Hello. I'm building my first 1440p gaming pc and any feedback will be greatly appreciated!
PCPartPicker part list /
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220-X 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card
Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV MicroATX Mini Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
My concerns:
I've already ordered parts, but still have option to return them and get something else.
CPU cooler: I went with H220-X because it has excellent (but fewer) reviews. I decided to stay away from newer corsair CLCs since their fans seem to be really noisy and replacing them with noctuas going to cost more than H220-X. I'm not sure whether I'm making the right decision in this regard.
Motherboard: I was also considering Asus gene VII and MSI z97m gaming 5. Decided to go with gigabyte z97mx because I could not find sufficient reasons for price primiums on these mobos. What do you think?
Video Card: I was choosing between MSI and Gigabyte non-reference 980 ti offerings. Decided to go with MSI since it appears to be quieter. Should I have considered others? What do you think of my choice?
PSU: I know that EVGA g2 is an excellent PSU. My main concern is whether 750W is sufficient to sustain stable overcloking of demanding i7-4790k and 980ti. I highly doubt I'll be adding another card for SLI since I'm too concerned about internal temperatures of my mATX.
PCPartPicker part list /
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220-X 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card
Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV MicroATX Mini Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
My concerns:
I've already ordered parts, but still have option to return them and get something else.
CPU cooler: I went with H220-X because it has excellent (but fewer) reviews. I decided to stay away from newer corsair CLCs since their fans seem to be really noisy and replacing them with noctuas going to cost more than H220-X. I'm not sure whether I'm making the right decision in this regard.
Motherboard: I was also considering Asus gene VII and MSI z97m gaming 5. Decided to go with gigabyte z97mx because I could not find sufficient reasons for price primiums on these mobos. What do you think?
Video Card: I was choosing between MSI and Gigabyte non-reference 980 ti offerings. Decided to go with MSI since it appears to be quieter. Should I have considered others? What do you think of my choice?
PSU: I know that EVGA g2 is an excellent PSU. My main concern is whether 750W is sufficient to sustain stable overcloking of demanding i7-4790k and 980ti. I highly doubt I'll be adding another card for SLI since I'm too concerned about internal temperatures of my mATX.
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