HELP! First time getting high end computer.. what to do!?

[ushadin89]

Hello, I have saved up 2,500.00 to buy my first top end gaming computer and want to reach ultra graphics 1080p and 144 FPS on most if not all decently optimized games..

I was thinking 2 970 sli, i7 4790k 4.0 to 4.4 turbo, SSD, and 8gb ram.. What do you think?

* help would be appreciated.

** realistically i would like to see 120+ fps at all times if possible.

 

[qwerty987123]

i assume you're from america? and is this only for gaming no video editing or anything?

 

[ushadin89]

just video gaming at 1080p 144fps

 

[Archgaull]

For just gaming, this build is WAY overpowered, but fits your budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($554.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($554.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair AX1500i 1500W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($101.79 @ Amazon)
Total: $2477.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 14:22 EST-0500

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

Hello, I have saved up 2,500.00 to buy my first top end gaming computer and want to reach ultra graphics 1080p and 144 FPS on most if not all decently optimized games..

I was thinking 2 970 sli, i7 4790k 4.0 to 4.4 turbo, SSD, and 8gb ram.. What do you think?

* help would be appreciated.

** realistically i would like to see 120+ fps at all times if possible.

So you're buying a 144Hz 1080p Monitor? Nice choice. If you're getting that CPU it'd be a shame if you wouldn't get 16GB of RAM, you know, for that term "future-proofing" that everyone likes to use. If you're mainly gaming the I7 would be a "waste" (it's never a waste as it adds some performance in everyday tasks you actually do, many times not that noticeably) of money, unless rendering, streaming and other stuff like that come into play.

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

For just gaming, this build is WAY overpowered, but fits your budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($554.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($554.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair AX1500i 1500W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($101.79 @ Amazon)
Total: $2477.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 14:22 EST-0500

I swear I guessed someone would be able to fit 2 980s in there, so I didn't even bother. Nice build ^, if you're spending that money, you better spend it well!

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

You could have put a 2TB or even bigger drive in there, Archgaull, that's the one thing I would change.