I would like to build a gaming rig (windows 8), capable of running diablo iii and Starcraft ii at 60FPS at max settings. I currently have no budget limit, but this is an "extra" rig, so I don't want to overspend. I have two questions to ask, one about mobo choice, and one about CPU choice. First, though, here are my current components:
-PSU - Corsair TX750M
-CPU Cooler - 212 EVO
-GPU - three (yes, three) GTX 760 Twin Frozr IV by MSI
Let's start with motherboard choice. Now, I HAVE three cards, but is it really worth it to invest in a mobo capable of using all three, if I'm only using a single 24" monitor @ 1080p? Or should I try to sell the third card and work with two? I really intend this to be a simple, air cooled rig (I haven't picked a case yet), so two seems best. Maybe the third could be a PhysX slave?
Now, the CPU. I'm picky, I like my intel, and I like buying current gen. The question, then, becomes "4760k or 4770k?" I've yet to find any Starcraft II benchmarks that compare the two, and I'm sure Diablo will run fine on either, and I don't do any FPS like Battlefield 4, so will a non-HT quad core work just as well?
Finally, if anybody has mobo recommendations based on their answers, they'd be much appreciated. I've previously used an Intel Extreme board, and an MSI gaming board for builds. I'm not picky about the mobo brand or anything for this build, so all suggestions, especially ones with experience with SLI/XFire configurations, help.
One more edit: it occurs to me that 750 watts doesn't sound like enough to run three cards and an overclocked CPU.
-PSU - Corsair TX750M
-CPU Cooler - 212 EVO
-GPU - three (yes, three) GTX 760 Twin Frozr IV by MSI
Let's start with motherboard choice. Now, I HAVE three cards, but is it really worth it to invest in a mobo capable of using all three, if I'm only using a single 24" monitor @ 1080p? Or should I try to sell the third card and work with two? I really intend this to be a simple, air cooled rig (I haven't picked a case yet), so two seems best. Maybe the third could be a PhysX slave?
Now, the CPU. I'm picky, I like my intel, and I like buying current gen. The question, then, becomes "4760k or 4770k?" I've yet to find any Starcraft II benchmarks that compare the two, and I'm sure Diablo will run fine on either, and I don't do any FPS like Battlefield 4, so will a non-HT quad core work just as well?
Finally, if anybody has mobo recommendations based on their answers, they'd be much appreciated. I've previously used an Intel Extreme board, and an MSI gaming board for builds. I'm not picky about the mobo brand or anything for this build, so all suggestions, especially ones with experience with SLI/XFire configurations, help.
One more edit: it occurs to me that 750 watts doesn't sound like enough to run three cards and an overclocked CPU.
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