Gaming Build $2K budget please "approve" / "edit" my build

[LogicLiker]

I've put a great deal of planning into this build, and before I pull the trigger, just wanted this expert community's input on my $2K high end gaming build. Any last minute thoughts before I max the few thousand left on my Amex?

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard V Edition ($110.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($40.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($40.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($171.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($298.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($298.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($130.45 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor (Dual Monitor Display) ($207.58 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor (Dual Monitor Display) ($207.58 @ Newegg)

Total: $2034.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[cdabc123]

i would get a sky-lake build instead. and a 980ti.

 

[Supahos]

Don't buy 2 8gb sticks buy 2 2x8 gb kit to ensure they work together also I'd get a more "name brand" pair of 390s

 

[LogicLiker]

i would get a sky-lake build instead. and a 980ti.

This would break my budget ...

 

[LogicLiker]

Don't buy 2 8gb sticks buy 2 2x8 gb kit to ensure they work together also I'd get a more "name brand" pair of 390s

Ok thanks for the suggestion definitely something to consider.

And I went with the powercolor pcs+ because they were the cheapest r9 390 8gb i could find and many suggest to just go with the cheapest name brand, because they are all essentially the same.

 

[Supahos]

Those powecooler cards seem to have a laundry list of "loud fan" comments is all I mean, and going skylake with 980ti would be about the same cost

 

[LogicLiker]

And also, the reason for the two r9 390 is because it has 8gb and is more "dx12 ready" (from what I've heard) ...

Basically, my goal is to be able to max my 144hz monitor at 1080p on new AAA titles for at least the next 1-2 years (hopefully).

 

[cdabc123]

it will do 1-2 years easily

 

[Supahos]

No need at all for 8gb vidoe memory for 1080p

 

[LogicLiker]

No need at all for 8gb vidoe memory for 1080p

The monitors are 144hz though ... not standard 60 hz ... does that make any difference?

Also, im trying to future proof a bit, as I may upgrade to 1440p down the road when the asus rog swift IPS 1440p / 164hz monitors becomes more affordable.

 

[broidk]

Also depends on what kind of gaming you are doing, are you modding at all? I am personally going to get an R9 390 because I want to mod and stuff. Though my kind of budget is lower so I would only be getting a 970 if I went nvidia. Though if I were to go higher I would get a 980 Ti and A skylake build would be best since it's I guess a "generation change" because most of the stuff with skylake is new and if going with skylake it will probably be better for upgrading in the future without replacing every little piece.

 

[LogicLiker]

Also depends on what kind of gaming you are doing, are you modding at all? I am personally going to get an R9 390 because I want to mod and stuff. Though my kind of budget is lower so I would only be getting a 970 if I went nvidia. Though if I were to go higher I would get a 980 Ti and A skylake build would be best since it's I guess a "generation change" because most of the stuff with skylake is new and if going with skylake it will probably be better for upgrading in the future without replacing every little piece.

i heard that the r9 390 is matching the 980 Ti in dx12 benchmarks already ...

the r9 390 is more than half the price and has 8gb ... (more future proof) ..

I plan to crossfire for those super high frame rates at max settings ... i also want the flexiblity to upgrade to higher res monitors like the Asus Rog Swift IPS 164hz/ 1440p / IPS panel (currently MSRP is $800) hoping to find it on deal though next year after its been out a while.

 

[deadrush]

For less than $100 more you can get the new Skylake CPU with the 980 TI which both with future proof for considerable more than 1-2 years as long as your take care of your rig

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($369.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($117.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($92.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Edison M 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($130.45 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($207.58 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($207.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $2087.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-26 22:03 EDT-0400

 

[LogicLiker]

For less than $100 more you can get the new Skylake CPU with the 980 TI which both with future proof for considerable more than 1-2 years as long as your take care of your rig

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($369.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($117.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($92.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Edison M 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($130.45 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($207.58 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($207.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $2087.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-26 22:03 EDT-0400

Nice system, though you changed my 500gb samsung evo ssd (super fast storage) to a hybrid 128 SSD / 1TB HDD .. normally i might consider this, but the 128 GB kingston V300 SSD has way less read/write speeds than the samsung 850 evo.

The 980 Ti vs r9 390 crossfire is definitely something i'm kicking around though (do i pay the premium for the better support / more polish / etc.) or do i overclock these r9 390s and get more future proof cards with better bang for the buck and fantastic dx12 support .. ?

decisions decisions my friends....

None the less, thanks for the input.

 

[deadrush]

Your welcome and you can always change it I just modified the build to fit the newer items in the budget