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Hey all, In the next couple of months, I'd like to build a new rig.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VRRtLk
I'm planning out what I would like, I know some things could change in a few months so not everything is set in stone. I would like to get some feedback on parts, like RAM, Video card, CPU, Case. I appreciate your patience and the time that you might take reading all this.
This build is about what I would like to spend, I think that it would suit my needs. I would like to be able to play the newest games on very high settings, I am also learning linux so compiling from source will be a big use also. I know an i7 would be ideal for this, but for the price difference I think the i5 4690K should do just fine. And I've been told that an i7 wont make much of a difference for gaming.
Now, all that said. I have a few questions.
1. RAM - I hear that DDR4 will be coming out soon by the time I start ording all this stuff DDR4 will be right around the corner, so I believe the ram I have chosen now will do just fine for now. I tried to get 2100MHz RAM but PC parts picker told me that it need a cpu that supported 1.6v for ram, and the i5 I have chosen only supports 1.5. So I bumped back down to 1866. Now, Will the motherboard I selected be able to run DDR4? is there any that support it as of now? Or should I wait to build a rig?
RAM- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231538&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
MB- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130776&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Also, I see some people saying that they set their RAM timing to something like "5,5,5,8" or something like that, what are they refurring to? I've seen numbers like this associated with RAM but I have no idea what his means, or how i go about setting that.
2. CASE - I really like this case, I just don't really know if I need it. There are other really good cases for half the price. My main objective with the case I want is, keeping the rig nice and cool without a custom watercool system. Looks are somewhat important but cooling is more important. Some of these cases are just crazy looking to me, I care more about it just being stylish without being crazy looking. I like blue, I really like this case but are there cheaper ones that will give me the same options as this one, I.E., airflow, design, hotswapable bays, lots of room, easy cable managment.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133244&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
3. GPU - Now, I know this can be a bit subjective, but I want some more opinions. I have seen charts that put the performance of this GPU above Geforce's equal, But I hear about physX and that it is great, but what games even use it? Black Opps 2? BioShock? and I might possible want to add another down the road. Or upgrade to next gen Vid cards.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127774&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
4. SSD - I will eventually get an SSD, but I dont know of any good dependible brands, i would probably get something like a 250GB, I think ive seen them go for $150-$200 range.
5. HDD - I have heard good things about the Seagate Barracuda? (spelling) for dependablity and performance. Are there any other suggestions,
OK, SO, the main PRIORITIES of this build will be as follows,
1. Great performance once its finished for Gaming and Linux stuff.
2. Dual boot windows and linux
3. Upgradable for the next few generations - RAM,CPU,GPU
alot of these questions I really just need update from you guys, I have been out of the computer game for a while and havent really had time to keep up lately, so any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VRRtLk
I'm planning out what I would like, I know some things could change in a few months so not everything is set in stone. I would like to get some feedback on parts, like RAM, Video card, CPU, Case. I appreciate your patience and the time that you might take reading all this.
This build is about what I would like to spend, I think that it would suit my needs. I would like to be able to play the newest games on very high settings, I am also learning linux so compiling from source will be a big use also. I know an i7 would be ideal for this, but for the price difference I think the i5 4690K should do just fine. And I've been told that an i7 wont make much of a difference for gaming.
Now, all that said. I have a few questions.
1. RAM - I hear that DDR4 will be coming out soon by the time I start ording all this stuff DDR4 will be right around the corner, so I believe the ram I have chosen now will do just fine for now. I tried to get 2100MHz RAM but PC parts picker told me that it need a cpu that supported 1.6v for ram, and the i5 I have chosen only supports 1.5. So I bumped back down to 1866. Now, Will the motherboard I selected be able to run DDR4? is there any that support it as of now? Or should I wait to build a rig?
RAM- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231538&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
MB- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130776&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Also, I see some people saying that they set their RAM timing to something like "5,5,5,8" or something like that, what are they refurring to? I've seen numbers like this associated with RAM but I have no idea what his means, or how i go about setting that.
2. CASE - I really like this case, I just don't really know if I need it. There are other really good cases for half the price. My main objective with the case I want is, keeping the rig nice and cool without a custom watercool system. Looks are somewhat important but cooling is more important. Some of these cases are just crazy looking to me, I care more about it just being stylish without being crazy looking. I like blue, I really like this case but are there cheaper ones that will give me the same options as this one, I.E., airflow, design, hotswapable bays, lots of room, easy cable managment.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133244&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
3. GPU - Now, I know this can be a bit subjective, but I want some more opinions. I have seen charts that put the performance of this GPU above Geforce's equal, But I hear about physX and that it is great, but what games even use it? Black Opps 2? BioShock? and I might possible want to add another down the road. Or upgrade to next gen Vid cards.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127774&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
4. SSD - I will eventually get an SSD, but I dont know of any good dependible brands, i would probably get something like a 250GB, I think ive seen them go for $150-$200 range.
5. HDD - I have heard good things about the Seagate Barracuda? (spelling) for dependablity and performance. Are there any other suggestions,
OK, SO, the main PRIORITIES of this build will be as follows,
1. Great performance once its finished for Gaming and Linux stuff.
2. Dual boot windows and linux
3. Upgradable for the next few generations - RAM,CPU,GPU
alot of these questions I really just need update from you guys, I have been out of the computer game for a while and havent really had time to keep up lately, so any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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