New Gaming Build for HD/4K, Room for Improvement?

Lowie1771

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The build in question is outlined herein: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hJZT

This build was created in this thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1921547/building-gaming-generation-games-max-settings-start.html

Is there anything that can be changed or improved with this build, or is it time to go ahead with the purchase?

Approximate Purchase Date: February

Budget Range: Maximum of $3000 USD

System Usage: High resolution, multi-screen gaming

Are you buying a monitor: No, I own an Asus VG248QE

Parts to Buy: All

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Location: Washington, D.C. (USA)

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: Quiet would be nice

Overall Goal: Run next-gen games like Watch Dogs and Battlefield 4 on Max settings, and create a PC that will last several years.


 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($209.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($158.86 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($164.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2580.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-12 18:36 EST-0500)
 

Lowie1771

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Thanks for the reply. I see that you took the RAM down to 8GB, and swapped the Titan with two GTX 780s. Could you explain the rationale behind that; will that still work efficiently for 4K gaming? I agree with the power supply change.
 

gameboy1998

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This is not perfect, here is something that comes close :) :
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($288.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($162.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($106.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($709.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($709.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($161.31 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic Platinum 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($183.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($41.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $3021.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-13 07:55 EST-0500)


Reasons for changing parts:

1) Having 16GB of RAM is not bad and it also adds extra upgrade options (more free slots), Also it is very fast.

2) I have chosen the EVO series just to save some money but you can go with the PRO series if you want.

3) As you are already having a 256GB SSD you won't need more performance but rather more storage. The is no noticeable difference in games (except loading) between in a SSD and a HDD let alone a Barracuda or WD Black.

4) 780Ti will help with 4K resolutions, In fact if playing at 4K Titans make sense too as they have 6GB of ram which really helps in high resolution gaming and they also come with Direct CU2 which is far better than the reference cooler found on most 780s.

5) The case is always a personal preference but you really can't go wrong with this one, try to get the white version if possible. Of course you can always change the case if you prefer something else.

6) 860W will be plenty and seasonic is a good brand, Can go with it with your eyes closed.

7) I have squeezed in a Bluray drive, but you can replace it with a DVD if necessary but I won't recommend doing so.
 
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