Thoughts on GPU for new build?

iKhan · Jun 10, 2014

I was recently re-given the task of building my cousin a gaming PC.

We tried to build him one when IB came out, but he ran out of cash we managed to get everything minus the 4 main components (CPU, GPU, RAM, and Mobo).

He brought it up again and told me he wanted to get this thing done and asked, what's the best i7 on the market. I told him the 4770K, but it makes more sense to wait like two weeks for the 4790K.

For the mobo, he's stuck on the Z97 Sabertooth Mark 1.

We haven't decided on RAM.

I'm trying to convince him to with an SSD too.

I'm stumped with the GPU. Should I have him go the current AMD route, or wait for high end Maxwell cards? Brand doesn't matter, what matters is the components I go with are worth it.

THE_EGG · Jun 10, 2014

Need a budget, how much is your cousin wanting to spend on the graphics card. If you don't have a budget I'd just say 780Ti or 290x.

eidairaman1 · Jun 10, 2014

Dont wait on Maxwell, 290 Vapor-X or Msi. Untill Gigabyte releases the 600w cooler for 290/290x those 2 only...

iKhan · Jun 12, 2014

Thanks. I think we'll go with a 290X.

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Thoughts on GPU for new build?

iKhan

THE_EGG

eidairaman1

The Exiled Airman

iKhan