$2000 Gaming PC "Future Proofing"

[Recon801]

I'm planning out my new PC build with the idea of making it "future proof" in the sense that I dont want to build a rig using the older tech ddr3 etc, now that the next gen is out. Even though it will take awhile before the potential of ddr4 is really realized. Also plan on adding an additional gtx 970 to run in sli down the road but will stick with a single card for now. Plan on OC the cpu hopefully to around 4.6ghz. Please give any advice about parts that you think should be swapped. I know I could get some extra clock out of an evga or msi 970 rather than the Asus, but worried about compatibilty on the bios since most of these parts are brand new.

 

Partpicker couldn't find my case will be using a:

Cooler Master: Storm Trooper with Side Panel Window $129.99 @ Newegg

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GYYpFT
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GYYpFT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($369.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($371.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($274.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 530 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($126.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($124.67 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($356.13 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($132.99 @ Best Buy)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($24.98 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1917.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 20:13 EST-0500

[Mao_Zedong]

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*WHY DOES NOBODY FOLLOW THEIR THREADS?!?!?

Overall this is decent, but you will really want to upgrade your GPUs later because that cpu is extremely overkill, everything but the GPUs will be good enough for awhile for gaming, but will give much less performance now (spending money on another 970).

[arnavvr]

there is no such thing called future proofing. Go with a 4690k, z97x-soc force, and sli 980's and a cm storm nepton 280l

[BulkFish]

@Recon801

Unless you are doing content creation I would seriously consider a 4690k/4790k. A 6 core hyperthreaded cpu and ddr4 is wasted on gaming, and will be for some time yet. Smash a 980 or 2 in there instead.

[Aniallation]

there is no such thing called future proofing. Go with a 4690k, z97x-soc force, and sli 980's and a cm storm nepton 280l

Uh, yes there is. Just not in every application and for a wide time frame. For example G3258 + H97/Z97 would allow you to upgrade to Broadwell when it comes out.

[Recon801]

there is no such thing called future proofing. Go with a 4690k, z97x-soc force, and sli 980's and a cm storm nepton 280l

True in the sense that everything will need to eventually need replacing, but there is such a thing as "future proofing". I'm looking for a rig that will be able to last at least 5-6years with only minor changes or upgrades. Would be pointles to build a rig that had to be totally redone every year or 2.

[BulkFish]

It goes up to $2111 with a Strix 980. If you can find the cash I would do that. Be alot more balanced, add more 980 as time goes on.

Updated build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FqzmQ7

Edit: this is if you definitely want to keep the 5860k.

[Arphenyte]

Same builds I recommended someone earlier. Change anything you want.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($76.72 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.94 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2063.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 19:58 EST-0500

 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($76.72 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 4GB AMP! Extreme Edition Video Card  ($579.49 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.94 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1943.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 19:59 EST-0500