New Gaming Build, couple questions!

[Keno777]

Hello all,

I am putting together a new rig and my main question right now is:

Is it worth spending a little extra $$ on the CPU and Mobo/DDR4 RAM? I am getting a GTX 980TI, and money is not really an object, I am just thinking long term and want this build to last years.(But I want to be able to max out games for the next few years, I also have a 144hz monitor I want to utilize to the fullest)

I am thinking of getting the following CPU, but I would need to make sure I get a mobo that supports the socket, and it seems they are a bit higher in price and also require DDR4 RAM.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117402

instead of

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117369

Worth it? Or is that completely overkill for gaming purposes, and should go with the 2nd one? All thoughts are appreciated. Also keep in mind I have a 850 Watt PSU. Thanks all!

 

[tiny voices]

For gaming get a 4790k. It is actually BETTER than the more expensive one for gaming purposes.

What PSU do you have? Make/model?

 

[Keno777]

Thanks for the quick response Tiny, a lot have people told me the same thing, leaning towards that. Will that last me quite awhile? I want to make sure I can max out any game for the next couple of years.


I have the following PSU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153106&cm_re=Black_widow_PSU-_-17-153-106-_-Product

 

[tiny voices]

Yes That CPU will last for years no problem. It'll handle the GPU(s) necessary to max any game.

That PSU is quite bad and needs to be replaced. Antec, XFX, seasonic, EVGA (G2,B2,GS) are what you want.

 

[Keno777]

Really? It's that bad? What makes it so bad? I figured 850 Watts would be more than plenty for that CPU and a single 980TI.

 

[tiny voices]

It is not good quality at all. The PSU is the single most important part of the PC. NEVER cheap out on it. Poor units fry PCs all the time.

Yes 850w is plenty, but quality is WAY more important than wattage.

 

[Keno777]

I see, I have owned this PSU for about 2 years, I just figured I could swap it over, but if you really think I should grab a different one, can you give me a few you recommend? Thanks!

 

[tiny voices]

Yes you definitely need to change it. It is only really safe for 450-500w.

GO for an EVGA B2 850 or EVGA G2 850.

 

[Keno777]

So either:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438030

or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438018

Look good? If I am buying a whole new 1, should I go higher than 850? Out of these 2, which would be better, the more expensive 1 I am guessing? Or is the 2nd 1 higher just cause longer warranty?

 

[tiny voices]

No, you have no need for more than 850w.

Technically the G2 is slightly better but both are VERY good.

 

[Keno777]

Thank you very much for your input! I will probably purchase the first 1.