gaming build suggestions

[kakscy]

Hello guys please comment on the build and if its compatible or if there is anything to change to perform better

also i need a suggestion from were to buy the parts since i live in Cyprus. i can have them shipped here but it will increase the price considerably

also any suggestions on parts that i can change that are value for money will be appreciated

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£245.99 @ Ebuyer)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£23.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£158.00 @ Aria PC)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory (£139.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£99.95 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£62.70 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (£260.74 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case (£131.40 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£119.82 @ Scan.co.uk)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer (£12.74 @ Amazon UK)
Monitor: Asus VE278Q 27.0" Monitor (£233.40 @ CCL Computers)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard (£68.36 @ Scan.co.uk)
Mouse: SteelSeries Sensei RAW Wired Laser Mouse (£40.98 @ Dabs)
Total: £1598.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-05 18:26 GMT+0000)

 

[babernet_1]

Assuming you are not going to go CrossFire in the future, you can cut down to a 650W supply and be fine. Also I'd go down to a 4670K and spend the difference on the new R9 290 video card.

 

[kakscy]

Assuming you are not going to go CrossFire in the future, you can cut down to a 650W supply and be fine. Also I'd go down to a 4670K and spend the difference on the new R9 290 video card.

thanks but thats what i had in mind ! is the 280x a good option or should i go to the nvidia 700series?

 

[sora]

Assuming you are not going to go CrossFire in the future, you can cut down to a 650W supply and be fine. Also I'd go down to a 4670K and spend the difference on the new R9 290 video card.

thanks but thats what i had in mind ! is the 280x a good option or should i go to the nvidia 700series?

Either get the R9 290 or the HD 7970 as the 280x is a rebranded Radeon HD 7970.

 

[babernet_1]

Only you can make the final call. The R9 280X is a great card, really is. Cost about $300. A good buy. The R9 290 costs $400. The 290 has a lot of good stuff, DSP for sound, better GPU, potential for Mantel, the 512 bit memory interface along with 4GB which is plenty. The R9 290 kisses the Titan in sped for 40% of the price!!!

The problem with the R9 290 is it runs hot and noisy. I would recommend waiting a month or so until the third parties come up with the custom coolers. Look for a lot more speed and quietness.

The GTX 700's just are blown away in value. The 700's all run quiet and cool, but cost more. The R9 280X's are a good solution with updated cooling.

In short, if you had to buy now, perhaps a R9 280X and save some bucks. But if you can wait a month, get a third party R9 290.

 

[babernet_1]

Assuming you are not going to go CrossFire in the future, you can cut down to a 650W supply and be fine. Also I'd go down to a 4670K and spend the difference on the new R9 290 video card.

thanks but thats what i had in mind ! is the 280x a good option or should i go to the nvidia 700series?

Either get the R9 290 or the HD 7970 as the 280x is a rebranded Radeon HD 7970.

Do not get a 7970. They all have struggled with noise and heat. The R9 280X has a superior cooling solution and is worth the extra dozen dollars or so.

 

[kakscy]

Only you can make the final call. The R9 280X is a great card, really is. Cost about $300. A good buy. The R9 290 costs $400. The 290 has a lot of good stuff, DSP for sound, better GPU, potential for Mantel, the 512 bit memory interface along with 4GB which is plenty. The R9 290 kisses the Titan in sped for 40% of the price!!!

The problem with the R9 290 is it runs hot and noisy. I would recommend waiting a month or so until the third parties come up with the custom coolers. Look for a lot more speed and quietness.

The GTX 700's just are blown away in value. The 700's all run quiet and cool, but cost more. The R9 280X's are a good solution with updated cooling.

In short, if you had to buy now, perhaps a R9 280X and save some bucks. But if you can wait a month, get a third party R9 290.

were can i get the r9 290 for $400? from what i checked is about 550 - 600

 

[babernet_1]

Only you can make the final call. The R9 280X is a great card, really is. Cost about $300. A good buy. The R9 290 costs $400. The 290 has a lot of good stuff, DSP for sound, better GPU, potential for Mantel, the 512 bit memory interface along with 4GB which is plenty. The R9 290 kisses the Titan in sped for 40% of the price!!!

The problem with the R9 290 is it runs hot and noisy. I would recommend waiting a month or so until the third parties come up with the custom coolers. Look for a lot more speed and quietness.

The GTX 700's just are blown away in value. The 700's all run quiet and cool, but cost more. The R9 280X's are a good solution with updated cooling.

In short, if you had to buy now, perhaps a R9 280X and save some bucks. But if you can wait a month, get a third party R9 290.

were can i get the r9 290 for $400? from what i checked is about 550 - 600

The R9 290, not the R9 290X.

 

[kakscy]

Only you can make the final call. The R9 280X is a great card, really is. Cost about $300. A good buy. The R9 290 costs $400. The 290 has a lot of good stuff, DSP for sound, better GPU, potential for Mantel, the 512 bit memory interface along with 4GB which is plenty. The R9 290 kisses the Titan in sped for 40% of the price!!!

The problem with the R9 290 is it runs hot and noisy. I would recommend waiting a month or so until the third parties come up with the custom coolers. Look for a lot more speed and quietness.

The GTX 700's just are blown away in value. The 700's all run quiet and cool, but cost more. The R9 280X's are a good solution with updated cooling.

In short, if you had to buy now, perhaps a R9 280X and save some bucks. But if you can wait a month, get a third party R9 290.

were can i get the r9 290 for $400? from what i checked is about 550 - 600

The R9 290, not the R9 290X.

thanks babernet really appreciate your input

 

[kakscy]

any other suggestions or should i go ahead with this build?

Also the CPU Cooler i selected im not sure it can handle overclocking above 4Ghz and i would like to go up to 4.4

 

[babernet_1]

any other suggestions or should i go ahead with this build?

Also the CPU Cooler i selected im not sure it can handle overclocking above 4Ghz and i would like to go up to 4.4

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