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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Make's me want a smartphone again.
I still haven't tried any of the in-game stuff in it, yet.
That will probably take awhile.
Yesterday, it seemed was updates galore, besides the Patch Tuesday one's.
Then the new Adrenalin drivers, then re-calibrating my monitor and then the free game from GOG popped up.
Now, it's gonna be off to the hospital's lab for my blood work and to turn in my 24-hour urine test for my kidney checkup next week.
Then it's back home long enough to let Sebastian out and then grocery shopping.
 
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The performance monitoring is nice, savable profiles for wattman is useful. Freesync + enhanced sync works well as does chill. Hope the tests all go well for you Keith.
 
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I guess, I'll give it a whirl over the weekend.
Tomorrow I get to do everything I meant to do today.
Never made my lab or other trips today and kind of dozed off all day.
Oh well, I'm caught up on sleep, now, so I'm ready to get everything done tomorrow.
 
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Apparently the new driver's are bug fixes according to PC Gamer. AMD releases a bug-stomping Adrenalin driver update | PC Gamer
Anyway, I downloaded them yesterday, but didn't get around to installing them until today.
3D Mark scores with 17.12.2 driver;
Time Spy - 4611
Fire Strike Extreme - 6418
Fire Strike - 12393
All are slight improvements from 17.12.1 drivers
Time Spy -4546
Fire Strike Extreme - 6409
Fire Strike - 12362
 
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nmsuk:
I've got the following overclock setup.
GPU Clock - 1430
Memory Clock - 2150
mVolts +60
Custom fan curve- 40% @60 degrees, 80% @70 degrees and 100% @80 degrees
 
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I was wondering about the clocks because I always post my stock results with no overclocking. So all mine at core@1338 and mem@2000
 
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It's looking like February now for the Logitech G920.
Prices have gone up on it, probably due to 4 new car games since October and all of them now having wheel support.
Need For Speed Payback supports wheels now since a update earlier this month.
Guaranteed support for Logitech G29 & G920.
Logitech G920 price as of now $312.** Amazon, $326.*8 Newegg w/VR headset & direct from Logitech $399.99.
 
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I added games to my list.
I got Crysis Warhead & Crysis Wars from GOG, so now I have all the Crysis games.
I also got a Newegg gift card for myself towards my Logitech G920 racing wheel next month.
 
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I "upgraded" to build 16299 yesterday... thinking of rolling it back but I do like the new 3d tool

I don't see any new driver, have they taken it down?
 
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nmsuk: No, it's still there and it's still the wrong one.
It's for the Maximus VIII Hero Alpha, which has wi-fi and newer hardware.
I have the Maximus VIII Hero and EZ Flash in my UEFI say's that file is not a valid bios every time I try to install it.
Asus's Support finally got back to me and they're still trying to give me the one for the Maximus VIII Hero Alpha.
I've now tried 3 different downloads of that wrong UEFI they posted.
GLAD I ORDER MY RACING WHEEL ON FEBRUARY 2ND.
APRIL I'LL START ON GETTING MY AM4 MOBO AND RYZEN CPU.
I'm ditching Asus and going with Gigabyte or MSI this time around.
 
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I just heard back from Asus Support. As I tried everything yet again and it still won't install the new UEFI on my pc, they say it's now gonna take 24-72 hour's ro here back from them, as they have to give the details to their supervisor/s.
 
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