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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (SSD)
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (HDD)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan
1. Would this PC be able to run ultra settings and allow skyrim (and other games) to be modded heavily? 2. Would I be able to connect this to a 40" Magnavox HDTV and use it as a monitor? 3. The final price was around $1400, will this last me a while?
 
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1) The 980ti should run everything on ultra easily, and if it doesn't, there isn't a card in your budget that would run them on ultra (the next step up is the GTX Titan X, which is $1000) if you want to stick with Nvidia, AMD's R9 300 series are supposed to be strong, but they were just released so I've yet to see any convincing benchmarks, and I prefer Nvidia anyway.

2) As for the Noctua fans, you'll see slightly higher temps with the CM 212 EVO, but the temps will be by no means high, the CM 212 is a great cooler.

3) Absolutely, without a doubt, 100%. The only limit you will see with this build in Skyrim are the limits that Skyrim has, and you could do nothing to better your system for those limits.

4) Yes. Obviously the results...
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That will absolutely allow skyrim to be modded heavily, assuming you aren't playing on a 4k monitor or similar. Even on a GTX 750ti with a i5-4690K, I can install ENB Mod with 2K textures for everything, and it runs alright, albeit slightly slow (20-27 FPS)

However, if you are just gaming, and not doing any kind of video editing or streaming, this setup will give you quite good performance, for a similar price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($141.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.46 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($649.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1478.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-18 13:18 EDT-0400
 
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Ok I will take a look at the setup you shared with me. What would be the main differences between the two?
 
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Mods, added texture effects and multiple display setups want video memory like their life depends on it. A 4GB card should be more than enough but for the most demanding games. At this time, the 4690k is more than enough processor for any titles on the market but developers will be finding ways to tap into multiple threads simultaneously and will want more power just as you can imagine. Overclocking a 4690k will make you less inclined to worry about the difference between an i5 & an i7 and for strictly gaming I think it will be more than enough. If you elect to run a twitch channel or a screen-capture app in the background then that 4790 will come in handy.

If it were me, unless you are building for a game that's on the market and can't wait, I would hold your water until Skylake releases. Even if you stick with your current config, processor and motherboard prices will likely decrease giving you more wiggle room for a 980 or a 980ti.
 
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The biggest difference in the 4690K and the 4790K, aside from a lower base and turbo speed on the 4690K, is hyperthreading. However, the 4690K is strong enough that 99% of applications won't need to take advantage of hyperthreading, since it's just that strong. However, if you are a video editor/twitch streamer, with that sort of thing hyperthreading would actually make a difference. For just gaming though, hyperthreading wouldn't make a noticeable difference.

In the terms of the GPU, while the 970 is a great card, the 980ti will outperform it in everything, including a 980ti being able to power a 4k system, which a 970 may not be able to do.
 
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Okay so go ahead and get the i5 since I am not looking for video editing and all that, and instead of the 970 get the 980ti?
 
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Okay so I saw you also put windows 7 instead of 8, I prefer newer things so would 8 be better and then when 10 comes i can upgrade? 2. For the cpu cooler should I stick with the Noctua DH-15? 3. How good is the power supply you listed?
 
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Really, with Windows 10 being released in a month and 10 days, it doesn't matter which OS you get, if you are switching to Windows 10 when it comes out. I picked 7 because it is cheaper. Like I said, if you plan on going to Windows 10, get the cheapest OS you can.

The DH-15 would perform better, but I was trying to keep the budget around what you specified. If you can pay a little more, then I would go with the DH-15. However, if it is a choice between a good CPU/GPU and the DH-15, stay with the CM 212 EVO. Another problem is that the case I picked and the DH-15 are incompatible, because of how large the DH-15 is. You would need to pick a larger case.

The PSU is a good quality, of course there are better performers out there, but those are more expensive.

Here is a build that fits the DH-15, and has no issues with GPU size.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($96.68 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($141.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($649.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1558.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 12:42 EDT-0400
 
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Okay I agree with the windows 7 instead of 8. I think that build is a little to expensive, Id like to keep it below 1500. Basically the CPU/GPU matters the most where as the case, fans, power supply arent as much of a factor into what I can do; right?
 
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Alright awesome thanks for that info. If you dont mind, could you perhaps come up with an awesome build less expensive that 1500 and preferably 1400? One that includes amazing cpu/gpu while having solid parts around that also
 
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This build has the 980ti as well as the i5 4690K, and all of the parts are great. The only upgrade you'll need in the near future is to throw in an SSD, but it's not necessary, and you'll definitely want a higher GPU or CPU over an SSD with the original purchase for sure.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($110.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($649.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1358.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 14:35 EDT-0400
 
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Okay Im liking this build. Especially the price. Few comments however, will this build run all new games coming out (ex. fallout 4, batman, no mans sky, etc.) well and possibly ultra settings? 2. Without the noctua fans will it have any issues or will I notice any differences? 3. Will I be able to mod games heavily (ex. up to 200 mods on skyrim) 4. Will enb's run on this build? 5. Can I use a HDTV has my monitor?

Sorry for all the questions, just want to know every detail before I invest in a very expensive product
 
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1) The 980ti should run everything on ultra easily, and if it doesn't, there isn't a card in your budget that would run them on ultra (the next step up is the GTX Titan X, which is $1000) if you want to stick with Nvidia, AMD's R9 300 series are supposed to be strong, but they were just released so I've yet to see any convincing benchmarks, and I prefer Nvidia anyway.

2) As for the Noctua fans, you'll see slightly higher temps with the CM 212 EVO, but the temps will be by no means high, the CM 212 is a great cooler.

3) Absolutely, without a doubt, 100%. The only limit you will see with this build in Skyrim are the limits that Skyrim has, and you could do nothing to better your system for those limits.

4) Yes. Obviously the results vary depending on which ENB you will be using, but I can tell you you will have no problem whatsoever with RealVision ENB.

5) You can, but I would get a cheap monitor to use as your main monitor. Eye strain can really build up if you use a HDTV as a monitor for more than gaming/media viewing. I have a 42" Westinghouse, and if I try to read anything on it, I'll get headaches after more than a couple minutes.
 
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Wow thanks so much for all that info, Im really excited about this now. And if I decide to get the samsung evo ssd 250gb will it fit with this setup?
 
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How this:

CPU : Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

This was suggested by a friend who does pc gaming. I like the case better IMO, and also wanted to include an ssd. Apparently I can torrent windows 7 so no need in purchasing it. Is this build good? It comes out to about $1400
 
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How this:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150
Motherboard Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
Memory Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
This was suggested by a friend who does pc gaming. I like the case better IMO, and also wanted to include an ssd. Apparently I can torrent windows 7 so no need in purchasing it. Is this build good? It comes out to about $1400
 
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A legal alternative to torrenting is to get on Windows 10's tech preview build - sounds like they're going to let beta testers continually use the OS as long as they allow themselves to continue to get test updates. No reason to
 
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