The 1800$ gaming rig. Needed advice on graphics card,motherboard and psu.

Shreyas Dutt

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I already have a mouse,keyboard and speakers.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Ntp8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Ntp8/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Ntp8/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($313.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: NZXT Air Flow Series 83.6 CFM 140mm Fan
Power Supply: Corsair RM 1000W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VN247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($197.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $1867.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-11 11:50 EDT-0400)

In the case of graphics card which is better ?
1. 2-way crossfire hd 7970.
2. amd hd 7990
3. buy the new rx9-2xx gpu (if rx9 gpu is good please tell me one which will at least last for 5-6years)
4.buy a nvidia gpu (I have no idea about nvidia gpu; please recommend me one)


Please also recommend me a good mother board.

So i wanted to keep this machine below 1800$ but its around 1850$ without mother board. PLease tell me how i can reduce it. I wanted some advice on graphics card and motherboard (basically). I also wanted to ask do i need to get a ups or not?
I will be buying this buy the end of october
I will play games like battlefield 4 and 3 , gta 4 with mods ,crysis 3 and other demanding games at ultra or high settings.
Sorry for my bad english.
 
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skip ssd
get this excellent benq monitor or a 1440p korean monitor.

choose between custome watercooling kit or air-cooler
xspc 750 raystorm has a very good value, performance and aesthesics.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.25 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($192.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.46 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.97 @...
check this build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Nuo6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Nuo6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Nuo6/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($192.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7990 6GB Video Card ($594.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1736.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-11 12:41 EDT-0400)
 

Marcopolo123

Honorable
skip ssd
get this excellent benq monitor or a 1440p korean monitor.

choose between custome watercooling kit or air-cooler
xspc 750 raystorm has a very good value, performance and aesthesics.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.25 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($192.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.46 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ XL2420TE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($329.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1826.61
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-11 12:58 EDT-0400)

 
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