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Hi All,

 

I have posted this on a few other forums, below is what I've put together from various suggestions and my own selections, enjoy =)

 

 

 

After some advice on what i have so far - possible replacements and such.

What ill need to do when i get the parts - Out of case burn, stress testing that sort of thing & how to do it, as I've never done so before - I have looked at some online videos but never hurts to ask.

 

After you read the parts list, you'll think I'm insane, stupid or awesome... to clarify, yes, yes i am.

 

 

 

1. Budget & Location
A lot...

 

2. Aim
Last for the next 5+ years with appropriate minor upgrades & maintenance.

Heavy gaming, Virtual machine hosting (training), amateur video recording/editing, random programming, heavy multi-tasking.

 

3. Monitors
Feel free to recommend others however, image quality over response time please =)
3x Monitors - ASUS PB278Q 27" 1440p

Nvidia Surround Gaming

General video viewing/editing

Monitor Real estate

 

4. Peripherals

Open to suggestions.

Corsair Vengeance 2100 Wireless 7.1

Corsair Vengeance K70

Saitek Cyborg R.A.T 9

 

5. Why are you upgrading?
I enjoy it.

I like working on/for the best.

My current laptop is chugging behind trying to run everything I do

I don't want to buy another PC for several+ years

Finally, I spend much of my time in front of a computer.

 

 

 

 

Storage will be configured as 3 lots of RAID 0... i think the motherboard can handle that =)

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($675.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Memory:  Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Memory:  Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($385.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($385.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($849.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($849.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Sound Card:  Asus Xonar Phoebus 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card  ($209.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case:  Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case  ($439.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Monitor:  Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($595.00 @ CPL Online) 
Monitor:  Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($595.00 @ CPL Online) 
Monitor:  Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($595.00 @ CPL Online) 
Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($165.00 @ CPL Online) 
Headphones:  Corsair Vengeance 2100 7.1 Channel Headset  ($165.00 @ CPL Online) 
Total: $7491.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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I really really need some further advice on the following, mostly i got the parts from the overkill video and will likely follow that for the install, unless a better reference is found/given

General Flow Fans: Noctua 140mm ($29 @ CPL Online) x4 - 3 front 1 rear

Radiator fans: Noctua NF-F12 ($28 @ CPL Online) x7 - 4 bottom radiator 3 top radiator

2CPU -  Koolance CPU-380I  ($99 @ pccasegear)

Thermal paste - Arctic Silver ($9 @ pccasegear)

Thermal paste - Arctic Silver ($9 @ pccasegear)

2VGA - Koolance VID-NXTTN2 ($148 @ jpcomputersolutions)

2VGA - Koolance VID-NXTTN2 ($148 @ jpcomputersolutions)

Pump - Koolance PMP-450 12V ($99 @ pccasegear)

Tubing - Primochill Primofelx Red ($35 @ pccasegear)

Tubing - Primochill Primofelx Red ($35 @ pccasegear)

Kill coil - link ($9 @ pccasegear)

Kill coil - link ($9 @ pccasegear)

2Res - Phobya Balancer 250 Black ($39 @ pccasegear)

2Top Radiator - link 360mm ($99 @ pccasegear)

2Bottom Radiator - link 480mm ($129 @ pccasegear)

12x Nozzels - 13mm ID, 19mm OD ($9 @ pccasegear) x15 <- is that right with the above setup? (i THINK so but...)

VGA connector - Phoyba Variable SLI VID connection nipple G1/4 -3 slot  ($10 @ pccasegear)

    Video cards positioned one slot separation <- checked optimal positioning, but will double check before purchase

Total: $1405.00

 

Grand Total: $8757.00

Plus postage

 

 

also pretty lights BitFenix Alchemy Connect 60cm Red LED Strip  =)

 

 

Random questions;

- How do I do a 'out of case test' without a cooler on the CPU? what can i do to support this? assemble part of the water cooling system for it? ooor???

- I've done some math on the cooling required, not certain i got it right though... will those radiators be sufficient to keep it reasonably quite?

- Any recommendations on fan controllers? I have no experience in that area

 

How do i afford this? I live with my parents, have few expenses and no debts. Work my ass off, invest wisely, and save like a beast.

 

 

 

Constructive advice greatly appreciated, amusing criticism laughed at =D

I look forward to seeing what you guys think =)

 

All and only the best,

Kinza

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i think i might need a doctor....

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CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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Umm holy shit, this might be the most expensive build ive seen.

cpu: intel i5 4670k @ 4.5ghz Ram: G skill ares 2x4gb 2166mhz cl10 Gpu: GTX 680 liquid cooled cpu cooler: Raijintek ereboss Mobo: gigabyte z87x ud5h psu: cm gx650 bronze Case: Zalman Z9 plus


Listen if you care.

Cpu: intel i7 4770k @ 4.2ghz Ram: G skill  ripjaws 2x4gb Gpu: nvidia gtx 970 cpu cooler: akasa venom voodoo Mobo: G1.Sniper Z6 Psu: XFX proseries 650w Case: Zalman H1

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i don't even know where to start but i would not get dominator platinum its a waste of money, many people will tell you that the soundcard is not a good choice and please don't buy really expensive audio and use it with a gaming headset. With this build you are heavily hitting the point of diminishing returns. I know buying an ultimate pc and that is nice but i hope you dont regret it, if you ever need funds for other important stuff

CPU: i5 4670k with Noctua C12P-SE14 GPU: Gigabyte GTX 770 SSD: 250gb Samsung EVO MOBO: MSI Z87-G43 RAM: 8GB G-Skill 1600mhz PSU: Antec HCG 620W CASE: Corsair 300R windowed 

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Fast car?   - cant drive it to the full potential, unless i live in Germany =)

Fast computer - Zoooom =D

Been holding off on buying a ultimate pc... encase of that important stuff for a while... hasn't come up yet.

 

I'll take a look at the memory, and the sound system i already have the headset is so i don't keep my family up at night.

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Fast car?   - cant drive it to the full potential, unless i live in Germany =)

Fast computer - Zoooom =D

the thing is you could spend less than 3.5k and get the exact same performance. You are spending nearly 500 dollars on fans alone

CPU: i5 4670k with Noctua C12P-SE14 GPU: Gigabyte GTX 770 SSD: 250gb Samsung EVO MOBO: MSI Z87-G43 RAM: 8GB G-Skill 1600mhz PSU: Antec HCG 620W CASE: Corsair 300R windowed 

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I take it the water cooling is simply over kill?

Cutting out the water cooling, monitors and some fans, Ignoring the RAM for the moment, and one of the backup HD's and adding a Kraken X40

We have...
 
 
 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($675.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
CPU Cooler:  NZXT Kraken X40 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($105.00 @ CPL Online) 
Motherboard:  Asus Rampage IV Black Edition EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($629.00 @ CPL Online) 
Memory:  Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Memory:  Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($385.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($385.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($139.00 @ CPL Online) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($849.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($849.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Sound Card:  Asus Xonar Phoebus 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card  ($209.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case:  Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case  ($439.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($165.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Headphones:  Corsair Vengeance 2100 7.1 Channel Headset  ($165.00 @ CPL Online) 
Total: $6163.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Ultimately I hope to keep the monitors but.. could you please point out the obvious downgrade that keeps performance please? Actually seriously asking as i cant see it from looking too long =)
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Hahahahaha.................(depressed)

FX 6300 @ 4.2 Gigahurtz 1.325V ,  ASRock 970 Extreme 4 mobo  ,  Kingston Hyperx Blu 2X4GB @1600Mhz  , Asus GTX 960 DCU ii Black OC  , Hyper 212 Evo , Samsung 850 Evo 250 GB , WD 1 TB caviar Green , Xonar DG sound card , Seasonic M12ii Evo 620W PSU , Corsair 200R case ,4 random case fans.

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Ultimately I hope to keep the monitors but.. could you please point out the obvious downgrade that keeps performance please? Actually seriously asking as i cant see it from looking too long =)

 

The parts you could save on which wont hinder performance is the case (900d is really for custom loops etc), the motherboard is super expensive (you could save and get a board with similar features), the psu is way overkill (a nice 860w would be plenty) and i would get some 1866 vengeance pro memory or a 1600mhz kit for even more savings

CPU: i5 4670k with Noctua C12P-SE14 GPU: Gigabyte GTX 770 SSD: 250gb Samsung EVO MOBO: MSI Z87-G43 RAM: 8GB G-Skill 1600mhz PSU: Antec HCG 620W CASE: Corsair 300R windowed 

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What the hell is up with this price? 

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Do you live in some inflated ass country that uses $?

Mobo: Z97 MSI Gaming 7 / CPU: i5-4690k@4.5GHz 1.23v / GPU: EVGA GTX 1070 / RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz@CL9 1.5v / PSU: Corsair CX500M / Case: NZXT 410 / Monitor: 1080p IPS Acer R240HY bidx

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I'm kind of surprised that you went with 16gb instead of 32gb of ram. If you look for predone 16gb kits I think they're usually a little cheaper.

I'd probably skip the sound card. Higher end sound cards that feature 1/4" jacks, or RCA and digital outputs make a lot more sense. This one, not so much.

Power supply might be a tad over kill.

 

Not knocking it in any way. We've all built up supreme builds in our minds I'm sure! But there's definitely a point of "sweet build!" where you get awesome performance, and then the really over the top "oh, it's nice and all, but it looks like he's just showing off his wallet in the form of a computer." Sort of like the Extreme chips, that see virtually no performance gains that you wouldn't get from an OC'd step below chip yet they cost twice as much.

Or, in car terms, The person who owns the 911, compared to the guy that owns the 911 GT3 RS who you know damn well doesn't go near the track, or drive it in the rain.

CPU: Ryzen 9 5900 Cooler: EVGA CLC280 Motherboard: Gigabyte B550i Pro AX RAM: Kingston Hyper X 32GB 3200mhz

Storage: WD 750 SE 500GB, WD 730 SE 1TB GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1050 PSU: Corsair SF750 Case: Streacom DA2

Monitor: LG 27GL83B Mouse: Razer Basilisk V2 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Speakers: Mackie CR5BT

 

MiniPC - Sold for $100 Profit

Spoiler

CPU: Intel i3 4160 Cooler: Integrated Motherboard: Integrated

RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 16GB DDR3 Storage: Transcend MSA370 128GB GPU: Intel 4400 Graphics

PSU: Integrated Case: Shuttle XPC Slim

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

Budget Rig 1 - Sold For $750 Profit

Spoiler

CPU: Intel i5 7600k Cooler: CryOrig H7 Motherboard: MSI Z270 M5

RAM: Crucial LPX 16GB DDR4 Storage: Intel S3510 800GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 980

PSU: Corsair CX650M Case: EVGA DG73

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

OG Gaming Rig - Gone

Spoiler

 

CPU: Intel i5 4690k Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 Motherboard: MSI Z97i AC ITX

RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR3 Storage: Kingston Fury 240GB GPU: Asus Strix GTX 970

PSU: Thermaltake TR2 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX

Monitor: Dell P2214H x2 Mouse: Logitech MX Master Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

 

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Thanks for pointing out the case originally i grabbed the 750D but bumped it up when looking into water cooling.

Taking the case back to the 750D. Not dead set on the case - watching a review of the Fractal Define R4 now.

The memory I've swapped out for Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory

Swapped out the power supply =)

Removed the sound card, ill see how sound plays from the board and get it then if required.

I took a look at the suggested mice, personally i prefer a mouse that supports the fingers that aren't on the buttons.

And yes the keyboard, i saw the price and was I MUST HAVE IT =) its $165 when added to the cart, someone must have fucked it up.

Still looking at motherboards that could replace the rampage iv black

 

 
 
 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($675.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
CPU Cooler:  NZXT Kraken X40 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($105.00 @ CPL Online) 
Motherboard:  Asus Rampage IV Black Edition EATX LGA2011 Motherboard $629.00 @ CPL Online) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($235.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($385.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($385.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($139.00 @ CPL Online) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($849.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($849.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Case:  Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($209.00 @ PLE Computers) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Power Supply:  OCZ ZX 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($205.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($165.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Headphones:  Corsair Vengeance 2100 7.1 Channel Headset  ($165.00 @ CPL Online) 
Total: $5367.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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What the hell is up with this price? 

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Do you live in some inflated ass country that uses $?

aus dollars above the us dollar so when converting it its way above the us price you would find for one 

Specs

CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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i don't even know where to start but i would not get dominator platinum its a waste of money, many people will tell you that the soundcard is not a good choice and please don't buy really expensive audio and use it with a gaming headset. With this build you are heavily hitting the point of diminishing returns. I know buying an ultimate pc and that is nice but i hope you dont regret it, if you ever need funds for other important stuff

I think you shoud look at his budget first of all. Platinum is worth it if he have budget which is like 10000 USD. So i dont think anyone would care about waste or not in the case

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Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe - CPU: I7 5820k @4.4 ghz 1.225vcore - GPU: 2x Asus GTX 970 Strix edition - Mainboard: Asus X99-S - RAM: HyperX predator 4x4 2133 mhz - HDD: Seagate barracuda 2 TB 7200 rpm - SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB SSD - PSU: Corsair HX1000i - Case fans: 3x Noctua PPC 140mm - Radiator fans: 3x Noctua PPC 120 mm - CPU cooler: Fractal design Kelvin S36 together with Noctua PPCs - Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Cherry gaming keyboard - mouse: Steelseries sensei raw - Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud - Build Log

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Hi All,

 

I have posted this on a few other forums, below is what I've put together from various suggestions and my own selections, enjoy =)

 

 

 

After some advice on what i have so far - possible replacements and such.

What ill need to do when i get the parts - Out of case burn, stress testing that sort of thing & how to do it, as I've never done so before - I have looked at some online videos but never hurts to ask.

 

After you read the parts list, you'll think I'm insane, stupid or awesome... to clarify, yes, yes i am.

 

 

 

1. Budget & Location

A lot...

 

2. Aim

Last for the next 5+ years with appropriate minor upgrades & maintenance.

Heavy gaming, Virtual machine hosting (training), amateur video recording/editing, random programming, heavy multi-tasking.

 

3. Monitors

Feel free to recommend others however, image quality over response time please =)

3x Monitors - ASUS PB278Q 27" 1440p

Nvidia Surround Gaming

General video viewing/editing

Monitor Real estate

 

4. Peripherals

Open to suggestions.

Corsair Vengeance 2100 Wireless 7.1

Corsair Vengeance K70

Saitek Cyborg R.A.T 9

 

5. Why are you upgrading?

I enjoy it.

I like working on/for the best.

My current laptop is chugging behind trying to run everything I do

I don't want to buy another PC for several+ years

Finally, I spend much of my time in front of a computer.

 

 

 

 

Storage will be configured as 3 lots of RAID 0... i think the motherboard can handle that =)

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($675.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Memory:  Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Memory:  Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($385.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($385.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($849.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($849.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Sound Card:  Asus Xonar Phoebus 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card  ($209.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case:  Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case  ($439.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($28.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Monitor:  Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($595.00 @ CPL Online) 
Monitor:  Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($595.00 @ CPL Online) 
Monitor:  Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($595.00 @ CPL Online) 
Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($165.00 @ CPL Online) 
Headphones:  Corsair Vengeance 2100 7.1 Channel Headset  ($165.00 @ CPL Online) 
Total: $7491.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-15 19:31 EST+1100)

 

 

I really really need some further advice on the following, mostly i got the parts from the overkill video and will likely follow that for the install, unless a better reference is found/given

General Flow Fans: Noctua 140mm ($29 @ CPL Online) x4 - 3 front 1 rear

Radiator fans: Noctua NF-F12 ($28 @ CPL Online) x7 - 4 bottom radiator 3 top radiator

2CPU -  Koolance CPU-380I  ($99 @ pccasegear)

Thermal paste - Arctic Silver ($9 @ pccasegear)

Thermal paste - Arctic Silver ($9 @ pccasegear)

2VGA - Koolance VID-NXTTN2 ($148 @ jpcomputersolutions)

2VGA - Koolance VID-NXTTN2 ($148 @ jpcomputersolutions)

Pump - Koolance PMP-450 12V ($99 @ pccasegear)

Tubing - Primochill Primofelx Red ($35 @ pccasegear)

Tubing - Primochill Primofelx Red ($35 @ pccasegear)

Kill coil - link ($9 @ pccasegear)

Kill coil - link ($9 @ pccasegear)

2Res - Phobya Balancer 250 Black ($39 @ pccasegear)

2Top Radiator - link 360mm ($99 @ pccasegear)

2Bottom Radiator - link 480mm ($129 @ pccasegear)

12x Nozzels - 13mm ID, 19mm OD ($9 @ pccasegear) x15 <- is that right with the above setup? (i THINK so but...)

VGA connector - Phoyba Variable SLI VID connection nipple G1/4 -3 slot  ($10 @ pccasegear)

    Video cards positioned one slot separation <- checked optimal positioning, but will double check before purchase

Total: $1405.00

 

Grand Total: $8757.00

Plus postage

 

 

also pretty lights BitFenix Alchemy Connect 60cm Red LED Strip  =)

 

 

Random questions;

- How do I do a 'out of case test' without a cooler on the CPU? what can i do to support this? assemble part of the water cooling system for it? ooor???

- I've done some math on the cooling required, not certain i got it right though... will those radiators be sufficient to keep it reasonably quite?

- Any recommendations on fan controllers? I have no experience in that area

 

How do i afford this? I live with my parents, have few expenses and no debts. Work my ass off, invest wisely, and save like a beast.

 

 

 

Constructive advice greatly appreciated, amusing criticism laughed at =D

I look forward to seeing what you guys think =)

 

All and only the best,

Kinza

Nice Build:D

 

I dont really knows whats so expensive but with that budget you could increase to a 4960x

 

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Personal stuff:

 

I would recommend you to NOT build PC now. haswell-e is around the corner and DDR4,x99 and you got the budget for that.

So please X79 is today a waste and outdated becuze Haswell-e CPUs is expected to cost cheaper and it will be the new top of the line

 

 

SO SKIP THE PC, YOU WONT REGRET IT!

[spoiler= Dream machine (There is also a buildlog)]

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe - CPU: I7 5820k @4.4 ghz 1.225vcore - GPU: 2x Asus GTX 970 Strix edition - Mainboard: Asus X99-S - RAM: HyperX predator 4x4 2133 mhz - HDD: Seagate barracuda 2 TB 7200 rpm - SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB SSD - PSU: Corsair HX1000i - Case fans: 3x Noctua PPC 140mm - Radiator fans: 3x Noctua PPC 120 mm - CPU cooler: Fractal design Kelvin S36 together with Noctua PPCs - Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Cherry gaming keyboard - mouse: Steelseries sensei raw - Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud - Build Log

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WAIT FOR HASWELL-E

X79= DEAD

X99= JUST BORNING AND WILL GIVE YA THE REAL POWA!

 

Pricing on me signature, and yes it was on the WAN show:D
 

[spoiler= Dream machine (There is also a buildlog)]

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe - CPU: I7 5820k @4.4 ghz 1.225vcore - GPU: 2x Asus GTX 970 Strix edition - Mainboard: Asus X99-S - RAM: HyperX predator 4x4 2133 mhz - HDD: Seagate barracuda 2 TB 7200 rpm - SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB SSD - PSU: Corsair HX1000i - Case fans: 3x Noctua PPC 140mm - Radiator fans: 3x Noctua PPC 120 mm - CPU cooler: Fractal design Kelvin S36 together with Noctua PPCs - Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Cherry gaming keyboard - mouse: Steelseries sensei raw - Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud - Build Log

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Some suggestions:

  • Use the Kraken X60 cpu cooler. It is quieter and cools better than the X40. It can be mounted up top leaving the the whole motherboard on display.
  • Buy a quad channel memory kit. It shouldn't make a difference but it does guarantee identically performing modules.
  • SSD should not be put in a RAID 0 array except in particular circumstances. In the usage profile described you should realize better performance from a single drive.
  • Got rid of some fans.
  • Included a slightly larger psu.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($675.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler:  NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($165.00)
Motherboard:  Asus Rampage IV Black Edition EATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($599.00)
Memory:  Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($419.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage:  Samsung EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($682.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($849.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($849.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Sound Card:  Asus Xonar Phoebus 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card  ($209.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case:  Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case  ($439.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply:  Antec 1300W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($399.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($165.00 @ CPL Online)
Mouse:  Mad Catz R.A.T. 9 Wireless Laser Mouse
Headphones:  Corsair Vengeance 2100 7.1 Channel Headset  ($165.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $6010.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-16 12:47 EST+1100)

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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Do you just want a specifically expensive and baller system or just a baller system in general?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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A baller system, that feels like a baller system for the next 5+ years if at all possible. Going half assed, when i don't have to, doesn't seem worth the investment of time, energy or research let alone the cost.

Expensive seems to come with that outlook.

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Wait for Haswell-e and DDR4, especially if you are willing to spend the money for premium hardware.

 

I dont think that this is worth at all when 4k is already so close... I would rather wait 1/2 year for 60Hz 4k when spending so much money.

 

Release dates are unknown. Could be 3rd quarter 2014, could be sometime in 2015.

 

There is always some new better tech just around the corner. Always! Unless there is a specific feature one wants and unless one knows when it will actually appear, don't wait.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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