Gaming PC Build Opinions & Suggestions

[Lackadaisical Panda]

In the process of creating this build I received helpful feedback from the members of this forum, and now during the final stages of its development I'm hoping a handful of experienced members could take the time to evaluate it and provide me with more constructive feedback. I want a pc that can run the latest games on max settings at the highest resolution with a constant 60 fps, and I need to be able to paint on large high resolution photoshop canvases without lag. If this build can't accomplish that, please do inform me.

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

[strike]CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler [/strike]

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

[strike]Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard [/strike]

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (x2)

Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case

[strike]Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply [/strike]

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan

[strike]Monitor: Asus MX279H 27.0" Monitor [/strike]

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor

Keyboard: Corsair K95 Wired Gaming Keyboard

Speakers: Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 232W 2.1ch Speakers

 

[Bossyfins]

1. Not all games will be able to play 60 fps constantly. Most games, but dying light is a good example of a pc killer.
2. the psu is not all that great. I would look into a 750 b2, or a different 650- watt

 

[Lackadaisical Panda]

Changed the psu, what do you think?

 

[Bossyfins]

Just as bad, lol. Search EVGA 750 B2. That is a really good PSU. If you don't need 750 watts, an xfx 650 watt is the way to go.

 

[Lackadaisical Panda]

Found it.

 

[Bossyfins]

There we go. note: you wont get 60 fps constant at max on some games

 

[Lackadaisical Panda]

Well I expect a bit of fluctuation, but hopefully no less than 30 fps, with an average of 60 fps. I'll be playing mmorpg's almost exclusively.

 

[Bossyfins]

it should play everything above 30

 

[Lackadaisical Panda]

I've been a craptop gamer this whole time, so even 20 fps would be a dream. But from a $2,000+ pc I expect the best performance.

 

[Bossyfins]

How much is the build you are considering at? If you want the most FPS, sli 970s would be nice, or even a single 980...

 

[Lackadaisical Panda]

I'm limiting myself to a budget of $2.5k and I'm currently at about $2k, so I could probably spare a few hundred on a 980

 

[Bossyfins]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($127.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter ($28.45 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus MX279H 27.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 232W 2.1ch Speakers ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2382.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-13 23:36 EDT-0400

this outperforms a single 980. It is just under 2400$

 

[Gamer2886]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($355.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($355.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.79 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter ($28.45 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($264.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 232W 2.1ch Speakers ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2471.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

This will definitely play ALL games at Ultra 60fps.

 

[Lackadaisical Panda]

Thanks for the suggestions, will make revisions right away.

 

[Lackadaisical Panda]

So basically, a couple 970's will outperform a 980 and guarantee the best performance?

 

[Bossyfins]

Yep

 

[Bossyfins]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($355.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($355.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.79 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter ($28.45 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($264.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 232W 2.1ch Speakers ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2471.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

This will definitely play ALL games at Ultra 60fps.

the psu in this build is not high quality

 

[Gamer2886]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($355.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($355.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.79 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter ($28.45 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($264.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 232W 2.1ch Speakers ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2471.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

This will definitely play ALL games at Ultra 60fps.

the psu in this build is not high quality

I'ts Tier 2.

 

[Bossyfins]

It is tier 3...

 

[Whateverworks_19]

The G1-series from EVGA is tier three. The G2-series from EVGA is tier one. Hence, Mr.@Bossyfins is correct.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=120-G1-0750-XR