Can't wait for a new computer any longer.

[baconite]

So, basically, my wives computer died, and we'd even saving/planning to build a new computer for me and pass my current gaming computer down to her. With hers being dead now, I can no longer put this off.

 

Budget is $2500

I am in Canadia

I'v already got a case.

It is mainly for games, I would like it to be able to play Star Citizen with an Oculus Rift on max, which is why I'v been putting it off since, neither of those things really exist yet.

I currently have 2 1080p monitors which i don't plan on upgrading for awhile.

I already have mouse, keyboard, speakers, headset, case.

 

Here is where I am so far, http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1UkaW

 

I guess I just want opinions?

[Joke gaming]

Less ram 16GB will be well enough same model though or R9 290x or 780ti

[TheRoss0411]

Looks amazing

[Joe3417]

Less ram 16GB will be well enough same model though or R9 290x or 780ti

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[baconite]

Less ram 16GB will be well enough same model though or R9 290x or 780ti

 

something like this is what i had at first, but partpicker was giving me this message. http://www.ncix.ca/products/?affiliateid=7474144&sku=70849&vpn=F3-2400C10Q-16GTX&manufacture=G%2ESkill

 

Compatibility Notes

• G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum.

 

when is the 780ti comming? i don't think i can wait much more then a week.

[Guest Jagobeth]

mostly overkill, just go with the 4670k and 16gb of ram also the vengeance pro series, a 600w psu will do you fine

[Titanicium]

Two sec and I'll compose something for you

[KamiKatze]

RAM is overkill 2x8 is plenty. 

 

Your storage configuration is expensive but if you want nothing but speed, it's the best way to go.

 

It's hard to say how much VRAM future games will take up, especially Star Citizen on an oculus rift. You may want to opt for a Titan and maybe another one when Star Citizen comes out. But I'm the wrong person to ask whether this is necessary or if 780s would suffice.

[AMICLG]

Get 16 Gb of dual channel ram also get a SeaSonic PSU (better quality) and if this is only for gaming you should get a 4670k.

[KamiKatze]

something like this is what i had at first, but partpicker was giving me this message. http://www.ncix.ca/products/?affiliateid=7474144&sku=70849&vpn=F3-2400C10Q-16GTX&manufacture=G%2ESkill

 

Compatibility Notes

• G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum.

 

when is the 780ti comming? i don't think i can wait much more then a week.

 

 

The CPU doesn't support 1.65V on your RAM by default. It will run but it's not supported. Then again 2400 MHz for RAM is very fast, it's not needed for this system. Slower modules like 1866 MHz should come with lower wattages.

[Joke gaming]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1Um31

[Titanicium]

So, basically, my wives computer died, and we'd even saving/planning to build a new computer for me and pass my current gaming computer down to her. With hers being dead now, I can no longer put this off.

 

Budget is $2500

I am in Canadia

I'v already got a case.

It is mainly for games, I would like it to be able to play Star Citizen with an Oculus Rift on max, which is why I'v been putting it off since, neither of those things really exist yet.

I currently have 2 1080p monitors which i don't plan on upgrading for awhile.

I already have mouse, keyboard, speakers, headset, case.

 

Here is where I am so far, http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1UkaW

 

I guess I just want opinions?

 

What do you think of this?

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1Um49

[AMICLG]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1Um31

Yes that is now a very balanced build.

[KamiKatze]

I wouldn't get a R9 290X with the reference cooler since it is shown to be a very loud and very hot card. The time until the costum cooled 290Xs apear on the market will probably be too long for you to wait. I'd decide between 780 and Titan.

[Kiwiandapple]

something like this is what i had at first, but partpicker was giving me this message. http://www.ncix.ca/products/?affiliateid=7474144&sku=70849&vpn=F3-2400C10Q-16GTX&manufacture=G%2ESkill

 

Compatibility Notes

• G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum.

 

when is the 780ti comming? i don't think i can wait much more then a week.

 

7 November for the 780ti, aswell the 780 will drop to 499$ price tomorrow. I don't know what the price will be from retailers. But expect a good price drop. 

[WoodenMarker]

something like this is what i had at first, but partpicker was giving me this message. http://www.ncix.ca/products/?affiliateid=7474144&sku=70849&vpn=F3-2400C10Q-16GTX&manufacture=G%2ESkill

Compatibility Notes

• G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum

The CPU doesn't support 1.65V on your RAM by default. It will run but it's not supported. Then again 2400 MHz for RAM is very fast, it's not needed for this system. Slower modules like 1866 MHz should come with lower wattages.

Intel employees have confirmed that 1.65v works just fine. The specification is just so the users don't overvolt like crazy to achieve high overclocks.

Oc'ing your ram anyway would make oc'ing your cpu less stable and vice versa. Oc'ing your ram doesn't improve much anyway so you might as well just get slower ram and oc your cpu.

 

To comment on your build:

An i5 will game just as well as an i7. HT gives little to no benefit to games and can at times be worse. This is because HT doesn't add more threads but just changes how the cores are used. Most games already use the cores optimally so HT doesn't really do much at all.

Why 32GB of ram? 8GB is plenty for gaming already and getting more than you need is just a waste of money. 

There's little point putting games on a ssd because it doesn't improve performance in games--most of the time. 

 

My recommendations: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1Uu40

This will already max out almost everything at 1080p. You get better performance in the long run for less if you spend less money now and use it for better value upgrades as you need it. 

From what I've heard, nothing currently out will really be able to max out Star Citizen when it's complete.