2k - 2.5k AUD

[kronic]

Looking for input on the current build I came up with. Looking for way to improve it.

 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/tkmhCJ

 

With a new Dell UltraSharp U2515H WQHD IPS Monitor. "not set in stone will change if theres a better model for around the same amount :)"

 

Couldn't decide between the R9 390 or a GTX 970. Was thinking the 390 because of direct x 12? or should I still go for a 970? What is the fastest 970.

 

cheers

 

 

 

 

regards,

James

[Guest Gabbs]

Get 8gb more RAM and faster.

Fastest 970 without user OC are the Asus Strix and MSI G1.

 

Btw: 970 has support for dx12.

[Bl00dgod]

the 390 outperforms the 970

read the topic in my signature for more info

[Guest Gabbs]

the 390 outperforms the 970

read the topic in my signature for more info

 

In your opinion and whatever tests you did and how you did them. I could disagree but let's keep it on topic.

[Amazingasian]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($355.00 @ Centre Com) 

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Motherboard: Asus Z170-P D3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($170.00 @ Centre Com) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.00 @ Umart) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($134.00 @ CPL Online) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($102.00 @ CPL Online) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($1029.00 @ IJK) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($108.50 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: Silverstone 500W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($130.00 @ Umart) 

Total: $2162.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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You got the budget,  980ti will demolish everything.  Plus, OC that 6600k.

[kameshss]

2.5k aud for the with or without monitor?

 

2.1k without monitor. You can get a better GPU for that money.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($294.00 @ IJK) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($189.00 @ Centre Com) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($78.00 @ IJK) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.00 @ Centre Com) 

Storage: Western Digital Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($107.00 @ Umart) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked Video Card  ($1075.00 @ CPL Online) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $2140.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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[Bl00dgod]

as i said read the topic in my signature bob jim compared the cards nice

 

In your opinion and whatever tests you did and how you did them. I could disagree but let's keep it on topic.

This means that the R9 390 is a MUCH better choice if you are using high detail texture packs at 1440p/4K.          to quote @Bob Jim

 

and otherwise for a budget at 2-2,5k i wouldnt bother about 970 and straight get an awesome 980TI  IMO EVGA

[Guest Gabbs]

as i said read the topic in my signature bob jim compared the cards nice

 

This means that the R9 390 is a MUCH better choice if you are using high detail texture packs at 1440p/4K.          to quote @Bob Jim

 

and otherwise for a budget at 2-2,5k i wouldnt bother about 970 and straight get an awesome 980TI  IMO EVGA

 

More expensive power supply and electric bills, crappy drivers aside.... then probably.

[Bl00dgod]

i got my evga 750w g2 supernova for ~120 bucks so i would say its more expensive than your 115 corsair CX *cough*

and i wouldnt bother about a few bucks more on the electric bill if you spend more than 2 grand on your pc

the nvidia drivers are ok, had no issues with my 980TI so far with

 

remember what uncle ben told spiderman.... "from great power comes a great bill"

[Amazingasian]

In your opinion and whatever tests you did and how you did them. I could disagree but let's keep it on topic.

There's reasons for both.

 

970:  Nvidia features (shadowplay especially), cooler, uses less power, lots of Nvidia optimised games, MOSTLY good overclockers

390:  DX12 is mostly on AMD side right now, 8GB of vram, faster than the 970 at 1440p+, idk... can't think of anything right now.

It's up in the air.  Most people generally say 390.  Drivers and Gameworks can't be used in an argument because they hinder both team red and team green.

[HKZeroFive]

For something like 2.5K, you could grab a 980Ti. Changed the PSU and included the monitor:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($294.00 @ IJK) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($158.00 @ IJK) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($78.98 @ Mwave Australia) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.00 @ Centre Com) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($1055.00 @ Scorptec) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($119.00 @ Umart) 

Monitor: Dell U2515H 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($465.00 @ IJK) 

Total: $2451.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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[kameshss]

 

For something like 2.5K, you could grab a 980Ti. Changed the PSU and included the monitor:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($294.00 @ IJK) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($158.00 @ IJK) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($78.98 @ Mwave Australia) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.00 @ Centre Com) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($1055.00 @ Scorptec) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($119.00 @ Umart) 

Monitor: Dell U2515H 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($465.00 @ IJK) 

Total: $2451.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Nice build at the price.

 

But getting a 980Ti for a 60Hz monitor is a waste of money imo. 

 

Better getting a R9 390 and save some money here.

[slightlyjaded]

okay, just as a fellow aussie. there's issues with both cards. The 970 falls off as you ask it to perform beyond 1080p in AAA games. Nividea's tessalation is king, but that whole 3.5GB of VRam hurts it far below that that limit, as it goes looking for the extra at anytime it stutters, shudders, and basically sucks at any time it actually needs more that the 3.5...

 

 

At any resolution above that 3.5GB (basically 1440p+) the 390 is a better card despite being just a rebranded 290x, and IMO you can find better for far less.

 

My advice in aussieland, home of australia tax, and industry markup is actually the reference 980....Most users are replacing their reference cards from christmas last year with TI's... I've seen ac ouple of cards for 500 bucks.

[kronic]

Hello and thank you all for such an overwhelming amount of help in such a small amount of time! I should of been more clear. 2 - 2.5k including the 700 dollar monitor. so about 1500 - 1700$ on the PC. This is going to just be my work rig that I use for documentation, spreadsheets, ect with gaming on the side 'rainbow 6 siege, hearthstone, metro ect". Also I live in Australia

[Bob Jim]

 

For something like 2.5K, you could grab a 980Ti. Changed the PSU and included the monitor:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($294.00 @ IJK) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($158.00 @ IJK) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($78.98 @ Mwave Australia) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.00 @ Centre Com) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($1055.00 @ Scorptec) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($119.00 @ Umart) 

Monitor: Dell U2515H 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($465.00 @ IJK) 

Total: $2451.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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I have that exact processor, and let me tell you according to 3DMark Firestrike it slightly bottlenecks an R9 380, which I though was strange. Soo 980Ti might not be the best option there.

[kronic]

I have that exact processor, and let me tell you according to 3DMark Firestrike it slightly bottlenecks an R9 380, which I though was strange. Soo 980Ti might not be the best option there.

http://cplonline.com.au/monitors/dell-u2515h-25in-ultrasharp-ips-monitor.html

is the monitor I will be getting. I want the total to be around 2.2 - 2.3 including monitor so a pc around 1700 or so. still think I should get the R9 390?

[Bob Jim]

http://cplonline.com.au/monitors/dell-u2515h-25in-ultrasharp-ips-monitor.html

is the monitor I will be getting. I want the total to be around 2.2 - 2.3 including monitor so a pc around 1700 or so. still think I should get the R9 390?

The R9 390 would work, but an R9 Fury (Non X) would be better.