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Looking for suggestions on a 3,000(ish) gaming computer build.

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June 11, 2014 6:40:49 AM

Looking for input on the following builds:

Not really sure which way I am leaning towards.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qM8Zzy
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kntCFT

Usage of the computer: Gaming > Streaming > Some light video editing

I already own the case (so that will not change).

Are there any changes you would suggest?


Monitor: Planning on the ROG SWIFT PG278Q

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June 11, 2014 6:56:01 AM

You can save a lot of money for the same performance, unless you're fine spending all that extra money lol

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($449.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($669.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($669.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2844.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-11 09:53 EDT-0400)

Your build you put together is great, it's just the power supply is overpowered and way overpriced for what you need, as is the motherboard. You could also save a couple hundred dollars storage wise, but it would be cool to have a 1TB SSD lol
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June 11, 2014 6:59:33 AM
June 11, 2014 7:00:35 AM

Splurging money on an i7 will not e that beneficial..
If u WANT to save, u can do so by taking an i5-4670k or an i74770k if u want to overclock and normal versions odf these two cards if u dont want to.
because there will be negligible performance difference in gaming and an i5 4670k can easily handle streaming and light video editing.
Going for the GPU, its a banger for an SLI 780 ti.
I would suggest u change the RAM's to G-Skill Ripjaws 2133 mhz gaming.
And if u wish to overclock, u should buy a Corsair H100i liquid cooler also.
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