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bigv32

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Hello,

I am building a new computer, so I was hoping some people here could look at my build and offer advice. I also have a couple of questions. Budget is not to much of a concern.

Here is the main build:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117369

CPU Cooler: Phantek PH-TC14PE - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011

MOBO: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132124

VGA: XFX R9-290X - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150696

PSU: SeaSonic X-Series 850W - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151102

RAM: 2x8GB Gskills - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231568

SSD: 2 x Samsung 850 250GB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147372

CASE: HAFX 942 Already Own - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...1119225&cm_re=hafx_942-_-11-119-225-_-Product

Extras:

Monitors: 3 x ASUS VE247H 24' - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236112

Uses:

Gaming on one monitor while other things such as Youtube, etc. are on the other two. The three monitors are something I want because I also play Eve Online and want to have multiple instances open on different screens. With the lowest settings on the game, I do not believe there will be any performance issues as my current machine handles two screens fine.

Questions:

1: Can I hook up three monitors to the one card? I believe I can, but I would need two connected to the DVI ports and another to a display port. Would a second card be needed to run the three monitors? My gaming other than Eve would be only on one screen.

2: Windows 8.1 is what I would get, but I understand Windows 10 will have an upgrade option. Are there any concerns with this?

3: Are there any concerns with the CPU cooler?

Thank you for any help you can provide.
 
C4C said:
1. It may be a hassle, but it should work just fine.

2. Win10 is much better then 8.1 from what I've experienced in the Tech Preview. Definitely a step in the right direction.

3. Too expensive.
Here's a good air option: http://m.newegg.com/ProductList?Keyword=Hyper+212+Evo
Here's a entry-level water option: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16835181029
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Your links don't work.

That air cooler is actually a really good one, well worth the price. Maybe go with an H80i or something if you want a liquid cooler
 
On the monitors, are there any suggestions regarding ISP or TN screens? I am not sure the major differences, but I have read that for gaming, ISP is better.
 
ninjabubbles3 said:
Your links don't work.

That air cooler is actually a really good one, well worth the price. Maybe go with an H80i or something if you want a liquid cooler
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Remove the "m.".. Forgot I'm mobile right now.


IPS monitors are very detailed and are great for photo editing and design.
They have great color and viewing angles, but TN monitors are primarily what's used for gaming since lower-end IPS monitors are slower.
 
C4C said:
Remove the "m.".. Forgot I'm mobile right now.


IPS monitors are very detailed and are great for photo editing and design.
They have great color and viewing angles, but TN monitors are primarily what's used for gaming since lower-end IPS monitors are slower.
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So based on the fact that I would use these monitors both gaming and normal activities, what is better?

The main reason I chose those monitors was the 300cd brightness and 2ms response time.

Below is the current monitor I use, so I am not sure what the main differences I would see going to TN:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0446076&PID=6146992&SID=i65s7iu73o002urt00053
 
Hello all,

Sorry for the late delay, but work caught up with me this week. Below is the updated build list. I took the advise above, but the main thing I changed was I added 2 970s and switched to one monitor. I have two others I can use as backups.

Based on all I have read and researched, this should all be compatible, but I thought I would ask one more time. The only change I have in mind right now is to only get 1 ssd.

Thank you for all your guy's help.

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=34755488
 
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