4K Gaming Rig Help.

[TheGhzGuy]

I've been wrestling with myself on what to buy for this thing. I'd like some help with this please!

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RhNMrH

 

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220-X 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.99) (Also from Micro Center)

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($179.99) (Also from Micro Center)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Micro Center) 

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

Monitor: Samsung U28D590D 60Hz 28.0" Monitor  ($549.06 @ TigerDirect) 

Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($0.00) (Purchased)

Mouse: Logitech G602 Wireless Optical Mouse  ($0.00) (Purchased)

Headphones: Koss PortaPro Headphones  ($0.00) (Purchased)

Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers  ($0.00) (Purchased)

Total: $2926.95

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 11:24 EST-0500

[HeathCliff]

Looks good. Why not get a matching pair of memory? Seeing as though you are going with a black and red colour scheme, the bright blue will ruin the aesthetics. Also, no HDD?

[IP man]

Looks good, but no HDD?

[luke_2bossly]

you dont have Lights....... most important part of a build 

[Octavialicious]

I'd save $500 and get R9 290X CF, but if you like nvidia it looks good

 

on a side note, good choice on the monitor! I couldn't love mine any more

[SuperPug]

You should wait for the release of the R9 390X and see how it performs in 4K.

[SeanAngelo]

No point of going X99 just for a gaming rig.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($322.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220-X 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.99)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.48 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Beast 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($148.74 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.28 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($75.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Samsung U28D590D 60Hz 28.0" Monitor  ($549.06 @ TigerDirect)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($0.00)
Mouse: Logitech G602 Wireless Optical Mouse  ($0.00)
Headphones: Koss PortaPro Headphones  ($0.00)
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers  ($0.00)
Total: $2894.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 11:43 EST-0500

[TheGhzGuy]

Looks good. Why not get a matching pair of memory? Seeing as though you are going with a black and red colour scheme, the bright blue will ruin the aesthetics. Also, no HDD?

I was planning to do black and blue, but brand loyalty to MSI drew me back to them and away from Gigabyte. I have a WD Green 3TB that my dad will probobly let me use.

[TheGhzGuy]

I'd save $500 and get R9 290X CF, but if you like nvidia it looks good

 

on a side note, good choice on the monitor! I couldn't love mine any more

290X in Crossfire under load use like, 700 watts. That's a little much.

Good to know the monitor is a good one!

[TheGhzGuy]

You should wait for the release of the R9 390X and see how it performs in 4K.

Good idea

[Guest]

4K G-Sync Monitor

 

As mentioned above though, if you are not in a rush then wait for the 300 series and maybe go with a Freesync Monitor instead.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.99 @ Micro Center) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Monitor: Acer XB280HK bprz 60Hz 28.0" Monitor  ($749.99 @ Mac Mall) 

Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($0.00) 

Mouse: Logitech G602 Wireless Optical Mouse  ($0.00) 

Headphones: Koss PortaPro Headphones  ($0.00) 

Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers  ($0.00) 

Total: $2892.87

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 12:10 EST-0500

[asim1999]

No point of going X99 just for a gaming rig.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($322.98 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220-X 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.99)

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.48 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston Beast 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($148.74 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.28 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($75.75 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: EVGA 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Micro Center)

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

Monitor: Samsung U28D590D 60Hz 28.0" Monitor  ($549.06 @ TigerDirect)

Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($0.00)

Mouse: Logitech G602 Wireless Optical Mouse  ($0.00)

Headphones: Koss PortaPro Headphones  ($0.00)

Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers  ($0.00)

Total: $2894.22

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 11:43 EST-0500

If he is spending $3000 on a rig, X99 is a wiser choice as he will be getting more for his money cos he is spending more 

[Guest]

If he is spending $3000 on a rig, X99 is a wiser choice as he will be getting more for his money cos he is spending more 

He would actually be wasting money by going for a platform that doesn't improve performance when gaming.

[SeanAngelo]

If he is spending $3000 on a rig, X99 is a wiser choice as he will be getting more for his money cos he is spending more 

no. just no.

He would actually be wasting money by going for a platform that doesn't improve performance when gaming.

couldn't have said it any better!

[asim1999]

no. just no.

couldn't have said it any better!

But think about this, a 4790K is a waste for $3000 as he can EASILY fit in an X99 rig and get much more performance and upgradeability options 

[Guest]

But think about this, a 4790K is a waste for $3000 as he can EASILY fit in an X99 rig and get much more performance and upgradeability options 

For gaming X99 is a waste. You don't need a 6 core cpu. When the time comes that you do need a 6 core cpu then X99 will be old news.

[asim1999]

For gaming X99 is a waste. You don't need a 6 core cpu. When the time comes that you do need a 6 core cpu then X99 will be old news.

True, but what about if he wants to record, livestream and video edit 4K footage of his gameplay? then he will need X99

[Guest]

True, but what about if he wants to record, livestream and video edit 4K footage of his gameplay? then he will need X99

An i7 4790K will do all those things. Also Shadowplay should have minimal effect on performance and can record at 4K with a 900 series card.

[Tal_Tech]

higher end parts for the same price go with x99

[Guest]

higher end parts for the same price go with x99

It isn't the same price though. It will cost more for an X99 build. 

[asim1999]

higher end parts for the same price go with x99

Exactly what i told him, he wont understand about the idea of price brackets

[Tal_Tech]

It isn't the same price though. It will cost more for an X99 build. 

i know but its not even 50$ difference

[Guest]

i know but its not even 50$ difference

How do you come to that figure ? It is more like $100+ difference.