GTX 770 and general PC build help

[stu54244]

Hey all,

This is my first post here and I need a little assistance. I know this has been discussed 1000 times but… here we go. Here is the build I am making for my new PC.

Permalink: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/stu54244/saved/2mCs

CPU Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core $327.99
CPU Cooler Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM $72.79
Motherboard Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 $199.99
Memory Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 $147.98
Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 $147.98
Storage Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" SSD $177.99
Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM $144.91
Video Card EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB $439.99
Case Corsair 600T Mesh (Black) ATX Mid Tower $139.99
Power Supply Corsair 850W ATX12V / EPS12V $202.06
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $16.99

All I have left to buy is the PSU, mobo, cooler, and GPU.

My main issue is the GPU. Im set on a 770 but not sure to get either EVGA or gigabyte. I know they are both awesome brands Im leaning to gigabyte due to the slightly lower temps. The prices are a little off too. I can get the 2gb gigabyte card for close to 330 and the 4gb around 400.

So my main concern is 4gb or 2gb gigabyte 770. I will have 3 monitors set up but only will be running the games. I realize that not many games are breaking the 2gb VRAM barrier BUT I’ve seen BF4 break it and I’m thinking since I’m spending so much anyway, I don’t want any hangups. And yes, I want the highest possible visual settings I can get. I will be buying an ASUS VE248QE so I am kinda expecting a lot.

As of now I am not planning on sli later, but I guess ill cross that bridge whenever I get there.

I want to play games like BF4, Batman Origins, etc. Pretty much any game I want at that moment. And I do intend on overclocking everything I can.

Also im not too set on the AX850…just wan an 80 PLUS gold or platinum of at least 800W…ideas?

Feel free to critique my build. I was going to get a H100 or H100i for cooling but I am way to fearful of leaks. I have heard horror stories and I know (at least) EVGA will not cover all damages, only the cooler.


Thanks in advance guys!

 

[rolli59]

Over the three monitors the 4GB gaming on single then the 2GB and really if you would game on three you would need the second 770 for Sli. I would select between the cards on price.

 

[stu54244]

At 2gb the gigabyte is way cheaper but at 4gb they are the same...hence the hard choice.

Am I wrong in thinking if a game like BF4 is pushing 2gb and on the other 2 monitors I'm streaming and web surfing...won't that begin to throttle?

And yes I do them at the same time.

 

[rolli59]

I would go with the 4GB but then again when I am gaming I do nothing else, like to keep my resources concentrated.

 

[stu54244]

understood, thanks for the reply

 

[stu54244]

I thought that was for gaming on the particular monitor. Is it for everything? Even if the other screens r not displaying the game?

 

[rolli59]

You will be streaming on one and browsing on the other so really you will be using the graphics especially on the one streaming.

 

[stu54244]

Ur right. Thnx

 

[stu54244]

Other than that, does my build look good?

 

[rolli59]

Great looking rig.