<HELP>Gaming rig recommendation

[number_one]

in layman terms: brand and mhz of the ram don't really matter?
so can i safely purchase the cheapest 8gb avail?

 

[Jian19]

I recommend 4690 and 16gb ram is since u not overclocking and and have a flexible budget u can try get stuff that is as good as possible

16 gb ram u dun need any upgrade on it for the next 2 year

Wan to recommend a i7 but since u dun do video editing then just recommend the fastest i5 chip the extra raw power will not be felt in gaming thou.

 

[superzheny]

Can i recommend a 2 way gtx 970 instead.

At this point in time, at the resolution you intend to game at, a 2 way 980 sli wont be able to maintain a steady 60fps on high settings. Better to be a more budget friendly set up to make do, till the next gen comes out and then 2 way sli, maybe then it can support your 3x1440p monitors better

 

[number_one]

ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB TWIN FAN DDR5 - 448
ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB AMP OMEGA DDR5 - 559
ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB AMP EXTREME - 599

what is the different between this 3

 

[Alternative X]

ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB TWIN FAN DDR5 - 448
ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB AMP OMEGA DDR5 - 559
ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB AMP EXTREME - 599

what is the different between this 3

GPU cooler design, GPU core clock speeds.

 

[number_one]

CPU+ Mobo: Z97S SLI Krait Edition +4670 - 501
RAM: Dominator® Platinum Series — 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 DRAM 2133MHz CL11 - 325
GPU: 2X ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB AMP EXTREME - 1198
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB (160)
HDD: WD 2TB RED (131)
DVD-RW: Asus DVDRW (reused from previous PC)
PSU: Thermaltake toughpower 1000w (reused from previous PC)
Case: Red Harbinger (Brought)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
Monitor:3X DELL S2440L (687)

more or less this is my final list..
i would like to express my gratitude to all hwz that give me advice
in regards to GPU i am not sure if this tier is the right pair to choose for sli as i intend to water cool in 3 month time
if this list is ok i will hoot nx week :>

 

[Alternative X]

CPU+ Mobo: Z97S SLI Krait Edition +4670 - 501
RAM: Dominator® Platinum Series — 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 DRAM 2133MHz CL11 - 325
GPU: 2X ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB AMP EXTREME - 1198
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB (160)
HDD: WD 2TB RED (131)
DVD-RW: Asus DVDRW (reused from previous PC)
PSU: Thermaltake toughpower 1000w (reused from previous PC)
Case: Red Harbinger (Brought)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
Monitor:3X DELL S2440L (687)

more or less this is my final list..
i would like to express my gratitude to all hwz that give me advice
if this list is ok i will hoot nx week :>

If not doing any OC, that DDR3-2133 RAMs is only going to make your system a few milliseconds faster only. Would suggest that you get at most Corsair Vengenance Pro DDR3-1600 RAMs, no need for Dominator Platinums, those things are very expensive.

 

[number_one]

what about RAM: Dominator® Platinum Series — 16GB (2 x 8GB) 1600MHZ CL9?

i choose this due to color themes
or is there any alternative for white color ?

 

[Alternative X]

what about RAM: Dominator® Platinum Series — 16GB (2 x 8GB) 1600MHZ CL9?

i choose this due to color themes
or is there any alternative for white color ?

Oh, if you just want the heat spreader design, then nevermind. Have no idea of any other RAMs with white heatspreaders. Red, blue, and black ones are more common.

One more thing, if you want to watercool your GPUs, would be a good idea to do research on the compatibilities of the waterblocks with your GPUs. As the GTX 970s from all brands all uses custom PCBs, no waterblock is going to be compatible with all brands of GPUs out there. Would be terrible if you buy your waterblocks only to find out that they do not fit.

 

[number_one]

oh no i can't seem to find waterblock that is compatible with ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB AMP EXTREME.. whats is my next route?

 

[Alternative X]

oh no i can't seem to find waterblock that is compatible with ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB AMP EXTREME.. whats is my next route?

Find GPU waterblocks that are compatible with the other Zotac GTX 970 GPUs.

 

[shadow84]

oh no i can't seem to find waterblock that is compatible with ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB AMP EXTREME.. whats is my next route?

Try EK? They usually cater to the widest range of gpu.

If u r gonna get WB, i suggest u get the cheaper 970. No point splurging so much on higher end 970 but remove the cooler. The difference in pricing is mainly due to branding and cooler used. im pretty sure u can OC ur gpu to beat the gpu with highest clockspeeds.

With this, i suggest u go get palit 970 non jetstream or zotac 970 twin fan.

 

[shadow84]

what about RAM: Dominator® Platinum Series — 16GB (2 x 8GB) 1600MHZ CL9?

i choose this due to color themes
or is there any alternative for white color ?

U can try kingston hyperX or avexir white (may need to ask corbell to bring in).

 

[tlkchew]

oh no i can't seem to find waterblock that is compatible with ZOTAC GTX 970 4GB AMP EXTREME.. whats is my next route?

Get Asus strix gtx970 then no need water cool as the fan does not run until temp very hot, the heat spreader does a good job at normal usage

 

[mcalel]

How much you bought the Red Harbinger. I was thinking of getting Cross Desk, but they have no stock now have to wait for their next batch. Found someone selling in Singapore

 

[number_one]

can anyone advice if this is avail locally?
Avexir Sabranco White Memory Kit

 

[shadow84]

can anyone advice if this is avail locally?
Avexir Sabranco White Memory Kit

Ask Corbell if can bring in for you...

 

[number_one]

got a question !

is my psu enough? i did online calculator and getting mixed result

Corsair Professional Series Platinum Ax1200i Power Supply

CPU+ Mobo: Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark S+ i7 4790k
RAM: Avexir Sabranco White Memory Kit (2x8GB)
2 x Samsung SSD 840 Pro 256GB
2 x WD4TB Black
1 x Asus Xonar Phoebus Sound Card
2 x ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 AMP! OC Edition 4GB GDDR5
1x Dvd-rw

going to water cool with 2 pump in 1 loop
going to run led for light
going to use 10 usb device
going to use Fan Controller
going to power up about 8 fan <non led>
going to power up about 3 fan <led>

gg as detail as possible.. pls ask me if i leave anything out

 

[shadow84]

got a question !

is my psu enough? i did online calculator and getting mixed result

Corsair Professional Series Platinum Ax1200i Power Supply

CPU+ Mobo: Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark S+ i7 4790k
RAM: Avexir Sabranco White Memory Kit (2x8GB)
2 x Samsung SSD 840 Pro 256GB
2 x WD4TB Black
1 x Asus Xonar Phoebus Sound Card
2 x ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 AMP! OC Edition 4GB GDDR5
1x Dvd-rw

going to water cool with 2 pump in 1 loop
going to run led for light
going to use 10 usb device
going to use Fan Controller
going to power up about 8 fan <non led>
going to power up about 3 fan <led>

gg as detail as possible.. pls ask me if i leave anything out

What case u using or gonna use?

 

[number_one]

Red Harbinger X desk
but how does a desk make any different?