Gaming pc build help

[Not a Black]

Hello, I'm still deciding what to buy because this is not a cheap gaming pc and I'm trying to make sure that this is a right time to buy computer components (I don't want new stuff to come out soon as I build this).

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Maktoob5/saved/JtRwrH

This is the link for the computer that i'm trying to build

Budget is around $3000 or $3400 (3500 is ok but rather not)

 

I am trying to use this as Gaming pc and Work station at the same time.

My monitor does support 144hz.

 

[Questions]

x99 motherboard, worth it?

Does my motherboard can handle all the fans? (2 of them will be radiator fans)

2 Gtx 980 will get 90+ fps for 3 years?

Will this look cool after I build it? i'm trying to go white, black (maybe a bit of blue) theme.

Will this run cool?

Reference card vs Aftermarket card?

Best gaming headphone, mouse pad, mouse?

 

If you think the price can go down just a bit with same performance or the best for both gaming and work station, please pick a spec and post the link. Thank you

[nokturrduk84]

Nice build. I like it.

[Meetchell]

Lovely Build. Can always just purchase one 980 and upgrade to SLI later on. But i can understand wanting to get them to begin with.

[Not a Black]

Nice build. I like it.

 

 

Lovely Build. Can always just purchase one 980 and upgrade to SLI later on. But i can understand wanting to get them to begin with.

 Thank you

[VMaxMuffin]

Hello, I'm still deciding what to buy because this is not a cheap gaming pc and I'm trying to make sure that this is a right time to buy computer components (I don't want new stuff to come out soon as I build this).

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Maktoob5/saved/JtRwrH

This is the link for the computer that i'm trying to build

Budget is around $3000 or $3400 (3500 is ok but rather not)

 

I am trying to use this as Gaming pc and Work station at the same time.

My monitor does support 144hz.

 

[Questions]

1. x99 motherboard, worth it?

2. Does my motherboard can handle all the fans? (2 of them will be radiator fans)

3. 2 Gtx 980 will get 90+ fps for 3 years?

4. Will this look cool after I build it? i'm trying to go white, black (maybe a bit of blue) theme.

5. Will this run cool?

6. Reference card vs Aftermarket card?

7. Best gaming headphone, mouse pad, mouse?

 

If you think the price can go down just a bit with same performance or the best for both gaming and work station, please pick a spec and post the link. Thank you

 

Looks good! Can't wait to see it finished.

 

(Numbered your questions to make responding a little easier )

 

1. In your case yes, because you're using it as a workstation too. For just gaming it's pointless but the better CPUs will legitimately help with rendering or whatever else you're doing (most likely at least).

2. Not sure, see if you can find one of the videos where JJ from Asus is overviewing board with <insert tech youtube channel here>. I know Asus' X99 boards are compatible with some sort of fan extension card, not sure if they come with it or not. In any case you can buy fan splitters like these (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=fan+splitter&N=-1&isNodeId=1) to run two or more fans off the same header. The Silverstone ones look nice.

3. Can't say, hard to tell. Also depends on what res you're talking about. I haven't been in custom PCs long enough to know what the trends are though. In any case, it's pretty much the best solution out there for a gaming and workstation combined PC at the moment so 90+ FPS or not it's the correct route to follow.

4. Pretty sure! Except EVGA's power supplies come with red PCI-E cables so that would mess up your colour scheme. I would recommend a Corsair RM series PSU instead, which has nice black cables. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm1000

5. Yes, the 980s are very power efficient (especially when not overclocked too hard) and the H100i should keep your CPU cool enough (not the coolest option out there but should be a good option, very popular at least). I'm not sure how well it would handle the octocore CPU though, might have to wait for someone else to comment on that.

6. The best aftermarket card option is the Gigabyte Windforce. It runs the coolest, runs extremely quiet and fits your colour scheme (has blue Gigabyte logo instead of NVidia's green logo). However, aftermarket cards do spit out what heat they generate back into your system, so your overall system temp would rise - although given the relatively low TDP of the 980 I wouldn't worry too much about it. Also having reference cards makes it easier to liquid cool them in the future. To summarise - an aftermarket cooler such as the Gigabyte Windforce will run cooler, quieter and may look better (you can use your judgement on that), but will also be more expensive and put the heat back into your case instead of exhausting directly out the back.

7. Not an expert but here are some options:

Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB, Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2014 (both of these also have silent versions with quieter mechanical keys, the Razer one is labelled 'stealth' and with Corsair the "Blue" switches are loud, while the "Brown" and "Red" switches are quieter)

Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB (this is the newer version of my mouse, which I really like).

Mouse pad: Sorry I don't know. I don't even use one with my M65 (shock horror!  :blink: )

[Not a Black]

Looks good! Can't wait to see it finished.

 

(Numbered your questions to make responding a little easier )

 

1. In your case yes, because you're using it as a workstation too. For just gaming it's pointless but the better CPUs will legitimately help with rendering or whatever else you're doing (most likely at least).

2. Not sure, see if you can find one of the videos where JJ from Asus is overviewing board with <insert tech youtube channel here>. I know Asus' X99 boards are compatible with some sort of fan extension card, not sure if they come with it or not. In any case you can buy fan splitters like these (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=fan+splitter&N=-1&isNodeId=1) to run two or more fans off the same header. The Silverstone ones look nice.

3. Can't say, hard to tell. Also depends on what res you're talking about. I haven't been in custom PCs long enough to know what the trends are though. In any case, it's pretty much the best solution out there for a gaming and workstation combined PC at the moment so 90+ FPS or not it's the correct route to follow.

4. Pretty sure! Except EVGA's power supplies come with red PCI-E cables so that would mess up your colour scheme. I would recommend a Corsair RM series PSU instead, which has nice black cables. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm1000

5. Yes, the 980s are very power efficient (especially when not overclocked too hard) and the H100i should keep your CPU cool enough (not the coolest option out there but should be a good option, very popular at least). I'm not sure how well it would handle the octocore CPU though, might have to wait for someone else to comment on that.

6. The best aftermarket card option is the Gigabyte Windforce. It runs the coolest, runs extremely quiet and fits your colour scheme (has blue Gigabyte logo instead of NVidia's green logo). However, aftermarket cards do spit out what heat they generate back into your system, so your overall system temp would rise - although given the relatively low TDP of the 980 I wouldn't worry too much about it. Also having reference cards makes it easier to liquid cool them in the future. To summarise - an aftermarket cooler such as the Gigabyte Windforce will run cooler, quieter and may look better (you can use your judgement on that), but will also be more expensive and put the heat back into your case instead of exhausting directly out the back.

7. Not an expert but here are some options:

Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB, Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2014 (both of these also have silent versions with quieter mechanical keys, the Razer one is labelled 'stealth' and with Corsair the "Blue" switches are loud, while the "Brown" and "Red" switches are quieter)

Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB (this is the newer version of my mouse, which I really like).

Mouse pad: Sorry I don't know. I don't even use one with my M65 (shock horror!  :blink: )

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