Incoming New Challenger !

[Unilision]

So if the community is up for it, or wants to kindly help me out that would be awesome.

I'm attempting to build a new Gaming PC, but for the past few weeks after researching, looking constantly around to see what would be best, I have yet to make my decision.

 

Generally I'm planning to get all the parts sometime November to December due to my city's computer shop gets sales around that time and I wish to know what I want by than.

The challenge is to make a list of an entire computer build and make me love it <3

I'm currently unclear about the ToS in here, but if it isn't a problem, I'll give the winner something? 

Objective: I want my computer to be lasting for the next 5 years, aside from the duration of it's life, I want it to be able to run any game that comes out, at the moment it's Destiny & League of Legends that I only play until I find better Mmorpgs. I also wish to use it for class in the future, as I'm planning to en-roll in programming, in which case I would need a strong PC, & I will be using heavy graphic software, such as Master cam. Which requires high Ram & Strong Graphics. 
 

The conditions: 

1. MUST be using NZXT 530/630 Case.

2. MUST be capable of using a 21:9 34" Monitor (LG or something whatever that has been released)

3. Budget is up to $3000.00 CAD, however in such case, I'm willing to go up to $4'000.00 CAD.

4. The cheaper the better but If price is high but difference in performance is a drastic change than I'm willing to spend more.

5. (Optional) Make it a nice White & Red or Black & Blue theme. 

 

Here is so far what I have had in mind but still unclear if I should consider this or not yet. Tell me your opinion ! 

Of course, if I have left any other necessary information, just post below and I will provide it.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.93 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($120.00 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($174.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($65.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($95.99 @ Adorama) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card  ($1279.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.26 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $2467.11

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-16 15:56 EDT-0400

 

Do not worry about Peripherals, as I am placing that in a different budget.

Good luck everyone ! Thank you as well if you took the time to read all of this !  

[Norman_the_Owl]

Whalecum to the forum

 

The only change i'd make in your build is the storage. I'd just get big SSDs, and no HDD. You'll have a little less storage overall, but it'll all be blazing fast.

 

Also maybe get a "Nicer" motherboard, but that's kind of subjective

 

Edit: Also exactly which NZXT cases do you want to use, the phantoms?

[Norman_the_Owl]

Oh, and also @Unilision

Make sure you follow your threads to receive notifications about them, and make sure you quote someone when you reply to them

 

[xXxYOLOxSWAGxXx_420BlazeIt]

Whalecum to the forum

 

The only change i'd make in your build is the storage. I'd just get big SSDs, and no HDD. You'll have a little less storage overall, but it'll all be blazing fast.

 

Also maybe get a "Nicer" motherboard, but that's kind of subjective

 

Edit: Also exactly which NZXT cases do you want to use, the phantoms?

2TB doesnt take long to fill.

 

You cant get a huge SSD for $160 CAD

[Vacsol]

for once, There's a build in which I wouldn't really change anything.

 

Also, thank you for providing background information, the purpose of the build, and a budget.

most newcomers will come hare and say something along the lines of "guys my mom is letting me build a PC what do I get" and then insist on something like 32gb of ram for a gaming rig

[BrandedUpontheGrave]

Save a couple hundred on that 295 and get one of the cheaper one's, they're all the same.

[Unilision]

Whalecum to the forum

 

The only change i'd make in your build is the storage. I'd just get big SSDs, and no HDD. You'll have a little less storage overall, but it'll all be blazing fast.

 

Also maybe get a "Nicer" motherboard, but that's kind of subjective

 

Edit: Also exactly which NZXT cases do you want to use, the phantoms?

Thank you, I appreciate the Whalecum, and my bad, I forgot to mention, yes you are correct, NZXT Phantom 530/630 & What Motherboard do you think would be a better one? 

 

for once, There's a build in which I wouldn't really change anything.

 

Also, thank you for providing background information, the purpose of the build, and a budget.

most newcomers will come hare and say something along the lines of "guys my mom is letting me build a PC what do I get" and then insist on something like 32gb of ram for a gaming rig

Oh is that so? Not a problem, I just can't seem to make a decision sadly, so I've been making multiple builds the 3 things I'm most conflicted with is, Motherboard, Graphics & SSD.

 

 

Save a couple hundred on that 295 and get one of the cheaper one's, they're all the same.

 

 

What would you recommend? 

[BrandedUpontheGrave]

Thank you, I appreciate the Whalecum, and my bad, I forgot to mention, yes you are correct, NZXT Phantom 530/630 & What Motherboard do you think would be a better one? 

 

Oh is that so? Not a problem, I just can't seem to make a decision sadly, so I've been making multiple builds the 3 things I'm most conflicted with is, Motherboard, Graphics & SSD.

 

 

 

 

What would you recommend? 

Sapphire - Gigabyte - MSI - XFX - whichever you can find for the cheapest with a decent warranty, they really are all the same card only difference is the sticker.

[Vacsol]

Oh is that so? Not a problem, I just can't seem to make a decision sadly, so I've been making multiple builds the 3 things I'm most conflicted with is, Motherboard, Graphics & SSD.

the motherboard is fine. it's the best value gaming board IMO

the graphics are the best IMO

 

After looking around on PCpartpicker, I made a couple changes which will improve the PC. like a Better SSD, HDD, CPU cooler and better value, faster memory

I changed the r9 295x2 to a less expensive version and upped the PSU to 850w so you have some room for potential upgrades.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.94 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220-X 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($154.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($120.00 @ Amazon)

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($154.98 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($139.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card  ($959.76 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.26 @ OutletPC)

Total: $2289.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-16 16:46 EDT-0400

[Norman_the_Owl]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.93 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($120.00 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($174.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($434.29 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($434.29 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card  ($959.76 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.26 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $2903.49

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-16 17:03 EDT-0400

 

Came up with some little improvements, that turned out to be maybe a little expensive

 

SSD master race

But seriously, if you want to cut down on costs, just get a single 500gb SSD and then a 1TB WD black if you think you need it.

[Unilision]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.93 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($120.00 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($174.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($434.29 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($434.29 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card  ($959.76 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.26 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $2903.49

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-16 17:03 EDT-0400

 

Came up with some little improvements, that turned out to be maybe a little expensive

 

SSD master race

But seriously, if you want to cut down on costs, just get a single 500gb SSD and then a 1TB WD black if you think you need it.

 

Thanks for what you believe is best ! Also It isn't a problem in price, but do you all believe that even after the release of the new "900 Series" from Nvidia, the R9 295x2 will still outperform them ?

[Norman_the_Owl]

Thanks for what you believe is best ! Also It isn't a problem in price, but do you all believe that even after the release of the new "900 Series" from Nvidia, the R9 295x2 will still outperform them ?

I'm not so sure. 295x2 is a pretty great graphics card, seeing as it's two fully fledged GPUs. It'll definitely outperform a 980, regardless of what it brings to the table. And, let's be honest, 1000 dollars for the 295x2 is a seriously great deal 

[Unilision]

I'm not so sure. 295x2 is a pretty great graphics card, seeing as it's two fully fledged GPUs. It'll definitely outperform a 980, regardless of what it brings to the table. And, let's be honest, 1000 dollars for the 295x2 is a seriously great deal 

The only thing I was thinking about doing, was adding a R9 290x and making it 3 way GPU (Tri fire?) in case of anything 

[Norman_the_Owl]

The only thing I was thinking about doing, was adding a R9 290x and making it 3 way GPU (Tri fire?) in case of anything 

Eh, if the 295x2 starts getting old on you (Lol, in like 5 years) you might as well just get the latest graphics card. There will be a point in time when it's not worth it to tri-fire 290x's, seeing as thats always a pain in the ass, and by then newer cards will be available as replacement

[Unilision]

Eh, if the 295x2 starts getting old on you (Lol, in like 5 years) you might as well just get the latest graphics card. There will be a point in time when it's not worth it to tri-fire 290x's, seeing as thats always a pain in the ass, and by then newer cards will be available as replacement

Alright, Appreciate your help and Vacsol's, probably just going to wait and see for a bit longer

[Unilision]

Also forgot to add in the introduction, is there any place or sites that perhaps sell custom designs that I could use to keep the interior more better looking? 

[Norman_the_Owl]

Alright, Appreciate your help and Vacsol's, probably just going to wait and see for a bit longer

 

At this point, that's a pretty solid idea. 970 non-reference cards are already in production, and 980 reference are probably only a few months behind

Also forgot to add in the introduction, is there any place or sites that perhaps sell custom designs that I could use to keep the interior more better looking? 

What do you mean by custom designs?

[Unilision]

At this point, that's a pretty solid idea. 970 non-reference cards are already in production, and 980 reference are probably only a few months behind

What do you mean by custom designs?

Custom designs as in material to place certain wiring, tubes, etc to make it a certain theme, or type of fans to replace with the NZXT Fan case and etc

[Unilision]

Not sure if bumping is allowed but anyone out there can answer the question above ?