Is this a good/balanced build for gaming?

[andrewlabreck]

Is this going to play games exceptionally well at ultra 60 fps etc? I feel it is a very balanced build and I am comfortable with it but would like to know if i should swap anything out to save money without giving up the performance I know these products give. Mainly should I change the motherboard if its a bit overkill or is it good? Am I all set with the fan I've chosen or should I get water cooling. Those are my only real concerns. Thank you in advance!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2lOoz

 

[wanderer11]

That mobo/RAM are expensive. You should just get an Asrock Extreme 4 Z87, and 2x8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz (you'll notice no difference over the 1866), and I would get at least a 620W Seasonic PSU. 750W if you ever want to SLI. Also, a GTX 770 is almos just as powerful for $100 less.

 

[Gutlesswolverine]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2lPPh

2133 mhz ram for less than 1866.
Gtx 780 ti is the best gpu now.
This build will give you better performance 😉
Good luck 😉

 

[andrewlabreck]

That mobo/RAM are expensive. You should just get an Asrock Extreme 4 Z87, and 2x8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz (you'll notice no difference over the 1866), and I would get at least a 620W Seasonic PSU. 750W if you ever want to SLI. Also, a GTX 770 is almos just as powerful for $100 less.

With that motherboard will I see no performance difference? Id rather spend extra and get the performance than spend much less and get well... less. Will the 780 put me a bit more towards the future? If so i dont mind the extra cost but if it literally doesnt do much at all then ill go 770. Like I said though I dont mind spending the money if its worth it. Thank you for the RAM and PCU suggestions Ill change those accordingly.

 

[andrewlabreck]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2lPPh

2133 mhz ram for less than 1866.
Gtx 780 ti is the best gpu now.
This build will give you better performance 😉
Good luck 😉

That motherboard will still give as good performance correct? Or should I go with a sabertooth z78 over the hero?

 

[wanderer11]

The only difference would be the ports/pci slots/color with the motherboards. I think the 780 would be worth it, but the motherboard and RAM are not.

 

[andrewlabreck]

The only difference would be the ports/pci slots/color with the motherboards. I think the 780 would be worth it, but the motherboard and RAM are not.

So would my best bet be to get a cheaper motherboard and ram and possibly go for the 780 ti? 2,000 is about where I want to be price wise and that is pretty spot on.

 

[Gutlesswolverine]

780 ti is the best gpu now.