New Intel Gaming Rig [Ideas] (Switching from amd)

[Editie]

I feel its time for my PC to have a make over.

 

Here is my current build.

CPU - AMD FX 8320

MOBO - Gigabyte 970A-DS3P

GPU - GTX 770

SSD - Muskin 120GB

HARD DRIVE - 3 x 1 TB

PSU - Corsair TX650 V2

 

Here is my current idea on an intel build. 

PcPartPicker Link.

 

 

I am able to use my current Case and CPU cooler as it supports both amd and intel so I can save on 2 of them. 

I also could save on the PSU as i have a Corsair TX650 V2.

 

But if you can recommend a better CPU cooler than my current (NZXT Havik 140) post below.

 

I mainly play Games and some times stream to twitch. 

 

Also if you know of any good highend Monitors (144hz) that would be a bonus too as I can get that later in the year.

 

My overall budget for the intel build is around £1300 tops.

 

[don_svetlio]

i5 will bottleneck the 1070 at 1080p

[xnoobftw]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

i5 will bottleneck the 1070 at 1080p

Unless overclocked.. 

[don_svetlio]

Just now, xnoobftw said:

Unless overclocked.. 

Even when overclocked.

[Editie]

1 minute ago, don_svetlio said:

Even when overclocked.

I'd plan to have a OC on it too.

[rn8686]

7 minutes ago, Editie said:

I feel its time for my PC to have a make over.

 

Here is my current build.

CPU - AMD FX 8320

MOBO - Gigabyte 970A-DS3P

GPU - GTX 770

SSD - Muskin 120GB

HARD DRIVE - 3 x 1 TB

PSU - Corsair TX650 V2

 

Here is my current idea on an intel build. 

PcPartPicker Link.

 

 

I am able to use my current Case and CPU cooler as it supports both amd and intel so I can save on 2 of them. 

I also could save on the PSU as i have a Corsair TX650 V2.

 

But if you can recommend a better CPU cooler than my current (NZXT Havik 140) post below.

 

I mainly play Games and some times stream to twitch. 

 

Also if you know of any good highend Monitors (144hz) that would be a bonus too as I can get that later in the year.

 

My overall budget for the intel build is around £1300 tops.

 

An i5 will bottleneck a 1070 at 1080p even when overclocked, but it will still be fine for up to 120hz monitors (144hz with a i5 will be a slight waste). 

[Editie]

1 minute ago, rn8686 said:

An i5 will bottleneck a 1070 at 1080p even when overclocked, but it will still be fine for up to 120hz monitors (144hz with a i5 will be a slight waste). 

Would a i7 4790k + GTX 980Ti Be better?

[don_svetlio]

4 minutes ago, Editie said:

Would a i7 4790k + GTX 980Ti Be better?

yes

[Editie]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

yes

Could you recommend a good mobo for the cpu?

 

[don_svetlio]

Just now, Editie said:

Could you recommend a good mobo for the cpu?

 

Any Z97 board

[rn8686]

3 minutes ago, Editie said:

Would a i7 4790k + GTX 980Ti Be better?

That would depend what type of games you are playing. Both cards are very similar in performance, but the 1070 beats out the 980ti slightly (Of Course it would). If playing very CPU intensive games (City skylines, open world games in general), the i7 may help some. But if play more GPU intensive games or games that are more single threaded (Most AAA games or FPS), the i5 + 1070 would be faster. 

[Editie]

Just now, rn8686 said:

That would depend what type of games you are playing. Both cards are very similar in performance, but the 1070 beats out the 980ti slightly (Of Course it would). If playing very CPU intensive games (City skylines, open world games in general), the i7 may help some. But if play more GPU intensive games or games that are more single threaded (Most AAA games or FPS), the i5 + 1070 would be faster. 

Mainly Dota 2, Star wars BF, Arma 3, BF4, Tera Rising, Plan to buy few games this year.

[rn8686]

1 minute ago, Editie said:

Mainly Dota 2, Star wars BF, Arma 3, BF4, Tera Rising, Plan to buy few games this year.

Although AMRA would probably benefit from more threads, it will still run fine with an i5. I would get an i5 and 1070 as this is more balanced. Wouldn't an i7 6700K be cheaper than a 4790K? It is here in Australia. 

[Editie]

Just now, rn8686 said:

Although AMRA would probably benefit from more threads, it will still run fine with an i5. I would get an i5 and 1070 as this is more balanced. Wouldn't an i7 6700K be cheaper than a 4790K? It is here in Australia. 

Near enough the same price in the uk. Depends where you shop.

[PRTI]

9 minutes ago, Editie said:

Near enough the same price in the uk. Depends where you shop.

Well then get the i7 6700k z170 mobo and a GTX 1070 or 980 Ti

[Editie]

Just updated my list. 

 

PCPartPicker

[PRTI]

34 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

i5 will bottleneck the 1070 at 1080p

 

33 minutes ago, xnoobftw said:

Unless overclocked.. 

If the CPU was overclocked the bottleneck would be marginal

[Ichi]

3 minutes ago, Editie said:

Just updated my list. 

 

PCPartPicker

That's probably one of the best that you can get on consumer market so yea, all good.

Make sure you have that cooler.

[don_svetlio]

4 minutes ago, keNNySOC said:

 

If the CPU was overclocked the bottleneck would be marginal

at 1440p yes. At 1080 it's serious. We're talking 15-20%

[Editie]

2 minutes ago, Ichi said:

That's probably one of the best that you can get on consumer market so yea, all good.

Make sure you have that cooler.

Could use my current cooler as it supports Intel and AMD if not ill drop one on my list if i decide to get a different one.

[don_svetlio]

7 minutes ago, Editie said:

Just updated my list. 

 

PCPartPicker

i7 + 1070 is fine.

[Ichi]

1 minute ago, Editie said:

Could use my current cooler as it supports Intel and AMD if not ill drop one on my list if i decide to get a different one.

So all you need now is a monitor and it's all set.

[Editie]

1 minute ago, Ichi said:

So all you need now is a monitor and it's all set.

Yeah I can wait few more months for that.

[PRTI]

8 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

at 1440p yes. At 1080 it's serious. We're talking 15-20%

 

You tell me is this 15-20%

[don_svetlio]

Just now, keNNySOC said:

 

You tell me is this 15-20%

Witcher 3 with Hairworks. That's kinda not representative of games like GTA V, Cities Skyline, FO4 and etc