Hi All,
Help would be very welcome as I am speccing for a new build but have not done so since building an athlon x3 five or so years ago.
The main aim is gaming probably at 2560x1440 but am considering 3960x2160. I will be getting one 980 ti to power the graphics side of things.
I have a Define S won in a Hexus competition and 3 additional fans, so I will be air cooling thus: one bottom to top. 3 front to back. With one exhaust at the back.
I will keep the roof closed.
Otherwise, I need to purchase everything else.
I thought I'd get the most bang for buck with 1150 chipset, but am open to moving to 1151 if that makes sense.
I'm thinking:
CPU - i5-4690K
Cooler - Noctua-NH-C12P - the case is windowed and I like that the fan is facing.
MOBO - AS-Rock Z97 Extreme 6
RAM - G-Skill Ripjaws x series 2x8 2400mhz - Add 2 more down the line or 4x4 straight off?
Storage:
SSD 128GB for windows
Windows 7 professional
Barracuda 2tb 7200rpm - another later for raid 1
another SSD later for games
PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX
Questions
MoBo = So many boards around this level. I want to OC to probably 4.4 or so and have quality components but not much else. Don't need lots of storage connections as can have max 3 HD's + 2SSD's or 5 SDD's due to DEFINE S limitations + maybe an M.2 option down the line. Also possible SLI down the line.
Is this a good choice?
RAM - Do I need a higher rating RAM for an OC? Or are these ok? (I have 8GB 2x4 basic for the interim I can use if funds dry up)
PSU = probably overkill any comments? Definitely want modular and this is top rated.
Would I be better off going skylake? Although I'm looking for good dependable kit as it will probably be another 5 years before I upgrade again moving to skylake might mean a 970 vs the 980ti. and my heart is set on the 980ti
Also monitor recommendations will probably go in cheap on a monitor and upgrade in 12-24 months.
Appreciate your comments