My First Gaming PC

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Hi! I'll be ordering my first gaming PC soon but before that I thought I'd post here and ask for your expert opinions. I'm looking for a PC good enough to play current games on (at least) high settings and will last me a long while.

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All I've been doing is fiddling with the System Configurator and I've ended up with a build that's at the verrry end of my budget. Well actually I kinda extended my budget a bit! :p Here it is anyway:

- Corsair Graphite 760T Windowed Full Tower Gaming Case - Black (CC-9011044-WW)
- Stage 2: Overclock of CPU - 12.5% Overclock (Proceesor speed x1.125)
- Intel Core i5-4690K 3.50GHz (Devil's Canyon) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail
- Corsair Hydro H80i High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
- Asus Maximus VII Hero Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard
- Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/Red (HX24C11BRK2/8-OC)
- GALAX GeForce GTX 980 "Reference Design" 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (98NQH6DHXXXX)
- GALAX GeForce GTX 980 "Reference Design" 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (98NQH6DHXXXX)
- Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST2000DM001) HDD
- OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM
- Corsair RM Series RM 850 '80+ Gold' 850W Power Supply (CP-9020056-UK)
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614)
- BitFenix Alchemy Premium Modding LED Strip - Connect Orange 60cm
- Roccat Arvo Compact Gaming Keyboard
- Zowie FK Pro Gaming Mouse - 2014 Edition
- Asus VE247H 24" Widescreen LED Multimedia Monitor - Black
- OcUK Value AT/ATX "Kettle Plug" 2 Meter Mains Cable
Total: £2,187.78 (with VAT and shipping)

Is this any good and is it all compatible and stuff? Am I going about this all wrong? I wouldn't be surprised... :rolleyes:

Updated

I made some adjustments taking into account the invaluable advice you've given:

- EPIC BUNDLE: Intel 4790K, Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming 7, Kingston 16GB 2400MHz Kit, Superflower 750W PSU
- GALAX GeForce GTX 980 "Reference Design" 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card
- Asus PB278Q 27" Professional LED Multimedia Monitor - Black
- Samsung 500GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TE500BW)
- Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST2000DM001) HDD
- Corsair Graphite 760T Windowed Full Tower Gaming Case - Black (CC-9011044-WW)
- Corsair Hydro H105 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060016-WW )
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614)
- Zowie FK Pro Gaming Mouse - 2014 Edition
- Roccat Arvo Compact Gaming Keyboard
- BitFenix Alchemy Premium Modding LED Strip - Connect Orange 60cm
- OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM
- OcUK Value AT/ATX "Kettle Plug" 2 Meter Mains Cable

Thanks in advance for your help!
 
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Compatible yes, but why 2 GTX 980s?

You've only specced a 24in 1080p monitor. One 980 is overkill for that let alone 2.

Save the cash and go X99 or i7 Devil's Canyon if you have money burning a hole in your pocket. You could also drop down to a more sensible wattage on the PSU then too, something like a good quality 650W would be more than ample.

You've also not specced an SSD drive - why? SSD drives are much, much quicker than mechanical drives and cheap enough to be a no-brainer. Keep the 2tb drive and add in a 250gb (ish) SSD
 
I would go with something closer to this, much better monitor, i7, SDD, nice case, better cooler.

OcUK Pro Gamer FTi

- Corsair Obsidian 750D Full Tower Case - Black (CC-9011035-WW)
- No Overclocking Options (Zero Cost)
- Intel Core i7-4790K 4.00GHz (Devil's Canyon) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail
- Corsair Hydro H105 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060016-WW )
- Asus Maximus VII Ranger Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard
- Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/Red (HX24C11BRK2/8-OC)
- GALAX GeForce GTX 980 "Reference Design" 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (98NQH6DHXXXX)
- No Crossfire Upgrade
- Samsung 250GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TE250BW)
- Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST2000DM001) HDD
- OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM
- No Sound Card Upgrade
- SuperFlower Leadex GOLD 850W Fully Modular "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614)
- Case Mods Not Selected
- Roccat Arvo Compact Gaming Keyboard
- Zowie FK Pro Gaming Mouse - 2014 Edition
- Asus VG248QE 24" Widescreen 144Hz 1ms Gaming LED Monitor - Black
- Speakers Not Selected
- No Headset Option (Zero Cost)
- OcUK Value AT/ATX "Kettle Plug" 2 Meter Mains Cable
- No Security Software
 
Build it yourself man! You've joined a community of enthusiasts who will ensure your build goes perfectly from start to finish :D

You'll save money, learn a lot, and have the pride of knowing you built it yourself.

We can help you overclock. We can make sure once built the system is set up correctly. And of course we can help with any teething problems you run into.

This is where my money would go.

YOUR BASKET
1 x EPIC BUNDLE: Intel 4790K, Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming 7, Kingston 16GB 2400MHz Kit, Superflower 750W PSU & FREE STUFF!! **£50 SAVING** £557.98
1 x MSI GeForce GTX 980 "Reference Design" 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £429.95
1 x Asus VG278HE 27" TRUE 144Hz 3D Widescreen LED Monitor - Black £289.99
1 x Corsair Graphite 760T Windowed Full Tower Gaming Case - Black (CC-9011044-WW) £161.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614) £77.99
1 x Crucial MX100 256GB SATA 2.5” 7mm SSD + 9.5mm Adapter (CT256MX100SSD1) £74.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H80i High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler £74.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST2000DM001) HDD £60.98
1 x Roccat Arvo Compact Gaming Keyboard £44.99
1 x TT eSports Saphira Gaming Mouse £39.98
1 x Pioneer 24x Internal DVR-221LBK DVD Rewriter - OEM £13.49
Total : £1,853.95 (includes shipping : £22.20).

 
To Build or Not to Build!

Thanks for your reply Fallen god! I'll keep it in mind.

ExRayTed I initially wanted to build it myself exactly for that pride and knowledge! However, after using the System Configurator and looking at all of the components, it just made me doubt if I could really put it together... Also I haven't had a computer for many years now. I've just been using my iPad to Internet and post on forums like this! So the Sys Config made me eager to get it here quick and already set up.

But you know what? You changed my mind! I will attempt to build it myself and constantly ask for help from you and the community, thanks man!

Finally, how'd you post your basket like that? :eek:
 
Your sig is going to get nuked soon btw Gunblade :P

P.s if you are spending, make sure you get a really good monitor with enough gpu grunt to run it.
 
For the guys questioning the budget, is it that massive? :eek: I'm hoping that the bigger budget would kinda mean I won't need to upgrade anything any time soon. Does that make sense or am I being silly and missing something here..?

Threepwood said:
Your sig is going to get nuked soon btw Gunblade :P

P.s if you are spending, make sure you get a really good monitor with enough gpu grunt to run it.
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What does that mean!?! D:

As advised, I'm dropping the 2nd graphics card and putting that money towards a better monitor, cooler and the i7 Devil Canyon as suggested by Fallen god and ExRayTed.

I also need to change the hard drive to an SSD too. I'll update the original post (if that's possible here) with a new spec.
 
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There reaches a point in gaming computers where diminishing returns starts to become a problem - where any extra spent really won't be noticeable.

You're right on the tipping point with that budget. However, change the monitor for a large, high resolution display and you could very easily spend 2.5k.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus PG278Q ROG Swift 27" G-Sync 144Hz Gaming Widescreen LED Slim Bezel Monitor - Black/Red £629.99
Total : £629.99 (includes shipping : ).

 
ExRayTed said:
There reaches a point in gaming computers where diminishing returns starts to become a problem - where any extra spent really won't be noticeable.

You're right on the tipping point with that budget. However, change the monitor for a large, high resolution display and you could very easily spend 2.5k.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus PG278Q ROG Swift 27" G-Sync 144Hz Gaming Widescreen LED Slim Bezel Monitor - Black/Red £629.99
Total : £629.99 (includes shipping : ).

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Whaa... Speaking of tipping points, this monitor would push me over the edge in terms of what I can currently spend!

What do you think of this one:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-070-AC
 
27" 1440P Monitor

YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus PB278Q 27" Professional LED Multimedia Monitor - Black £399.95
1 x Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming 7 - Devils Canyon Core i7 4790K CPU & Motherboard Bundle **£43 Saving** £347.99
2 x MSI GeForce GTX 970 Gaming Edition 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £281.99 (£563.98)
1 x Crucial MX100 512GB SATA 2.5” 7mm SSD + 9.5mm Adapter CT512MX100SSD1) £154.99
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Full Tower Case - Black £119.99
1 x Cooler Master Nepton 280L, AIO Cooling Solutions £87.95
1 x EVGA SuperNova G2 750W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £85.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614) £77.99
1 x TeamGroup Xtreem LV 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-21300C11 2666MHz Dual Channel Kit (TXD38G2666HC11CDC01) £65.99
1 x Corsair Raptor K50 Gaming Keyboard (CH-9000007-UK) £64.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST2000DM001) HDD £60.98
1 x Corsair M65 Laser Gaming Mouse - Black (CH-9000022-EU) £52.99
1 x Samsung SE-S208DB/TSBS External Slimline 8x DVD-RW (TV Connect) - Black £21.98
Total : £2,132.40 (includes shipping : £22.20).




24" 1080P G-Sync

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming 7 - Devils Canyon Core i7 4790K CPU & Motherboard Bundle **£43 Saving** £347.99
1 x AOC G2460PG 24" Widescreen G-Sync 144Hz 1ms Gaming LED Monitor - Gunmetal £313.99
2 x MSI GeForce GTX 970 Gaming Edition 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £281.99 (£563.98)
1 x Crucial MX100 512GB SATA 2.5” 7mm SSD + 9.5mm Adapter CT512MX100SSD1) £154.99
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Full Tower Case - Black £119.99
1 x Cooler Master Nepton 280L, AIO Cooling Solutions £87.95
1 x EVGA SuperNova G2 750W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £85.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614) £77.99
1 x TeamGroup Xtreem LV 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-21300C11 2666MHz Dual Channel Kit (TXD38G2666HC11CDC01) £65.99
1 x Corsair Raptor K50 Gaming Keyboard (CH-9000007-UK) £64.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST2000DM001) HDD £60.98
1 x Corsair M65 Laser Gaming Mouse - Black (CH-9000022-EU) £52.99
1 x Samsung SE-S208DB/TSBS External Slimline 8x DVD-RW (TV Connect) - Black £21.98
Total : £2,046.44 (includes shipping : £22.20).

 
With 2k to spend I would go for an X99 build as it would last longer. Games will start using more cores sooner or later and the price of DDR4 will come down.
 
So is it all still compatible?

FredFlint said:
With 2k to spend I would go for an X99 build as it would last longer. Games will start using more cores sooner or later and the price of DDR4 will come down.
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Well I was going to say if the current build in the OP is good enough to order now but this makes me question the whole thing! D:
 
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