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Very unbalanced build for gaming. socket 2011 for gaming? nope. 1000W PSU for a single 980? nope. 4K monitor with a single 980? nope. Give me a minute to put something more reasonable together for you.

 

Edit, here you go:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($429.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($429.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Corsair 760T White ATX Full Tower Case  ($164.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor  ($609.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $3669.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Hello guys,

I'm planning a (expensive) gaming pc. I know that many of the parts are very new, please take a look in my build and give me your opinion.

 

Notes:

I accept all kinds of opinions about every part, please be free to comment

 

My build:

 

Motherboard:         ASUS x99- deluxe (LGA 2011-v3) [$415]
Video Card:           Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Overclocked 4GB GBBR5 PCiE [$661]
CPU:                      Intel® Core™ i7-5930K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.70 GHz) [$585]
Memory:                Corsair DOMINATOR Platinum Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4 2800MHz [$503]
SSD:                      2 x Intel 730 SERIES 2.5-Inch 480 GB (RAID 0) [$350 each]
Power Supply:       Corsair AX1200i [$302]
Case:                     Corsair Graphite Series Arctic White 760T [$190]
Cooler:                   Corsair Hydro Series H110 280 mm [$110]
Extra fans:             2 (or 3) x BitFenix Spectre Pro 140mm Case Fan Black [$16 each]
Monitor:                 ASUS PB287Q 28-Inch Screen LED-Lit 4K Monitor [$610]
 
Total: (OMG.....ok it's expensive) $4125
 
Thanks , jurioli
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For that money you should be going SLi 980, not 5930k or dual 480GB SSD. Also you need dual 980 if you want to run 4k

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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For that money you should be going crossfire 980, not 5930k or dual 480GB SSD. Also you need dual 980 if you want to run 4k

crossfire 980, didnt know maxwell supported that..

G3258 - Sabertooth Mk. I - 560 Ti - 530 240GB - R4 - 750 G2

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crossfire 980, didnt know maxwell supported that..

Oh smartass, you know what I mean.

 

Corrected anyway you whiny piece of shite :c

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Very unbalanced build for gaming. socket 2011 for gaming? nope. 1000W PSU for a single 980? nope. 4K monitor with a single 980? nope. Give me a minute to put something more reasonable together for you.

 

Edit, here you go:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($429.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($429.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Corsair 760T White ATX Full Tower Case  ($164.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor  ($609.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $3669.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The 5930k was because of the socket. I didn't find a better option with 2011-v3 yet (if you have one please help me =D ). Dual SSD because, normally i put MANY things in my pc (i know it's a problem) thats with i want 1 TB and i thought raid 0 is a good option. But about the 980 i didn't saw any review about 980 SLI i don't know the efficiency about it, did you see something?

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The 5930k was because of the socket. I didn't find a better option with 2011-v3 yet (if you have one please help me =D ). Dual SSD because, normally i put MANY things in my pc (i know it's a problem) thats with i want 1 TB and i thought raid 0 is a good option. But about the 980 i didn't saw any review about 980 SLI i don't know the efficiency about it, did you see something?

The 2 graphs I saw showed about 80-90% extra usually with some being 90-95% which is pretty decent scaling

 

http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/09/19/nvidia-gtx-980-tested-sli-4k-and-single-gpu-benchmarks-and-impressions/2/

 

They scale pretty damn well

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Very unbalanced build for gaming. socket 2011 for gaming? nope. 1000W PSU for a single 980? nope. 4K monitor with a single 980? nope. Give me a minute to put something more reasonable together for you.

 

Edit, here you go:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($429.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($429.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Corsair 760T White ATX Full Tower Case  ($164.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor  ($609.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $3669.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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About this. OK I agree with you (you changed the motherboard, CPU, memory and one more 980). But my question is: is possible to upgrade after a few years the pc? because i can't put the new ddr4 neither the new CPUs, or the intel will continue to support both sockets?

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About this. OK I agree with you (you changed the motherboard, CPU, memory and one more 980). But my question is: is possible to upgrade after a few years the pc? because i can't put the new ddr4 neither the new CPUs, or the intel will continue to support both sockets?

You don't need DDR4, its not like its going to make a difference in gaming. And socket 2011 has always been a completely different platform than 1150, it isn't an upgrade. Both platforms have co-existed for a long time, nevertheless, you might need to get a new motherboard in the future if you want to upgrade. The same goes for the 2011 motherboards. If you want to game at 4K, SLI 980s and a 4790K should be your choice.

 

BTW, I also slipped to 1TB SSDs in there, instead of 2 480GB ones.

      

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Very unbalanced build for gaming. socket 2011 for gaming? nope. 1000W PSU for a single 980? nope. 4K monitor with a single 980? nope. Give me a minute to put something more reasonable together for you.

 

Edit, here you go:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($429.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($429.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Corsair 760T White ATX Full Tower Case  ($164.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor  ($609.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $3669.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Is a 750w power supply enough for this system? (how can i determine if it is sufficient?)

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Is a 750w power supply enough for this system? (how can i determine if it is sufficient?)

yes. you CPU maxes out around 100W, your GPUs around 160W each, add another 50W for all the other components, your system will be pulling no more than ~470W from the wall, leaving you more than enough headroom for overclocking.

      

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.97 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($144.99 @ Newegg) 


Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($239.00 @ Amazon) 


Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Core Edition Video Card  ($998.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Corsair 760T Black ATX Full Tower Case  ($115.00 @ Newegg) 


Monitor: Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor  ($609.99 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.84 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.84 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $3018.58

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-20 08:48 EDT-0400

 

X99 and DDR4 makes ZERO SENSE in gaming, let alone the 4790K, this build is 1000$ cheaper but will definitely perform pretty much the same (or even better as the GPU has 8GB VRAM to drive the 4K monitor)

Scarlet Knight: Intel Core i3 6100 || Antec A40 Pro CPU Cooler || MSI Z170A Gaming M5 || Kingston HyperX 16GB DDR4-2133MHz || Samsung 850 Evo 120GB || Seagate Barracuda 1TB || Gigabyte G1 Gaming R9 390X 8GB || Seasonic M12II 620W || In Win 503 || Corsair Strafe || Steelseries Kinzu V3 MSI Edition || Dell UltraSharp U2414H || Xiaomi Alumunium Mouse Pad (S)

 

#Gadget: 

Phone: BlackBerry Classic Q20, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 S-LTE SM-N916S

Console: PlayStation 4 500GB CUH-1206A

Tablet: iPad Air 2 16GB Wi-fi Only

Laptop: MSI GE62 (i7 4720HQ || 8GB DDR3 || NVIDIA GTX960M || Samsung 650 EVO 120GB + 1TB HDD)

In-ear Monitor: Xiaomi Piston 3.0

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