Thoughts/suggestions about this 4790k GTX 970 Gaming Build?

Kurt Ricarde · Oct 8, 2014

Any thoughts or suggestions on this gaming build? I play games a lot and sometimes do photo editing.. I would also like to keep my build good looking on black-red theme.. Budget around $1400-$1700

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($336.77 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($203.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($172.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 760T Black ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1578.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 00:00 EDT-0400

I've created a thread asking for a good $1500-1700 build a day ago and they came up with gtx 970 SLI
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.16 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($180.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($148.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.77 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1689.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 00:15 EDT-0400

lightcloud · Oct 8, 2014

First build:
- Bad choice of PSU. I recommend a PSU from Tier 1-2. Here's the list to assist you out.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html
-Where's the SSD? Get at least 120GB.
-Change the RAM ato the one in the second build.
-Replace the CPU cooler with the Corsair H100i.
-You don't need the Black Series HDD.

Second build:
-PSU is a great choice but not sufficient. I recommend getting at least 800-850W. Try the Antec HCGit has a red and black theme.
-Where's the SSD?
-EVGA has been having complaints with the GTX 970. So best is to play safe and get either Gigabyte or Asus.
-I would personally get a Z97-A motherboard instead if that' shout price range.

My take on a i7-5930K and the GTX 970.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.16 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($359.09 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($194.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.77 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1829.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 00:33 EDT-0400

RazerZ · Oct 8, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($130.50 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Xtreem LV 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1346.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 01:01 EDT-0400

No need to spend more for a system that's overkill for your needs.

Kurt Ricarde · Oct 8, 2014

Sorry forgot to mention that i dont need ssd, monitor, optivcal drive and os because i already have those. .

lightcloud · Oct 8, 2014

Noted that, so you can just minus $15 from the build I porivided. But have you considered the recommendations I provided.

Please providea budget for the build. And also when way out said "sometimes" you will be editing. So an i5 will do.

Kurt Ricarde · Oct 8, 2014

lightcloud :

First build:
- Bad choice of PSU. I recommend a PSU from Tier 1-2. Here's the list to assist you out.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html
-Where's the SSD? Get at least 120GB.
-Change the RAM ato the one in the second build.
-Replace the CPU cooler with the Corsair H100i.
-You don't need the Black Series HDD.

Second build:
-PSU is a great choice but not sufficient. I recommend getting at least 800-850W. Try the Antec HCGit has a red and black theme.
-Where's the SSD?
-EVGA has been having complaints with the GTX 970. So best is to play safe and get either Gigabyte or Asus.
-I would personally get a Z97-A motherboard instead if that' shout price range.

My take on a i7-5930K and the GTX 970.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.16 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($359.09 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($194.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.77 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1829.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 00:33 EDT-0400

Why bad choice of psu? Thats a Corsair AX 760 which is in tier 1.
Why should i replace the cpu cooler? That has thicker radiator than the h100i
I think z97 is better than x99 for gaming. And dont you think that x99 build you provided is so expensive with more than $1100+ just for the CPU,Mobo and ram?

Kurt Ricarde · Oct 8, 2014

lightcloud :

Budget $1400-1700, mentioned on my first post. I think i7 4790k will be my best choice.

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