Is this a good $2500 gtx 980ti build?

[WhiteDragonX092]

This is my first build and the release of the new gtx 980ti intrigued me enough to ditch the gtx 970 sli, and opt for the single, more powerful, card. Due to the gtx 980ti being a new release I am not sure what the compatibility requirements for the rest of the system. Hopefully my build so far has no bottle necks. My budget is $2500, and if I am spending this kind of money I want to be 100% sure none of these parts will bottleneck the beast that is the 980ti.

My build List: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZFRpLk

Thanks in advance!

 

[rdfbienste]

That should be a ready to go system. I would suggest getting a better PSU in case of future upgrades.

 

[JQB45]

The CX series are not considered good power supplies. Look for Seasonic or XFX in the 700W range.

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/power-supply/#m=71,39&W=700,950&sort=a5&page=1

They are more expensive, but they are much better parts.

If you plan to SLI in the future go with a 900W PSU.

 

[DeathRabit]

Take this Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ Newegg)

I very good quality for this price

 

[TyRaNiDeX]

Hello,
This is a really good rig, and ready to rock ^^
But i don't like the case (My opinion) and i think you should take an other PSU.
I have the CX600M too and I'm not that happy with it because of the "electric sound" and heat.

Sorry for my english, I'm french.

 

[sz0ty0l4]

as said already get a better power supply. I would also encourage you to get the i7 - 4790k for a budget like this. the performance difference can be up to 30%.

Don't trust those who say BS like " i5 is enough for gaming". into a build like this with such a powerful gpu an i7 is much advised.

for a little proof:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKzJE0Z-XFk

this video is taken with an i7, but with HT off. but it still has more cache, so an i5 is even weaker. and this is only a 780ti.

myself i use a 4790( non k) and a gtx 980 and i can tell you if i switch HT off,i instantly get bottlenecks in several games like far cry4, gta 5, ac unity

 

[TyRaNiDeX]

^ this is true.

 

[WhiteDragonX092]

ah okay awesome, and you are right, the i5 is definitely the main bandwagon when it comes to gaming cpu's. I will heed your advice Thank you!!
Will the Corsair RM 750W be a good PSU for this build? https://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm750

 

[DeathRabit]

ah okay awesome, and you are right, the i5 is definitely the main bandwagon when it comes to gaming cpu's. I will heed your advice Thank you!!
Will the Corsair RM 750W be a good PSU for this build? https://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm750

This PSU is overpriced better take this, this same quality, cheper and better brand
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg750m