$550 gaming PC build for spare 980ti

[LeFlerps]

Hi, I am trying to build a $550 system to fit an Nvidia 980ti into but am struggling to find a build that won't hold her back in performance as I am on a very tight budget an don't want to forfeit any sacred FPS. Any help would be much appreciated because on my own I will probably only bottleneck the beast.

 

[Chayan4400]

Hi, I am trying to build a $550 system to fit an Nvidia 980ti into but am struggling to find a build that won't hold her back in performance as I am on a very tight budget an don't want to forfeit any sacred FPS. Any help would be much appreciated because on my own I will probably only bottleneck the beast.

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $492.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-15 08:55 EST-0500

Won't bottleneck at all at 4K or 1440p, and a very slight bottleneck at 1080p.

 

[pp_v301]

i would buy more ram jus because your mobo can handle 32gb

 

[Chayan4400]

i would buy more ram jus because your mobo can handle 32gb

My motherboard supports an i7 4790K. Doesn't mean I need one for gaming. The OP is on a budget. 8GB of RAM is more than enough for 99% of all games on the market. Why would you get more?

 

[pp_v301]

not only for gaming,but if you're on a tight budget,8 gb is ideed enough

 

[AngelOfDarkness]

Hi, I am trying to build a $550 system to fit an Nvidia 980ti into but am struggling to find a build that won't hold her back in performance as I am on a very tight budget an don't want to forfeit any sacred FPS. Any help would be much appreciated because on my own I will probably only bottleneck the beast.

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $492.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-15 08:55 EST-0500

Won't bottleneck at all at 4K or 1440p, and a very slight bottleneck at 1080p.

Only thing i'd change would be the processor and perhaps the motherboard if he lives near a Microcenter. I5 4590 $160, i5 6500 $200, i5 4690k $220.

 

[Chayan4400]

This is a two month old thread. Skylake wasn't available when I put it together.

 

[AngelOfDarkness]

This is a two month old thread. Skylake wasn't available when I put it together.

Oh, didn't notice. Just saw the thread pop-up.