X99 Challenge

[mushies1337]

sub $1500 X99 machine just for the lulz

 

requirements:

• X99 mobo + CPU
• 16 gb of RAM
• GTX 970
• minimalistic case

reward:

new build to show to new people who want X99 really badly

 

windows must be included

Edited January 15, 2015 by mushies1337

[zlolslavez]

starting

edit:include windows os?

[mushies1337]

forgot one thing: windows 8 must be included

[MegaDave91]

I've been planning out an X99 build, but I'm definitely not ready to take the plunge; it's more for fun.

[mushies1337]

yeah, I've been messing around with X99 lists in pcpartpicker, I'm curious to see if a good X99 build can go under 1.5k

[zlolslavez]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3YjGwP

I tried, even used the cheapest x99

edit: who needs a case- trying again

 

if you cheap out on the cooler and storage

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z6w3Bm

[Ace307]

My build curious to see other people's builds http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8xzvYJ

[stconquest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($373.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($56.23 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme3 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($175.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($240.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.99 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1496.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 21:47 EST-0500

[mushies1337]

I shaved this kaka up:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rPCwpg

[mushies1337]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($373.95 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($56.23 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme3 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($175.78 @ Newegg)

Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($240.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.99 @ Directron)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1496.88

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 21:47 EST-0500

you can cheap out using a xeon, I've been told in the past that if somebody doesn't plan to overclock a xeon works fine

[stconquest]

you can cheap out using a xeon, I've been told in the past that if somebody doesn't plan to overclock a xeon works fine

nah, I would wanna OC...definitely.

 

[mushies1337]

nah, I would wanna OC...definitely.

 

I hardly overclock so I have a preference for non-K CPUs and xeons

also, what did you think of my sub 1500 X99?

[stconquest]

I hardly overclock so I have a preference for non-K CPUs and xeons

also, what did you think of my sub 1500 X99?

 

Noctua fan is overkill for a non-overclock build.

 

The S340 is a better built case, and is half price right now.

 

Kingston V-Series SSD is a no-no.

 

The rest is fine.

 

Mine is better

[mushies1337]

Noctua fan is overkill for a non-overclock build.

 

The S340 is a better built case, and is half price right now.

 

Kingston V-Series SSD is a no-no.

 

The rest is fine.

 

Mine is better

well played, I like my define though

 

lead newbies to this thread kthnx

[NumLock21]

I win!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2603 V3 1.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($202.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman ZM-Z9 U3 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1337.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 22:20 EST-0500

[stconquest]

I win!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2603 V3 1.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.75 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($202.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($199.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: PNY XLR8 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Zalman ZM-Z9 U3 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($51.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1337.51

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 22:20 EST-0500

 

Darn your elite build =/

[brob]

Admitedly, the case is on special.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($373.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($30.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($214.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($195.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1490.85
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 23:29 EST-0500