First Build Plan

[Spudds]

This is my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LBm6NG

Give me all suggestions and criticism on my rig please. 

I'm gonna go with a green/black color scheme, which you can tell from my peripherals. 

 

1. Budget and Location

I live in the U.S. My absolute maximum price point is $4,000, but as you can see in the parts list I tried to keep it lower than that. 

 

2. Aim

I'm gonna use this computer for video editing, graphic design, and some web browsing. But my main use for this rig will probably be for gaming. All games.

 

3. Monitors

I plan on running 3 24 inch monitors (suggestions?). Maybe 3 27 inch monitors (like the PB278Q) if prices go down. 

 

4. Peripherals

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 RGB OR Razer Deathstalker

Mouse: One of the razer mouses, not sure which

Headphones: Razer Kraken 

OS: I'm planning on waiting for Windows 9 or getting Windows 7

 

5. Why am I upgrading?

My computer is 8 years old. It's crazy slow, can barely handle 10 tabs in chrome, and it's showing a lot of signs of dying.  I run games at about 7 fps (i tried to play slender once and it looked like a  slideshow)

[AlwaysFSX]

Those graphic cards are so full of no.

[Guest]

Those graphics cards....

Looks like I have a little work ahead of me.

[Clyne]

Why did you chose those gpu's?

but here's a build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($157.50 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($144.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($144.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($239.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Diamond Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($449.99 @ Micro Center) 

Video Card: Diamond Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($449.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case: Corsair 760T White ATX Full Tower Case  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: LG 29UM65-P 60Hz 29.0" Monitor  ($349.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: LG 29UM65-P 60Hz 29.0" Monitor  ($349.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: LG 29UM65-P 60Hz 29.0" Monitor  ($349.99 @ NCIX US) 

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Wired Optical Mouse  ($55.99 @ Amazon) 

Headphones: Razer Kraken 7.1 Channel Headset  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: K70 RGB ($169.99)

Total: $3887.30

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-30 19:06 EDT-0400

[AlwaysFSX]

@Spudds This build is only a little bit more expensive but leagues faster than what you posted.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ TigerDirect)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Vapor-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Vapor-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case  ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($154.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2177.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-30 19:04 EDT-0400

 

 

Why did you chose those gpu's?

Because everyone sees they're faster than a 780 or 780 Ti in a perfect scenario and go "Oh! These are cheaper and perform better!" when in reality it's one of those terrible computer sins you can do.

[SeanAngelo]

get a GTX 780 and put them in SLI or an R9 290 and crossfire them

[Clyne]

Because everyone sees they're faster than a 780 or 780 Ti in a perfect scenario and go "Oh! These are cheaper and perform better!" when in reality it's one of those terrible computer sins you can do.

i already knew that

[Spudds]

This is my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LBm6NG

Give me all suggestions and criticism on my rig please. 

I'm gonna go with a green/black color scheme, which you can tell from my peripherals. 

 

1. Budget and Location

I live in the U.S. My absolute maximum price point is $4,000, but as you can see in the parts list I tried to keep it lower than that. 

 

2. Aim

I'm gonna use this computer for video editing, graphic design, and some web browsing. But my main use for this rig will probably be for gaming. All games.

 

3. Monitors

I plan on running 3 24 inch monitors (suggestions?). Maybe 3 27 inch monitors (like the PB278Q) if prices go down. 

 

4. Peripherals

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 RGB OR Razer Deathstalker

Mouse: One of the razer mouses, not sure which

Headphones: Razer Kraken 

OS: I'm planning on waiting for Windows 9 or getting Windows 7

 

5. Why am I upgrading?

My computer is 8 years old. It's crazy slow, can barely handle 10 tabs in chrome, and it's showing a lot of signs of dying.  I run games at about 7 fps (i tried to play slender once and it looked like a  slideshow)

 

Those graphic cards are so full of no.

[AlwaysFSX]

 

The two 290's that I posted will smoke them.

 

i already knew that

Just giving a possible reason.

[Spudds]

Thanks for all the suggestions (a lot of which seem to be about the graphics cards which I am now changing)

[Guest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($238.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($165.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($140.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card  ($1557.04 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case  ($234.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($146.81 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($277.58 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($277.58 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($277.58 @ Newegg) 

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Black Edition Wired Optical Mouse 

Headphones: Razer Kraken Headphones  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $3892.49

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-30 19:19 EDT-0400

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-30 19:15 EDT-0400

 

If you don't want the dual gpu card pick up a couple of 290xs.

[brob]

@Spudds,

 

While the GTX 760 in SLI have better gaming performance it is not that much better than the slightly less expensive R9 290X. Your editing software may not take advantage of dual gpu or only use both of them for particular operations.

 

I would also suggest a better cpu cooler and less expensive motherboard and memory.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($136.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($137.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($513.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case  ($213.86 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1890.77
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-30 19:21 EDT-0400