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Budget is $4,000

I've already got 3 monitors and a keyboard/mouse so I'm all good in that department. 

 

I do heavy gaming, rendering, photo/video editing and do a lot of work with vmware hosting servers.

 

 

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Don't get me wrong but the build under your post is pretty badass already..This^^ 

This^^ Why would you need an upgrade xD

My Main PC:

CPUi5 3570k CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T4 Motherboard: Asus p8z77-v pro  RAM: Crucial Balistic 2x4gb  GPU: Two PNY GTX 680's in SLI Case: Some rando Antec one  PSU: Thermaltake 1000w  Display: HP Elite Display 321i 23''  Storage: Samsung 840 Evo 128gb, Seagate Barracuda 1tb

 

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Don't get me wrong but the build under your post is pretty badass already..

It's just time for a new one, plus I'm trying to get my girl friend into PC gaming so I need another rig. 

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This^^ Why would you need an upgrade xD

Not really an upgrade just need another rig

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2 titan Xs or go home

where's the rest of the computer that can utilize the titan z's

CPU: i7-4770k @4.8ghz---Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth z97---Ram 32gb Corsair Vengeance---GPU: 2 EVGA GTX 980 4gb way sli---Case: Corsair 600T White---Storage: 500gb 850 Pro & WD Black 4tb---PSU: Corsair RM1000

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CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($998.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($161.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($815.38 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($202.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.83 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card ($999.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: SeaSonic Platinum 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($170.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $3741.11

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($998.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($161.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($815.38 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($202.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.83 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card ($999.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: SeaSonic Platinum 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($170.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $3741.11

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Doesn't the 4790k do just as good as that i7, other than that I lie the build, and the case looks good., 

CPU: i7-4770k @4.8ghz---Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth z97---Ram 32gb Corsair Vengeance---GPU: 2 EVGA GTX 980 4gb way sli---Case: Corsair 600T White---Storage: 500gb 850 Pro & WD Black 4tb---PSU: Corsair RM1000

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Doesn't the 4790k do just as good as that i7, other than that I lie the build, and the case looks good., 

nope I was wrong, Ill go this one but I have to get it all through newegg. I'll post pictures here in the next few days

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If gaming is your primary focus:



CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($304.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Storage: Corsair Neutron XT 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($539.99 @ Amazon) 


Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($999.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($999.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 


Total: $3942.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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The 4790k will be as good in gaming, but for your other tasks, at this budget, it's 5960x or bust.


 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($998.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($181.98 @ Newegg) 


Storage: Intel 750 Series 400GB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($413.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial M500 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($299.99 @ Mac Mall) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($999.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 


Total: $3936.87

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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CPU: Intel i5-4690k                                                               RAM: 16gb Corsair Vengance Pro DDR3-2400                                                                     Case: NZXT S340

Cooler: CM Hyper 212 Evo                                                  Storage: Intel 730 SSD                                                                                                            PSU: EVGA 850G2

Mobo: Asus Z97-A 3.1                                                          GPU: 980ti G1                                                                                                                          OS: Windows 10 Pro

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If gaming is your primary focus:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($304.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Corsair Neutron XT 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($539.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($999.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($999.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $3942.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-16 15:00 EDT-0400
 
The 4790k will be as good in gaming, but for your other tasks, at this budget, it's 5960x or bust.
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($998.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($181.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 750 Series 400GB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($413.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial M500 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($299.99 @ Mac Mall) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($999.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $3936.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Gaming is not, I do alot of work from home and I will need at least 6 cores and I could go a little over $5,000 would be the absolute max

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Budget is $4,000

I've already got 3 monitors and a keyboard/mouse so I'm all good in that department. 

 

I do heavy gaming, rendering, photo/video editing and do a lot of work with vmware hosting servers.

 

 

Thanks

Are you looking to game across all 3 monitors ? Also what resolution are they ?

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Are you looking to game across all 3 monitors ? Also what resolution are they ?

Yes it needs to be able to game across all of them, my 2 980's do it just fine, I had 3 770's. The only problem with my current rig is its going to my girlfriend which isn't a problem but I also need more vram. 

 

Res: 1920x1200

CPU: i7-4770k @4.8ghz---Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth z97---Ram 32gb Corsair Vengeance---GPU: 2 EVGA GTX 980 4gb way sli---Case: Corsair 600T White---Storage: 500gb 850 Pro & WD Black 4tb---PSU: Corsair RM1000

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Yes it needs to be able to game across all of them, my 2 980's do it just fine, I had 3 770's. The only problem with my current rig is its going to my girlfriend which isn't a problem but I also need more vram. 

 

Res: 1920x1200

The Titan X has plenty of VRam and should cope with that resolution. If it doesn't then you can always add a 2nd card.
 
The Samsung 850 Pro is probably the best SSD on the market. I wouldn't usually spec it, but for a workstation environment it is a good choice. Same reason with the WD Black HDD. If it was just a gaming rig I would go with Crucial BX100/MX100 and WD Blue.
 
I don't know how much Ram you will need. The Motherboard has 8 Ram slots, so if you did need any more then you are covered.
 
 
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($998.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($110.98 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI X99S Gaming 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($212.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($999.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $3458.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The Titan X has plenty of VRam and should cope with that resolution. If it doesn't then you can always add a 2nd card.
 
The Samsung 850 Pro is probably the best SSD on the market. I wouldn't usually spec it, but for a workstation environment it is a good choice. Same reason with the WD Black HDD. If it was just a gaming rig I would go with Crucial BX100/MX100 and WD Blue.
 
I don't know how much Ram you will need. The Motherboard has 8 Ram slots, so if you did need any more then you are covered.
 
 
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($998.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($110.98 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI X99S Gaming 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($212.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($999.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $3458.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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My preferred combo is the 850 pro and a 4tb black, that's what I have in my current build. 

 

I really like this one, I'll have to do some more research and see if that motherboard will handle 64gb ram.  On a daily basis when running my virtual's I can chew up 32gb ram in a matter of minutes. 

CPU: i7-4770k @4.8ghz---Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth z97---Ram 32gb Corsair Vengeance---GPU: 2 EVGA GTX 980 4gb way sli---Case: Corsair 600T White---Storage: 500gb 850 Pro & WD Black 4tb---PSU: Corsair RM1000

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My preferred combo is the 850 pro and a 4tb black, that's what I have in my current build. 

 

I really like this one, I'll have to do some more research and see if that motherboard will handle 64gb ram.  On a daily basis when running my virtual's I can chew up 32gb ram in a matter of minutes. 

The board supports up to 128GB DDR4 Ram (With a suitable operating system) 

 

http://www.msi.com/product/mb/X99S-GAMING-7.html#hero-specification

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I'll be joining my domain at work so I'll just active 8 pro which I think should be able to run 128gb. 

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Gaming is not, I do alot of work from home and I will need at least 6 cores and I could go a little over $5,000 would be the absolute max

If that's the case, we'd do things a bit different.

 

The Intel SSD is a PCI-E storage device, these are faster than SATA devices. This drive is specifically for your OS and Applications. Maybe even a few games. The Samsung SSD is an alternate device for less significant applications and other storage, but still fast as hell. The HDD is simply for mass storage. Went with an awesome mobo that will allow just about any upgrade you can imagine down the line. The 5960x is a no brainer in your budget, with your intended usage. 64gb of DDR4. Now not the fastest, but this kit sports a low CAS Latency(For DDR4). The Titan X is brilliant. Start here, get your work and play PC sorted, then add another whenever you're ready. This PSU is rock solid, and will allow a wide array of upgrade options down the line. There's more expensive cases, but this one nails just about everything a builder, and owner, would ever want in a case. Overall, there isn't much that this rig couldn't do.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($998.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme11 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($589.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Intel 750 Series 400GB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($413.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($526.83 @ Mac Mall) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($999.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $4996.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Note: The Intel PCI-E SSD releases next month, if you do not want to wait this should suffice:
 
And this should give you an idea of the speed of PCI-E SSD's:

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CPU: Intel i5-4690k                                                               RAM: 16gb Corsair Vengance Pro DDR3-2400                                                                     Case: NZXT S340

Cooler: CM Hyper 212 Evo                                                  Storage: Intel 730 SSD                                                                                                            PSU: EVGA 850G2

Mobo: Asus Z97-A 3.1                                                          GPU: 980ti G1                                                                                                                          OS: Windows 10 Pro

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If that's the case, we'd do things a bit different.

 

The Intel SSD is a PCI-E storage device, these are faster than SATA devices. This drive is specifically for your OS and Applications. Maybe even a few games. The Samsung SSD is an alternate device for less significant applications and other storage, but still fast as hell. The HDD is simply for mass storage. Went with an awesome mobo that will allow just about any upgrade you can imagine down the line. The 5960x is a no brainer in your budget, with your intended usage. 64gb of DDR4. Now not the fastest, but this kit sports a low CAS Latency(For DDR4). The Titan X is brilliant. Start here, get your work and play PC sorted, then add another whenever you're ready. This PSU is rock solid, and will allow a wide array of upgrade options down the line. There's more expensive cases, but this one nails just about everything a builder, and owner, would ever want in a case. Overall, there isn't much that this rig couldn't do.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($998.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme11 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($589.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Intel 750 Series 400GB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($413.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($526.83 @ Mac Mall) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($999.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $4996.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-16 18:09 EDT-0400
 
Note: The Intel PCI-E SSD releases next month, if you do not want to wait this should suffice:
 
And this should give you an idea of the speed of PCI-E SSD's:

 

I'll probably use newegg preferred for this so it might have to wait till Monday to order. 

CPU: i7-4770k @4.8ghz---Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth z97---Ram 32gb Corsair Vengeance---GPU: 2 EVGA GTX 980 4gb way sli---Case: Corsair 600T White---Storage: 500gb 850 Pro & WD Black 4tb---PSU: Corsair RM1000

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If that's the case, we'd do things a bit different.

 

The Intel SSD is a PCI-E storage device, these are faster than SATA devices. This drive is specifically for your OS and Applications. Maybe even a few games. The Samsung SSD is an alternate device for less significant applications and other storage, but still fast as hell. The HDD is simply for mass storage. Went with an awesome mobo that will allow just about any upgrade you can imagine down the line. The 5960x is a no brainer in your budget, with your intended usage. 64gb of DDR4. Now not the fastest, but this kit sports a low CAS Latency(For DDR4). The Titan X is brilliant. Start here, get your work and play PC sorted, then add another whenever you're ready. This PSU is rock solid, and will allow a wide array of upgrade options down the line. There's more expensive cases, but this one nails just about everything a builder, and owner, would ever want in a case. Overall, there isn't much that this rig couldn't do.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($998.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme11 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($589.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Intel 750 Series 400GB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($413.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($526.83 @ Mac Mall) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($999.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $4996.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-16 18:09 EDT-0400
 
Note: The Intel PCI-E SSD releases next month, if you do not want to wait this should suffice:
 
And this should give you an idea of the speed of PCI-E SSD's:

 

Spending nearly $600 on a Motherboard is just madness. The same goes for the Ram. You can get a 64GB set of G.Skill Ripjaws for $717. Also you don't need a 1000W psu. An 850W is already plenty for SLI.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231834&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

In fact you can get 2 x 32GB Kits for $630 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231796&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

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Spending nearly $600 on a Motherboard is just madness. The same goes for the Ram. You can get a 64GB set of G.Skill Ripjaws for $717. Also you don't need a 1000W psu. An 850W is already plenty for SLI.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231834&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

In fact you can get 2 x 32GB Kits for $630 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231796&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

It's Corsair RAM, it's worth it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Spending nearly $600 on a Motherboard is just madness. The same goes for the Ram. You can get a 64GB set of G.Skill Ripjaws for $717. Also you don't need a 1000W psu. An 850W is already plenty for SLI.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231834&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

In fact you can get 2 x 32GB Kits for $630 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231796&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

That Mobo is outstanding, if this were my budget, that would be the one for me.

 

It's a low CAS Latency RAM, I'd buy it. And the 1000w PSU can prove to be handy down the line. We're talking about a luxury build here, with a 5k budget, not a $500 budget rig. Give the man some high quality stuff.

CPU: Intel i5-4690k                                                               RAM: 16gb Corsair Vengance Pro DDR3-2400                                                                     Case: NZXT S340

Cooler: CM Hyper 212 Evo                                                  Storage: Intel 730 SSD                                                                                                            PSU: EVGA 850G2

Mobo: Asus Z97-A 3.1                                                          GPU: 980ti G1                                                                                                                          OS: Windows 10 Pro

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That Mobo is outstanding, if this were my budget, that would be the one for me.

 

It's a low CAS Latency RAM, I'd buy it. And the 1000w PSU can prove to be handy down the line. We're talking about a luxury build here, with a 5k budget, not a $500 budget rig. Give the man some high quality stuff.

What makes it outstanding over a $300 board for example ? I have never been a fan of ASRock Myself so I would generally avoid their products.

 

If you want a 1000W psu then there are cheaper options such as the EVGA GS 1050W (Seasonic oem) for $139. 

 

You can get high quality without buying overpriced components. Most Corsair stuff is overpriced. The G.Skill Ram is excellent. 

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