Beast gaming PC plan

[TechGeekyness]

I am planning a build for this summer and want as much feedback as possible. I will be using it for 1080p gaming on a single monitor and want to max out games like battlefield 3/4 and crysis 3. I will also be editing using programs like vegas or preimer cs6. Again suggestions help and I just wanted to get this out here.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TheSwagMachine/saved/1A45
Oh and I might get a open box mobo for $304

[vkadurin]

I think it is a very good build. Nicely picked components.

[TechGeekyness]

Budget of $2500 but I am trying to keep it lower for budget for peripherals.

[vkadurin]

Budget of $2500 but I am trying to keep it lower for budget for peripherals.

In most times i would suggest switching the Nvidia GPUs with AMD ones but as you will use editing programs, NVIDIA is the definitely the way to go (because of CUDA).

[Hyydrah]

It's a nice build, here are my suggestions.

Don't bother getting that sound card, your motherboard already has a comparable DAC. If you want a seriously well performing DAC and amplifier, go for the Essence One.

The optical drive isn't needed for most people.

The 900D is a better choice in my opinion.

850W is a tad excessive for your build, consider something like the AX750.

You can also save some money with the Maximus V Formula, the Extreme is a bit of a gimmick since you really won't see much of a performance benefit, especially as compared to LGA2011.

[TechGeekyness]

It's a nice build, here are my suggestions.

Don't bother getting that sound card, your motherboard already has a comparable DAC. If you want a seriously well performing DAC and amplifier, go for the Essence One.

The optical drive isn't needed for most people.

The 900D is a better choice in my opinion.

850W is a tad excessive for your build, consider something like the AX750.

You can also save some money with the Maximus V Formula, the Extreme is a bit of a gimmick since you really won't see much of a performance benefit, especially as compared to LGA2011.

Thanks for the advice. I might ditch the sound card until I can afford something like an essence. I like an optical drive just incase I need one and it makes installing windows easier if I am correct. 850 watt is the least voltage in the hale 90 v2 series and I want to stick wih those since it goes with the case. I love the phantom 820, I have even seen it in person so I have confidence in it and I am not much for the simplistic design of the 900D. Finally I can get an extreme for the same price as a formula and I would rather update he graphics by just adding another $350 card instead of replacing what is in there and paying another $800

[HelixThePegasus]

Thanks for the advice. I might ditch the sound card until I can afford something like an essence. I like an optical drive just incase I need one and it makes installing windows easier if I am correct. 850 watt is the least voltage in the hale 90 v2 series and I want to stick wih those since it goes with the case. I love the phantom 820, I have even seen it in person so I have confidence in it and I am not much for the simplistic design of the 900D. Finally I can get an extreme for the same price as a formula and I would rather update he graphics by just adding another $350 card instead of replacing what is in there and paying another $800

Linus has a video on how to install Windows with a 4gb USB drive. Which is the same as using a disk, as long as you have a good key.

[WoodenMarker]

I think a 1tb drive is a bit small for editing/gaming purposes. I'd personally go for 2 3tb barracudas in raid 0.

A single gtx 780 should be a a much better bang for your buck. Also, the cost for a gold power supply is not worth it. You're better off with a cheaper bronze plus.

 

Anyway, why that motherboard? I feel that it's a waste of good money.