[Gaming Rig] Building a new system, any parts worth changing or considering?

[Cameron Long]

Been a few years since I've made a new rig, so far this is what i am considering for a Gaming Rig.
CPU: Intel I7 4790k
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SuperSC ACX 2.0+ 4GB
RaM: G.Skill Ares 1866 (2x4GB) DDR3
MoBo: ASUS Z97-PRO-GAMER or AUS Z91-A
PSU: Corsair CS650M Modular 80 Plus Gold Power Supply

Any parts worth changing/considering? This is around my budget.

Thanks in advance.
Cameron

 

[Bossyfins]

Drop 4790k to 4690k

Get a 970

Get an XFX 550 watt psu

 

[Cameron Long]

Drop 4790k to 4690k

Get a 970

Get an XFX 550 watt psu

was considering both those options, but the 970 is about $180 more where i am, is it worth it?
and the i5 4690k is about 100 cheaper.

 

[digitaldoc]

This all depends on what you plan to do with your system. For gaming, totally drop the 4790 and get the i5-4690 as Bossy fins suggested. However, if you want to edit video, or another CPU intensive task, then keep the i7-4790.

 

[Cameron Long]

This all depends on what you plan to do with your system. For gaming, totally drop the 4790 and get the i5-4690 as Bossy fins suggested. However, if you want to edit video, or another CPU intensive task, then keep the i7-4790.

Yup i indeed to use it for primary gaming, also often multitasking between 2 screens Games and other stuff (another game sometimes or just a movie/show)

 

[digitaldoc]

Yes, then go with the 4690. No games need more than the 4 physical cores, and the HT won't help from the i7.

 

[Cameron Long]

Yes, then go with the 4690. No games need more than the 4 physical cores, and the HT won't help from the i7.

Thanks a lot for the speedy replies, and for the help. is the 970 that much of an upgrade over the 960 SuperSc 4gb?

 

[Cameron Long]

Just for a better idea.
Bold = Changes Between Build
also unsure about the ASUS Z97-A and ASUS Z97 PRO-GAMER

Seagate Barracuda 3TB ST3000DM001 $139.00
NZXT H440 Mid Tower Case White/Black $159.00
Samsung 850 EVO Series 250GB SSD $169.00
G.Skill Ares F3-1866C9D-8GAB 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 $109.00
ASUS DRW-24D3ST 24x DVD Writer $20.00
Intel Core i5 4690K $329.00
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 Superclocked ACX 2.0 4GB $499.00
Corsair CS650M Modular 80 Plus Gold Power Supply $149.00
ASUS Z97-A Motherboard $209.00
Sub-Total: $1782.00

Vs


Seagate Barracuda 3TB ST3000DM001 $139.00
NZXT H440 Mid Tower Case White/Black $159.00
Samsung 850 EVO Series 250GB SSD $169.00
G.Skill Ares F3-1866C9D-8GAB 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 $109.00
ASUS DRW-24D3ST 24x DVD Writer $20.00
Intel Core i7 4790k $469.00
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SuperSC ACX 2.0+ 4GB $349.00
Corsair CS650M Modular 80 Plus Gold Power Supply $149.00
ASUS Z97-A Motherboard $209.00
Sub-Total: $1772.00

 

[pjgmaster]

Yes, then go with the 4690. No games need more than the 4 physical cores, and the HT won't help from the i7.

Thanks a lot for the speedy replies, and for the help. is the 970 that much of an upgrade over the 960 SuperSc 4gb?

Yep. The 970 has that much of a difference on the 960. I'd go with a 4690k and a 970 over a 4790k and a 960 any day!

 

[Cameron Long]

Yes, then go with the 4690. No games need more than the 4 physical cores, and the HT won't help from the i7.

Thanks a lot for the speedy replies, and for the help. is the 970 that much of an upgrade over the 960 SuperSc 4gb?

Yep. The 970 has that much of a difference on the 960. I'd go with a 4690k and a 970 over a 4790k and a 960 any day!

Thanks! Looks like i know what I'm getting, only thing im unsure about is ASUS z97-a vs the Z97 Pro-Gamer, Doesn't look there's a big difference besides the audio.

 

[Bossyfins]

Change PSU to an XFX seasonic or antec 550 watt, or a 650 watt if you are going to oc

 

[Cameron Long]

Change PSU to an XFX seasonic or antec 550 watt, or a 650 watt if you are going to oc

My Seasonic options from the current supplier i'm using are

Seasonic S12II 620W Power Supply
or
Seasonic S12G 80Plus Gold 650W Power Supply

For Antec

Antec High Current Gamer 620W Power Supply HCG-620
or
Antec Edge 550W 80 Plus Gold Power Supply

Oc'ing might be an option later down the line.

 

[Bossyfins]

If you plan on Ocing later or poking into it, look into the 650 or 620 watt. Which one is the cheapest,

HCG 620 or S12II 620

 

[Cameron Long]

If you plan on Ocing later or poking into it, look into the 650 or 620 watt. Which one is the cheapest,

HCG 620 or S12II 620

Both $119

 

[Bossyfins]

Just get the seasonic.