New Gaming/Streaming/Rendering Rig, Budget <$4000 USD

Kumatora · May 4, 2015

Looking to build a new computer for gaming, streaming, and rendering for under $4000 USD. Usually the stuff I tend to do is more CPU intensive as I spend a lot of time playing games in Dolphin (the Wii/GC emulator) and my current PC CPU just doesn't cut it for that, especially not trying to stream it. However, I would like to play most of the games I throw at it in 4K@60fps. Just a while ago that wouldn't be too hard, but ever since Grand Theft Auto V came out I've been playing a ton of that, and I have issues even running that in 1080p on my current PC. I also plan on getting Windows 8.1 and a Cherry MX blue mechanical keyboard along with it, and for those I'm looking at the Ducky Shine 4 and Razer BlackWidow Ultimate, both of which are around the same price range. Anyways, I think that's about it. If there's anything I missed that you all need to help, let me know.

Peter Vaughan Truslow · May 4, 2015

Looking to build a new computer for gaming, streaming, and rendering for under $4000 USD. Usually the stuff I tend to do is more CPU intensive as I spend a lot of time playing games in Dolphin (the Wii/GC emulator) and my current PC CPU just doesn't cut it for that, especially not trying to stream it. However, I would like to play most of the games I throw at it in 4K@60fps. Just a while ago that wouldn't be too hard, but ever since Grand Theft Auto V came out I've been playing a ton of that, and I have issues even running that in 1080p on my current PC. I also plan on getting Windows 8.1 and a Cherry MX blue mechanical keyboard along with it, and for those I'm looking at the Ducky Shine 4 and Razer BlackWidow Ultimate, both of which are around the same price range. Anyways, I think that's about it. If there's anything I missed that you all need to help, let me know.

not sure if trolling or serious. sorry for the doubt, but most people don't join a tech forum then immediately drop $4k on tech by recommendations of a forum they are new to.

Kumatora · May 4, 2015

not sure if trolling or serious. sorry for the doubt, but most people don't join a tech forum then immediately drop $4k on tech by recommendations of a forum they are new to.

Not like I'm definitely going to buy whatever people here say to buy, but I figure I'd ask here as well as a couple other sites I asked on. I know what I'm doing computer and parts-wise, but I figure I'd get as many people's opinions as possible considering I'm about to drop $4k, lol.

Peter Vaughan Truslow · May 4, 2015

Not like I'm definitely going to buy whatever people here say to buy, but I figure I'd ask here as well as a couple other sites I asked on. I know what I'm doing computer and parts-wise, but I figure I'd get as many people's opinions as possible considering I'm about to drop $4k, lol.

at that price range, I'd start with the 4930k and a compatible motherboard, a solid power supply, and if you really want to game at 4k, a Titan X, maybe 2

RedSphyxis · May 4, 2015

Looking to build a new computer for gaming, streaming, and rendering for under $4000 USD. Usually the stuff I tend to do is more CPU intensive as I spend a lot of time playing games in Dolphin (the Wii/GC emulator) and my current PC CPU just doesn't cut it for that, especially not trying to stream it. However, I would like to play most of the games I throw at it in 4K@60fps. Just a while ago that wouldn't be too hard, but ever since Grand Theft Auto V came out I've been playing a ton of that, and I have issues even running that in 1080p on my current PC. I also plan on getting Windows 8.1 and a Cherry MX blue mechanical keyboard along with it, and for those I'm looking at the Ducky Shine 4 and Razer BlackWidow Ultimate, both of which are around the same price range. Anyways, I think that's about it. If there's anything I missed that you all need to help, let me know.

Copy my build?(signature) You can get cheaper RAM and MoBo though. If you wan't all out you can get a 5960x I wouldn't suggest it right now since GTA V doesn't like 8 core CPU's.

Also my PSU is tad bit overkill so try for something around 860w?

Toxicable · May 4, 2015

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Is this the kind of thing you're looking for?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($542.95 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($1067.29 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Corsair 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($269.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Ducky Shine 4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($106.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $3915.84

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Goldensapling · May 4, 2015

Personally this is how I would spend $4K

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($542.95 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)

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

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($202.99 @ SuperBiiz)

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

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ B&H)

Power Supply: Cooler Master V850 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($161.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.49 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.69 @ NCIX US)

Total: $3829.04

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-04 02:13 EDT-0400

stconquest · May 4, 2015

Looking to build a new computer for gaming, streaming, and rendering for under $4000 USD. Usually the stuff I tend to do is more CPU intensive as I spend a lot of time playing games in Dolphin (the Wii/GC emulator) and my current PC CPU just doesn't cut it for that, especially not trying to stream it. However, I would like to play most of the games I throw at it in 4K@60fps. Just a while ago that wouldn't be too hard, but ever since Grand Theft Auto V came out I've been playing a ton of that, and I have issues even running that in 1080p on my current PC. I also plan on getting Windows 8.1 and a Cherry MX blue mechanical keyboard along with it, and for those I'm looking at the Ducky Shine 4 and Razer BlackWidow Ultimate, both of which are around the same price range. Anyways, I think that's about it. If there's anything I missed that you all need to help, let me know.

You can start with something like this. Add a second Titan if you want, the PSU will handle it.

$2302 before rebates:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

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

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($74.88 @ OutletPC)

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

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($199.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

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

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($97.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.99 @ NCIX US)