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robosodope · May 18, 2015

I am planning on building a PC in the near future I came here to just get some feedback on the build and if I need any changes. I prefer that the parts come from Best Buy, Amazon, or Newegg for convenience. (I really don't care about where has the best price, just keep it under $2000 if possible)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pxhf4D

timeconsumer · May 18, 2015

A GTX 980 for 1080p 60Hz? Overkill!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($135.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($66.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 4GB AMP! Omega Edition Video Card ($535.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($93.24 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($96.99 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: AOC G2770PQU 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1717.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-18 01:00 EDT-0400

Here's a 980 build with a 144Hz monitor and a PSU that can handle SLI down the road if you want. Although really you can do 1440p with a GTX 980 no problems, depends on how smooth you want your gameplay.

robosodope · May 18, 2015

timeconsumer :

A GTX 980 for 1080p 60Hz? Overkill!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($135.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($66.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 4GB AMP! Omega Edition Video Card ($535.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($93.24 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($96.99 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: AOC G2770PQU 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1717.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-18 01:00 EDT-0400

Here's a 980 build with a 144Hz monitor and a PSU that can handle SLI down the road if you want. Although really you can do 1440p with a GTX 980 no problems, depends on how smooth you want your gameplay.

For the monitor what if I went with a 1440p but 60hz. Would I be better off with a 1080p 144hz?

timeconsumer · May 18, 2015

Depends on what you're looking for.

1440p 60Hz is going to be a high quality gaming experience with exceptional graphics

1080p 144Hz is going to be ultra smooth gameplay.

If you do any competitive FPS/MOBA type games I would go with the 144Hz. If you do mostly AAA titles and single-player I would go 1440p.

robosodope · May 18, 2015

timeconsumer :

I'm thinking of screwing my budget and going with a GTX 980 SLI for a 1440p 144Hz can you just varify the other stuff if I'm bottle-necking or anything. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rp2XBm

timeconsumer · May 18, 2015

It looks pretty darn awesome to me.

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