Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build

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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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My fun starts in a few more hours.
Go to the eye doctors for my yearly checkup.
They dialate my eye's so everything is blurry for about 4 hours.
Afterwards I have to go shopping. That's the fun part trying to actually see what I'm buying.
Unavoidable as I need batteries for my insulin pump.
The fun part is making sure I actually get AAA's instead of AA's.
The other stuff I need is bigger and no problem.
If I get the wrong batteries, I'm screwed.
 
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Tomorrow's the easy day. Appointment with orthopedic surgeon and hopefully losing the walker and being able to ride my bike, etc. again.
 
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brkkab said:
Good news kemical. How you liking it ?
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To be honest I absolutely love it. I prefer AMD systems anyway and almost all of my other builds have been AMD based.

In the past though the difference between AMD and Intel boards seemed quite a gulf in terms of quality, parts used (again quality) and general overall desireability.
This difference has now been equalised especially with Gigabyte which is the manufacturer i prefer to use.

Opening up the GA-AX370 seemed just as feature rich as my previous Z97X Intel board which I'm really pleased to see.

In terms of performance.. Love it. The 1700X feels a little like the 4790K but only a little. I only had to use it for a short while before noticing that general use seems quicker overall.
Benching wise, well being primarily a gamer i almost always use 3Dmark and after benching the 4790K for a while 16,500 approx was around the norm.
Ryzen hit 17,301 within a few benches (overclocked to 4GHz)... so I'm incredibly impressed as well as happy.

General use I keep the chip running at stock as it's simply fast enough. I can easily recommend this chip Keith as well as the motherboard. AMD shows us it doesn't have to be overly complicated to be fast and feature rich.
 
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brkkab said:
They dialate my eye's so everything is blurry for about 4 hours.
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I had my retina reattached a few years ago and had to have this done on a regular basis... I used to hate it as basically your almost blind due to the blurriness. I hope it passes quick.. :)
 
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What has amazed me was just how easy it was to get up and running. Only issues I've had are of my own making. Overclocking mainly. When I got this even the packaging amazed me. Never seen so many cables and free software items with a board before. Even the stock AMD fan is RGB and does a fine job even with a mild overclock. Not that I used it for long, just while waiting on my AM4 bracked for my AIO.
 
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Yeah, this was my first Intel build and the only reason I did it was because I didn't want to do the same 990FX AMD build again.
As far as the eyes, numerous issues with them.
1st minor one, I never made my appointment today due to the buses running late after the holdiday.
That's resolved, I get .the checkup later Monday morning.
Real eye issues: Completely blind in right eye (can only see out of it to extreme far right) due to my diabetic retinopathys laser surgery being done on it too late.
Left eye's retina was ready to detach when the laser surgery for diabetic retinopathy was done on it.
Legally blind in left eye. I'd quess it's probably in the 20/500 range vision wise.
 
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I used the morning to get Sebastian's shot's, registration and checkup out of the way 2 day's early. I was gonna do it Friday, but I figured my leg would be a bit sore from the walk, as it's the longest I've walked him so far. Then when they checked his temperature he jumped into my left leg.
Something told me to do it today. Now I know why as my leg get's x-rayed again tomorrow.
Now my left leg feels alright and my right knee is sore for some reason.
 
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kemical: I am gonna do the Ryzen upgrade. I too, will probably leave it at stock speeds. The only thing I am gonna definitely do when I do the upgrade, is re-pull out my EK-XLC Predator 240 1.1 and put in my extra fans I got for push/pull on it. Then put it back in after the motherboard's in the case.
Then once that upgrade is done, I'll probably think about a 4K or better ips monitor and a video card upgrade.
 
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Yet, more bad left leg and ankle news at surgeons. The infection's back again. This time it's inside my leg somewhere. My skin is still sore, but it's not red like it was last time.
My 2 leg bones aren't growing back apparently.
I had a good look at my x-rays before my surgeon came in the room. I have 25 screws in my leg and ankle.
 
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Was no point asking about the medical marijuana for the now quite active leg pain.
I just heard yesterday in Florida you can get it, but you can't really use it. A bunch of lawyer's are suing Florida over that.
So far the Bactrim they gave me hasn't appeared to do anything yet.
 
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3DMark scores dropped with Crimson ReLive 17.1.2 drivers that were released yesterday.
All done at 2560x1080
TimeSpy:4617
FireStrike Extreme:6060
FireStrike:11745
 
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Timespy 4724
Firestrike 12024 ( this is down 800 odd points)
Firestrike Extreme 6036 (down around 200 points)

Also done at 2560x1080@75hz

Games though feel as smooth as ever so I'll live with this. CPU stock and GPU stock clocks which are 1342c/2000mem
 
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Yeah, I can live with it.
My scores should increase in September when I put both the new ssd's in thanks to Magician's Rapid Mode.
The better part of my games and 3DMark are on my Intel 530 480GB. ssd, so no rapid mode for it.
 
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I hope they get a hold of this..
 
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10's on my 850 EVO 500GB m.2.
The only games on it are the ones that don't work right being moved off of it with GameSaveManager's Steam Spreader.
Once I do the 2 1TB ssd installs I should be good on space for a few years.
A lot of my Steam games aren't installed now due to the space.I have now.
I figure I'll gain at least 850GB's in space over what I have now to play with.
 
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