How long will this build last me for gaming

whitelightning · Mar 30, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DhwFMp. This build will be for gaming. I was wondering how long it should last for gaming. Also I don't know if I should go for 4k, because I'll only be able to get 60 fps. I'm thinking about 1440p and 144hz with g sync and it's display.

bliq · Mar 30, 2015

It'll last you a good long while, BUT, it's so overkill for 1440p gaming. You'd be better off building a $2k machine now and using the remaining $3k to keep upgrading it over the course of like 5 or 6 years or more.

davidarad02 · Mar 30, 2015

even a single titan X is fine for the RoG swift (which is the monitor you picked - 1440p, 144Hz, G-Sync).

Elemential · Mar 30, 2015

1000% overkill for even 4k
Titan X in sli?
16k monitors have not been made yet
That pc would last up to 20 years
You can get a build that would do the same for way way cheaper:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($302.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($312.64 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($548.66 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($548.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor ($561.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($60.98 @ Amazon)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset ($57.03 @ Amazon)
Total: $3614.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-30 17:11 EDT-0400

bliq · Mar 30, 2015

Elemential :

1000% overkill for even 4k
Titan X in sli?
16k monitors have not been made yet
That pc would last up to 20 years
You can get a build that would do the same for way way cheaper:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($302.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($312.64 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($548.66 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($548.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor ($561.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($60.98 @ Amazon)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset ($57.03 @ Amazon)
Total: $3614.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-30 17:11 EDT-0400

well maybe not 20 years. but the idea is the same- if you keep upgrading with current technology, you'll end up with a much longer lifespan than to pay for bleeding edge capabilities at a high premium and that you can't even take advantage of today

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