First PC build for max settings gaming

lgmoto356 · Nov 19, 2015

I am trying to put together my first pc build. I would like to be able to play Fallout 4, Assassin's Creed, Skyrim, and Total War games +mods at max settings at 1080 or 1440p. I would like to leave the door open for SLI and overclocking in the future, but I do not plan to do either immediately. My main concern is to make sure the build that I have will do these things and keep these options open for the future. Also, opinions on how long this build will stay relevant would be appreciated as well. I am pretty much at my max budget as it is. Thanks for the advice!

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/lgmoto356/saved/#view=BJ6tt6

CPU-Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler-Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard-MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory-G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory
SSD-Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
HDD-Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
GPU-MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card
Case-NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
PSU-EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
OS-Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)

noobgamer40 · Nov 20, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($61.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card ($654.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1498.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-20 08:02 EST-0500

Just tweaked a bit to the above build, also includes 850w Power supply which will allow you to SLI a gtx 980 ti

ben001 · Nov 20, 2015

Unless you're involved in dual display gaming, there's no need for SLI & by Overclocking your CPU no real benefit in games. A powerful card is enough to play games at 1440P resolution & this build should serve you maximum performance for next 2 years.

I would do this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.00 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($81.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.75 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1472.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-20 14:40 EST-0500

lgmoto356 · Nov 20, 2015

ben. The reason that I was planning for overclocking/SLI was to continue at max settings beyond the two year mark,

ben001 · Nov 21, 2015

After two years you will find a better video card which can be strong enough than 2x980 TI & like i said there is no real benefit by overclocking a CPU hardly 2-4 fps gain in games & the Intel Xeon will deliver an i7 performance.

A single, powerful card is enough to play games at max settings especially for a single display.

Victorion · Nov 21, 2015

lgmoto356 :

I´d suggest
- a bigger SSD drive (loading times are faster, for games too, skip the HDD entirely and install a 2nd SSD if you need more space or add a hybrid drive later)
- different ram, 2666 Mhz ram with CL 15 wont be faster than 2133 with CL rate 14. The ones you picked are very poorly priced vs performance gain.
- Windforce edition for overclocking GPU
- Fulltower cabinet, as smaller ones may cram up components so much that some onboard ports may be unavailable - and for future SLI, full tower is a must for good air flow.
- more powerful PSU for future SLI

Similar priced as your original setup:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($48.65 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($218.17 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($599.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($82.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1500.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-21 08:06 EST-0500

ben001 · Nov 21, 2015

Victorion :

lgmoto356 :

I´d suggest
- a bigger SSD drive (loading times are faster, for games too, skip the HDD entirely and install a 2nd SSD if you need more space or add a hybrid drive later)
- different ram, 2666 Mhz ram with CL 15 wont be faster than 2133 with CL rate 14. The ones you picked are very poorly priced vs performance gain.
- Windforce edition for overclocking GPU
- Fulltower cabinet, as smaller ones may cram up components so much that some onboard ports may be unavailable - and for future SLI, full tower is a must for good air flow.
- more powerful PSU for future SLI

Similar priced as your original setup:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($48.65 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($218.17 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($599.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($82.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1500.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-21 08:06 EST-0500

Minimum 850W for 2x980Ti. Since, he will be overclocking, i would recommend more than 850W power supply unit.
:http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-review,8.html

Games perform better in HDD rather than SSD. There is no role for SSD in games rather than load times.

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