Is this computer worth the money?

[boboru9934]

As far as CPU Cooling, I don't know much about Water Cooling otherwise I would def go that route so I can OC some stuff. But since I have never dealt with it, I don't know how easy it is to set up.

Is there any area's where I can save some money or get better performance for the buck.

I don't want to really spend anymore then I have on this

But I am open to saving money. This will strictly be for gaming mainly.

This is the Op Drive I have on my list. LG UH12NS30 12X SATA Internal Blu-ray Combo Reader Drive & M-DISC DVD CD w/3D PlayBack Burner ReWriter + Nero 9 Essential Software + SATA Cable + IDE to SATA Power Adapter

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cLWDmG



Thanks

 

[jerryvaberry]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($166.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1641.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-06 14:28 EDT-0400

I would do something like this. The mobo you have is good, but it isn't great. I don't think it should be used in a build with your kind of budget. The psu you listed isnt very good, also. If you wanted to make this a hundred dollars cheaper, you could take the two 970s out and put in a 980. I am just against going with the 780 ti right now.

Edit: And I put 16 gb of ram because you had it. But you only need 8 for gaming.

 

[filippi]

Corsair Builder 600W is a mild decent option for a $500 budget oriented build.
For your money this is a far better option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $49.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-06 14:35 EDT-0400

imho you should consider GTX980. This is a new project and its really good.

 

[boboru9934]

I see, but overall 780 TI out specs everything except the Video Memory size does it not?

 

[jerryvaberry]

The 980 beats the 780 ti in every way. The 780 ti barely beats out the 970 and the 970 is much cheaper. In my opinion, there are only two options.

 

[boboru9934]

Do you have a link where I can see the Benchmarks and stats of the cards by chance? Thanks for all your input.

 

[boboru9934]

Also, Why do you say gaming only needs 8gb?

Also for barely beating the 780ti, the 780 comes in about $100 cheaper.

 

[filippi]

Do you have a link where I can see the Benchmarks and stats of the cards by chance? Thanks for all your input.

Sure mate 😀

Ref. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-970-maxwell,3941.html