Need help on this build

[xMisterJayx]

My friend claimed the last build as he needs one ASAP and I'm helping him build it so this is the second draft of an all-in-one editing videos and photos, gaming, recording, music production, home media console, and livestreaming.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3bIr7

Question 1: Would I need to bump up the build to a 4930k?

Question 2: If I plan to Watercool, add in fan controllers and plan to SLI in the future would I need a bigger PSU?

[SAV1OUR]

better hes fine with the 4770k and your wasting money on 32gb ram all you will need is 16gb
 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($98.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard:  Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($234.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:  Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($161.09 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card  ($719.99 @ Newegg)
Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive:  LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($0.00)
Total: $2043.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-18 21:10 EDT-0400)

[WoodenMarker]

Just for clarification: This isn't an all-in-one. It's a tower. This is an all-in-one:

 

What kind of content is he editing? What for? Programs being used? 

The aftermarket thermal paste is unnecessary. 

...is the bluray drive really necessary?

 

1. Unless what he's doing is very heavy and the time saved from project to project to easily make back the extra money spent, it's not worth going with the 4930k. 

2. The psu is plenty for all that.

 

This belongs in the New Builds and Planning section. I'm moving the thread.

Please post in the correct sub-forum in the future.

[zxcvbnmmssdh]

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It says already purchased so it is probably left over, also it is a home media center so he might have blu-ray dvds he wants to play in his media center or whatever

[WoodenMarker]

It says already purchased so it is probably left over, also it is a home media center so he might have blu-ray dvds he wants to play in his media center or whatever

Oh, I didn't notice it was already purchased. Thanks for the heads up. 

[xMisterJayx]

better hes fine with the 4770k and your wasting money on 32gb ram all you will need is 16gb

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($98.99 @ Best Buy)

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($234.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($161.09 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($719.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($189.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($0.00)

Total: $2043.01

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-18 21:10 EDT-0400)

Wait wait wait. 2133 RAM isn't on the list for supported RAM on the Sabertooth Motherboard or does that not matter?

And would a Sabertooth motherboard and 4770k be good for a build of rendering and 3D design on programs like CADD?

[SAV1OUR]

Wait wait wait. 2133 RAM isn't on the list for supported RAM on the Sabertooth Motherboard or does that not matter?

And would a Sabertooth motherboard and 4770k be good for a build of rendering and 3D design on programs like CADD?

the motherboard will automatically down clock it so it works i just selected the cheapest set that there was and the motherboard dosent effect editing that much the 4770ks a editing beast

[xMisterJayx]

the motherboard will automatically down clock it so it works i just selected the cheapest set that there was and the motherboard dosent effect editing that much the 4770ks a editing beast

Alright thank you man. I like the way this looks and I'm gonna do it! Thank you gents for the help.

[WoodenMarker]

And would a Sabertooth motherboard and 4770k be good for a build of rendering and 3D design on programs like CADD?

The motherboard has no effect on performance.

[xMisterJayx]

The motherboard has no effect on performance.

Would the 4770k be good for what he needs?

[WoodenMarker]

Would the 4770k be good for what he needs?

Not sure. I asked several questions that if answered, would help figure out what would be most appropriate but you haven't answered them yet.

[xMisterJayx]

Not sure. I asked several questions that if answered, would help figure out what would be most appropriate but you haven't answered them yet.

He's an architecture major so he would be editing 3D models of buildings and homes. Programs being used...ummm that I don't know but something probably similar to CADD and other 3D programs. Blu-Ray drive is not necessary, but I threw it in if he wanted to watch movies or something.

[WoodenMarker]

He's an architecture major so he would be editing 3D models of buildings and homes. Programs being used...ummm that I don't know but something probably similar to CADD and other 3D programs. Blu-Ray drive is not necessary, but I threw it in if he wanted to watch movies or something.

Oh, he's studying architecture. What he's doing shouldn't be that intensive at all. The 4770k isn't worth the money for what he's doing. He'd be more than fine with a e3-1230v3 or a 4670k. Don't spend money where it's not needed.

What about the peripherals? 

[xMisterJayx]

Oh, he's studying architecture. What he's doing shouldn't be that intensive at all. The 4770k isn't worth the money for what he's doing. He'd be more than fine with a e3-1230v3 or a 4670k. Don't spend money where it's not needed.

What about the peripherals?

Like screens and keyboard/mouse? That I don't know about. I think he's gonna go dual monitor, but not I'm not 100% on that. As for keyboard and mouse I don't know about that either.

I hate to be that dude, but what would you recommend he do? Dual monitors or single monitor and what keyboard/mouse do you recommend?

[WoodenMarker]

Like screens and keyboard/mouse? That I don't know about. I think he's gonna go dual monitor, but not I'm not 100% on that. As for keyboard and mouse I don't know about that either.

I hate to be that dude, but what would you recommend he do? Dual monitors or single monitor and what keyboard/mouse do you recommend?

I was asking about it so we could get everything knocked out together, peripherals and all. Going 2-3 displays really helps for productivity. 

I'd recommend something like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3cRqp

If he really wants to splurge on gaming and some nice displays that are on sale: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3cRxI

[xMisterJayx]

I was asking about it so we could get everything knocked out together, peripherals and all. Going 2-3 displays really helps for productivity.

I'd recommend something like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3cRqp

If he really wants to splurge on gaming and some nice displays that are on sale: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3cRxI

I think the splurge on gaming will be more of the way he wants to go. Thanks for the advice and build help.