First Custom Build

[Axelsodnot]

This is my first custom build and was looking for an outside look for any fatal flaws that I may have over looked.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sNCXWZ

 

Price goal is to stay around 2000 $US.

OS will be 7 Ultimate until 10 becomes mainstream and yes I am aware that the PSU is a little overkill but the goal was to not have to replace it if i build a bigger pc down the road.

The target purpose of this build is a portable workhorse (CAD rendering, photo editing, ect.) and gaming at max settings. Plan on using 2-3 displays.

 

Any comment would be a great help due to my limited experience.

[Prikk]

Looks great  

 

Was thinking of switching my huge ass Define R4 for a mini ITX case as well. 

[Flight1sim]

yup looks awesome!

Good Luck!

 

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[brob]

This is my first custom build and was looking for an outside look for any fatal flaws that I may have over looked.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sNCXWZ

 

Price goal is to stay around 2000 $US.

OS will be 7 Ultimate until 10 becomes mainstream and yes I am aware that the PSU is a little overkill but the goal was to not have to replace it if i build a bigger pc down the road.

The target purpose of this build is a portable heavy workhorse (CAD rendering, photo editing, ect.), as well gaming at max settings. Plan on using 2-3 displays.

 

Any comment would be a great help due to my lack of experience.

 

The psu is too long for the case. Regardless, I would not suggest getting such a large unit. Buying today based on one's expectation of future tech is expensive and ultimately futile.

 

Antec HCG-620M is a larger than needed psu but it is very good quality and currently available at a very good price. You might also consider SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze or SeaSonic SSR-550RM.

[Axelsodnot]

The psu is too long for the case. Regardless, I would not suggest getting such a large unit. Buying today based on one's expectation of future tech is expensive and ultimately futile.

 

Antec HCG-620M is a larger than needed psu but it is very good quality and currently available at a very good price. You might also consider SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze or SeaSonic SSR-550RM.

I plan on running SSD only and removing the hard drive cage thus giving plenty of room for the PSU and spare cable room. The corsair link as well as 80 platinum are also something I considered when i picked this particular unit. Personally I feel that the PSU is about the only part that it is still safe to "future proof" when buying, but that's just my opinion.

[stconquest]

Your build looks fine for gaming, but lacks a bit as a workstation... if it is primarily it's purpose.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($369.88 @ OutletPC)  <<Go 5390K if you really want to boost SLI performance
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($54.99 @ NCIX US)  <<You don't really need more, unless you want to push the CPU to it's physical limit, even then... this is not a bad performer.
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme3 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($146.78 @ Newegg)  <<There are no low-end boards at this level... grab the best deal and run
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($415.99 @ Newegg)  <<more RAM?
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg)  <<Boot Drive and utility programs
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.98 @ OutletPC)  <<scratch disk
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.19 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($526.30 @ Directron)  <<lower clock, cheaper price
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Newegg)  <<Very sturdy, highly portable mid tower
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)  <<why pay more?
Total: $1968.08  real total - $2100
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-18 01:24 EST-0500

 

One of my friends actually put his PC on a plane's general luggage compartment.  He had it in a C70.  It barely survived, but it survived.  He lost the function of the first PCI-E slot.

[Fgtfv567]

Looks fantastic, have fun.