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Starting New Build November 2014

Eyejon
By Eyejon
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1. Budget & Location:

 

My budget is 5-6k $US (6-9k $US if you include a new 4k 3D 75" TV)

The parts list I have come up with is:

 

Corsair Obsidian Series 900D Super Tower Computer Case CC-9011022-WW - Black

 

Asus Rampage IV Black Edition EATX DDR3 2133 Intel LGA 2011 Motherboard

 

Intel i7-4960X Extreme Edition LGA 2011 Processors BX80633I74960X

 

G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR3 2400 MHz PC3-19200 240-Pin Desktop Memory Model: F3-19200CL10Q2​-64GBZHD

 

CORSAIR AX1500i 1500W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS Titanium Certified Full Modular Power Supply. Model CP-9020057-NA   Samsung Electronics 850 Pro-Series 2.5" 1TB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive Single Unit Version MZ-7KE1T0BW

 

EVGA EVGA GTX980 Superclocked 4GB GDDR5 256bit, DVI-I, DP x 3, HDMI, SLI Ready Graphics Card (04G-P4-2982-K​R) Graphics Cards 04G-P4-2982-KR

 

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound 3.5 Grams

 

I am considering additional graphics cards and sli

 

I am still researching water cooling systems.

I plan on reusing my monitor, TV, keyboard, mouse, and external hard drives

2. Aim

 

Gaming - I currently play Diablo III, Starcraft II, and Star Trek Online

Video viewing - 4k and 3D

Web broswing

Editing and burning HD videos

I also have some home architect software

3. Monitors

 

I plan to use one monitor and one TV.  My monitor is a Dell 2405FPW set at 1920 x 1200.  I would connect my Dell XPS 730x to my 40" TV but it can't handle gaming and video viewing at the same time.

I plan on buying a 75" TV with wireless, 3D, 4K.

4. Peripherals

 

I haven't really planned on new keyboard or mouse. 

I will use currently owned Windows 7 Pro 64bit until Windows 10 comes out.  Windows 8 iteration is not planned.  I tried it and it's the first Windows OS I don't like.

I will be purchasing additional Western Digital external hard drives.

 

5. Why are you upgrading?

 

I currently use a Dell XPS 730x for gaming but it can't really handle the games I currently play - too slow, lag, etc. 

In addition I use a Dell XPS m1730 laptop to stream videos to my 40" TV.  I would like to be able to do both on one computer.

I want to be able to play the latest and greatest software, whether it is gaming, CAD, video editing, etc.

I also want the computer to last for years.

Last, I am really looking forward to building a computer from scratch.

 

 

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Why not Haswell-E? Let me post an irresponsible build in a few minutes.

My Current PC Codename: Scrapper

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Intel i5-3570 | Some LGA 1155 MOBO | Some Generic DDR3 8GB 1600Mhz | PowerColor RX 560 2GB | Recycled HP Case | Crucial MX100 128GB | 1TB WD Blue 7200RPM | Some Generic 500w PSU | Intel Stock Cooler

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here use my ppartpicker link in my sig for the appropriate country

Please follow your topics guys, it's very important! CoC F.A.Q  Please use the corresponding PC part picker link for your country USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Spain, Italy, New Zealand and Germany

also if you find anyone with this handle in games its most likely me so say hi

 

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i don't think a single 980 can handle 4k gaming.

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Not sure getting the TV is your best bet. For gaming alone the best monitor at the moment is the RoG Swift.

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Get the TJ70B if you don't like the case. @Eyejon
EDIT: Included a 4K G-Sync Monitor
 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($1049.99 @ Newegg) 
Thermal Compound: Innovation Cooling Diamond "7 Carat" 1.5g Thermal Paste  ($6.20 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($258.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($499.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($499.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.98 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.98 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer XB280HK bprz 60Hz 28.0" Monitor  ($749.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $4478.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-22 20:17 EDT-0400

My Current PC Codename: Scrapper

Spoiler

Intel i5-3570 | Some LGA 1155 MOBO | Some Generic DDR3 8GB 1600Mhz | PowerColor RX 560 2GB | Recycled HP Case | Crucial MX100 128GB | 1TB WD Blue 7200RPM | Some Generic 500w PSU | Intel Stock Cooler

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Why not Haswell-E? Let me post an irresponsible build in a few minutes.

No particular reason.  My researching hasn't led me to it yet.

here use my ppartpicker link in my sig for the appropriate country

Not sure what you are getting at.

i don't think a single 980 can handle 4k gaming.

Good to know.  I am also considering a Nvidia Titan


Not sure getting the TV is your best bet. For gaming alone the best monitor at the moment is the RoG Swift.

The reason I have the TV is it is the way I have been doing it for years.  I admit I will probably need to upgrade my monitor.  I will Internet search RoG Swift.

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Top of your budget  but with surround 1440p rog swft gsync 144hz 4way 980 8core extreme


 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($1039.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($449.99 @ SuperBiiz) 







Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI)  ($569.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI)  ($569.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI)  ($569.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI)  ($569.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case  ($299.99 @ Newegg) 


Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($807.58 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($807.58 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($807.58 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($178.01 @ Amazon) 

Mouse: Mad Catz R.A.T. 7 Wired Laser Mouse  ($88.32 @ NCIX US) 

Headphones: Sennheiser G4ME ONE Black Headset  ($194.99 @ Best Buy) 

Total: $9017.93

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-22 20:26 EDT-0400

Please follow your topics guys, it's very important! CoC F.A.Q  Please use the corresponding PC part picker link for your country USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Spain, Italy, New Zealand and Germany

also if you find anyone with this handle in games its most likely me so say hi

 

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Many thanks for the responses.  I am checking out PC part picker.  Your responses have given me more to research and learn.  My main research tool is going to YouTube and checking Linus's videos.

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Top of your budget  but with surround 1440p rog swft gsync 144hz 4way 980 8core extreme
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($1039.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($449.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI)  ($569.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI)  ($569.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI)  ($569.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI)  ($569.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case  ($299.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($807.58 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($807.58 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($807.58 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($178.01 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Mad Catz R.A.T. 7 Wired Laser Mouse  ($88.32 @ NCIX US) 
Headphones: Sennheiser G4ME ONE Black Headset  ($194.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $9017.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-22 20:26 EDT-0400

 

Why the 256 SSD?  Why not larger SSDs?

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