New Build, Need Opinions

[Johnnie Butters]

Building a new Gaming computer and been debating quite a bit these past couple weeks. My Current Build will be sent off to my Girlfriend with a few parts swapped out. I know a lot about computers but i do get confused with Memory and Motherboards, So please feel free to question my New Build if some parts are not compatible or you feel i could save money and go a different route (Talking About Motherboards)

Old Build:

Dell Inspiron Desktop i3847
Intel Core i5-4440 Processor 3.1 GHz
Thermaltake TR2 600W(Replacing With Corsair 430W)
1 TB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 FTW (Replacing With EVGA GTX 960 SSC)
Samsung 256GB SSD
16GB DDR3 RAM

New Build:

Case: Corsair Carbide Series Black 300R
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K
- CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 FTW
Motherboard: EVGA X99 FTW
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB Kit
PSU: Thermaltake TR2 TR-600 600W
Hard Drive: WD Green 2TB Desktop Hard Drive

Rough Cost: $1250

Already Own: Thermaltake TR2 600W, EVGA GeForce GTX 970 FTW

 

[LucoTF]

that motherboard and CPU aren't compatible.

 

[LucoTF]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($117.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.50 @ Amazon)
Total: $811.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-23 06:50 EST-0500

 

[Johnnie Butters]

Thanks for the input, Looking at the EVGA Z97 FTW as it supports the i5.

 

[LucoTF]

Thanks for the input, Looking at the EVGA Z97 FTW as it supports the i5.

It's a solid board for sure, go for it

 

[Johnnie Butters]

Thanks Question, The Memory in my current dell is Crucial 2x 8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 Unbuffered NON-ECC 1.5V 1024Meg x 64. Will this work on the EVGA board? Just did a scan and the only difference is the recommended Memory has 512Meg instead of 1024Meg. I have the standard 8GB Samsung Memory that came with the dell, So if it will work, i can save $130.

 

[LucoTF]

Thanks Question, The Memory in my current dell is Crucial 2x 8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 Unbuffered NON-ECC 1.5V 1024Meg x 64. Will this work on the EVGA board? Just did a scan and the only difference is the recommended Memory has 512Meg instead of 1024Meg. I have the standard 8GB Samsung Memory that came with the dell, So if it will work, i can save $130.

Yes that crucial memory should work fine

 

[Johnnie Butters]

Thanks, I might as well upgrade to the i7 4790k since i just saved some money.

 

[LucoTF]

Thanks, I might as well upgrade to the i7 4790k since i just saved some money.

Unless you're streaming, rendering or the like then there's little point. very little to separate the i5 and i7 in gaming performance

 

[Johnnie Butters]

Yea i heard that, Well now i'm thinking the i5, Split the parts with Amazon (I Have Gift Card Credit) and Newegg to save Money on tax and shipping and go with two 970's in SLi, I use a Dell 4k IPS Display and the 970 handles most things very well but if i can manage two that will be awesome, Just did the numbers and i do have a little bit of breathing room, I Like Corsair, have a PSU in mind? as i don't think 600W is enough.

 

[LucoTF]

Yea i heard that, Well now i'm thinking the i5, Split the parts with Amazon (I Have Gift Card Credit) and Newegg to save Money on tax and shipping and go with two 970's in SLi, I use a Dell 4k IPS Display and the 970 handles most things very well but if i can manage two that will be awesome, Just did the numbers and i do have a little bit of breathing room, I Like Corsair, have a PSU in mind? as i don't think 600W is enough.

for 2x970s in SLI, two quality PSUs to choose from right here

Non modular: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone750
Modular: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg750m

Although you could just get a single gtx 980 instead and keep your TR2...

 

[Johnnie Butters]

Thanks, Judging by Benchmarks, 970 SLi in 4k is a winner.

 

[LucoTF]

If you really want the best SLI performance you can't beat the maximus hero motherboard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($208.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card ($369.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.50 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1207.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-23 07:54 EST-0500