Tech noob got a job!

[GeorgeWasTaken]

So I tried to edit a video on my dell Inspiron running pentium, and to say the least I had a bad time. Which is really what sparked my interest in building a PC in the first place. After doing a little bit of research and endless episodes of Techquicke and various Newegg informational videos, I decided to invest into something that will be well rounded, and can all around just kickass. What I was hoping to get from you guys is some constructive criticism on the parts I have chosen and some suggestions as to what to replace them with! I already purchased a couple parts (:

 

Motherboard: Asus x79 Deluxe

Processor: Intel 4930K (Purchased)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB)

SSD: 2x 128GB Samsung 840 pro SSD (Purchased)

Storage: 2x WD Green 4TB intelipower HDD's

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 780

Case: Corsair 750D (Purchased)

Cooler: Corsair H100i or Cooler master V8 gts.....

PSU: Corsair RM750

 

Sooo that's essentially what I have in mind. As far as the graphics card I'm no so sure as to which EVGA 780 I want. I don't know enough about this acx cooling everyone is raving about. And I am superficial enough to go for the traditional design for the pulsating geforce logo I can oggle at through the massive window on the case haha. 

 

Please leave me some suggestions! I'm really unsure of the type of memory, cooler, and motherboard to get and that's really where I could use some help.

 

Thanks!

 

-G

 

 

[Ryan Leech]

what's up with the title?

[SAV1OUR]

what will it be used for? if its for gaming your just wasting money on 2011 and 32gb or ram 

[xjohnny3589]

that's a pretty nice build if you can afford it

[Dragonzeanse]

I'd pick a 780 Ti or even a Titan Black for your system. If you need 10-bit color reproduction, you'll need a Quadro card (preferably the 6000, but it's very expensive; cost shouldn't be an object with that card). You could probably do better with WD Red drives instead of Green drives just because they're built for NAS arrays and are more vibration-resistant; it's not a guarantee that your data will be safer, but chances are better if you don't want to risk it. I wouldn't have picked 840 Pro SSDs, but since you already got them, they're a great choice regardless. For a cooler, you should probably buy an NZXT Kraken X60 since the 750D can support it (if you want to replace the stock fans, I recommend Phanteks 140mm fans). Since you're using a workstation, I recommend an 80+ Platinum PSU like the Corsair AX760 or even the EVGA SuperNOVA 1000w (more power than you'll probably ever need, but it has an industry-leading ten year warranty; Corsair's has a seven year warranty, also very good). Of course, you're paying significantly more for the better warranty and more efficient PSU, so it's your choice.

[mvitkun]

So I tried to edit a video on my dell Inspiron running pentium, and to say the least I had a bad time. Which is really what sparked my interest in building a PC in the first place. After doing a little bit of research and endless episodes of Techquicke and various Newegg informational videos, I decided to invest into something that will be well rounded, and can all around just kickass. What I was hoping to get from you guys is some constructive criticism on the parts I have chosen and some suggestions as to what to replace them with! I already purchased a couple parts (:

 

Motherboard: Asus x79 Deluxe

Processor: Intel 4930K (Purchased)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB)

SSD: 2x 128GB Samsung 840 pro SSD (Purchased)

Storage: 2x WD Green 4TB intelipower HDD's

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 780

Case: Corsair 750D (Purchased)

Cooler: Corsair H100i or Cooler master V8 gts.....

PSU: Corsair RM750

 

Sooo that's essentially what I have in mind. As far as the graphics card I'm no so sure as to which EVGA 780 I want. I don't know enough about this acx cooling everyone is raving about. And I am superficial enough to go for the traditional design for the pulsating geforce logo I can oggle at through the massive window on the case haha. 

 

Please leave me some suggestions! I'm really unsure of the type of memory, cooler, and motherboard to get and that's really where I could use some help.

 

Thanks!

 

-G

I'd say lower the ram to 16GB, doubt you'd actually need 32GB, even 16GB seems a bit much.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231503&clickid=wXoTqI2VwQ5%3AX6hQvNU50yrVUkTQLA3xzWm5Xc0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na

 

For the motherboard, and I think going 2011 was a mistake, go with something like the P9X79 LE

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131855&clickid=wXoTqI2VwQ5%3AX6hQvNU50yrVUkTQLAR9zWm5Xc0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na

 

For the cooler I'd personally go with the H220

http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=79583&vpn=H220&manufacture=Swiftech

[DeViLzzz]

Damn all that money spent on SSDs and hard drives. Get SLI Nvidia cards!

As for the Corsair psu look at Antec or Seasonic options before settling on Corsair.

[TheDigitalRealm]

Also, you dont need an RM750, a 650W would be fine for this build.

[GeorgeWasTaken]

what's up with the title?

Sorry if I didn't clarify, the title suggests that I can now afford to make a larger investment on a pc than I could ever have before. 

[helping]

Everything is good. I would go for a 1k PSU if you plan on overclocking and SLI. If not an RM750is fine.

If you're doing video editing very frequently stick with the 32gb set, otherwise try 2x8 kit first and add another 2x8 kit later if you need it.

To people suggesting 8gb please leave. That's not enough to run Windows and Chrome at the same time.

[SkilledRebuilds]

To people suggesting 8gb please leave. That's not enough to run Windows and Chrome at the same time.

lol.. Chrome.. So many negatives, such a positive forum.... list is too big... better be nice.

 

#NoUse4ChromeasItsSooooo*hit!

 

Yeah I'd be sticking with 16GB for sure, 8GB here doesn't cut it when I'm actually being a power user and I'm not even doing anything that intensive unlike others... God.. Imagine if I also ran chrome!!!!!

[ShadowCaptain]

upgrade to the 780ti, it stomps all over the 780 

[Lachlan]

Why didn't you just buy 1 250gb ssd?

[gergy008]

This build is pretty much perfect for what you need it for. Keep all the RAM, you will need it for Adobe After Effects and Sony Vegas. Trust me on that.

 

The only improvement I can see is to get a 780 Ti as it is better than the 780 of course, but you will pay more for it. However it does look like budget isn't that much of an issue and this build will last a very long time with these components.

I can also see that if you wanted to overclock you will be better off with the H100i and maybe an 850w-1000w power supply.

 

Great choice overall!

 

Why didn't you just buy 1 250gb ssd?

 

Raid 0 is faster, right?

[Lachlan]

Raid 0 is faster, right?

 

Ahh yes true

[GeorgeWasTaken]

Why didn't you just buy 1 250gb ssd?

To stripe the two 128's for speed (Raid 0)

[SkilledRebuilds]

Why didn't you just buy 1 250gb ssd?

Plain and Simple.

 

For Day to day general usage its a no brainer, you wouldn't notice the difference as SSD access times don't decrease or increase that much if at all in raid 0.

 

But... whether its heavy workloads that read or write near twice as fast, people always have a use for such a thing where some others don't have a usage case for the extra speed to be used.

[Pitou]

you dont need super top of the line a 760 or a 680 works fine as well, but i like your choice of mobo manufactures, i always go Asus

[Blade of Grass]

Wait, what's this for?

[GeorgeWasTaken]

what will it be used for? if its for gaming your just wasting money on 2011 and 32gb or ram 

No where in the post did I indicate this was going to be a proprietary gaming machine. Thanks for the feedback!

[GeorgeWasTaken]

you dont need super top of the line a 760 or a 680 works fine as well, but i like your choice of mobo manufactures, i always go Asus

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