Posted February 1, 2016 Hello Guys, i am bit in a conflict with my self about my new hardware configurations. i have two builds in mind, my main usage would be CAD>Photogrammetry>Gaming. The video cards are for dummy use, i am not sure if i go for gtx 960 or 970 or going with a budget card until the new Architecture is released. Do you have any suggestions? Build 1: Spoiler PCPartPicker part list: http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/373jt6 CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor (€239.26 @ Mindfactory) CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Alpine 11 Pro Rev. 2 36.7 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler (€9.90 @ Caseking) Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (€152.94 @ Mindfactory) Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (€52.49 @ Amazon Deutschland) Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI) Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI) Case: Nanoxia Deep Silence 3 ATX Mid Tower Case (€75.79 @ Mindfactory) Power Supply: Enermax 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (€83.44 @ Mindfactory) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) Build 2 : Spoiler PCPartPicker part list: http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/F2cVJx CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor (€239.26 @ Mindfactory) CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Alpine 11 Pro Rev. 2 36.7 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler (€9.90 @ Caseking) Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII GENE Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (€199.94 @ Mindfactory) Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (€52.49 @ Amazon Deutschland) Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (€346.42 @ Mindfactory) Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (€346.42 @ Mindfactory) Case: Nanoxia NXDS4B MicroATX Mini Tower Case (€69.93 @ Mindfactory) Power Supply: Enermax TRIATHLOR 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (€79.90 @ Amazon Deutschland) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) Total: €1804.61 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-01 09:42 CET+0100 gz Kampfhamster Current Build: EVGA GTX 295 /w backplate 2 Way SLI Intel Q9550 2* D2 Geil 4GB 1066-666 K2 Gei EVGA nForce780i Tagan TG1100-u88 BZ 1100W Tacens Sagitta II Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/538730-build-advise/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 1, 2016 If you really really want the new architecture, then just buy it when it comes out and sell your old GPU. as for your builds, they are pretty good. My ~$200 USD build: AMD A8-7600 G. Skill Ripjaws Z @1800 CAS 8 EVGA 500w 80+ PSU Gigabyte GAF2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/538730-build-advise/#findComment-7139449 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 1, 2016 It would be a waste for you to get two gpus if you are planning to upgrade to the new gpu series in the end. Consider a single 960 or anything around that range. i5 4690k | MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G | Swiftech H240-X | MSI Z97s SLI Krait Edition | Corsair Vengeance Pro 8gb ( 2x4gb ) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 850EVO 250gb SSD & WD Caviar Blue 1tb HDD | Fractal Design Define R5 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/538730-build-advise/#findComment-7139452 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 1, 2016 Looks good, but IMO right now AMD cards in the price range of the GTX 960 and GTX 970 are better bang for buck (cards I would recommend in those price ranges and R9 380 4GB and R9 390 respectively) Otherwise looks like a good build. You could go for a K CPU because you are going with a Z170 motherboard now too (so you can really overclock). Don't know much about that CPU cooler, but I can recommend something like a Cryorig H7 too. "We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami. mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/ mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/ Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/538730-build-advise/#findComment-7139455 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 1, 2016 You have a locked CPU, you don't need an aftermarket cooler of a Z170 motherboard. A H170 or B150 motherboard would be fine. Don't go with SLI or Crossfire, buy the most expensive GPU you can afford, such as the R9 Nano. I don't know about the PSUs you chose, I'd go with a PSU from XFX or Seasonic or certain ones from EVGA such as the B2, G2, GS or P2, or other PSUs from the top 2 tier (Refer to link bellow) https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/406160-psu-ranking-and-tiers/ Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/538730-build-advise/#findComment-7139466 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 1, 2016 Replace the dual 970 with 980ti. Get H/B series motheboard or go Z series and pick unlocked CPU(with K at the end) . Magical Pineapples
