First Ever Gaming Build (970 vs 1070)

[Borikhr]

Looking to build my first ever Gaming PC in August of this year.

Seeing as how Nvidia has released specs about the 1070 I can't decide between the two.

I don't know if I'm going to game at 1080p or save up for 4k

I have already organized the parts I want and I only need advice on my: Motherboard, Case, and Power Supply

CPU: Intel i5-4690k

GPU: 970 or 1070?

Memory: Crucial 8GB 4x2GB

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 7200RPM TB

CPU Cooler?

Thanks

 

[joe_p231]

id say save get the 1070

 

[PaulKolby]

1070 dont even bother with  970 wait for 1070 its like marginally more expensive too

[Borikhr]

Ok thanks! I really appreciate it.

[STRMfrmXMN]

16 minutes ago, Borikhr said:

Looking to build my first ever Gaming PC in August of this year.

Seeing as how Nvidia has released specs about the 1070 I can't decide between the two.

I don't know if I'm going to game at 1080p or save up for 4k

I have already organized the parts I want and I only need advice on my: Motherboard, Case, and Power Supply

CPU: Intel i5-4690k

GPU: 970 or 1070?

Memory: Crucial 8GB 4x2GB

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 7200RPM TB

CPU Cooler?

Thanks

 

Why buy a 4690k when a 6600k is a generation newer and slightly better?

 

Then, wait for the 1070 since it's out in a month.

 

EDIT: Actually, screw that, get an i5 6500 and a locked mobo (B150 or H170) and you'll be able to afford an SSD.

[Borikhr]

1 minute ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

Why buy a 4690k when a 6600k is a generation newer and slightly better?

 

Then, wait for the 1070 since it's out in a month.

Ok, thanks for the feedback.

By any chance, do you know about 1080p monitors vs 1440p or something like that?

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, Borikhr said:

Ok, thanks for the feedback.

By any chance, do you know about 1080p monitors vs 1440p or something like that?

If you can spend $300 on a monitor, 1440p is almost always a better experience

 

I wouldn't build right now. Mid June is when all new GPUs will be out and you'll find the best value, whether that be AMD of Nvidia.

[STRMfrmXMN]

2 minutes ago, Borikhr said:

Ok, thanks for the feedback.

By any chance, do you know about 1080p monitors vs 1440p or something like that?

1080p is a lower screen resolution than 1440p. A 1070 should have no problem running 1440p with most modern titles.

[Borikhr]

3 minutes ago, Energycore said:

If you can spend $300 on a monitor, 1440p is almost always a better experience

 

I wouldn't build right now. Mid June is when all new GPUs will be out and you'll find the best value, whether that be AMD of Nvidia.

Yeah like I said, I'll be building in August and I can't help but get ready and excited. When should benchmarks for the 1070 be out?

[Energycore]

Just now, Borikhr said:

Yeah like I said, I'll be building in August and I can't help but get ready and excited. When should benchmarks for the 1070 be out?

Next Tuesday

[Borikhr]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

Next Tuesday

Oh boy 

[Energycore]

Just now, Borikhr said:

Oh boy 

I know I'm braced for impact lol

[BringBackLCT]

8 hours ago, Energycore said:

I know I'm braced for impact lol

same here its going to be big. AMD better have an ace up its sleeve or it is DEAD.

[BringBackLCT]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qTBHf7

 

BAM!

[Borikhr]

4 hours ago, BringBackLCT said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qTBHf7

 

BAM!

Damn ok. With the 4690k being 223$, it would add up to around 880$.

Thanks that actually really helps

[BringBackLCT]

 

5 minutes ago, Borikhr said:

Damn ok. With the 4690k being 223$, it would add up to around 880$.

Thanks that actually really helps

You can dump ssd and get a cheaper but lower quality case to save money BTW. PSU is also not a necessity its just better than a non modular non 80 plus...

[Borikhr]

1 hour ago, BringBackLCT said:

 

You can dump ssd and get a cheaper but lower quality case to save money BTW. PSU is also not a necessity its just better than a non modular non 80 plus...

No it's fine I just don't understand how you fit the SSD in there along with everything else.

Thanks though

[Guest]

1 hour ago, Borikhr said:

Damn ok. With the 4690k being 223$, it would add up to around 880$.

Thanks that actually really helps

Go for a Skylake build. No point in going for last gen hardware. Your best bet is to get a new spec in August when you are ready to buy everything.

[Borikhr]

3 minutes ago, lee32uk said:

Go for a Skylake build. No point in going for last gen hardware. Your best bet is to get a new spec in August when you are ready to buy everything.

Yeah the only reason I was going for the 4690k was a friend's recommendation

Thanks

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, Borikhr said:

Yeah the only reason I was going for the 4690k was a friend's recommendation

Thanks

If there was a big price difference then it would be worth it. Skylake isn't that much more expensive though if you look at pcpartpicker.

[BringBackLCT]

totally agree with the above post. I thought you might have already had one or you were getting a good deal. (P.S. In australia the 4690k is MUCH cheaper ($60))

[Energycore]

9 minutes ago, BringBackLCT said:

 

Don't get a NEX 650, get a GQ 650.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-210gq0650

[BringBackLCT]

5 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Don't get a NEX 650, get a GQ 650.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-210gq0650

i went the nex due to pricing, the only difference is that the g2 is fully modular and the nex is semi but i doubt he will be getting custom cables so this made more sense... 

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, BringBackLCT said:

i went the nex due to pricing, the only difference is that the g2 is fully modular and the nex is semi but i doubt he will be getting custom cables so this made more sense... 

The NEX performs quite a bit worse in voltage regluation and ripple suppression - meaning that your components will have shorter useful lifetimes under its power. The GQ I quoted is much better ans $68 over at Amazon.