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July 30, 2014 4:35:21 PM

So I'm considering going with one of these builds. Can I take an opinion on which? Note the difference in monitor resolution.
1. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/iceglidergiant/saved/qXNgX...
2. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/iceglidergiant/saved/k92bt...

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July 30, 2014 4:41:10 PM

The second build is better, although I like the monitor in the first build more.
The i7 won't give you a noticeable improvement over the i5 but the 290X is a decent amount better than the 290. Both cards will running pretty loud and hot though, if this will be an issue for you I recommend going for a GTX 780 instead. :) 
Enjoy your new build! :D 
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July 30, 2014 4:42:25 PM

Hm.. Okay. I was worried about the lack of an i7 in that build, as well as the quality of the qnix and its slow response time. The first build has a 3.4 response time monitor (ips) and also an i7. But I see what you're saying as well... Decisions decisions.
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July 30, 2014 4:45:27 PM

To both of you... What would your opinions be if in the first build I switched the i7 to an i5 and switched the 290 to a 290x, but kept the rest the same?
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July 30, 2014 4:47:21 PM

iceglidergiant said:
Hm.. Okay. I was worried about the lack of an i7 in that build, as well as the quality of the qnix and its slow response time. The first build has a 3.4 response time monitor (ips) and also an i7. But I see what you're saying as well... Decisions decisions.


The i5 4690k is more than powerful enough, especially overclocked. I recommend this monitor though http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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July 30, 2014 4:49:01 PM

iceglidergiant said:
To both of you... What would your opinions be if in the first build I switched the i7 to an i5 and switched the 290 to a 290x, but kept the rest the same?


It would be perfect, although a 650W PSU would be better, for a 290X. :) 
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July 30, 2014 5:07:37 PM

That monitor is a TN, ew. Ips is miles better
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July 30, 2014 5:09:34 PM

Also, you don't think it's a bad idea to be spending slightly more than a 1440p monitor on a 1080p monitor? Cause that's the only thing. Otherwise I think it's a good idea
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July 30, 2014 5:32:48 PM

I would not necessarily recommend a full tower case, but the build looks solid.
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July 30, 2014 8:27:16 PM

iceglidergiant said:
That monitor is a TN, ew. Ips is miles better


IPS looks nicer, but TN is a lot better for gaming.
I bought an expensive IPS panel for my build, and the colours are amazing but the response time is slow and even mouse movements don't look smooth. I ordered my friend the monitor I linked you and it's a lot smoother than mine (for gaming).
I'd recommend a 144Hz TN if you can afford it, but 1440p will also look really really nice.
You need to decide whether you want the smoothest gaming performance or the best picture quality. :) 
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July 30, 2014 8:29:25 PM

TN is not better for gaming. It is quite the opposite. IPS colors are MUCH deeper. IPS panels are DESIGNED for gaming.

I would have a 60hz IPS over a 144hz Tn all day.
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July 30, 2014 8:32:53 PM

tiny voices said:
TN is not better for gaming. It is quite the opposite. IPS colors are MUCH deeper. IPS panels are DESIGNED for gaming.

I would have a 60hz IPS over a 144hz Tn all day.


I'm telling you, I've used both types extensively and 144Hz TN panels are so, so much better for gaming.
I love my IPS's colours, but it's the response time is slow and 144Hz is a MASSIVE improvement over 60Hz.
Good TN panels don't look as nice as IPS but when set up properly they can look pretty decent. It's worth 144 frames per second, in my opinion. They also have much better black levels. :) 

99% of IPS panels are NOT designed for gaming. A lot of TN panels are. Not quite sure why you said the opposite.
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July 30, 2014 8:33:44 PM

Also change the MSI twin Frozr to Sapphire Tri-x. Save $10 and get one that runs slightly cooler, quieter and is more reliable :)  Plus it looks pretty great! Tri-x/vapor-x are the best AMD cooling designs! Unless you really like the MSI twin frozr then sure.
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July 30, 2014 8:35:20 PM

CAaronD said:
Also change the MSI twin Frozr to Sapphire Tri-x. Save $10 and get one that runs slightly cooler, quieter and is more reliable :)  Plus it looks pretty great! Tri-x/vapor-x are the best AMD cooling designs! Unless you really like the MSI twin frozr then sure.


Agreed. Good advice. :) 
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