First Computer build (The Reaper)

Gemini-Phil · October 6, 2015

hello all I'm new here. I'm a graphic designer so I need a computer that can multitask and keep up with the workload. really don't have a budget as of yet.the computer will be used to do illustration, photo editing, web development, gaming & more. I know I might be missing some things is this overkill or not any suggestions.

Parts list:

Nzxt phantom 410

Asus x99 Deluxe motherboard USB 3.1

Intel 730 SSD

WD black 2t HDD

Intel i7 5930

corsair AX860I PSU

Nvidia gtx 980ti

corsair vengeance lpx DDR4

want to water cool but not sure on the best parts or how would I set it up in this rig do not want a closed loop kit.

Paytend01 · October 6, 2015

Closed loops are decent, get the h100i gtx..

Mr_Daniello · October 6, 2015

I have no objections to that build, but I would think over case that You chose. If You want to do water cooling in this case, I would consider buying NZXT S340.

Pooherino ツ · October 6, 2015

hello all I'm new here. I'm a graphic designer so I need a computer that can multitask and keep up with the workload. really don't have a budget as of yet.the computer will be used to do illustration, photo editing, web development, gaming & more. I know I might be missing some things is this overkill or not any suggestions.

Parts list:

Nzxt phantom 410

Asus x99 Deluxe motherboard USB 3.1

Intel 730 SSD

WD black 2t HDD

Intel i7 5930

corsair AX860I PSU

Nvidia gtx 980ti

corsair vengeance lpx DDR4

want to water cool but not sure on the best parts or how would I set it up in this rig do not want a closed loop kit.

I have the h110i gtx. great 280mm aio liquid cooler. u should get it

brob · October 6, 2015

Use pcpartpicker.com please. Very hard to comment on a part list that not specific, e.g. how much memory & what configuration. In general, the build seems far more expensive than needed.

Gemini-Phil · October 6, 2015

Sorry here

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/gemini-phil/saved/wbHFf7

Ykno · October 6, 2015

hello all I'm new here. I'm a graphic designer so I need a computer that can multitask and keep up with the workload. really don't have a budget as of yet.the computer will be used to do illustration, photo editing, web development, gaming & more. I know I might be missing some things is this overkill or not any suggestions.

Parts list:

Nzxt phantom 410

Asus x99 Deluxe motherboard USB 3.1

Intel 730 SSD

WD black 2t HDD

Intel i7 5930

corsair AX860I PSU

Nvidia gtx 980ti

corsair vengeance lpx DDR4

want to water cool but not sure on the best parts or how would I set it up in this rig do not want a closed loop kit.

id say for first build dont water cool (im guessing ur new to computers in terms of gear and building sorry if im wrong) but i avoided water cooling on most my builds due to more components to fail there more of a headache and it just safer as if mine was to be a bad one and leaked i couldn't afforded to replace my parts but if u want a water cooling go with a AIO first as if it fails u can blame someone else and try get them to replace ur stuff if u build it its on u for if it leaks and ye apart from that good build cant see anything bad with it good luck if you do go for custom water loop look at jayz2cents on youtube for advise on what to do properly and what not

Gemini-Phil · October 6, 2015

Ykno:

I like Jayz2cents channel have been watching his channel since I came up with the build idea

theereal · October 6, 2015

Unless your workloads are SERIOUSLY CPU heavy, that CPU is a bit overkill.

Gemini-Phil · October 6, 2015

I know this build my run me a bit I guess you can say my limit will be $2,500 as I'm building this computer for business and pleasure. So the money I'm going to spend is going to be made back. As far as the case I like it at the time and I already have it unfortunately in the motherboard it's on the way. I was thinking about taking the drive cages out and mounting the SSD & the HDD in the back of the case and put another radiator & mounting the reservoir / pump in the space under the optical drive case. just an idea

Gemini-Phil · October 6, 2015

well the last computer I build was a long time ago and running these types of program like Adobe Suite, & Web Developer Program simultaneously at the same time was way too slow for me sometimes the computer would crash.

Gemini-Phil · October 6, 2015

Theereal:

What type of CPU do suggest?

brob · October 6, 2015

Sorry here

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/gemini-phil/saved/wbHFf7

I would suggest a less expensive motherboard. Something like Asus X99-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 should have all the features you want.

X99 supports quad-channel memory operation. Buy a quad-channel memory kit for optimal performance. I would suggest something like G.Skill Value 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 .

Instead of a SATA III ssd, get a 4-lane PCIe 3.0 M.2 drive like Samsung SM951 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive. Up to 32Gb/s - over 4 times faster than SATA III.

EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply is an excellent psu that is substantially less expensive than the AX860i.

Prysin · October 6, 2015

hello all I'm new here. I'm a graphic designer so I need a computer that can multitask and keep up with the workload. really don't have a budget as of yet.the computer will be used to do illustration, photo editing, web development, gaming & more. I know I might be missing some things is this overkill or not any suggestions.

Parts list:

Nzxt phantom 410

Asus x99 Deluxe motherboard USB 3.1

Intel 730 SSD

WD black 2t HDD

Intel i7 5930

corsair AX860I PSU

Nvidia gtx 980ti

corsair vengeance lpx DDR4

want to water cool but not sure on the best parts or how would I set it up in this rig do not want a closed loop kit.

get a Nepton 240m... way quieter then the corsair AIOs, and a tidbit cooler (1-2c)

get a NZXT H440... the phantom series looks cool, but having owned the Phantom and Phantom 820 (the super huge one) i can tell ou this. They are annoying to work with in many regards and does not lend themselves much to practicality at all. looks good, is horrible to work with (especialyl getting top and front panel off... that is a bitch and NZXT never improved their plastic peg system)