New PC build after 6 years

[heruenanpu]

Hey there!

 

I'ts been ages since i'we build new system.

 

I'm currently using my HP 8150p laptop and desktop computer for work (Java EE development).

 

Specs of current desktop specs are:

Intel core 2 duo E6750

Gigabyte P35-DS4

GeForce 9500 GT

OCZ Platinum edition 8 GB of ram

 

I have decided to go with x99 platform since i'll be upgrading ram in the near future.

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($619.00 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($119.99 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING G1WIFI EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($341.25 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($328.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Intel 530 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($158.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($148.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($424.66 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($424.66 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($158.98 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($193.40 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Total: $2918.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-01 06:36 EDT-0400

 

So what do you think about components? Is it better to to have 970 in SLI than one 980? What about the motherboard? Is it better to go to ASUS camp?

 

Thank you for all the feedback!

[Epis]

Unless you are going to use more than three PCIe cards you are probably better off getting the 5820K instead of the 5930K because it is significantly less expensive and has very similar performance. You can use this money saved to upgrade graphics, storage, peripherals, PSU or whatever else you want for your PC.

[ViruZ_HUN]

Hey there!

 

I'ts been ages since i'we build new system.

 

I'm currently using my HP 8150p laptop and desktop computer for work (Java EE development).

 

Specs of current desktop specs are:

Intel core 2 duo E6750

Gigabyte P35-DS4

GeForce 9500 GT

OCZ Platinum edition 8 GB of ram

 

I have decided to go with x99 platform since i'll be upgrading ram in the near future.

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($619.00 @ Canada Computers)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($119.99 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING G1WIFI EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($341.25 @ DirectCanada)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($328.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Intel 530 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($158.98 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($148.75 @ Vuugo)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($424.66 @ TigerDirect Canada)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($424.66 @ TigerDirect Canada)

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($158.98 @ DirectCanada)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($193.40 @ TigerDirect Canada)

Total: $2918.65

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-01 06:36 EDT-0400

 

So what do you think about components? Is it better to to have 970 in SLI than one 980? What about the motherboard? Is it better to go to ASUS camp?

 

Thank you for all the feedback!

I would go 5820k because the only difference is the clock speed with 5820k having 300 mhz less and 5820k got 12 less PCIE lanes, But you know man, 28 is enough for everything. Having 2 cards installed + soundcard it is still enough,even if you got a PCIE SSD would 28 be enough.

 

40 is only necesary if you will be getting 4 cards. 

 

[heruenanpu]

What about the PSU is it enough or is it too much?

[Profquast]

What about the PSU is it enough or is it too much?

It's completely overkill, you'll probably be fine with even a 600W PSU. I think it might be a better choice to pick up a quality 750W PSU than going with that 1000W RM series PSU.

[heruenanpu]

Well then i migth replace it with CORSAIR HX850i.

[PaparazziN]

I would personally recommend going with a single 980 and get another one down the road if you need the extra performance. It will draw less power than two 970:s, it will also generate less heat since it's only a single graphics card. Also if you plan on gaming on it sli can sometimes cause micro stuttering and isn't always supported.