Hi all,
I need a new computer from the ground up; my old one has served me well, but it is somewhat old (the cpu is an i3-530). I also need peripherals due to the old ones all giving up the ghost.
Currently I'm thinking a build centred around the shiny shiny ROG Swift (my current monitor is an AOC N20W, sub 1080p), and the following is what I'm thinking of so far:
Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (I currently own this)
Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case
SeaSonic Platinum 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan x2
Phanteks PH-F140XP_BK 85.2 CFM 140mm Fan x2
The mobo has integrated bluetooth/wifi, which is what I want. The CM sink that I still have will have the two noctua fans attached in push-pull. The PSU has a 7 year warranty and is 1000W to hopefully cope with whatever I throw at it going forwards. Any ideas on alternate parts are welcome if you think I could go about things in a better way.
My main issue stems from not being sure what to do regarding the graphics and monitors. The ROG Swift is as far I understand the bees knees, and ULMB/G Sync with 1440p sounds really good.
I waited until the 900 series reveal, and I really want to go nVidia with this build for the driver support and to try G-sync. Do I go for a 980, 970 sli, or should I try to take advantage of price drops to try and snag some cheap 780s or even 780tis? Is it really worth getting the swift, or would some alternative monitors provide a decent experience?
I really would appreciate people's thoughts on this.
EDIT: Sorry about the link, gents.
I need a new computer from the ground up; my old one has served me well, but it is somewhat old (the cpu is an i3-530). I also need peripherals due to the old ones all giving up the ghost.
Currently I'm thinking a build centred around the shiny shiny ROG Swift (my current monitor is an AOC N20W, sub 1080p), and the following is what I'm thinking of so far:
Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (I currently own this)
Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case
SeaSonic Platinum 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan x2
Phanteks PH-F140XP_BK 85.2 CFM 140mm Fan x2
The mobo has integrated bluetooth/wifi, which is what I want. The CM sink that I still have will have the two noctua fans attached in push-pull. The PSU has a 7 year warranty and is 1000W to hopefully cope with whatever I throw at it going forwards. Any ideas on alternate parts are welcome if you think I could go about things in a better way.
My main issue stems from not being sure what to do regarding the graphics and monitors. The ROG Swift is as far I understand the bees knees, and ULMB/G Sync with 1440p sounds really good.
I waited until the 900 series reveal, and I really want to go nVidia with this build for the driver support and to try G-sync. Do I go for a 980, 970 sli, or should I try to take advantage of price drops to try and snag some cheap 780s or even 780tis? Is it really worth getting the swift, or would some alternative monitors provide a decent experience?
I really would appreciate people's thoughts on this.
EDIT: Sorry about the link, gents.
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