I know many of you will look at this and say TL;DR, but if you can find it in you to help a fellow computer enthusiast I would greatly appreciate it.
Ok I have posted a few questions here before as I have been researching the perfect build for months and am really trying to figure out how to get the best bang for my buck. I apologize in advance for my lack of knowledge in certain areas of custom building but I am doing my best to learn as much as I can. Down below are two parts lists, one in Z97 w/ a 4790k and one in X99 with a 5820k. I want to stay around $2000, but don't mind if I'm a little over or under, as I just want to have the best system I can have for what I want, and that is gaming in 1080p, most likely on a Asus VG248QE 24” 144Hz, as my current 60Hz monitor with only a 6ms refresh rate will probably not be enough. Most importantly, I want to achieve a steady 60 FPS on demanding games with maxed/ultra settings. Also, I am looking to achieve this without overclocking, however, after some time, I may consider overclocking, but am not really looking into that right off the bat. A few things that I have learned are the following but I am unsure about the effects they will have on me. Again, I apologize for having so many questions, but am really looking to be pointed in the right direction.
1. Some suggest the build(s) is/are overkill for what I want, but I do not mind. However, in regards to that, if I am actually achieving more than 60 FPS, will I see tearing in my monitor since it only has a 60Hz refresh rate? Not sure if this will actually be a problem. Concerning my monitor, it is a Dell S2440L, 24" 1080p 60Hz, with a 6ms response time. Here it is if you want to take a look: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260106. Through my research, some have said it is not ideal for gaming, some have said it works fine. I have played games like Portal 2, Counter Strike Source, and CoD4 on my current PC which is quite outdated, but achieved a constant ~30FPS with no issues, however with low settings. I am hoping I can get away with using this monitor, as I purchased it before I considered building a gaming PC. Should I just buy the 24” Asus that everyone raves about?
2. It seems to me that most people say individual core performance is more important for gaming rather than the amount of cores. Therefore, am I better off with something like an i7 4790k because of its 4.0GHz, or am I better off with the 6 cores of an i7 5820k at 3.3GHz?
2b. If I am better off with a 4790k, is Z97 better or worse than X99 (for gaming)? Are there any significant gaming differences, whether positive or negative, from X99 to Z97? Sorry if that is a noob question, but my research hasn't given me a solid answer. It seems that most people on other posts are saying that Z97 is better if you are only gaming, just want to know if that is truly the case.
3. I know that people mostly say a GTX980 is not ideal for price/performance, but I don’t mind spending the extra. I am assuming that this card is going to get it done no matter how demanding the game is?
4. For a liquid cooler, H105 or H100i GTX? GTX is newer so not as many reviews, but both seem very good…and are the fans really that loud on the H100i GTX for any of you who may own one? Also, what are your preferred configurations when mounting to the top of the case? push/pull, push, pull..., and would you say either of these coolers are sufficient for either build below? I would think either should do a good job cooling, especially if I am not overclocking, or even if I am, it will be minimal.
X99 Build
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($111.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X99S Gaming 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($263.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($519.30 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.59 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fans ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fans ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2141.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 16:00 EDT-0400
Z97 Build
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($111.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($519.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($97.72 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.59 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fans ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fans ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1985.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 15:58 EDT-0400
I know this is a lot to ask but I want to spend my $2000 the right way and ensure that I do not make any mistakes. I am simply looking for just a bit of help! I really appreciate all responses and I thank you for taking the time to read and answer my questions!
Ok I have posted a few questions here before as I have been researching the perfect build for months and am really trying to figure out how to get the best bang for my buck. I apologize in advance for my lack of knowledge in certain areas of custom building but I am doing my best to learn as much as I can. Down below are two parts lists, one in Z97 w/ a 4790k and one in X99 with a 5820k. I want to stay around $2000, but don't mind if I'm a little over or under, as I just want to have the best system I can have for what I want, and that is gaming in 1080p, most likely on a Asus VG248QE 24” 144Hz, as my current 60Hz monitor with only a 6ms refresh rate will probably not be enough. Most importantly, I want to achieve a steady 60 FPS on demanding games with maxed/ultra settings. Also, I am looking to achieve this without overclocking, however, after some time, I may consider overclocking, but am not really looking into that right off the bat. A few things that I have learned are the following but I am unsure about the effects they will have on me. Again, I apologize for having so many questions, but am really looking to be pointed in the right direction.
1. Some suggest the build(s) is/are overkill for what I want, but I do not mind. However, in regards to that, if I am actually achieving more than 60 FPS, will I see tearing in my monitor since it only has a 60Hz refresh rate? Not sure if this will actually be a problem. Concerning my monitor, it is a Dell S2440L, 24" 1080p 60Hz, with a 6ms response time. Here it is if you want to take a look: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260106. Through my research, some have said it is not ideal for gaming, some have said it works fine. I have played games like Portal 2, Counter Strike Source, and CoD4 on my current PC which is quite outdated, but achieved a constant ~30FPS with no issues, however with low settings. I am hoping I can get away with using this monitor, as I purchased it before I considered building a gaming PC. Should I just buy the 24” Asus that everyone raves about?
2. It seems to me that most people say individual core performance is more important for gaming rather than the amount of cores. Therefore, am I better off with something like an i7 4790k because of its 4.0GHz, or am I better off with the 6 cores of an i7 5820k at 3.3GHz?
2b. If I am better off with a 4790k, is Z97 better or worse than X99 (for gaming)? Are there any significant gaming differences, whether positive or negative, from X99 to Z97? Sorry if that is a noob question, but my research hasn't given me a solid answer. It seems that most people on other posts are saying that Z97 is better if you are only gaming, just want to know if that is truly the case.
3. I know that people mostly say a GTX980 is not ideal for price/performance, but I don’t mind spending the extra. I am assuming that this card is going to get it done no matter how demanding the game is?
4. For a liquid cooler, H105 or H100i GTX? GTX is newer so not as many reviews, but both seem very good…and are the fans really that loud on the H100i GTX for any of you who may own one? Also, what are your preferred configurations when mounting to the top of the case? push/pull, push, pull..., and would you say either of these coolers are sufficient for either build below? I would think either should do a good job cooling, especially if I am not overclocking, or even if I am, it will be minimal.
X99 Build
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($111.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X99S Gaming 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($263.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($519.30 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.59 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fans ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fans ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2141.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 16:00 EDT-0400
Z97 Build
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($111.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($519.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($97.72 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.59 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fans ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fans ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1985.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 15:58 EDT-0400
I know this is a lot to ask but I want to spend my $2000 the right way and ensure that I do not make any mistakes. I am simply looking for just a bit of help! I really appreciate all responses and I thank you for taking the time to read and answer my questions!
! I'm sure you'll be happy with either monitor. I sure do enjoy gaming on the VG248QE !
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