Help with new high end rig build.

[finclk82]

Dear all,

I need some assistance on this. Planning a rig build to use my 65" uhd tv as the gaming monitor. My tv is running on the new hdmi platform. Can't remember if it is ver 1.4a or 2.0. But basically it is at 60hz.

- used mainly for gaming
- want to run at 4k resolution
- will start with gtx 980 with ability to add on another card for SLi.
- can recommend a wireless gaming mouse n keyboard would be good

Qns
1. What kind of Intel chipsets must I use if I want to fully maximize the SLi experience? I was reading that it has to be the Z97 chipsets that can fully enjoy this
2. What kid of PSU wattage shd I get to be able to cope with running 2x gtx980s?
3. For ram, I read some reports on tomshardware that some games so see some Addn fps with higher spec Rams. Should I be looking at these?

 

[finclk82]

I've looked into this and planning to get the following items. not sure if got better recommendations. forgot to mention, that i'm not into overclocking for anything.

Pricing from Tradepac otherwise stated
- ASRock Z97 Extreme6 + Intel i5-4460 ($485)
- DDR3 G.Skill RipJaws X 2133 Mhz CL11 2x8gb ($235)
- FSP Aurum 700W Gold Full Modular ($129 - PCThemes price. No Tradepac price) - I would prefer FSP or Superflower.
- Samsung 850evo 250gb ($180)
- Samsung 24x DVD-RW ($21)
- Zotac GTX980 AMP 4gb ($760) [Might get 2 of this to SLi]

Still have not decided on the following
- Casing (budget $150)
- Wireless LAN output (budget $100)
- Wireless keyboard and mouse (budge $200)

 

[finclk82]

Any comments on this?

 

[royfrosty]

The specs are fine.

But if i were you. To buy 2 gtx980 i would settle for a single titan X right away for 4k gaming needs.

You wont see much of a difference in 2133mhz or 2400mhz ram. Just get a regular 1600mhz ram will do.

If you buy a titan X, you could save on both mobo and psu can be downgraded to a 600w psu and a regular b85 or h97 mobo.

 

[idjekyll]

The specs are fine.

But if i were you. To buy 2 gtx980 i would settle for a single titan X right away for 4k gaming needs.

You wont see much of a difference in 2133mhz or 2400mhz ram. Just get a regular 1600mhz ram will do.

If you buy a titan X, you could save on both mobo and psu can be downgraded to a 600w psu and a regular b85 or h97 mobo.

also, a single titan x is way cooler than 980s in sli that solid black with illuminated 'Titan'..SEXY. either way get a see through panel.

 

[mib500]

yeah bro... go for Titan X rather than buys 2 GTX 980.... but its your money... these bro recommend you best possible for your requirement...

 

[Gattberserk]

Just do know the 980 Ti is around the corner and may be 70% the price of Titan X... See if u are about to hold out a while and wait.

 

[monikernemo]

Just do know the 980 Ti is around the corner and may be 70% the price of Titan X... See if u are about to hold out a while and wait.

Yeah or just wait 390x... I think should be faster than 980

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[ericccc]

 

[finclk82]

thx guys. But Titan X is really expensive. Even Gigabyte's GTX Titan X cost $1675.

If i get Zotac's 2 x GTX980 AMP, it would be 2 x 760 = $1520. I'm pretty sure 1 Titan X isn't more powerful than 2 x GTX980s.

 

[kingcarlos]

if sli gtx 980, dont think 700W is enough. 800 will be safer

 

[royfrosty]

thx guys. But Titan X is really expensive. Even Gigabyte's GTX Titan X cost $1675.

If i get Zotac's 2 x GTX980 AMP, it would be 2 x 760 = $1520. I'm pretty sure 1 Titan X isn't more powerful than 2 x GTX980s.

But your cost for higher PSU and also Mobo z97 will easily be over the $15X savings.

Always go for single powerful card over dual cards.

Dual cards are not always powerful, you will have issues when the game first launch. Especially all the new titles.

You will get, stuttering issues, you get poorer performance, scaling issues etc.

A dual 980 MAY be more powerful, ONLY after the game has been optimized. And that will have to wait at least half a year for updates.