Opinions Wanted for First Gaming Build

Tom_Watkin · Nov 23, 2015

Hello, this is my first ever build. I'm intending to use it for purely gaming. Price range is 1500-2000 AU. Any opinions on potential improvements for the build would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/K7ZtZL

Victorion · Nov 23, 2015

Here´s a similar priced rig in Australian dollars, with 980TI graphics card.
Alot more performance for your money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($271.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-HD3 DDR3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.00 @ PLE Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($133.00 @ IJK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($999.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1746.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-23 21:41 AEDT+1100

Wolfshadw · Nov 23, 2015

I'd probably stick to the original build, but swap out for Victorion's case and power supply to save a few bucks. I don't see any reason to skimp on components just to get a GTX 980Ti.

-Wolf sends

Victorion · Nov 23, 2015

Wolfshadw :

It´s alot easier to upgrade a CPU, add another storage drive than upgrading video card, when the video card usually is the most expensive component in a gaming rig. So the upgrade path is alot better going for a toptier videocard - and much more futureproof as well. There´s a huge performance boost in 980TI vs 970, even considering better CPU/Motherboard etc.

Wolfshadw · Nov 23, 2015

Differing opinions.

-Wolf sends

Victorion · Nov 23, 2015

Wolfshadw :

Although I have huge respect for choosing high quality components, I also respect some people are on a budget.

In gaming,

i5-6400 vs Intel Core i5-6600k will have no significant difference in performance. The k-series chip may be overclocked but it will still have no significant gains when gaming.

GTX 980 TI vs 970 will however have a huge perfomance impact Reports shows that 980TI has 50-70 % better performance than the 970. http://www.pcgamer.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-review/

980TI will be good for years, and the i5-6400 won´t bottleneck it. 970 will however be short of videoram for upcoming titles, and you´ll have to settle for lower graphics settings to run smooth performance.

To sum it up, you get a better performance now and upcoming years with easier upgrade path for the same price.

Karadjgne · Nov 23, 2015

At 1080p, a 980ti is wasted money. Biggest you'd need for only 2-3 games is a r9 390 / gtx980, the majority of games will max settings with a r9 390/gtx970 and have room to spare. Even 1440p will be good with a 390x/980. 4k is a whole different beast, requiring a r9 295x2/r9 390x CF/gtx980ti sli I'm most games for good frames

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