January build

Tommyzz · 29 Oct 2014 at 23:00

Was thinking of building a new computer after Christmas. Are there going to be any new processors and graphics cards then?

I searched on Google but couldn't seem to find anything other than rumors. Do you think there would be a single GPU that could be able to play 4k by then?.

Cheers

stulid · 29 Oct 2014 at 23:00

Maybe Broadwell might be out, maybe AMD will have their 300 series.

As for boards/chipsets, this offer may still be around - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18631511

4K on a single card? nah, but a R9 295X2 is a single card but with 2 gpus on it (basically crossfire R9 290X) and that will run it.

Doomedspeed · 30 Oct 2014 at 02:59

As stulid said new ranges of GPUs and CPUs may be around by then (CPUs maybe later on in the year).

As for a single card handling 4k I think were a few generations off that yet. As mentioned the 295x2 is your best bet. At the moment they are at a decent price point too. Either that or the cheaper alternative is 970 SLI..

Nichrome · 30 Oct 2014 at 14:49

I thought about Titan Z but that's pricey, reference design only and no water cooling as default/stock (unlike 295x2)

SPArton · 30 Oct 2014 at 22:12

Computer components are always coming out with new versions. The new nVidia GPU range has just come out, so probably a good time to get them would be after Christmas once the prices have dropped slightly.

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DaleTheWhale · 31 Oct 2014 at 09:35

Savan_P said:
Computer components are always coming out with new versions. The new nVidia GPU range has just come out, so probably a good time to get them would be after Christmas once the prices have dropped slightly.

I wouldn't bank on GPU prices dropping, with the deal OCUK are currently pulling off, I don't see it going lower than what they are now especially so close to being released and it being a brilliant price.

Fallen god · 31 Oct 2014 at 10:35

ThaReaperGuy said:
I wouldn't bank on GPU prices dropping, with the deal OCUK are currently pulling off, I don't see it going lower than what they are now especially so close to being released and it being a brilliant price.

I think the only thing that could push a price point is if AMD blow everyones mind with the 300 series in terms of performance or price.

varkanoid · 31 Oct 2014 at 13:14

Tommyzz said:
Was thinking of building a new computer after Christmas. Are there going to be any new processors and graphics cards then?

I searched on Google but couldn't seem to find anything other than rumors. Do you think there would be a single GPU that could be able to play 4k by then?.

Cheers

I upgraded my PC a month or so ago with a view to getting Broadwell next year. Now all I need is to swap in the new CPU. So many bargains flying about it was silly not too I just took my time grabbed a few specials etc and bing-ala-bong. Although Skylake wont be long after that not sure whether its okay with Z97 1150.

mtj111 · 31 Oct 2014 at 18:08

CPU is the only thing, but even then Broadwell won't be much better.

Tommyzz · 31 Oct 2014 at 19:03

Hmm. It looks like I will have to go with a multi GPU setup for 4k after Christmas then!. I could probably have fun with water cooling then though!.

Doomedspeed · 1 Nov 2014 at 06:32

varkanoid said:
I upgraded my PC a month or so ago with a view to getting Broadwell next year. Now all I need is to swap in the new CPU. So many bargains flying about it was silly not too I just took my time grabbed a few specials etc and bing-ala-bong. Although Skylake wont be long after that not sure whether its okay with Z97 1150.

Skylake will be a new socket (if it follows suit of sandybridge onwards).. so.. Yeah...

January build

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