Advice needed - Building a PC for graphics and 3D works and moderate gaming - Budget $2000usd

[DeepFryChicken]

Hello, my fellow LTT lovers!

 

I'm planning to build a new pc mainly for graphics design and 3d work use, and for some moderate gaming as well ( League of Legends, StarCraft2 and maybe other not too demanding games).

I'm kinda newbie on the fields of pc techs and builds, but done a lot of reading on this matter in the last two months.

 

I would like to ask your help in building my PC.

 

This is what I'm thinking of so far (everythings up for changes):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($374.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 730 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($216.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate SV35.5 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  ($569.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($142.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1981.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-25 10:09 EDT-0400

 

So this is it. I'm waiting for your opinion.

As you can see, i didn't put the components into a case, because I didn't decide if i want to buy one or build a custom one yet. I don't have much experience on the field of building cases either, but i really like the idea, and think would be able to manage it. The reason i want to build a case is because i can't find a case that's build is featuring wood, and I want it to be made of the same wood that my table is made of.   Anyway i might end up buying a cheap one for the moment.

 

You might ask "why the x99 mobo and ddr4 rams, when they bring lower value compared to older techs? - welll that's up for discussion... I put them into the build because I think this generation is going to be on spotlight for the next few years, meaning it might get way better eventually, and i won't regret the extra bucks spent on them. (I may be totally wrong - feel free to share your opinion on this matter)

 

The 5820k sounds to be a great pick over the 4790k since I need the PC mainly for graphics work and that kind of stuff, so I can make a good use of the two extra cores.

 

The real question is if I want to go with the new GTX 980 or the 780 ti instead, because of the lower price of the 780ti and the extra CUDA cores it has - that I might take advantage of - but it's got 3gb, doesn't have display port and maybe it's lacking other important things too. I need your opinion on this as well.

 

I would like to hear your recommendation on great monitors for graphics works too, likely to be 30" or around. I like the 32" BenQ bl3200pt. It's pricy, but im willing to pay that kind of money for a good monitor. (The monitor costs aren't part of the $2000 budget-neither are the case and other periferals.)

 

Thanks in advance for your replies, advices and recommendations!

[Archangel1994]

The GTX 980 can beat the 780Ti with equal overclocks because maxwell is stronger per core. Go for GTX 980. 

 

Edit: 780Ti and 980 are about equal in performance

[hanesh]

Why would you get the Intel 730 when you can get the faster Samsung 850 pro 256GB for cheaper?

Edit: I noticed that you said wood. I would suggest getting a metal case and cutting out pieces/building around it, but if you want a fully wooden case, look at this: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/26658-fully-wooden-computer-case-woody/

[DeepFryChicken]

Thanks for your adivce guys, i will stick with the 980 and a metal case with wood built around it.

 

Thanks!

[Ratzzz]

Adde at least one backup drive  ... it would be a shame to lose all your hard work ... just because of a drive failure

and you may consider dual GTX 780Ti s the price is falling and they are better for rendering