Need input/recommendations on build

[buddinator6]

Hi this is my first build and i wanted to know if anyone on this forum has any ways i could improve it cost wise or performance wise. i don't want to spend more than $2500, so if anyone could go check out my build that would be much appreciated.

 

(edit) changed graphics card to gigabyte g1 980

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KX4vCJ

 

[Hunched]

Don't get a reference 980 if you want best performance, other than that you seem to know what you're doing pretty well.

If you want to save money, don't go with DDR4/X99/$500 CPU

 

I'm not sure if that CPU Cooler is overpriced or not.

 

Nothing you chose is bad, but it better damn well not be, as everything you've chosen is quite pricey.

[eman21790]

I would say everything is fine except for the reference 980 and the cpu cooler, i'd say go for a noctua nh-d15 instead of the one you have.

[buddinator6]

Which aftermarket 980 would you recommend?

[Hunched]

I recommend a Gigabyte 980, because I have a Gigabyte 970, and they use the same cooler.

[brob]

Hi this is my first build and i wanted to know if anyone on this forum has any ways i could improve it cost wise or performance wise. i don't want to spend more than $2500, so if anyone could go check out my build that would be much appreciated.

 

(edit) changed graphics card to gigabyte g1 980

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KX4vCJ

 

What will you be using the system for?

[buddinator6]

What will you be using the system for?

gaming, 3d rendering, CAD, game design, and programming

[brob]

gaming, 3d rendering, CAD, game design, and programming

 

The V8 cpu cooler is loud and does not do a better job than a number of its competition.

 

The 850 EVO is an excellent ssd that is less expensive than the 730 with better performance.

 

Unless the plan is to add several more gpu, I think i7-5820K is a better cpu choice. Less expensive with near identical performance.

 

If you don't need WiFi or Bluetooth, I would actually suggest going with the Asus X99-A motherboard. Certainly a less expensive motherboard will not affect performance, just cost.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.88 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($68.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus X99-PRO ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($301.79 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($209.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($189.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Best Buy)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($574.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($144.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($91.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($156.16 @ Amazon)

Total: $2168.75

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 00:25 EDT-0400

[buddinator6]

The V8 cpu cooler is loud and does not do a better job than a number of its competition.

 

The 850 EVO is an excellent ssd that is less expensive than the 730 with better performance.

 

Unless the plan is to add several more gpu, I think i7-5820K is a better cpu choice. Less expensive with near identical performance.

 

If you don't need WiFi or Bluetooth, I would actually suggest going with the Asus X99-A motherboard. Certainly a less expensive motherboard will not affect performance, just cost.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.88 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($68.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus X99-PRO ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($301.79 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($209.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($189.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Best Buy)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($574.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($144.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($91.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($156.16 @ Amazon)

Total: $2168.75

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 00:25 EDT-0400

Thank you so much this has saved me a lot I'm definentaly going to use your recommendation