Best X99 Motherboard? And Best DDR4 RAM for it? and best 2011-v3 Processor for Gaming?

[KenXeiko]

so i am looking for the best motherboard and best ram money isn't really a problem for me (i am not boasting) and i am finding the best processor for it but i can't find any, all i found is a 5960x better than the 5930k sometimes the 5930k better than the 5960x and sometimes the 4960x is better than both of those i am getting confused, the ram i am trying hard and researching about ddr4 and i can't seem to find any all i found is Corsair's LPX. i found the Asus Rampage V Extreme and it looks like its the best for me but i am not sure, so my color scheme would be red and black so it would be great if you would suggest that for me.

 

if your going to have any questions about my rig here it is.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Kenzo/saved/Z7QBD3 (didn't buy it yet still asking questions that i am curious about)

 

if you have any suggestions for other parts thats not really about the questions im asking that would be great and helpful.

[MrKickkiller]

1600 W is too much for your build.

[JustCallMeVlad]

RVE is a waste unless you plan on using LN2. I have a Gigabyte X99 SOC and the bios is complete garbage. I plan on ordering a X99 OC Formula soon. I'll go through your setup and post revisions. Give me a few 

 

 

This cpu cooling kit. Use promo code "OCN" for 5.1% off 

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/25899/ex-wat-346/XSPC_Raystorm_EX360_Extreme_Universal_CPU_Water_Cooling_Kit_w_DDC_Bay_Reservoir_and_Free_Dead-Water.html?tl=g30c321s1310

 

 

This memory

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTQ0FOI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Done

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bx2CK8

[C0LL0SS0S]

I think you kinda got one of the best MoBos already may I ask why you don't use a 850 Pro?

[SimpleG]

i5 4960k, here. X99 is meant for content creators/editors not gaming. Linus made a video, where 5960x might come in handy while gaming

Please, don't buy that build. It's a waste of money

[Toddwjp]

honestly if your only gaming and you really want a show off system,

 

5820k, kranken x61 cooler,

 

and 2 980s. 

 

also this a showoff build right, you want a better case right??

[runit3]

so i am looking for the best motherboard and best ram money isn't really a problem for me (i am not boasting) and i am finding the best processor for it but i can't find any, all i found is a 5960x better than the 5930k sometimes the 5930k better than the 5960x and sometimes the 4960x is better than both of those i am getting confused, the ram i am trying hard and researching about ddr4 and i can't seem to find any all i found is Corsair's LPX. i found the Asus Rampage V Extreme and it looks like its the best for me but i am not sure, so my color scheme would be red and black so it would be great if you would suggest that for me.

 

if your going to have any questions about my rig here it is.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Kenzo/saved/Z7QBD3 (didn't buy it yet still asking questions that i am curious about)

 

if you have any suggestions for other parts thats not really about the questions im asking that would be great and helpful.

Looks fairly solid all around. The case makes me sad, Phanteks Enthoo Primo is a much better option IMO, even the Pro. 1600w is extreme overkill, 1000w is arguably overkill for that build.

[SimpleG]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($556.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($128.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($434.69 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($235.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Mushkin Scorpiun PCIe 240GB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($295.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($422.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($97.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 4GB AMP! Extreme Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($564.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 4GB AMP! Extreme Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($564.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Corsair 760T Black ATX Full Tower Case  ($169.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic Platinum 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($154.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($384.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($384.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($384.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($27.99 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($27.99 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($27.99 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($27.99 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 109.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($24.50 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($189.95 @ Newegg) 

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 

Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50s Headphones  ($159.00 @ Newegg) 

Total: $5413.81

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 12:51 EST-0500

 

This would be better

[JustCallMeVlad]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($556.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($128.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($434.69 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($235.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Mushkin Scorpiun PCIe 240GB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($295.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($422.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($97.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 4GB AMP! Extreme Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($564.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 4GB AMP! Extreme Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($564.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Corsair 760T Black ATX Full Tower Case  ($169.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic Platinum 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($154.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($384.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($384.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($384.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($27.99 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 109.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($24.50 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($189.95 @ Newegg) 

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 

Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50s Headphones  ($159.00 @ Newegg) 

Total: $5329.84

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 12:49 EST-0500

 

This would be better

 

 

 

I still think a 4K G-Sync monitor would be better than 3 monitor setup 

[KenXeiko]

1600 W is too much for your build.

i know i forgot to change it to 1200 my bad.

RVE is a waste unless you plan on using LN2. I have a Gigabyte X99 SOC and the bios is complete garbage. I plan on ordering a X99 OC Formula soon. I'll go through your setup and post revisions. Give me a few 

 

 

This cpu cooling kit. Use promo code "OCN" for 5.1% off 

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/25899/ex-wat-346/XSPC_Raystorm_EX360_Extreme_Universal_CPU_Water_Cooling_Kit_w_DDC_Bay_Reservoir_and_Free_Dead-Water.html?tl=g30c321s1310

 

 

This memory

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTQ0FOI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Done

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bx2CK8

can you tell me what is RVE?

I think you kinda got one of the best MoBos already may I ask why you don't use a 850 Pro?

when i was searching for an ssd i didn't see it so i went with the sandisk

i5 4960k, here. X99 is meant for content creators/editors not gaming. Linus made a video, where 5960x might come in handy while gaming

Please, don't buy that build. It's a waste of money

well i see a lot of people thats using X99's for gaming

honestly if your only gaming and you really want a show off system,

 

5820k, kranken x61 cooler,

 

and 2 980s. 

 

also this a showoff build right, you want a better case right??

I am not going to show it off like in Kitguru's facebook page like "hey guys i am a douche and i should let you see how my rig is a billion percent better than yours you poor man" i am not that kind of a person. and yes i want a better case.

Looks fairly solid all around. The case makes me sad, Phanteks Enthoo Primo is a much better option IMO, even the Pro. 1600w is extreme overkill, 1000w is arguably overkill for that build.

yea forgot to change it to 1200w instead of 1600 thanks for reminding me i am watching linus right now about the Phanteks Enthoo Primo sounds like a good case.

[JustCallMeVlad]

i know i forgot to change it to 1200 my bad.

can you tell me what is RVE?

when i was searching for an ssd i didn't see it so i went with the sandisk

well i see a lot of people thats using X99's for gaming

I am not going to show it off like in Kitguru's facebook page like "hey guys i am a douche and i should let you see how my rig is a billion percent better than yours you poor man" i am not that kind of a person. and yes i want a better case.

yea forgot to change it to 1200w instead of 1600 thanks for reminding me i am watching linus right now about the Phanteks Enthoo Primo sounds like a good case.

 

 

Ken.. RVE - Rampage V Extreme

[KenXeiko]

Ken.. RVE - Rampage V Extreme

oh sorry im stupid  didn't realize that. so what would be better?

[JustCallMeVlad]

oh sorry im stupid  didn't realize that. so what would be better?

 

 

Any X99 Motherboard will max out your chip. 

[SurvivorNVL]

I'd say get an ASrock x99 WS.  Save some money, and buy instead of the ATH-M50's - get some Beyer DT880's for that open-y goodness :3  But in truth for that build - if you're just gaming the 5820k should be fine, unless you plan to add a third card in the future and want the most lanes for each card(which has been debunked a bit).

Edit:  Money saved on Mobo can go toward the headphone set-up.  Gotta have that amazin' headphoney goodness!

[KenXeiko]

I'd say get an ASrock x99 WS.  Save some money, and buy instead of the ATH-M50's - get some Beyer DT880's for that open-y goodness :3  But in truth for that build - if you're just gaming the 5820k should be fine, unless you plan to add a third card in the future and want the most lanes for each card(which has been debunked a bit).

Edit:  Money saved on Mobo can go toward the headphone set-up.  Gotta have that amazin' headphoney goodness!

i am going with a red/black build not really a big fan of blue, damn that headphones looks nice and looks like it would be a good one, does it have like gaming stuff surround sound? etc.

[JustCallMeVlad]

i am going with a red/black build not really a big fan of blue, damn that headphones looks nice and looks like it would be a good one, does it have like gaming stuff surround sound? etc.

 

 

If you're building a red theme

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157540&cm_re=X99-_-13-157-540-_-Product

[SurvivorNVL]

Unfortunately no gaming surround sound on them, but if you wanted you could use software.  Gaming surround sound is kind of not really relevant and is more of a gimmick than anything.  We've two ears, headphones have two drivers, and it's all about clean sound.  DT880's are some of the best around for their price.  Do some research on 'em!  And yeah, Red and black build--Asrock fatality x99.  May not be a deep red, but still the same features, 12k caps, and solid board.  I do have to bounce out for a bit, but - yeah, man.  Look in to those DT880's!  Definitely offers a better open-stage than the narrow-ish sound of the M50's, and with accented, crisp, and clean sound in the bass and treble!

[KenXeiko]

If you're building a red theme

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157540&cm_re=X99-_-13-157-540-_-Product

holy... that's one nice looking motherboard....

 

Unfortunately no gaming surround sound on them, but if you wanted you could use software.  Gaming surround sound is kind of not really relevant and is more of a gimmick than anything.  We've two ears, headphones have two drivers, and it's all about clean sound.  DT880's are some of the best around for their price.  Do some research on 'em!  And yeah, Red and black build--Asrock fatality x99.  May not be a deep red, but still the same features, 12k caps, and solid board.  I do have to bounce out for a bit, but - yeah, man.  Look in to those DT880's!  Definitely offers a better open-stage than the narrow-ish sound of the M50's, and with accented, crisp, and clean sound in the bass and treble!

thanks i guess i'll go with those headphones