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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That's why I switched from AMD to Intel mobo/cpu wise. AMD was behind feature wise. It's a shame now this pc is outdated as Kabylake replaced Skylake.
 
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Have to admit I'm not too bothered as I can play all my games in ultra. Also rather pleased with this new cooler. I'll just wait for zen. Then save up for the octa core model or maybe even go mad and go for the 16 core variant.
 
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My new games to get list:
1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt GOTY (Steam)
2. Doom (Steam)
3. Forza Horizon 3 Ultimate Edition (Windows Store, as it's not anywhere else)
 
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Next month is going to be a G Skill Ripjaws KM780 RGB Keyboard & G Skill Ripjaws MX780 RGB Mouse.
Then I'll have red lighting on my desk, too.
 
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I can't wait until my left hand is better. I tried playing my games Sunday without my brace on it and the pain came real quickly in it. I still have to go to the lab in a little bit. Then I can get in to see my doctor's.
I'll still have one more test I need to do later this week. I need a new container for it, though. The first container was rendered useless when the power went out due to the hurricane. Now I need a new container to redo that test.
We inherited a 2nd dog last month before the hurricane, too.
My landlord had a abonded dog at his shop. We have him now. Sebastian and Bo get along just fine.
My landlord cover's all of Bo's bills (food, etc.}.
 
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There's a 4th game on my list, but it won't be released until March for pc. WWE 2K17. I've watched wrestling for year's, so it's a must have for me.
I've watched it for roughly 42 year's now.
 
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brkkab said:
1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt GOTY (Steam)
2. Doom (Steam)
3. Forza Horizon 3 Ultimate Edition (Windows Store, as it's not anywhere else)
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1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt GOTY (Steam)
This is a work of art! As well as having a fantastic story, great battle mehanics and for once a good ending (depending on which one you get). The base game takes around 150hrs to complete, longer if you explore more ect.

2. Doom (Steam)
A great reboot and the dev's did a find job. Shame there's no co-op but still a very fine game.

3. Forza Horizon 3 Ultimate Edition (Windows Store, as it's not anywhere else)
Try both demo's first before you buy. I prefer the first demo although you may feel different although in both the car's and surroundings look amazing in DX12

Here you go, I posted about both demo's:

As did you:
Forza Motorsport 6: Apex (Beta) released

Forza Horizon 3 PC demo
 
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I tried Apex when it was first released and Motorsport 3 on my GTX 760's and apparently it had a few weird issues start menu wise with the 2 760's.
I tried Horizon 3 Friday with the new video card and those issues disappeared it looked and played great.
Maybe, I'll try Apex again, but I think I'm getting Horizon 3.
I've also, watched some videos of Doom on my video card and it look's good too.
I wish the WWE 2K17 was released for pc in October, like the console version is. I can't complain there though. PC version get's all the dlc free, unlike the game console version.
I'll do it the same way I did the last 2 year's, pre-order it on Steam 1 week before it's released and save $10.00.
 
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I'm only going to currently fit one of the Forza games, with the other 3 games. I'd like to eventually get Battlefield 1, but then I either need a bigger 2nd ssd or some games have to go.
 
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I still have my old OCZ Vertex 3 128GB Max IOPs. I could hook it to one of my eSATA ports, if I really needed to.
 
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I just retried Forza Motorsport 6: Apex. It played fine with this video card, too.
I definitely need to eventually get a racing wheel. That will have to wait, probably until next fall.
 
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I can't find a listing anywhere on how big Forza Horizon 3 is. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt G.O.T.Y. is 35.**GBs. and Doom is 50.&&GBs. I know from experience W.W.E. 2K17 is gonna be 5*.**GBs.
Battlefield 1 Ultimate Edition needs 50.**GBs.
That's last on the list.
 
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brkkab said:
Oh, I uninstalled Forza Motorsport 6: Apex. I just wanted to see how it performed on my pc now.
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I prefer that version to the Horizon 3 but maybe the fact with the Horizon demo you have to create a new profile everytime. It never saves where you got to which is a pain in the ass. Nevertheless I still played it for a few hours and of course it's very, very pretty.
 
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It's beena few years since I played Forza Motorsport really. That was one of the 3 games that came with my Xbox 360 when I got it in 2009. Forza Motorsport 2.
I'll mess with Forza Motorsport 6: Apex a little more later today. I redownloaded Forza Horizon 3, too. I have both on Ultra and they both played & looked good.
I definitely need to get a racing wheel down the road.
Once I buy Forza Horizon 3 it will justify the cost, as I'll then have Colin McRae Rally, Dirt 3 Complete Edition, Forza Motorsport 6: Apex and Forza Horizan 3.
 
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