Need help with speed for gaming!

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SirSamuel

SirSamuel

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Before I mention anything this would be the speed of games and such. I just would like to know what things will exactly "affect" the speed of my computer both in a -Positive, or a -Negative way.
CPU, GPU, etc.???
 
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Martell1977

Martell1977

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It really depends on the setup. Many games are GPU heavy while other are CPU heavy. Your best bet is to get as balanced machine as possible, with maybe a bit extra power on the GPU.

Are you talking about upgrades or a new build? If upgrades, what is your system you are looking to upgrade and what is your budget.
 
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JackNaylorPE

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-1st bring ya GPU up as far as budget allows
-Then CPU
-Faster RAM doesn't do anything in some games, can dd 11% FPS in games like F1 , STALKER, most games 2-5%
-Storage can help .... SSD is nice for boot drive but SSHD to store games even more for game loading ... unless you gonna spring to fit ya whole gaming inventory on SSDs
 
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tiny voices

tiny voices

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.54 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($549.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($71.13 @ Newegg)
Total: $1313.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-02 23:21 EDT-0400
 
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Martell1977

Martell1977

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This is pretty much top end, best bang for your budget. However, if you need the OS, keyboard, mouse and such in the $1300. You could change the GTX 980 for the GTX 970, still have an awesome machine, but have some money towards OS and peripherals.

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp40974kr) | $339.99 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $339.99
 
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JackNaylorPE

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Avoid EVGA 970 SC ACX ... it's defective

http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/evga-geforce-gtx-970-acx-has-misaligned-gpu-vs-heatpipes.html

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And is poorly reviewed from a componentry standpoint

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/09/19/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-review/3

There is no backplate on our sample, and as such we find four of the eight memory chips exposed on the back of the PCB. However, EVGA has informed us that the lack of a backplate is due to the rushed production of the initial match to meet the launch and that future batches will come with a backplate. It also said that any European users that receive a card from the first batch can register it online to receive a free backplate – we recommend any buyers do take advantage of this for the extra stability, protection and cooling it will enable, especially given that there are four uncovered memory chips on the rear of the PCB.

Apparently Europen users will get backplate, not NA users

Examining the PCB reveals a 4+2 phase power design – four phases near the rear I/O for the GPU, and two in the bottom right corner for the memory. This is a slight upgrade from the 4+1 stock specification but unlike MSI and ASUS, EVGA does not use any specially crafted components.

The GPU MOSFETs are directly cooled by the main heatsink, which has a thermal strip on to draw heat up into the fin stack. On the other side of the GPU is a metal contact plate that partially cools two of the four memory chips on this side, leaving the other two exposed. It also cools the MOSFETs of the power phases serving the memory, but no thermal pads are used, so heat transfer is likely to be limited.
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