Gaming, Streaming, Recording Setup

[Davethegamer]

Hello,

 

I'll just jump right into it.

 

 

Aim:

 

This build is for gaming, streaming, and a general all-purpose system. I'll definitely be overclocking this as far as it'll go who doesn't with water cooling though?

 

Monitors:

 

Okay, on the list I have a 3 monitor arm. I do intend on having a 3 monitor set up in the future. However, 3 monitors cost a lot so I'll be staggering their purchase by about 6 months each. They're 1080p 144 Hz refresh rate BenQ monitors. I do however, have a 1080p 60Hz 22 inch monitor I'd use before I upgrade to the BenQ monitors.

 

Peripherals:

 

As of right now I have the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate and Kraken 7.1, I plan on getting the Deathadder mouse but changing out my headset for the Asus Strix headset unless anyone can recommend a better pair.

 

Notes:

 

The hardware alone cost 2,200 the extras (monitor, mount, and Cam) make it cost a lot more than it really is.

 

 

 

Part List

 

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

 

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJbqXL/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H320 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($136.77)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste  ($5.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($208.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($155.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.30 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ XL2720Z 144Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($444.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: EVGA G2 Black Power Supply Cable Set (Individually Sleeved) ($89.99)
Other: Ergotech Triple Desk Stand ($205.83)
Other: Logitech HD Pro Webcam ($74.99)
Total: $2986.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-16 14:48 EDT-0400

 

 

Any questions, comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[mapegl]

Personally I think this is a balling rig and it will serve you very well, BUT I would go single GPU  and use the saved money to stretch for the 5820k.

You are basically going all out already, and having more cores will be even better in the future and especially, if you are doing multiple things at once like gaming and streaming.

But that's just me. I would be satisfied with a single 970 and rather have a very good "base system" to work on. GPUs are very interchangable....CPUs are a different story in my mind.

[IP man]

Damn son, thats nice.

[Guest]

If you are happy with the cost of the Motherboard and Ram then it looks fine to Me. A Red/Black cable set would look better imo. You can get them from Performance-pcs although they are out of stock ATM.

 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/cablemod-e-series-g2-p2-cable-kit-black-red.html

[Davethegamer]

If you are happy with the cost of the Motherboard and Ram then it looks fine to Me. A Red/Black cable set would look better imo. You can get them from Performance-pcs although they are out of stock ATM.

 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/cablemod-e-series-g2-p2-cable-kit-black-red.html

Thank you for pointing that out to me. I selected that a while ago and forgot they were all black cables. If they're similar price I'll totally get them, thank you.

[Guest]

Thank you for pointing that out to me. I selected that a while ago and forgot they were all black cables. If they're similar price I'll totally get them, thank you.

If you look on the main page they are listed at $89.95 so the same price as the ones from EVGA website.

 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/brand--cablemod/?dir=asc&order=price

[Starelementpoke]

Seems fine, but I'd suggest looking around at 290's and 290x's in crossfire.

[Davethegamer]

If you look on the main page they are listed at $89.95 so the same price as the ones from EVGA website.

 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/brand--cablemod/?dir=asc&order=price

Thank you very much.