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Rate my build, Gaming Build finally its done!.

Budget - $900
Desktop type - Pure Gaming/Light browser surfing

CPU - Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.5 GHz LGA 1150 BX80646I54690K
MotherBoard - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 3 LGA 1150 Z97 Gaming Audio and Networking ATX Motherboard
GPU - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 Overclocked GDDR5 Pcie Video Graphics Card, 4GB
GPU - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 Overclocked GDDR5 Pcie Video Graphics Card, 4GB
Memory - PNY XLR8 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600Mhz
Storage - WD Blue 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 7200rpm Internal Hard Drive
Power Supply - XFX 650W TS SERIES FULL WIRED 80+ BRONZE PSU
Case - NZXT Phantom 410 Mid Tower USB 3.0 Gaming Case - Black
Cooler - Cooler Master Seidon 120V - PC CPU Liquid Water Cooling System, All-In-One Kit with Compact 120mm Radiator and Fan
Optical Drive - Samsung Black 24x SATA DVD+/-RW 5.25" Internal Drive (SH-224DB/BEBE) - NEW

Extras:
Key Board/Mouse - CM Storm Devastator - LED Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo Bundle (Blue Edition)
Headset - SADES SA-708 Stereo Gaming Headphone Headset with Microphone (Blue)
Monitor - Samsung 24" S24D590PL Full HD 1080p LED PLS Widescreen Monitor

The build was set up to only run one GTX 970, But by some luck I was able to get another one at a hell of a discount. Now I got two GTX 970's but kept the same original build from the jump.
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meh my MacPro has better sp3cs but am macfag rite
Not bad. I would have preferred and SSD & Mechanical keyboard instead of 2 970's but either way very solid.
Nice build. It's essentially the same as mine and I love my PC.

You're gaming at 1080p and since you got the second GTX 970 for a "hell of a discount", sell it for profit and get something else, a SSD perhaps; or you could've just gotten a single GTX 980, because if you plan on upgrading to a higher resolution monitor some time in the future, the 3.5GB VRAM on the GTX 970 will affect your gaming performance.
Not a bad build, I would have picked a different mouse but meh, whatever floats your boat.
(Mar 11, 2015 09:55 PM)Kamex Wrote:  Not bad. I would have preferred and SSD & Mechanical keyboard instead of 2 970's but either way very solid.

Thank you for the feedback
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(Mar 11, 2015 10:17 PM)Fʀᴀɴᴋɪᴇ Wrote:  Not a bad build, I would have picked a different mouse but meh, whatever floats your boat.

Mostly will be using my Xbox one controller or PS4 controller instead of the mouse, Mose will be used for games like world of warcraft, etc.

(Mar 11, 2015 09:53 PM)Backwoods Wrote:  meh my MacPro has better sp3cs but am macfag rite

No comment 👍

(Mar 11, 2015 10:16 PM)drugs Wrote:  Nice build. It's essentially the same as mine and I love my PC.

You're gaming at 1080p and since you got the second GTX 970 for a "hell of a discount", sell it for profit and get something else, a SSD perhaps; or you could've just gotten a single GTX 980, because if you plan on upgrading to a higher resolution monitor some time in the future, the 3.5GB VRAM on the GTX 970 will affect your gaming performance.

Maybe sometime in the future I will upgrade but like I said my budget was $900 im surpised I got everything I did and still stayed under $1,000 but I will most likely upgrade in the future when ever my cash gets right where I want it/Spending money.

I just want to have ultra settings on every game I play, and hopfully with two GPUS/970's I can. But You got pictures of your build tho Id love to see it :O
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(Mar 12, 2015 04:36 AM)AssGang Wrote:  Maybe sometime in the future I will upgrade but like I said my budget was $900 im surpised I got everything I did and still stayed under $1,000 but I will most likely upgrade in the future when ever my cash gets right where I want it/Spending money.

I just want to have ultra settings on every game I play, and hopfully with two GPUS/970's I can. But You got pictures of your build tho Id love to see it :O
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https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=4428773

fyi - you can run every game on ultra with a single GTX 970 if you're gaming at 1080p.
(Mar 12, 2015 09:55 AM)drugs Wrote:  https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=4428773

fyi - you can run every game on ultra with a single GTX 970 if you're gaming at 1080p.

Well damn, I didnt know one GTX 970 can run games at 1080p, I guess Im pretty much over kill right now right?. 😧
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Two 970 overkill for 1080..
Overpriced PSU
No SSD
Crap watercooler
Gaming 5 > gaming 3

5/10
(Mar 12, 2015 05:50 PM)Aesthetics Wrote:  Two 970 overkill for 1080..
Overpriced PSU
No SSD
Crap watercooler
Gaming 5 > gaming 3

5/10

Which SSD would you recommend just curious,
Gaming 5 > Gaming 3? Explain, Id like to know I want the best for my Gaming build 👍

Off topic: Lets say I did get a GTX 980, Would I need to upgrade it in the future for better gaming or will it stay current for a while?.
1. http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GTX980-Superc...W5FFDK36D4
2. http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GTX980-Superc...W5FFDK36D4

Just found out they including the copy of the Witcher 3 wild hunt, With getting a GTX 980 would I have to upgrade anything else? Memory, CPU, etc
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