Is This PC Build Worth it or Should i Build my Own?

FadedSquid · Jan 17, 2015

i Just wanted to know if any of you think this build is worth the cost or should i build my own.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8927529&CatId=114

Mr_Venbeer · Jan 17, 2015

Definitely not. $4k for only an i7, 32GB of RAM and a GTX Titan? What a joke. You can just build one but instead put a GTX 980 which is cheaper and better, and it will cost no more than $3k.

FadedSquid · Jan 17, 2015

Mr_Venbeer :

Thanks for the quick response, i also have another question is liquid cooling really all its cracked up to be? would you recommend it?

Joseph DeGarmo · Jan 17, 2015

The price seems reasonable for a pre-built PC with that hardware, but you can build a PC with an i7-4790k, 16 GB RAM, and two GTX 970s in SLI for more performance and less cost.

filippi · Jan 17, 2015

Here a stronger gaming build for half price:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($86.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($212.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.95 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($88.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($42.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1973.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-17 10:32 EST-0500

Xrunner98 · Jan 18, 2015

Think of it this way, you can build a better computer for half the price, or you can be scared to do it yourself and pay double (with no monitor included mind you) and get a worse computer.

FadedSquid · Jan 19, 2015

filippi :

Thanks for The Response, a friend of mine sent me this just wanted to get an opinion on it. like if it needs anything more to make it able to run games on the highest settings. As you can probably tell im a noob when it comes to building a pc so any help is appreciated. Thanks

Motherboard
ASUS Sabertooth Z97 MARK1

CPU
Intel Core i7-4790K

CPU Cooler
Noctua NH-D14

RAM
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz

Video Card
EVGA GTX 980 Superclocked 4GB

Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z

System Drive
Crucial M500 240GB Solid State Drive

Storage Drive
Seagate Barracuda 2TB

Optical Drive
LG Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Burner

Case
CM Storm Stryker Full Tower

Power Supply
Seasonic X-850 80 Plus Gold

filippi · Jan 19, 2015

FadedSquid :

filippi :

Thanks for The Response, a friend of mine sent me this just wanted to get an opinion on it. like if it needs anything more to make it able to run games on the highest settings. As you can probably tell im a noob when it comes to building a pc so any help is appreciated. Thanks

Motherboard
ASUS Sabertooth Z97 MARK1

CPU
Intel Core i7-4790K

CPU Cooler
Noctua NH-D14

RAM
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz

Video Card
EVGA GTX 980 Superclocked 4GB

Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z

System Drive
Crucial M500 240GB Solid State Drive

Storage Drive
Seagate Barracuda 2TB

Optical Drive
LG Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Burner

Case
CM Storm Stryker Full Tower

Power Supply
Seasonic X-850 80 Plus Gold

I think this is a amazing build for a 120Hz 1080p monitor. And you still could upgrade to GTX980 SLI if you want try 4k gaming or 3x 1080p gaming (surround nvidia gaming).

Your friend selected high quality parts mate

FadedSquid · Jan 19, 2015

filippi :

FadedSquid :

filippi :

Thanks for The Response, a friend of mine sent me this just wanted to get an opinion on it. like if it needs anything more to make it able to run games on the highest settings. As you can probably tell im a noob when it comes to building a pc so any help is appreciated. Thanks

Motherboard
ASUS Sabertooth Z97 MARK1

CPU
Intel Core i7-4790K

CPU Cooler
Noctua NH-D14

RAM
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz

Video Card
EVGA GTX 980 Superclocked 4GB

Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z

System Drive
Crucial M500 240GB Solid State Drive

Storage Drive
Seagate Barracuda 2TB

Optical Drive
LG Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Burner

Case
CM Storm Stryker Full Tower

Power Supply
Seasonic X-850 80 Plus Gold

I think this is a amazing build for a 120Hz 1080p monitor. And you still could upgrade to GTX980 SLI if you want try 4k gaming or 3x 1080p gaming (surround nvidia gaming).

Your friend selected high quality parts mate

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Thank You, now its just to get everything and ill be half way to my first rig. Cheers

Xrunner98 · Jan 19, 2015

This is the build everyone wishes they could have. Keep it clean

filippi · Jan 19, 2015

Xrunner98 :

Absolutily.

filippi · Jan 19, 2015

And this would be the perfect match:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236405&cm_re=ROG_SWIFT_PG278Q-_-24-236-405-_-Product

Xrunner98 · Jan 19, 2015

filippi :

Oh yea. That monitor is a beast

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