CPU Help

[High_123]

Hi,

I recently decided to build my new computer.

The thing is i really don't know where to start to

Choose my processor. I'm a hardcore gamer, i stream,

Record, host server (sometimes). I use two monitors.

I was really wondering how much would a cpu cost

For what i need.

If you need more information to help me feel free to ask,

Thank you !

[Lotus]

Well, you always start with your budget and your needs. You've given us your needs, but we need your budget. Also, where are you located and what currency?

 

You don't put the cart before the horse, so to speak. Don't just jump to decide your CPU. It doesn't exist in a vacuum.

[High_123]

I live in Canada (CAD$), and i wanted to spend around 1500$.

[Juganog]

I would suggest a Xeon or i7 based on what you are doing ad for your budget it will be able to handle games no problem (an i5 could do that) and it will help for rendering and streaming at a decent quality and what not

[Suffokation]

Look, there are two CPU's you might want to choose.

If you are on anything other then the X99 platform and have a $1500 budget on a cpu alone, go with a 4960X.

I would never recomend this to anyone that doesn't have a $1500 budget for just a cpu. Regardless it is a waste of money but you asked for it.

If you are on the X99 platform choose the 5960X, same deal with the 4960X. Waste of money, but you have a massive budget.

If you want to upgrade to X99, go with a 5820K, an X99 board, and the DDR4 ram. That'll fit in the $1500 budget alone, and is in my opinion a far superior upgrade path.

[High_123]

The 1500$ is for the whole setup ...

I might go over i'll have to look.

[SkimmyMcG]

The 1500$ is for the whole setup ...

I might go over i'll have to look.

That's what I thought, was gonna ask to clarify that. An i7 would be best for your build in my opinion.

[Suffokation]

Well, I guess you'll want to go with a 4790k then!

Shouldn't have a problem, and will perform similarly to a 4960X.

[High_123]

Thank you for helping me :-) !

[Lotus]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.89 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.09 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($175.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 290 4GB royalAce Video Card  ($269.00 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Monitor: LG 23MP55HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($163.50 @ Vuugo)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($29.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1555.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-01 23:09 EST-0500

 

That's probably your best bet if you need absolutely everything. I'm assuming that's what you meant by "whole setup." If not, let me know and you can probably afford to go X99 and GTX 970.

[High_123]

Omg thank you !

I was thinking of buying gtx 980 since i don't need

Monitors/keyboard/mous/OS.

[Lotus]

Na. If you have the budget, it's better to go 2x 970s in SLI. It's one of the rare times when SLI is better than a single card setup. I'd do this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.89 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.09 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.89 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($175.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($114.99 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($381.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $1501.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-01 23:19 EST-0500

[SkimmyMcG]

Na. If you have the budget, it's better to go 2x 970s in SLI. It's one of the rare times when SLI is better than a single card setup. I'd do this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.89 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.09 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.89 @ DirectCanada)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($175.99 @ Memory Express)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($114.99 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($381.98 @ Newegg Canada)

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

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Memory Express)

Total: $1501.79

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-01 23:19 EST-0500

Solid build, really the best bang for the buck.