Is this configuration overkill?

[Nicholas24]

This is my configuration:
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I feel that the processor is still under kill though, what's the speed difference between a 3.9GHz and 4.8GHz processor?

I've heard from many people that to get the full power from 3 GTX Titan Blacks, an X79 chipset is needed and an LGA2011 socket.
That's why such an overkill processor is needed. Besides, I'll be playing at 4K resolutions with everything maxed out and still achieving 60+ fps.

 

[Nicholas24]

Thing is, I'm not building a PC as it's too time-costly. It's a boutique PC and they don't really update their graphics card selection, so in this case, future-proofing would be the most logical thing to do

 

[Alec Mowat]

Tiny voices, that IS true. So trying to future-proof is a fool's errand then?

The future is your cell phone.

Small form factor, low power consumption, portable.

Future proofing = the flexibility to upgrade when needed, not to cement yourself in one place for the next decade.

 

[tiny voices]

There is really no such thing as futureproofing with modern parts.

Look at the i7 970. It came out and was a TANK. It cost an absurd amount of money, then BOOM a year or so later you could buy an i5 2500k for half the price and it performed better.

It is better to buy what you NEED and upgrade as time goes on as opposed to blowing thousands just to have it all be worthless in a short period of time.

 

[Nicholas24]

But... To add components, you need experience in building and swapping computer parts

 

[tiny voices]

Tiny voices, that IS true. So trying to future-proof is a fool's errand then?

The future is your cell phone.

Small form factor, low power consumption, portable.

Future proofing = the flexibility to upgrade when needed, not to cement yourself in one place for the next decade.

This is exactly 100% correct. Having the ability to upgrade is what future proofing is all about. Not buying way overkill parts from the get go.

 

[Alec Mowat]

I'm currently using a GT620, and the graphics are pretty friggin' bad.

So I should wait for a DX12 setup before deciding which card to buy?

With what processor are you currently using?


There's no expected date for DX12. I'm going to wait myself, as I hear it's going to be a more low-level API and require less demand from the Procesor (hence why the best processor is most likely a waste). Mantal already proved this was possible.

Depending on the direction of Steam and how Windows 9 turns out, I may even migrate over the Linux in the next few years.

 

[tiny voices]

But... To add components, you need experience in building and swapping computer parts

If you are uncomfortable doing something simple like adding a GPU or swapping RAM, you should DEFINITELY not be spending thousands on a custom computer.

This would be the same as buying a Ferrari and not even knowing how to change a tire.

 

[Alec Mowat]

But... To add components, you need experience in building and swapping computer parts

It fits together like lego. If it doesn't fit, it doesn't belong. There really isn't that many parts in the case.
It's significantly easier than a car, and I'm not mechanic, but if it saves me $700, I have no problems figuring out how to replace the alternator in a 1986 Porsche.