I am mostly a MMO/Diablo type gamer. I play WoW, FFXIV, D3 and games like these. I recently purchased a ASUS 27" 2560x1440 monitor and my old GTX 460 (Amazing for 1200p for the last 2 yrs) is not cutting it. Instead of just upgrading the GPU on an older system I am going to just build an all new one.
I have one major requirement. I have to be able to run all my games at absolute maximum detail. I want to experience the best my games have to offer. If I want average details I will play my PS3 (soon to be my PS4). I designed a system that I think looks pretty good, but would like some feedback from other builders.
Note: I am an IT developer so I use my machine for work, but most of my work is done via RDC so the machine doesn't matter much on that end.
CPU Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Combo or $339.99
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing $16.99
Motherboard MSI Z87 MPOWER ATX LGA1150 Combo or $221.13
Memory Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 $129.99
Storage Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" SSD $178.99
Video Card EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB $399.99
Case NZXT Phantom 630 (Gunmetal) ATX Full Tower $159.99
Power Supply Rosewill 750W ATX12V / EPS12V $173.37
Optical Drive Pioneer BDR-208DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer $59.99
I already have these -
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) $129.98
Monitor Asus PB278Q 27.0" $553.99
Keyboard Logitech G19 $129.99
Mouse Logitech G400 Wired Optical $46.99
My main concern is the resolution of my new monitor. Can a single GTX 770 pump out solid frames (60 avg fps+) on a 2560x1440? This setup I have is flexible enough to add another 770 if I need to. I just picked a random CPU cooler because I don't know what a good current one is. Also this site did not have the case I want NZXT Phantom 530 that comes out on 9/1. I want to build this as soon as I can get the case.
Is this hardcore overkill if I am not going to be playing games like Crysis 3?
If yes; what should I downgrade to save some $$$?
If not; should I get another GTX 770 and go SLI?
One last question - what is a good 2.1 speaker system to go with this. My Logitech z4 set is pretty worn?
I have one major requirement. I have to be able to run all my games at absolute maximum detail. I want to experience the best my games have to offer. If I want average details I will play my PS3 (soon to be my PS4). I designed a system that I think looks pretty good, but would like some feedback from other builders.
Note: I am an IT developer so I use my machine for work, but most of my work is done via RDC so the machine doesn't matter much on that end.
CPU Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Combo or $339.99
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing $16.99
Motherboard MSI Z87 MPOWER ATX LGA1150 Combo or $221.13
Memory Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 $129.99
Storage Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" SSD $178.99
Video Card EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB $399.99
Case NZXT Phantom 630 (Gunmetal) ATX Full Tower $159.99
Power Supply Rosewill 750W ATX12V / EPS12V $173.37
Optical Drive Pioneer BDR-208DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer $59.99
I already have these -
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) $129.98
Monitor Asus PB278Q 27.0" $553.99
Keyboard Logitech G19 $129.99
Mouse Logitech G400 Wired Optical $46.99
My main concern is the resolution of my new monitor. Can a single GTX 770 pump out solid frames (60 avg fps+) on a 2560x1440? This setup I have is flexible enough to add another 770 if I need to. I just picked a random CPU cooler because I don't know what a good current one is. Also this site did not have the case I want NZXT Phantom 530 that comes out on 9/1. I want to build this as soon as I can get the case.
Is this hardcore overkill if I am not going to be playing games like Crysis 3?
If yes; what should I downgrade to save some $$$?
If not; should I get another GTX 770 and go SLI?
One last question - what is a good 2.1 speaker system to go with this. My Logitech z4 set is pretty worn?
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