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Hey, I posted a couple days ago but I'm still having a hard time completing my build as I want to order the parts this weekend, I have a few questions regarding parts this is the base build i have so far, please tell me what is the best optimization for my price ($1200) here are my questions,

 

My main goal is to game at max settings with as much fps as possible at 1080p for my price point, is a 390 or a 970 better? i play csgo and highly anticipate fallout 4

 

is an i7 better then an i5? which should I get? I don't understand all the different numbers at the end like 4790k because some i5 are more expensive then i7s and there are so many lol

 

and just what else can i optimize in this build like is 2x8 GB ram the way to go? or is it better to get 4x4 GB?

 

thank you so much to who ever replys I'm a very indecisive person and don't like jumping to conclusions on things such as this and spending a lot of money

 

 
 
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $312.95 @ SuperBiiz 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $24.89 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gah97md3h) | $72.00 @ SuperBiiz 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy16gx3m2a1866c9r) | $77.99 @ Newegg 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy16gx3m2a1866c9r) | $77.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e120bam) | $71.25 @ Amazon 
**Storage** | [seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $40.50 @ SuperBiiz 
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9390gaming8g) | $299.99 @ Newegg 
**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw) | $89.99 @ Newegg 
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m) | $44.99 @ Newegg 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1162.54
 | Mail-in rebates | -$50.00
 | **Total** | **$1112.54**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-10-30 22:30 EDT-0400 |

 

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You don't need that hell load of ram,and that i7 isn't support quad channel either, let me fix your build up a bit

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($312.95 @ SuperBiiz) 


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




Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.98 @ SuperBiiz) 



Total: $1235.54

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-30 22:59 EDT-0400

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Hey, I posted a couple days ago but I'm still having a hard time completing my build as I want to order the parts this weekend, I have a few questions regarding parts this is the base build i have so far, please tell me what is the best optimization for my price ($1200) here are my questions,

 

My main goal is to game at max settings with as much fps as possible at 1080p for my price point, is a 390 or a 970 better? i play csgo and highly anticipate fallout 4

 

is an i7 better then an i5? which should I get? I don't understand all the different numbers at the end like 4790k because some i5 are more expensive then i7s and there are so many lol

 

and just what else can i optimize in this build like is 2x8 GB ram the way to go? or is it better to get 4x4 GB?

 

thank you so much to who ever replys I'm a very indecisive person and don't like jumping to conclusions on things such as this and spending a lot of money

 

 
 
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $312.95 @ SuperBiiz 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $24.89 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gah97md3h) | $72.00 @ SuperBiiz 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy16gx3m2a1866c9r) | $77.99 @ Newegg 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy16gx3m2a1866c9r) | $77.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e120bam) | $71.25 @ Amazon 
**Storage** | [seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $40.50 @ SuperBiiz 
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9390gaming8g) | $299.99 @ Newegg 
**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw) | $89.99 @ Newegg 
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m) | $44.99 @ Newegg 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1162.54
 | Mail-in rebates | -$50.00
 | **Total** | **$1112.54**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-10-30 22:30 EDT-0400 |

 

get a better PSU that one SUCKS

 

get a g1 or seasonic. you dont need that much ram your processor doesnt even support it.. Get two 4gb sticks.. 4790k is great so stick with that.. as far as 390 vs 970 which brand do you like better? I like nvidia but thats just me.. pick whichever you like. Very similar cards.

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You might wanna change that motherboard. You have an unlocked processor for an H-series motherboard. if you want the H-series mobo, get the regular 4790. If you really want to overclock or keep the CPU, go with a Z97 mobo

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You don't need that hell load of ram,and that i7 isn't support quad channel either, let me fix your build up a bit

thanks so much man 

 

You might wanna change that motherboard. You have an unlocked processor for an H-series motherboard. if you want the H-series mobo, get the regular 4790. If you really want to overclock or keep the CPU, go with a Z97 mobo

ok thank you very much ill change it

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($312.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($135.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1235.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-30 22:59 EDT-0400

 

Also, he said he just needs it for gaming, so 16GB RAM isn't really necessary and it could be stepped down to a 4690k

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Also, he said he just needs it for gaming, so 16GB RAM isn't really necessary and it could be stepped down to a 4690k

16GB is really helpful. Especially when multi tasking like watching youtube ect.

AAA games are starting to utilize hyper threading slowly.

 

 

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16GB is really helpful. Especially when multi tasking like watching youtube ect.

AAA games are starting to utilize hyper threading slowly.

Ohh that's going to be great pretty soon. So if OP is willing, he could run something like a Xeon E3 1231v3 or 1241v3 because of their hyperthreading while still having pretty good performance in games.

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so is this lookin about right?

 

 
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $312.95 @ SuperBiiz 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $24.89 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97mxgaming5) | $108.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy16gx3m2a1866c9r) | $77.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e120bam) | $71.25 @ Amazon 
**Storage** | [seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $40.50 @ SuperBiiz 
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9390gaming8g) | $299.99 @ Newegg 
**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw) | $89.99 @ Newegg 
**Power Supply** | [Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-ax760) | $99.99 @ Newegg 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1186.54
 | Mail-in rebates | -$60.00
 | **Total** | **$1126.54**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-10-31 01:42 EDT-0400 |
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so is this lookin about right?

 

 
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $312.95 @ SuperBiiz 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $24.89 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97mxgaming5) | $108.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy16gx3m2a1866c9r) | $77.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e120bam) | $71.25 @ Amazon 
**Storage** | [seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $40.50 @ SuperBiiz 
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9390gaming8g) | $299.99 @ Newegg 
**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw) | $89.99 @ Newegg 
**Power Supply** | [Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-ax760) | $99.99 @ Newegg 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1186.54
 | Mail-in rebates | -$60.00
 | **Total** | **$1126.54**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-10-31 01:42 EDT-0400 |

 

Your budget is 1200 USD??

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/476415-amd-gemini-dual-gpu-card-specs-leakrumourwccf/?p=6386334

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around there ya

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($312.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($304.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1154.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-31 02:08 EDT-0400

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/476415-amd-gemini-dual-gpu-card-specs-leakrumourwccf/?p=6386334

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($312.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($304.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1154.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-31 02:08 EDT-0400

 

 

thanks for the reply, is 550W enough for this pc? 

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thanks for the reply, is 550W enough for this pc? 

Easily. It consumes an estimated 487W, I made sure to get 550 to make sure. 

 

Should I lower it an i5 and see if I can get you a better GPU? Or alternatively, dropping down to an i5 might get you more RAM. 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/476415-amd-gemini-dual-gpu-card-specs-leakrumourwccf/?p=6386334

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Easily. It consumes an estimated 487W, I made sure to get 550 to make sure. 

 

Should I lower it an i5 and see if I can get you a better GPU? Or alternatively, dropping down to an i5 might get you more RAM. 

What ever you think would be best for gaming with some general use, i could also up my budget a bit to fit in a good upgrade thanks a lot for the help man

 

Edit: I've also read that now that the 970 and the 390 are similar in value that the 970 is better for gaming at 1080p which is what I'm going to be doing

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What ever you think would be best for gaming with some general use, i could also up my budget a bit to fit in a good upgrade thanks a lot for the help man

 

Edit: I've also read that now that the 970 and the 390 are similar in value that the 970 is better for gaming at 1080p which is what I'm going to be doing

Let me cook something up. How much over budget can you go? Are you gonna overclock?

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/476415-amd-gemini-dual-gpu-card-specs-leakrumourwccf/?p=6386334

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i want to say max $150 over budget, and I might down the road as I don't know to much about overclocking atm

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($216.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($619.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1348.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-31 03:35 EDT-0400
 
 
The K behind a CPU means its unlocked and can be overclocked. That's why some i5 models are more expensive than an i7. That 980Ti just simply will give you THE BEST performance at 1080P. You'll be able to max out nearly all settings with it. 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/476415-amd-gemini-dual-gpu-card-specs-leakrumourwccf/?p=6386334

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($216.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($619.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1348.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-31 03:35 EDT-0400
 
 
The K behind a CPU means its unlocked and can be overclocked. That's why some i5 models are more expensive than an i7. That 980Ti just simply will give you THE BEST performance at 1080P. You'll be able to max out nearly all settings with it. 

 

thanks a lot for the help man! i'll most likely go with one of these builds

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($216.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($135.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($649.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1370.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-31 09:00 EDT-0400

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