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Alright, so i've been using my Alienware m18x for about 2+ years now (Bought it August 2012) and its time that I build a real computer,

 

- No AMD Cards

- X99 if possible

 

So i'm looking at around a $2500 build US / CA (doesn't matter) 

 

The goal for this computer is Gaming & Video editing (After Effects)  / Photoshop and daily use.. 

Games: 

FPS Games    

RTS Games                    

GTA V

Far Cry 4

Minecraft

League of Legends

 

 

Video Editing / Photoshop

After Effects CC

Photoshop CC

Sony Vegas 12/13

 

 

I'm planning on buying two monitors ( I'll need some help choosing two monitors to go along with this build) (MONITORS NOT INCLUDED IN THE 2500$)

 

possibly adding another monitor down the road

 

I'll be running Windows 7 or 8.1 not sure yet.

 

peripherals are included in the pricing / build 

 

 

 

I'm upgrading from my Alienware because i've had a lot of problems with blue screens and high heat temps etc.

 

I've have my video cards replaced three times, twice with the 7970's and the final time they replaced them to 680m's 

once the 680's were put in the blue screens stopped and the heat dropped a little bit.. 

 

Here is what i've whipped up in my own time: ||||| http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RthmWZ ||||| this might be over kill but this is a type of build i'm looking at building (Custom cables etc. beautiful blue built.. :)

 

Suggestions / Tips :) 

 

 Thanks 

 

- Quinten

 

 

 

 

 

Hell... It's about time. 

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Gimmie a second.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($294.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($98.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 4GB AMP! Extreme Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($579.48 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 4GB AMP! Extreme Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($579.48 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.94 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2449.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 19:25 EST-0500

 

IF, and I say IF you really want an x99 build.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($544.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($365.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($98.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($385.66 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($385.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.94 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2486.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 19:33 EST-0500

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A 500-600W PSU is enough, unless you want to do SLI in the future. You can get a 500GB SSD for less than $200, then you won't have to do RAID. Lightz build is fine.

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Prometheus (Main Rig)

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Laptop: 

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Intel Core i3-5005U, 8GB RAM, Crucial MX 100 128GB, Touch-Screen, Intel 7260 WiFi/Bluetooth card.

 Phone:

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TruPureX, Asus Zenwatch 3.

 Game Consoles:

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Softmodded Fat PS2 w/ 80GB HDD, and a Dreamcast.

 

If you want my attention quote my post, or tag me. If you don't use PCPartPicker I will ignore your build.

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get asus rampage motherboard and a 980 thats all i can contribute atm i will try to do a build later for you

Project Iridium:   CPU: Intel 4820K   CPU Cooler: Custom Loop  Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition   RAM: Avexir Blitz  Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD and Seagate Barracuda 3TB HDD   GPU: Asus 780 6GB Strix   Case: IN WIN 909   PSU: Corsair RM1000      Project Iridium build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/451088-project-iridium-build-log/

 

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U wot m8?

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Prometheus (Main Rig)

CPU-Z Verification

Laptop: 

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Intel Core i3-5005U, 8GB RAM, Crucial MX 100 128GB, Touch-Screen, Intel 7260 WiFi/Bluetooth card.

 Phone:

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TruPureX, Asus Zenwatch 3.

 Game Consoles:

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Softmodded Fat PS2 w/ 80GB HDD, and a Dreamcast.

 

If you want my attention quote my post, or tag me. If you don't use PCPartPicker I will ignore your build.

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Why do you need 2 SSDs? Here's what I've made so far

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($366.94 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($123.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($204.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($98.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Blue/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ NZXT) 
Other: Mouse (MMO) ($40.00)
Other: Custom (Blue) Cables 
Other: Sata III Cables - (Black) 
Other: Blue LED's ($25.00)
Other: (Black) 24pin Motherboard Cable 
Total: $2348.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 19:45 EST-0500

My Current PC Codename: Scrapper

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Intel i5-3570 | Some LGA 1155 MOBO | Some Generic DDR3 8GB 1600Mhz | PowerColor RX 560 2GB | Recycled HP Case | Crucial MX100 128GB | 1TB WD Blue 7200RPM | Some Generic 500w PSU | Intel Stock Cooler

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Wow! Thanks for the feedback everyone! I think i'll mash together 

vern021's Build and,

 

Lightz build (x99)

And see what I come up with :) Thanks a lot

 

 

 

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Any Suggestions on two good monitors? Under 1000$ 

Hell... It's about time. 

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Wow! Thanks for the feedback everyone! I think i'll mash together 

vern021's Build and,

 

Lightz build (x99)

And see what I come up with :) Thanks a lot

 

 

 

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Any Suggestions on two good monitors? Under 1000$ 

 

anything from benq or asus

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rsjRHx Just over budget by $50. Its X99 and has 2 970s that will outperform a single 980. Windows is not included

PC is Intel Core i5 6400, GIgabyte H170 Gaming 3, Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x4GB 2400Mhz ,Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB, WD Blue 1TB, NZXT S340, ASUS Geforce GTX 960. Fractal Design Tesla R2 650W. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/793XNG. Graphics card choices don't always have to be dictated on performance. If you want the game stream and power consumption of the GTX 970 get that. If you want raw performance of the R9 390 get that. In the end we are all gamers, so what if your buddy gets an extra 5 fps? 

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If you can increase your monitor budget by an extra $200 ypu could get two BenQ XL2420G, 144Hz 1ms G-Sync Hybrid Engine for $600 each on Newegg, there's an offer and you get a double monitor stand free.

Awesome I think i'll get those :) Thanks

Hell... It's about time. 

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