Wolfy

So my birthday is coming up in May 7th, and I've been using this standard HP mouse for a while, ever since I built my desktop in September of last year. I asked some people if I should get a keyboard or a mouse for my birthday, they said get a mouse, which I assumed, I was just checking and making sure I'm doing the right thing. So, yeah, I need a mouse. One preferably for gaming, it doesn't have to be, but y'know, I do a lot of gaming on this computer and want something to possible improve my gameplay maybe? Give me your suggestions, please. Also, thanks in advanced for anyone who helps me out.

Wow! Extremely good system! Some things are unnecessary in my opinion, such as the 16GB, especially for gaming. For gaming, I suggest 8GB. It's the perfect amount. But that extra 8GB you're looking for is always good, too. Good GPU choice, I have a EVGA GeForce GTX 970 and it's been doing me good a lot in games such as Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4, and Battlefield Hardline. Y'know, some of the intensive games. My GPU is able to run all of those games at the highest settings at 1080p with about 60 - 120fps. Not dipping too much. But with that 980 of yours, it'll demolish any game you'll play I bet. Very good choice for your CPU, as well. The i5 is perfect for gaming. You don't even need an i7 for gaming, even though I have one, lol. I upgraded from an i5-4760k @ 3.4Ghz and when I upgraded to an i7-4790 @ 3.6Ghz, it showed a small difference in gaming. But, yes, the CPU you've picked is very good. Power supply seems good. Not sure if you'll need 750 watts, though. But it does sound right to me. But just to be sure, check out this power supply calculator. It's not 100% accurate but it'll let you know the basic amount of wattage you'll need. But if you're not too sure still, just go with the 750w PSU, it sounds about right, if not that then it's MORE than enough, lol. I think the SSD you selected is a good choice. If you're not sure if you should get a bigger SSD or not, then just think about how much you want to put on the SSD. If it's a lot, then obviously get a bigger SSD. Everything else seems good. Good selection of components. You'll be very please with this build. Especially the "Battlefield 4 experience." Good job.

Good GPU choice. I have the EVGA GeForce GTX 970 and it's extremely good. I don't need to SLI to do most of my gaming with. Like, Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4, Battlefield Hardline, those really intensive games, I have no problem running them with the 970. I never dip below, what, 40 - 50fps? Probably an average of, like, 90 - 115fps all the time in 1080p. You'll have no problem playing any game you wish to on Maximum settings at 1080p. Just like ercxzz said, stick with an i5, I actually have an i7 but it doesn't really do anything more gaming-wise than what an i5 could do. Just stick with it. Very good monitor. I have a BenQ 24" XL24II and it's 144Hz. You can really notice the difference from 60Hz once you're on a 144Hz. But only for a little bit. You won't start to notice it as much anymore when you get used to it, of course. But, yes, you'll still love 60Hz. And, again, agreeing with ercxzz about the power supply, just get a 600W psu. That's what I have, and I've had absolutely no problems with it. Anyways, very good system overall. You won't have any problems with running most of the games you play at max settings at 1080p. You're gonna love it.

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That's a very good idea. I'm a Silver 1 since my computer has problems with CSGO. Anyways, hopefully, like Superkiller said... , will be true.

Patriots - 23 Redskins - 6 So, um, Redskins fans, what do you have to say?

Congratulations Potatoes, Dirk, and ShoieP.

I'm listening to "Toxic" - Blowsight. I understand this thread is 6 years-old, but whatever.

Good luck to everyone who entered.

Colts Even though Manning left, that didn't stop me from loving the Colts. But I'd root for the Broncos any day.

Thank you all for the answers. I've also tried so many things to fix Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Updated all my video card drivers, motherboard drivers, my OS seems up-to-date. I've looked on Valve forums if anyone has had the same issue, but nothing seems to be working. I'm not entirely sure what to do.

I got my computer working and I am looking for a operating system that will play games like Battlefield 4, Counter-Strike: Source, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, DayZ Standalone, Team Fortress 2, etc. I was thinking about a version of Windows 7 but I'm just not sure. I currently have Windows 8.1 and have some pretty bad problems with some games with it that I didn't have before I got Windows 8.1. Also, what OS do you guys have and does it work well with games that are mentioned above? Thank you for reading this, goodbye.

Nevermind, everyone, I got it working. I ordered another motherboard since the last one was shipped broken. Thanks for everyone who worked with me here.