Sanctyy wrote I'm saying I have no idea, because I can't assume what will happen with games and technology. For all I know, 8k panels could become the norm this year and games might release that need 16 threads, then your CPU and GPU would need upgraded. Realistically, you should be fine for a good few years. Xeon performs similarly to an i7-4770 and the GTX 970 will provide playable FPS at 4k, so with the option to SLI, you're good to go.

ok thanks again. i will update as parts come in bye bye bank roll.lol i think im just going to go ahead and get both 970s and a different psu but all in all ill probably use your build set up.

Sanctyy wrote I'm saying I have no idea, because I can't assume what will happen with games and technology. For all I know, 8k panels could become the norm this year and games might release that need 16 threads, then your CPU and GPU would need upgraded. Realistically, you should be fine for a good few years. Xeon performs similarly to an i7-4770 and the GTX 970 will provide playable FPS at 4k, so with the option to SLI, you're good to go.

actually the 970 wont play some games in 4k due to the vram issue and theres no need for a hyperthreaded processsor for gaming find a game that drastically benifits from hyperthreading

Heres a better build

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($344.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
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Cloxds wrote

Sanctyy wrote I'm saying I have no idea, because I can't assume what will happen with games and technology. For all I know, 8k panels could become the norm this year and games might release that need 16 threads, then your CPU and GPU would need upgraded. Realistically, you should be fine for a good few years. Xeon performs similarly to an i7-4770 and the GTX 970 will provide playable FPS at 4k, so with the option to SLI, you're good to go.

actually the 970 wont play some games in 4k due to the vram issue and theres no need for a hyperthreaded processsor for gaming find a game that drastically benifits from hyperthreading

970 not playing games in 4K. It will. please leave it be because the 3.5GB VRAM issue isn't an issue. does it effect the benchmarks that have already been done? does it affect reviews and performance? The 970 is still a bad ass card and you can't deny it. Yes 4K on Crysis 3 will be a struggle but every other game will run high on 4K.

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Cloxds wrote

Sanctyy wrote I'm saying I have no idea, because I can't assume what will happen with games and technology. For all I know, 8k panels could become the norm this year and games might release that need 16 threads, then your CPU and GPU would need upgraded. Realistically, you should be fine for a good few years. Xeon performs similarly to an i7-4770 and the GTX 970 will provide playable FPS at 4k, so with the option to SLI, you're good to go.

actually the 970 wont play some games in 4k due to the vram issue and theres no need for a hyperthreaded processsor for gaming find a game that drastically benifits from hyperthreading

970 not playing games in 4K. It will. please leave it be because the 3.5GB VRAM issue isn't an issue. does it effect the benchmarks that have already been done? does it affect reviews and performance? The 970 is still a bad ass card and you can't deny it. Yes 4K on Crysis 3 will be a struggle but every other game will run high on 4K.

thats the thing with this build im trying to do i dont want my brand new system to struggle at all with anything out right now. its fine for future games because no one knows what the next standard for games will be. i guess in noob terms im trying to "future proof" enough that when the next set of highend games come out i can play right below 4k without much issue or horrible lag

so are you saying even if i sli the 970s ill still have issues running crysis 3 4k?

Cloxds wrote actually the 970 wont play some games in 4k due to the vram issue and theres no need for a hyperthreaded processsor for gaming find a game that drastically benifits from hyperthreading

Heres a better build

Yes, it will. The last 0.5GB of it's VRAM is a little slower, but it still runs 4k pretty well. You're right, there isn't, but games that utilise the extra threads will perform better, BF and Crysis as an example.

Also, that build has a terrible case and PSU in comparison.

ttggivengift wrote so are you saying even if i sli the 970s ill still have issues running crysis 3 4k?

No. Even your single 970 will run 4k. AAA titles aren't going to run at 60FPS, but that's because 4k is very demanding and even stronger cards won't be perfect for 4k.

ok thanks again ive been researching other threads and seems no one can agree on what to run. so for that matter im just going to stick with sanctyy he has been the one to help and can explain why to a noob to which i cant thank enough and will def be seeking futher advice from him when the parts come in.

ttggivengift wrote ok thanks again ive been researching other threads and seems no one can agree on what to run. so for that matter im just going to stick with sanctyy he has been the one to help and can explain why to a noob to which i cant thank enough and will def be seeking futher advice from him when the parts come in.

lol the joke here is sanctyy is the noob he has no idea what he is talking about watch this video [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] @ 1080p on ultra shadow of mordor starts to get effected by the vram issue th i if you want to run 4k i wouldnt get the 970 id get the 980

ya but the 980 is nearly double the price. The last 500mb of VRAM is just slower its still there.

Cloxds wrote

ttggivengift wrote ok thanks again ive been researching other threads and seems no one can agree on what to run. so for that matter im just going to stick with sanctyy he has been the one to help and can explain why to a noob to which i cant thank enough and will def be seeking futher advice from him when the parts come in.

lol the joke here is sanctyy is the noob he has no idea what he is talking about watch this video [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] @ 1080p on ultra shadow of mordor starts to get effected by the vram issue th i if you want to run 4k i wouldnt get the 970 id get the 980

ok kind sir did you watch the video yourself? he was running 2 games on ultra setting at the same time on one 970. of course it wont be able to hold and not stutter with 2 games running maxed out. me myself i normally only play one game at a time. so that wasnt very convincing evidence imo.