Gaming/Editing/Rendering

[Electrick]

Hey guys, I've had about two posts in the last hour and i've finally come up with what I think is pretty good.

SEE IT HERE :  http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kwCFYJ (Changed the link; up to date with my current build)

Uses:

-Gaming

-Editing

-Rendering

-Photoshop

Budget:

- I tried not to go over 22 hundred dollars but oh well

Peripherals:

- I really like the look of the k70 ( except for their new logo)

- M95 ( I like the sleek look and the extra hot buttons)

Monitors: 

- I am going to run one for now but If I could run three off of these cards at 1080p that would be awesome.

If I'm missing anything just mention it and i'll add it here.

[Pugs501]

Why don't you get a Core i7k or a Xeon?  You have the budget...

[Electrick]

Why don't you get a Core i7k or a Xeon?  You have the budget...

I think that's a good idea for my sli config, However if I overclocked my i5 would it be like a stock i7?

[Aniallation]

I think that's a good idea for my sli config, However if I overclocked my i5 would it be like a stock i7?

An i7 will still be better for editing and rendering considering both i5 and i7 can be overclocked. 

 

Also, get the Gigabyte 970

[Pugs501]

I think that's a good idea for my sli config, However if I overclocked my i5 would it be like a stock i7?

But why SLi?  Getting a Xeon will help with multitasking and will have the performance of a i7 but with the price of a i5.

[Electrick]

But why SLi?  Getting a Xeon will help with multitasking and will have the performance of a i7 but with the price of a i5.

So if a Xeon has the performance of an i7 and the price of an i5 what is the point of getting an i7? Im not trying to be a smartass here i'm actually curious.

[Pugs501]

So if a Xeon has the performance of an i7 and the price of an i5 what is the point of getting an i7? Im not trying to be a smartass here i'm actually curious.

't Over-Clock it!

[Electrick]

't Over-Clock it!

Oh ok, thanks. I think i'm getting really close to getting the final product. Take another look and tell me what you think.

[Pugs501]

Oh ok, thanks. I think i'm getting really close to getting the final product. Take another look and tell me what you think.

Getting the Xeon I listed earlier will do well for you.

[Electrick]

Getting the Xeon I listed earlier will do well for you.

Is the h100i still necessary with the xeon?

[Pugs501]

Is the h100i still necessary with the xeon?

No, also get a 1tb WD black, and maybe get only 8Gb of Memory.

[Electrick]

One question, could I run ultra with just one gtx 970?

[GarnetDevil]

All aboard the Xeon hypetrain 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-1620 V3 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($300.48 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($97.16 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI X99S Gaming 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($272.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($264.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  ($549.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.26 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($459.99 @ Amazon) 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($111.99 @ Newegg) 

Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95 Wired Laser Mouse  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $2642.77

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 20:13 EDT-0400

[brob]

Hey guys, I've had about two posts in the last hour and i've finally come up with what I think is pretty good.

SEE IT HERE : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DFK2zy Changed the link; up to date with my current build)

Uses:

-Gaming

-Editing

-Rendering

-Photoshop

Budget:

- I tried not to go over 22 hundred dollars but oh well

Peripherals:

- I really like the look of the k70 ( except for their new logo)

- M95 ( I like the sleek look and the extra hot buttons)

Monitors: 

- I am going to run one for now but If I could run three off of these cards at 1080p that would be awesome.

If I'm missing anything just mention it and i'll add it here.

 

I would suggest a motherboard with ac WiFi and Bluetooth onboard, one that better complements the grayblack//white color scheme.

 

A memory kit with better speed/timings should be used.

 

Using a psu that provides twice the wattage needed for the build doesn't make a great deal of sense to me.

 

I would also suggest using Windows 8.1. It is newer and will be supported longer. Also new hardware will have drivers written for it.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($97.16 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($159.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Adorama)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($85.00 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (Grey) ATX Full Tower Case  ($236.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.26 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus MX279H 27.0" Monitor  ($279.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($169.99 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95 Wired Laser Mouse  ($57.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $2599.29

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 20:11 EDT-0400

[Electrick]

I would suggest a motherboard with ac WiFi and Bluetooth onboard, one that better complements the grayblack//white color scheme.

 

A memory kit with better speed/timings should be used.

 

Using a psu that provides twice the wattage needed for the build doesn't make a great deal of sense to me.

 

I would also suggest using Windows 8.1. It is newer and will be supported longer. Also new hardware will have drivers written for it.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($97.16 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($159.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Adorama)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($85.00 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (Grey) ATX Full Tower Case  ($236.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.26 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus MX279H 27.0" Monitor  ($279.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($169.99 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95 Wired Laser Mouse  ($57.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $2599.29

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 20:11 EDT-0400

I understand what you mean about the 1000w psu, but the less the less strain you put on the psu the longer it will last and the less of a chance it will fail. And 120 bucks for a fully modular psu is so worth it.

[Pugs501]

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ Newegg)

I said a Xeon is what he needs, For goodness sake.  Why do you read the entire thread before posting?

I am the hypocritical person on the forums right now!

[Electrick]

I said a Xeon is what he needs, For goodness sake.  Why do you read the entire thread before posting?

I am the hypocritical person on the forums right now!

I think i'm going to get an i7, I want to overclock and support multiple graphics cards. Better safe than sorry bro.

[brob]

I understand what you mean about the 1000w psu, but the less the less strain you put on the psu the longer it will last and the less of a chance it will fail. And 120 bucks for a fully modular psu is so worth it.

 

Given two psu of equal quality your contention that the larger psu would last longer because it would be less strained is at best arguable. It suggests that even good psu are not designed to handle the load for which they are rated. When the larger psu is built with lower quality components the argument fails. The EVGA G2 unit I suggested is a much better psu then the RM-1000, built with higher quality components. If you really must have a 1000W unit, get one that is of better quality than the RM.

 

A small consideration with hugely oversize psu is that they may not run at their rated efficiency. A better sized psu will.