Z97 makes more sense.

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I'd go for a K70 instead of a K95. Macros seem cool at first, but are useless in reality. Unless you play some weirdo games that requires them.

i5-4690k | GALAX HoF 980Ti | MSI Z97 Gaming 3 | 2xHyperX Fury 8GB @ 2133MHz | 2x240GB Kingston SSD in RAID-0 | 500GB Samsung 850 EVO | NZXT H440 | Corsair H75 | Corsair RM750

 

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Not a bad build but for gaming Z97 makes more sense.

 

He said that he'll be doing gaming and light video and sound editing and with a 3k budget, why not?

i5-4690k@4.5GHz || MSI GTX 970 || MSI z97 Gaming 5 || NZXT Kraken x61 || WD Black 1TB || Crucial MX100 || 8GB Corsair Vengeance Pro || Corsair RM750 || NZXT H440 || Corsair k70 RGB mx browns || Acer H236HL || ViewSonic VX2255wm-4

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So if i get an i5, how far should i oc it? 4.2Ghz?

My i5 is oc at 4.8Ghz. I could go to 5Ghz just haven't tried it yet.

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There's no reason why you can't fit an i7 and a 980 ti with a $3k budget. Should be able to do it fairly comfortably too!

CPU: Ryzen R7 1700X Motherboard: ASRock X370 Gaming K4 CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 RAM: Crucial 32GB 12400Mhz GPU: Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Edition

SSD: PNY 240GB HDD: Toshiba 3TB 7200RPM PSU: EVGA 1000 GQ Case: NZXT S340 Display: Dell P2416D

 

Camera: Samsung NX1 Audio: Tascam DR-40 Mic: Rode NTG2

 

Interface: Focusrite 18i20 Monitors: Event 20/20's Mic: Blue Bluebird DAW: Steinberg's Cubase 7.5, Adobe Audition CC

 

Guitar: MIM Fender Stratocaster Amp: Peavey Classic Chorus 212 Pedals: Dunlop High Gain Volume, Big Muff Germanium Pi, Boss DD-3 Delay, Roland Tuner

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You can't fit an i7 and a 980Ti in a 3000-3100$ budget?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($359.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($114.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($678.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($678.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($117.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2344.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-17 13:56 EDT-0400

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You can't fit an i7 and a 980Ti in a 3000-3100$ budget?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($359.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($53.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($114.99 @ B&H)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($678.98 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($678.98 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($117.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $2344.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-17 13:56 EDT-0400

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Njmhpg

i5-4690k@4.5GHz || MSI GTX 970 || MSI z97 Gaming 5 || NZXT Kraken x61 || WD Black 1TB || Crucial MX100 || 8GB Corsair Vengeance Pro || Corsair RM750 || NZXT H440 || Corsair k70 RGB mx browns || Acer H236HL || ViewSonic VX2255wm-4

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All that money yet 1 980Ti and a shitty monitor?

 

Not my monitor decision. And a lot of the money is in the peripherals anyway.

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Not my monitor decision. And a lot of the money is in the peripherals anyway.

 

Peripherals which OP can buy at a later time anyways. When I'm building a new system, I'm always spending all my money on the tower itself, and then buy peripherals later.

 

This would be best bang for buck. What's the point in having a 3000$ build if you are using a shitty monitor xD

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.95 @ B&H)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($53.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($109.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($678.98 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($678.98 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($117.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Acer XB270HU bprz 144Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($799.99 @ Micro Center)

Total: $3049.74

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-17 14:04 EDT-0400

Open your eyes and break your chains. Console peasantry is just a state of mind.

 

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I'd go for a K70 instead of a K95. Macros seem cool at first, but are useless in reality. Unless you play some weirdo games that requires them.

 

Macros are great for productivity. At that point either get a K65 or K95, because K70 makes no sense with the numpad that most people never use, only game that often uses it are race games like NFS.

Open your eyes and break your chains. Console peasantry is just a state of mind.

 

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Macros are great for productivity. At that point either get a K65 or K95, because K70 makes no sense with the numpad that most people never use, only game that often uses it are race games like NFS.

GTA uses the number pad for flight (it's really hard to use the mouse for it)

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GTA uses the number pad for flight (it's really hard to use the mouse for it)

 

Who flies with a keyboard in gta rofl

Open your eyes and break your chains. Console peasantry is just a state of mind.

 

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Who flies with a keyboard in gta rofl

Everybody...

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Everybody...

 

No, I use a controller like a lot of people. Also you can obviously rebind those keys.

Open your eyes and break your chains. Console peasantry is just a state of mind.

 

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No, I use a controller like a lot of people. Also you can obviously rebind those keys.

I just think it's easier and controllers hurt my hands

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I just think it's easier and controllers hurt my hands

 

Hurt your hands if you use them for 5 minutes while flying  :huh:

 

Doesn't that Razer Kraken Pro hurt your ears too ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Open your eyes and break your chains. Console peasantry is just a state of mind.

 

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