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How many virtual machines do you tend to run? 

Do you already have your displays? Is a copy of Windows or any other peripherals needed?

Usually two, an windows and a ubuntu.

Yes I already have 2 1080p ASUS VN247H-P displays. I do have a windows copy and other peripherals like keyboard and mouse and speaker systems etc.

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Thanks for your advice. Do you think "EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card" works?

I personally prefer Gigabyte cards, although EVGA are a good brand. This Gigabyte GTX 970 is a bit cheaper and it has a great cooler on it.

 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/438578/GeForce_GTX_970_Overclocked_4GB_GDDR5_PCI-e_Video_Card

 

 

Also swap your psu to this XFX XTR 550W. It is better quality than the Corsair CX or EVGA NEX. 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207032&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

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I personally prefer Gigabyte cards, although EVGA are a good brand. This Gigabyte GTX 970 is a bit cheaper and it has a great cooler on it.

 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/438578/GeForce_GTX_970_Overclocked_4GB_GDDR5_PCI-e_Video_Card

 

 

Also swap your psu to this XFX XTR 550W. It is better quality than the Corsair CX or EVGA NEX. 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207032&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Sorry I made some changes before seeing your post. Do you think "EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply" is a good power supply for this config?

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Sorry I made some changes before seeing your post. Do you think "EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply" is a good power supply for this config?

The XFX XTR is better as it is a Seasonic built unit based on the excellent G series. It also has a zero fan mode option, so it can run with the fan off until a certain point.

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Usually two, an windows and a ubuntu.

Yes I already have 2 1080p ASUS VN247H-P displays. I do have a windows copy and other peripherals like keyboard and mouse and speaker systems etc.

It could be much cheaper: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B2DMdC

Depending on what you're doing, it might be worth going for an i7 but that doesn't seem to be the case.

I'd suggest saving any extra money for more frequent future upgrades and possibly get better peripherals.

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It could be much cheaper: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B2DMdC

Depending on what you're doing, it might be worth going for an i7 but that doesn't seem to be the case.

I'd suggest saving any extra money for more frequent future upgrades and possibly get better peripherals.

One thing I don't understand... why is seagate that much cheaper than WD?

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One thing I don't understand... why is seagate that much cheaper than WD?

Blacks are WD's performance drives and charge a premium. Blues are WD's 'standard' drives.

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Blacks are WD's performance drives and charge a premium. Blues are WD's 'standard' drives.

Ok. I'll just get the 3TB Seagate one instead. :)

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Ok. I'll just get the 3TB Seagate one instead. :)

You can save money and keep the exact same performance:

 

$1726 before rebates:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($362.95 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($151.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($335.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial BX100 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($169.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($87.25 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($315.04 @ Amazon)

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

Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($61.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($12.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1648.15

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-19 20:19 EDT-0400

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You can save money and keep the exact same performance:

 

$1726 before rebates:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($362.95 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($151.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($335.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial BX100 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($169.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($87.25 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($315.04 @ Amazon)

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

Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($61.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($12.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1648.15

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-19 20:19 EDT-0400

 

Thanks!! For the case, I'm thinking of getting a black/red case. Which do you prefer? "Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case" or "Corsair 380T Mini ITX Tower Case"?

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Thanks!! For the case, I'm thinking of getting a black/red case. Which do you prefer? "Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case" or "Corsair 380T Mini ITX Tower Case"?

 

If you are going full tower, the Phanteks Enthoo Pro is the way to go for $100... linus did a video on it....really great case.  ITX is just...itx.

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If you are going full tower, the Phanteks Enthoo Pro is the way to go for $100... linus did a video on it....really great case.  ITX is just...itx.

Thanks! I'll get Phanteks Enthoo Pro. :)

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Thanks! What do you think of the updated config? Do you think that I still need a better power supply?

No, it looks really good.

4K // R5 3600 // RTX2080Ti

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Since you are not planning on tinkering with your CPU clock speed, the H100 at $90 might be a waste... and it is not really quiet.  The thing with liquid coolers is that there are more parts that could fail.  Pumps do fail.

 

With a decent tower air cooler all you have is the heatsink, they are a bit more reliable.

 

The Coolermaster Hyper 212 is good, but loud (fan)... I replaced my fan within a few weeks.  Phanteks, Noctua, Enermax... these companies have good $50 solutions.

 

If you really like the look of the H100, you might consider a H60 for $50.

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Try this just replace gtx titan with gtx titan x and maybe change out the power supply, this might be overkill. http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

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If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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