Starting in construction: MSI z97 gaming 5 with EVGA 980 Ti AC 2.0 and i7 4790K?
Starting in construction: MSI z97 gaming 5 with EVGA 980 Ti AC 2.0 and i7 4790K?
You're starting in PC building and need a top-tier setup for 4K gaming at 60 FPS, especially for Witcher 3 with mods. I'm planning to use an EVGA 980 Ti AC 2 and might overclock it. My friends warn me it's risky, but with these premium, well-reviewed components... should I be okay?
That sounds like an impressive setup. The main alternative would be to opt for the Gigabyte Gaming 5 if you're aiming for maximum performance, as it offers 8 power phase digital VRMs compared to the hybrid/analog version from MSI. However, many users can still reach solid clock speeds with MSI, so it's not essential.
I should have specified a higher resolution like 1080p at 60 fps, but at least 30-40 fps for 4k. I was curious about the compatibility of the motherboard with those components and whether it's safe to overclock.
That sounds like an impressive setup. The main point is that if you're serious about pushing the overclock, you might want to look at the Gigabyte Gaming 5 instead of the MSI, as it offers 8 power phase digital VRMs compared to the hybrid/analog version in the MSI. However, many users can still get solid clocks with the MSI, so it's not a strict requirement.