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July 24, 2014 10:31:45 PM

I am now finding parts for my gaming pc. But I'm not sure if it's worth waiting for the NVIDIA GTX 800 series or should I just get the NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB. How much do you think it will be if the NVIDIA GTX 880 comes out (USD or AUD)?

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July 25, 2014 3:33:28 AM

What I would do, Instead of spending a load on your graphics card now, get something like a GTX 760 or a 750ti while you wait because I think they are coming quite soon.
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July 25, 2014 3:39:53 AM

DeadGraphics said:
What I would do, Instead of spending a load on your graphics card now, get something like a GTX 760 or a 750ti while you wait because I think they are coming quite soon.


Since you are a gaming expert, I'll tell you what's going on if you don't mind helping out. I am currently planning to custom build my first computer for gaming (e.g.Battlefield 4). So here are my specs, please tell me if I can save my money on any of this.

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/LgfZ99

I have posted a thread today on what case I should get. So I chose the Cooler Master Storm Enforcer. But I am not sure if it will fit everything I need.

Sorry for the inconvenience to just simply put this out.
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July 25, 2014 8:48:01 AM

The Graphics Card is A bit too long, you will have to take out the drive cages to fit it in. If you are just gaming, I recommend this:
PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/VcWvdC
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/VcWvdC/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($158.90 @ PLE Computers)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($205.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($179.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($599.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($199.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN721N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($44.00 @ PLE Computers)
Total: $1869.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-26 01:52 EST+1000

I might change what I said earlier, the 780 is a strong graphics card and will be for quite sometime, in the future you can SLI the card, I have changed the case to the Fractal Design Define R4 if you don't mind, I have this case myself and it is great, I can practically not hear it when it is on, it's easy to build in, has nice looks and a clean aesthetic. There are many strong points about this case, I have changed the Cpu and CPU cooler, The CPU is the i5-4670k, I chose the 4670k over the 4690k since it's about $30 cheaper, Also I have chosen i5 over i7 since the i7 is overkill for gaming and won't be noticed unless you are using heavy tasks like rendering. I also have the 4670k and is a great CPU The CPU cooler is also one I have, The Hyper 212 Evo will overclock great with a tremendous price tag, I managed to get 4.4ghz once on my cpu, The Cooler is like the Moto G of CPU Coolers,
If you want to spend just a little more than the amount that your build was, Here is a build that has a GTX 780ti in it:
PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Yf6bTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Yf6bTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($158.90 @ PLE Computers)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($205.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($179.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($839.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($199.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN721N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($44.00 @ PLE Computers)
Total: $2109.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-26 01:56 EST+1000
I hope I have managed to help! :) 
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July 25, 2014 8:56:45 AM

I'd personally wait till Maxwell. I would set mid October as a realistic date for them to drop (may be earlier but why be disappointed). Word on the street is 20-30% performance boost, and almost certainly a boost in efficiency per watt. Typically prices are equivalent (7 series was actually cheaper than 6 series across models, 770 for 330, 670 for 400 for example). But as posted above the 780 is going to be relevant for a while.

I don't really agree with buying a stop gap mid range card until maxwell drops, that seems like a waste of money to me. So wait if you want to wait, but the 780 is not a bad purchase by any stretch, and of course, future SLI should scale nicely.
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July 25, 2014 10:55:59 AM

Hard call if you're going to drop that much on the rig but both options have their merits.
I'm impatient so would almost certainly go for a GTX780/780Ti and start enjoying my system NOW, safe in the knowledge that whtever I do my new hardware will be obsolete in 6 months anyway.
For the more patient: Get a GTX750Ti- it's quite capable, even at 1080 res-and review the situation once Maxwell has raised its shiny, green head. Get the big card of choice THEN and relegate the 750 to either a PhysX card or as a backup (my trusty 8800GTS has got me out of a few scrapes in the past).
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