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Question

Help me choose the right build

by Dec 11, 2015 2:02PM PST

My current system is outdated. I want the cheapest system, but the conflicting problem is that I care for the best graphics (high standards) and to top it off, I want to be able to buy the same system for my wife (and this while I'm on a tight budget). Knowing I want high performance and want to be able to play my games on high for at least 4-5 years (at 1920x1080 resolution) wich of these layouts should I go for and why? Thanks in advance for your advice:

Choice 1: (the cheap choice)

CPU: Intel core i5-4670k
GPU: MSI Geforce GTX980 Gaming 4Gb GDDR5
MEMORY: G.Skill RipjawsX DDR3 1600mhz CL9 16GB
BOARD: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming3
STORAGE: Samsung SM951-NvMe 512GB

Choice 2: (the expensive choice)

CPU: Intel core i7-6700(4.0ghz)
GPU: MSI Geforce GTX980Ti gaming 6GB GDDR5
MEMORY: G.Skill Ripjaws V - DDR4 2666Mhz CL15 16GB
BOARD: Asus Maximus VIII Hero
STORAGE: Samsung 950 pro 512GB

If you believe one is the better choice, you you think something in this list can be better plz let me know.

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Clarification Request
2666 memory
by RealSXTC Dec 11, 2015 11:02PM PST

Why 2666mhz? I just read online and everyone claims that with the i7-6700 having 2666 memory improves performance a little compared to 2133, maybe they OC'd it who knows..

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Just an opinion
by Bob__B Dec 12, 2015 11:38AM PST

In order to run the ram at 2666 you must oc.
I do not oc.
I want the fastest ram the machine supports in native mode.
I will then verify the ram is running at the proper speed.
I will then verify the dual channel feature works.
Then I just leave it alone.

I'm looking for stability.
I don't need crashes and blue screens and having to spend time fussing with the thing.

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Games
by Dec 11, 2015 8:20PM PST

The 4-5 yrs is a killer.
Game makers are always pushing the hardware limits.

#2 is a bit more future proof but 4-5 yrs?
The cpu supports 2133 ram.
Why the 2666 ram?.....maybe save a buck.

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