First Gaming PC Build. Thoughts?

[Rooks_]

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Rookss/saved/#view=2g8v6h

- Radeon GFX

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Rookss/saved/#view=yL6dnQ

- GeForce GFX


The only difference between the two is the video card.


Can both of these builds run games like..
- Witcher 3
- Skyrim
- Fallout3/4
- BF4
- Crysis 3
- WoW
- FFXIV
- Arma 2/3/ Day Z
- Black Desert MMO
- Guild Wars 2
- LoL
-Heroes of the Storm
etc...

@ 1080p 60fps Ultra? I will be using a 1080p 120hz TV as a monitor until I save to buy a 144hz monitor and I was wondering if buying a 144hz monitor is worth it for my build.

thanks!

Oh and I am also a complete beginner at this. :s

 

[Alpha3031]

Made some edits:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor ($128.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK TRITON RED 100.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme6 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($133.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($310.95 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1118.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-03 21:49 EDT-0400
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-03 21:37 EDT-0400

The FX 9590 is just a overclocked 8320. Save money and do your own overclocking.

The Raijintek Triton is a better cooler. Also check out the green and blue models.

Motherboard: The Extreme 6 is also 8+2 Phase, and a lot cheaper. You can probably get the M5A99FX (6+2 phase) if you can't live without the USB 3.

SSD for fast load

HCG is higher quality than the NEX. Find a G2 if you want.

 

[Rooks_]

Made some edits:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor ($128.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK TRITON RED 100.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme6 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($133.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($310.95 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1118.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-03 21:49 EDT-0400
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-03 21:37 EDT-0400

The FX 9590 is just a overclocked 8320. Save money and do your own overclocking.

The Raijintek Triton is a better cooler. Also check out the green and blue models.

Motherboard: The Extreme 6 is also 8+2 Phase, and a lot cheaper. You can probably get the M5A99FX (6+2 phase) if you can't live without the USB 3.

SSD for fast load

HCG is higher quality than the NEX. Find a G2 if you want.

I was told Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
is a better CPU than the one I have. Your thoughts?

 

[Alpha3031]

I personally think the improved multithreading on the 8xxxE CPUs, and the good overclocking capabilities make up for its low IPC. The i5 should be better, but you'll probably not notice the difference. It's highly probable that you won't notice a difference, especially with DX12 coming out. Most games are not CPU limited, but you get games lie Far Cry 4 (which isn't on your list). You will lock 60 FPS on most, if not all games, if you fiddle about with the graphics settings.

 

[Rooks_]

I personally think the improved multithreading on the 8xxxE CPUs, and the good overclocking capabilities make up for its low IPC. The i5 should be better, but you'll probably not notice the difference. It's highly probable that you won't notice a difference, especially with DX12 coming out. Most games are not CPU limited, but you get games lie Far Cry 4 (which isn't on your list). You will lock 60 FPS on most, if not all games, if you fiddle about with the graphics settings.

Sorry I don't really understand all that.. :s
With your adjustments, even at 60 FPS, can I run at 1080p Ultra? Is it worth it to buy a 144hz monitor when I save up the money with this build?

thanks for your time

 

[Alpha3031]

Well, you'll probably have to turn HairFX off for The Witcher 3, and depending on the game, lower the AA, or use MFAA/FXAA. I don't think it would be useful to have a 144 Hz monitor, but if you think your TV is laggy (make sure it's in the game mode if it has one.) by all means, buy a 144 Hz.

 

[Rooks_]

Well, you'll probably have to turn HairFX off for The Witcher 3, and depending on the game, lower the AA, or use MFAA/FXAA. I don't think it would be useful to have a 144 Hz monitor, but if you think your TV is laggy (make sure it's in the game mode if it has one.) by all means, buy a 144 Hz.

Ok thanks! appreciate the help, I think I will try and save more money. I really want a PC that I wont have to upgrade anytime soon in 2-3 years.

 

[Alpha3031]

In that case you might like to look at the Xeon 1231V3.

 

[socialfox]

Strongly suggest that you go for a high end air cooler rather than the triton. I have owned the triton and its plagued by cracking cpu blocks over a short amount of time. You usually end up with it leaking on your video card which usually you will need to end up buying a new one.

Edit: Included a pic of my own block

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[Rooks_]

Well, you'll probably have to turn HairFX off for The Witcher 3, and depending on the game, lower the AA, or use MFAA/FXAA. I don't think it would be useful to have a 144 Hz monitor, but if you think your TV is laggy (make sure it's in the game mode if it has one.) by all means, buy a 144 Hz.

Strongly suggest that you go for a high end air cooler rather than the triton. I have owned the triton and its plagued by cracking cpu blocks over a short amount of time. You usually end up with it leaking on your video card which usually you will need to end up buying a new one.

Edit: Included a pic of my own block

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I am definitely getting a different cooler, thanks!