Future broadwell-K build

[DDO]

I'm planning on building a new workstation/gaming rig in 2015, whenever Intel decides to release the Broadwell-K series. I've done some pc building before, but I'm not a seasoned pro like some of you here on the forum so I'm here to ask you guys for some advice. 

First of all I'll stick to the rules and answer the standard questions:

1. Budget & Location: I'm from the Netherlands so I calculated my budget in euro's. My max is Eur 2000, thats a little under 2500 USD or a little over 2800 CAD.

2. Aim:  I have the following preferences: 

1: It has to run programs like autocad/Sketchup (3D) and adobe photoshop/premiere elements (photo/video) without problems. 

2: New games on high/ulta settings, without stuttering.
3: If possible those 2 things at the same time: While for example rendering video, play a game (high settings is great, but medium or low is fine too).

4: Since I'm spending a lot on this machine I'm also looking at long term performance, so it has to be upgradable as well.

 

3. Monitors: At the moment I only have 1 monitor connected but in the future I want to add one more. I'm probably never going 3 or more, but I don't think multiple monitors will be a problem for this build anyways. 

 

4. Peripherals: I already have these. B)  

5: Why are you upgrading?: My current system runs on an Intel core 2 quad Q6600, I think that says enough. 

So far I've come up with the following build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rnwB4D
When I buy the parts here in Amsterdam it's going to cost me exactly 1600 euro's, cpu not included. I reserved 400EUR for the cpu. A 5820k is €350 at this moment so I'm hoping broadwell will include a similar one for €400-450. 

The reason I went with 1x gtx980 instead of sli 970's is because it's easier to upgrade (just add another 980 in sli) when I feel I need some more juice. I'm not a big fan of 3 or 4-way configurations (yet?).
I'm aware it can take months before broadwell is released and a lot can change between now and then, so I'll have to check my build again just before I buy it. I'm just getting a little impatient so I already did a little research .

What do you guys think of the configuration I made or am I totally going in the wrong direction with this build? Anything you would change or add/remove? Any type of advise/tips is/are very welcome!

Please let me know if I forgot to mention, I'll answer as soon as possible. (please keep in mind there is a pretty big time difference between Eu and NA, so if it takes long for me to answer I'm probably either at work, or in bed ) 
 

Thanks in advance!

Cheers Dave

 

[VincentiusIV]

Impossible to suggest components for broadwell, there is no product information whatsoever. Just wait untill broadwell releases.

Why broadwell exactely? What do you use your computer for?

I do approve about the single gtx 980. Easier upgrading. And don't go with 4 cards, 3 might be worth it with 980's but only if you game at 4k resolution.

EDIT: go with x99 is my suggestion, waiting a year for tech is kind of pointless if you have the money now.

[C0LL0SS0S]

If Broadwell also has 2 6-Cores and 1-8 Core on the extrem Plattform I suggest taking the "better" 6-Core, so you have still fast single Cores but also 6 Cores for CAD. But thats just speculation ATP. Just wait for Broadwell, otherwise just take the X99 with a 980.

[OhhTee]

Yeah I agree with the others. Planning for broadwell with such a high end system is moot point. If you can afford to wait, wait for skylake. If you cant, just invest in the x99. There won't be much difference between haswell refresh and broadwell.

[DDO]

Thanks for the quick replies! 

The reason I had my eyes on broadwell is because I normally rush into buying tech and then after a couple of weeks some major new product line gets released while I just invested in the old one. I didn't want this to happen again so I just picked a release date for a core part in my build. I landed on the cpu because the new line of nvidia gpu's has just been launched.

However, you guys definately make me reconsider the whole waiting thing. 

I might be ill-advised, but I thought the X99 platform would support broadwell too. 

I haven't made up my mind just yet, but lets say I do invest in the x99 now. What cpu would you guys think I should get? The 5960x costs 1000euro's so thats way above my budget. The question is: Is the 5930k worth its higher price (550) compared to the 5820k (350)?

And if I put in one of the above, is there anything you would change in the rest  of my build? Will for example the 760W psu be enough with an OC'd 5930 and 2x 980, or should I go with an 860W one? 

Thanks a lot!
 

Edited December 11, 2014 by DDO