Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build

brkkab · Dec 1, 2015

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.

brkkab · Dec 8, 2016

Medical insurance, doctors visits, prescriptions, hospital stays and e.r. visits are all write off's if you use a 1040 tax form .

trstick1 · Dec 9, 2016

I suggest that you go to Link Removed and enter the hardware you have and deciding on which components to buy, pcpartpicker will tell you if it works fine with the rest of your system.

brkkab · Dec 9, 2016

Didn't work, pcpartpicker.com lists all my parts, except the EKWB EK-XLC Predator 240 on their site. EKWB/EK Water Blocks isn't listed under manufacturers for water cooling.
I already know, it will fit in my case and work with my motherboard.
I already have a 240mm. aio cooler in push/pull on the top of my case. I'm just upgrading it to a better one.
The EKWB EK-XLC Predator line has numerous benfit's compared to other aio coolers.
Advantage #1 Technically it's not a closed loop system as it has quick disconnects in it's lines for adding a video card into the system.
Advantage #2. The radiator is refillable.
Advantage #3. Superior parts in it compared to other aio coolers.
Technically it's not really a aio cooler. EKWB just sells them as one, but parts can be changed and upgraded to add a water loop to video cards into the mix.
Check the links I posted earlier and just search all the categories at the top of the page.

brkkab · Dec 13, 2016

Had to do another clean install of 10 Sunday as Fridays update for 10 wouldn't install.

nmsuk · Dec 13, 2016

How you finding the latest AMD GPU drivers?

brkkab · Dec 13, 2016

They're ok. I haven't had any issues with all 5 of the drivers since I got my video card last month.

nmsuk · Dec 13, 2016

I found I got a good performance boost with them.

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brkkab · Dec 13, 2016

nmsuk: If you're asking where I got the AMD drivers from, it's at this link. Link Removed & Link Removed

brkkab · Dec 13, 2016

My Folding@home should be at 5,000,000 in a hour or so. Not bad for 3 weeks 3 days. Especially considering I didn't fold at all Sunday or Monday, as I was resetting up the pc. The only other time I stop folding is if I have a game or benchmark going.

brkkab · Dec 13, 2016

Actually, I just checked and I'm now at 5,036,895.

nmsuk · Dec 13, 2016

I'm nowhere near that but.only fold overnight.

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nmsuk · Dec 13, 2016

brkkab said:
nmsuk: If you're asking where I got the AMD drivers from, it's at this link. Link Removed & Link Removed

Oh I know. Was just wondering if you were using them and what you thought of them.

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brkkab · Dec 13, 2016

I pretty much have been folding 24/7. I only stop it if I'm gonna play a game or run a benchmark.
I haven't really messed with anything in the new Crimson ReLive. I have it all installed.
I obviously got a performance boost, too. I went back to my cpu not being overclocked and reset my video card to it's factory overclock. I don't remember my 3DMark scores, but they were higher than the scores I got previously with the extra overclock I did on the video card.

brkkab · Dec 13, 2016

My new pc is kicking my old pc's ass folding big time. I never hit 5,000,000 points in 3 weeks and a day. I don't even remember getting 1,000,000 in that time on it.
The new version they have of it folds on your cpu & gpu at the same time now.
I'm gonna go back to my overclocks in Febrary after I have the better watercooler.
I'm still debating on whether I want to redo the hoses on it when I get it. I may go with clear hoses and red fluid, if I do.
I know EKWB has water blocks for the stock RX 480's. I may ask them if they're gonna come out with one for my card. If they do I'll get it, as this card I should have for 3 more years.
I don't see any games needing more than 8GBs vram in the next few years

brkkab · Dec 15, 2016

I got some more updates today. Uplay got a update. Intel SSD Toolbox got a update and my motherboard got 3 updated drivers from Asus.
1. Chipset
2. M.E.I.
3.Intel Rapid Storage Technology

brkkab · Dec 15, 2016

As far as Folding@home, I should be up to 6,000,000 by Monday or Tuesday.

brkkab · Dec 15, 2016

I just updated my 3DMark benchmark scores. They're all a little bit lower than my previous scores. That's because I have my video card back at the default factory overclock settings.