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Even for very casual use ssd is necessary imo 

The 1TB hdd will make the computer feel slow. I suggest getting at least a ssd/hdd hybrid, but a ssd would be better.

The 1TB hdd will make the computer feel slow. I suggest getting at least a ssd/hdd hybrid, but a ssd would be better.

Even for very casual use ssd is necessary imo 

The 1TB hdd will make the computer feel slow. I suggest getting at least a ssd/hdd hybrid, but a ssd would be better.

The 1TB hdd will make the computer feel slow. I suggest getting at least a ssd/hdd hybrid, but a ssd would be better.

The 1TB hdd will make the computer feel slow. I suggest getting at least a ssd/hdd hybrid, but a ssd would be better.

The 1TB hdd will make the computer feel slow. I suggest getting at least a ssd/hdd hybrid, but a ssd would be better.

The 1TB hdd will make the computer feel slow. I suggest getting at least a ssd/hdd hybrid, but a ssd would be better.

The 1TB hdd will make the computer feel slow. I suggest getting at least a ssd/hdd hybrid, but a ssd would be better.

My advice is to get a Herman Miller chair. Expensive af but will last forever and are probably the best. 

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Even if your not buying Ryzen there could be a significant price drop on Intel's side. 

Even if your not buying Ryzen there could be a significant price drop on Intel's side. 

My advice is to get a Herman Miller chair. Expensive af but will last forever and are probably the best. 

You can put in in the new computer and also still have Windows on it. Just make sure you set the right boot order in your bios so you boot into the right operating system. 

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If you disagree with a suggestion, you should quote it and explain why it's not the best suggestion for the OP. Simply adding a dislike button would result in contentious threads such as "which graphics card should I buy" turning into a dislike war, and the OP wouldn't be able to see why you think it's a bad idea, so they can't then weigh up the two people's opinions and decide which option is best for them.

The biggest difference is the operating system. If you prefer OSX over Windows is the big question.

The biggest difference is the operating system. If you prefer OSX over Windows is the big question.

The biggest difference is the operating system. If you prefer OSX over Windows is the big question.

Looks good but maybe a 8gb ram set instead of 12 and then a better gpu like a gtx 750 instead.

If i was you i should first watch some video's about the differences between some linux desktops like Cinnamon, GNOME, KDE and Xfce. And then just look for the most popular OS with that desktop on websites like Distowatch

The goal for this build was to be completely and absurdly overkill for everything my friend can throw at it.  He has more than enough money to build this and not bat an eyelash. He is a 3d designer by trade, and plans on getting into 3 printing as well. Please keep all the comments about how overkill this is out of this thread.  We don't care.  We've heard it.  We know it's obscenely overkill.  Neither of us care.
 
I planned the final details on this forum and if anyone is curious, here is the thread.
 
With that said, I've been planning this build with my friend for over 2 months.  I'm sure there will be things that we planned wrong, or chose the wrong part.  We're both expecting to have to return parts and switch them.  I'll be documenting the progress of the build.  I know this thread will be a popular one, so I'll lay out our timetable so people don't go crazy wondering when the next update will be.
 
The build will consist of 3 phases with 1-2 weeks between each phase for planning, part fabrication, etc.
Phase 1: Aircooled build - Just get all the hardware running, playing nice, do burn ins, and make sure the system is stable.
Phase 2: Clean up - Make the build pretty, get everything put in to place, all hardware mounted where it belongs for phase 3.
Phase 3: Watercooling - Take the pretty to the next level, and make this rig silent with a fully custom watercooling loop.
 
Component list:  
Mobo: Asus Z9PE-D8
CPU: 2x Xeon E-5-2697V2
GPU: 2x Titan Z
Memory: 8x CORSAIR DOMINATOR GT 8GB DDR3 1866  Model: CMT32GX3M4X1866C9 (two of the 32gb kits.)
SSD: 8x Intel 730 Series 480GB in Raid 10.
HDD: 4x Seagate ST4000VN000 4TB in Raid 10.  
Raid card: Areca ARC-1882IX-12NC (Being returned, new card TBD)
Sound card: Soundblaster ZxR
Case: Cross Desk. http://www.redharbin...-desk-complete/
Power Supply: 2x Corsair AX1500 
 
Pre build (most of the parts laying inside the cross desk): 

 
 
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April 19th: 

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