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Started by cmt95 | | 3 answers
Opinion/help Gaming PC build
Hi,
This is my first post :)  and i hope that someone can help me.

I want to build a gaming pc and this is my first time but before buying the components, I would like to know/hear your opinion on this build, if i need to change some of the parts?
Do i need anything else (like cpu air/water cooling or thermal paste)?
How long will it last, if i want to play on high settings?

Or should i buy cheaper components and exchange the parts more often? (would that be better price wise)


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FVB499 :

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor $229.99
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $144.99
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $84.99
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $128.99
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card $585.91
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case $148.98
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply $54.99
Total $1378.84
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October 15, 2014 10:54:18 AM

psycher1 said:
All fine, probably overkill on the ram. No need for an extra cooler unless you're going to be overclocking.
980 might be a bit much depending on your display. 970 will do fine for 1080p, but if the 980 is in your price range go ahead.
Also, no storage HD? That 250gb SSD is a good choice but won't leave you with much room as time goes on, unless you're more of a minimalist than most people.


thanks for the answer.
i will consider 970, is the 980 worth it and will i get what i pay for.
the ram was meant to be 8gb, it is edited.
October 15, 2014 9:59:08 AM

All fine, probably overkill on the ram. No need for an extra cooler unless you're going to be overclocking.
980 might be a bit much depending on your display. 970 will do fine for 1080p, but if the 980 is in your price range go ahead.
Also, no storage HD? That 250gb SSD is a good choice but won't leave you with much room as time goes on, unless you're more of a minimalist than most people.

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