Is this a good high-end gaming build? Thoughts?

Battle8111 · Dec 22, 2015

Hello everyone, posting another discussion in this forum, instead of asking about a upgrade, I am going straight for this new build.

Most of these things I already own excluding the CPU, Motherboard and Power supply.

The Rig:
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K
CPU Fan: Cooler Master V8 GTS
GPU: EVGA GTX 980 TI SC
HDD: 2TB Seagate
SDD: Corsair 256 GB
RAM: 4GBx4 HyperX Blu
PSU: EVGA 110-B2-0750-VR 80 PLUS Bronze 750 W
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4

Also buying those specific components on newegg:
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117372
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157521
Powersupply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438028

Is this build good for high end gaming (high graphical settings, constant 60 FPS)? Will I be able to overclock with ease and is there any major problem with using my native 1440x900 native ViewSonic Monitor until I can afford a 1440p 144hertz next year?

And any other thoughts is much appreciated, thanks!

Battle8111

EDIT: Forgot my budget for the new parts I am ordering or any suggested parts is around $400.

SBennett13 · Dec 22, 2015

Looks like a great build! I would consider switching to dual channel memory instead of quad channel. It will make things a bit easier on the memory controller in the CPU.

Overclocking should be a breeze with a Z97 board and a CPU made for overclocking.

Battle8111 · Dec 22, 2015

SBennett13 :

I wish I had the money to work with. I forgot to include my budget of around $400 now. Got any good places where I can get some dual channel memory for a good price?

WildCard999 · Dec 22, 2015

I would change a few things:

-Switch the HDD to WD Black (or Blue), much better quality.
-If you want 16gb then run it 8GBx2 (dual channel).
-SSD Model? The Samsung 850 EVO 250GB is a excellent price/performance SSD.

The build could be considered overkill for your current monitor but will be perfect when you get that 1440P 144hz monitor later on.

SBennett13 · Dec 22, 2015

Battle8111 :

www.pcpartpicker.com can help you get the lowest prices on the web while also telling you if your parts are compatible. I would check both Amazon and Newegg; thats where I get all of my parts from.

Battle8111 · Dec 22, 2015

WildCard999 :

Yeah, I plan to switch my HDD out with that eventually. I am just on a really tight budget. But I will keep that in mind when I get some more money.

Got any good prices on some 8GB dual channel on newegg or amazon? I am having a hard time finding any that is cheap, but good. It might be a thing I will have to wait on when I get some more money.

Good good, I was worried as many people were saying my monitor was the problem, but I accidentally said that I was using VGA when I was using DVI. (If that makes some difference as I don't know how it does)

Thank you though!

geofelt · Dec 22, 2015

You are good.

The parts you are ordering are fine.
The parts you already have are ok too.
Ordering new, 2 x 8gb is the better choice, but 4 x 4gb will work too; no need to change.

Battle8111 · Dec 22, 2015

SBennett13 :

Battle8111 :

www.pcpartpicker.com can help you get the lowest prices on the web while also telling you if your parts are compatible. I would check both Amazon and Newegg; thats where I get all of my parts from.

Alrighty, will try that out! Yeah, I like Amazon and newegg myself. Got most of my parts on my 2nd build from there.

Thank you.

Battle8111 · Dec 22, 2015

SBennett13 :

Battle8111 :

www.pcpartpicker.com can help you get the lowest prices on the web while also telling you if your parts are compatible. I would check both Amazon and Newegg; thats where I get all of my parts from.

Alrighty, will try that out! Yeah, I like Amazon and newegg myself. Got most of my parts on my 2nd build from there.

Thank you.

SBennett13 · Dec 22, 2015

Battle8111 :

SBennett13 :

Alrighty, will try that out! Yeah, I like Amazon and newegg myself. Got most of my parts on my 2nd build from there.

Thank you.

No problem. Glad to help

Happy Building!!

WildCard999 · Dec 22, 2015

Battle8111 :

WildCard999 :

Yeah, I plan to switch my HDD out with that eventually. I am just on a really tight budget. But I will keep that in mind when I get some more money.

Got any good prices on some 8GB dual channel on newegg or amazon? I am having a hard time finding any that is cheap, but good. It might be a thing I will have to wait on when I get some more money.

Good good, I was worried as many people were saying my monitor was the problem, but I accidentally said that I was using VGA when I was using DVI. (If that makes some difference as I don't know how it does)

Thank you though!

My bad, I missed the part where you said you already had most of the parts. There fine for that build and IMO would be pointless to replace, especially for your budget.

Mr Kagouris · Dec 22, 2015

SBennett13 :

Aren't non-X series chipset motherboards always limited to dual channel anyway? Also unless he's overclocking the RAM I don't see any reason not to use quad channel (if it is even supported).

Battle8111 · Dec 22, 2015

Mr Kagouris :

SBennett13 :

Aren't non-X series chipset motherboards always limited to dual channel anyway? Also unless he's overclocking the RAM I don't see any reason not to use quad channel (if it is even supported).

Will my Quad channel even work in this build?

SBennett13 · Dec 22, 2015

Mr Kagouris :

They aren't limited to it, but it is advised to use dual channel. It can stress the memory controller in the CPU that uses the RAM to allocate the volatile memory. Using quad channel puts extra stress on that memory controller, making the CPU burn out faster. And RAM overclocking hasn't shown results that can argue either way for OC or not. I run OC DDR3,but my other components are also OC so it compliments them.

Mr Kagouris · Dec 22, 2015

One thing I would suggest is switching the power supply to a Gold full-modular one from EVGA. Wouldn't have a big apparent benefit but having a PSU that can supply more stable voltage would help with overclocking.

SBennett13 · Dec 22, 2015

Battle8111 :

Mr Kagouris :

Will my Quad channel even work in this build?

See most post above this. It will work,but dual channel is better for the health of the system. ^^

PCgamer81 · Dec 22, 2015

You know good and well that's a very high end build - you just want to hear it.

That card is beastly. I have the ASUS STRIX SC version and it laughs at anything I throw at it.

Mr Kagouris · Dec 22, 2015

SBennett13 :

Mr Kagouris :

They aren't limited to it, but it is advised to use dual channel. It can stress the memory controller in the CPU that uses the RAM to allocate the volatile memory. Using quad channel puts extra stress on that memory controller, making the CPU burn out faster. And RAM overclocking hasn't shown results that can argue either way for OC or not. I run OC DDR3,but my other components are also OC so it compliments them.

Is the CPU even going to see use to the point where it "burns out" sooner because of quad-channel? I mean it's always good to make sure your components last as long as possible but really within reason.

SBennett13 · Dec 22, 2015

Mr Kagouris :

SBennett13 :

Is the CPU even going to see use to the point where it "burns out" sooner because of quad-channel? I mean it's always good to make sure your components last as long as possible but really within reason.

Its less of burning out and more memory leaks and more frequently.

Battle8111 · Dec 22, 2015

PCgamer81 :

Haha! Thanks, I am glad, as hopefully this build will bring in a new golden age of high-end gaming for me.

Nice! I like my GTX 980 TI SC, I just was not able to utilize it at all with my previous build due to bottle-necking of my FX-8350 and other problems.

Battle8111 · Dec 22, 2015

Thank you all again for the responses, I hope to have this build going right after Christmas! Gonna be playing GTA5 and Star Citizen max graphics and no frame drop. (I hope lol)

Mr Kagouris · Dec 22, 2015

SBennett13 :

Mr Kagouris :

Its less of burning out and more memory leaks and more frequently.

Hmm, definitely didn't know that additional memory controller stress results in more frequent memory leaks. That is indeed a good reason to just go dual channel. Quad channel wouldn't offer any tangible benefit in games either over dual channel.

Is this a good high-end gaming build? Thoughts?

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