Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build

brkkab

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I'm currently in the process of getting parts for a new computer build.
So far I have a Asus Maximus VIII Hero mobo and a Samsung 850 EVO 500GB. M/2 ssd for it. I'm also going to be re-using the Seagate Barracuda 3.0TB h.d , Intel 530 Series 400GB ssd (for Games), Lite On DVD-RW, Lite ON Blu-ray burner and memory card reader from my current pc.
I'm also going to be getting a NZXT Phantom 820 case. G-Skill Ripjaws-Z DDR 4 3200 ram (32GBS) and a Corsair HX-1000i psu for the new pc.
I need suggestions between the following part's for the new pc.
The heatsink is either going to be a EK-XLC Predator 240 or a Corsair Hydro Series H-100i GTX.
With either one, I'll be using 4 EK-Furious Vardar FF5-120 (3000rpm) fans in push/pull.
I also need help deciding between 2 GeForce GTX 4.0GB or 2 AMD Radeon 390X 4.0GB video cards.
I'm ordering a Intel Core i5 6600K cpu on Thursday and eventually plan on upgrading it to a Core i7 6700K in early 2017.
Keep in mind, I'm on permanent disability (Social Security) for life and can't afford to spend over $300.00 on a part/s in a month.
The pc won't be built until May as I won't have all parts until then minus the new video cards.
I'll be using my current GeForce GTX 760's until then, but they need to go back inn this pc, so I can sell it.
All suggestions appreciated between the AIO's and video card's.
P.S. PC will be running Windows 10 Pro x64.
 
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I'm actually hoping for Tuesday or Wednesday. I have medical stuff Monday & Thursday.
Though, when I ordered my current pc's case, I received it the next day on a Saturday morning.
I very well may be building it tomorrow. I'll know sometime tonight when my tracking number is updated by FedEx.
I already have the number, they're just not as good as UPS or the USPS, in the tracking department. It probably won't give me any results until 11:00 P.M.
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They didn't ship it on Friday, so either Monday or Tuesday, as their email stated to give them 1-3 business days.
 
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Here's a website you guys may be interested in. They sell various Intel cpu's that are physically checked by them to work at a certain overclocked speed. They have listings for 1150, 1151 and 2011-3 cpu's. Link Removed
 
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brkkab said:
Here's a website you guys may be interested in. They sell various Intel cpu's that are physically checked by them to work at a certain overclocked speed. They have listings for 1150, 1151 and 2011-3 cpu's. Link Removed
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Apparently they work too. I read a review on these guy's a while ago and apparently they are as good as their word. When purchasing the chip you also get complete instructions on how to attain the speed specified (clocks voltages ect).
 
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I may very well get a cpu from them for my first board down the road after I have my 1st new one built and the cpu pins on the first board unbent.
 
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brkkab said:
I may very well get a cpu from them for my first board down the road after I have my 1st new one built and the cpu pins on the first board unbent.
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Hey you have one of the best 1151 boards with that Asus ROG you should have no trouble with 4.6 GHZ +. Overclocking is a different animal though from gaming. When gaming you will want complete stability. When overclocking you are going for bragging rights only (aside from the knowledge gained which can be considerable). A 6600k is nearly as fast as a 4790k regarding gaming, in stick trim no less. I spent many years overclocking and I can tell you with the default speed of CPU's these days is plenty,
 
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Yeah, from what I've heard about the i5 6600K you can get it between 4.6-4.8GHz. 4.8 is pushing it, though.
I'm planning on using AI Suite 3's 5-way optimization. It's got some good options in it, like a per-core overclock, etc. and it also tests your cooling, runs stability tests and then after it crashes and your pc restarts, it once you ok it will enter the last safe settings in the uefi for you.
Now, if I do decide down the road to get a EKWB Predator 240, then I'll try the 4.7, but I'll be happy with the 4.6 overclock.
Heres a video on the 5-way optimization.
 
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This will probably be a January upgrade for me. Shopping Cart – EK Webshop There's a shop one town away from me that sells them, too.
I didn't get it earlier, because the first version of it had leaking issues.
That's apparently been fixed and they also added quick disconnects to it, too in the updated 1.1 version.
 
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It could be a November, upgrade, too.
The newer webcam can wait. It's not a high-priority upgrade.
Shoot, I haven't even thought about this one in a while. I think in September, when I buy Rise of the Tomb Raider on Steam. I think I'll finally get around to getting a new ink kit for My Epson Artisan.
It's been over a year since I've even used it for anything
 
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I'm glad I mention my Epson Artisan 710. I looked at my OneDrive folder for it and everything was empty in each folder. Redownloaded it and reuploded it to OneDrive.
 
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I just found a pretty good list of games that support my new monitors 2560x1080 resolution. So far only 4 aren't on it. One of them I kow for sure doesn't, RBI Baseball 2015. 3 aren't on the list. One of them I know does, WWE 2K16.
One kind of doesn't make sense to me, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, as the Amazing Spider-Man is on the list.
I can't remember if I temporarily installed it, to check a week ago. I think I did and it did. The games had issues for a while freezing, though.
That leaves me just to find out if WWE 2K15 does. Probably does, but was first WWE pc game, since WWE: Wrestle Mania The Arcade Game in the Windows 3.1/95 era.
 
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Due to Steam's 4th of July sale, I may get Rise of the Tomb Raider Deluxe Edition this Friday. I'll still be able to put money towards my RX 480 8GB, too.
It would be dumb for me to wait and then pay more for the game.The Deluxe Edition includes the Season Pass, so I get all the DLC for the game.
 
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I can't wait to see all my games on the new pc, monitor and RX 480 8GB video card.
Newegg didn't ship it on Monday. They'll probably ship it today, as today is the last day they have.
 
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