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Here's my future setup:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($552.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H240-X 90.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($173.44 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($362.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung SM951 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($242.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($273.98 @ Directron) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($999.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $3606.25
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I'm planning to OC my CPU from 3.5GHz to something like 4.2GHz. And I might add another Titan X later to do SLI. Is the 860W PSU still enough?
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Wait. Titan X SLI. I'm not sure. I think you should be able to make it.

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it's more than enough :)

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Wait. Titan X SLI. I'm not sure. I think you should be able to make it.

 

Adding another Titan X on pcpartpicker makes the wattage to 803w. Plus the cpu OC-ing... Is 860w a little bit shaky?

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Easily enough for 2x Titan's +  Overclocking headroom!

 

Also, you should consider the 5820K over the 5930K. Only difference is lower base clock, and less PCI-E lanes at a much lower price.

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Adding another Titan X on pcpartpicker makes the wattage to 803w. Plus the cpu OC-ing... Is 860w a little bit shaky?

I'm not the most educated in the PSU department. Maybe @Aniallation can help you out more.

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Easily enough for 2x Titan's +  Overclocking headroom!

 

Also, you should consider the 5820K over the 5930K. Only difference is lower base clock, and less PCI-E lanes at a much lower price.

 

Thanks for the confirmation! 5820k has 28 pci lanes... is that enough for titan x sli plus something like a pcie ssd in the future?

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Thanks for the confirmation! 5820k has 28 pci lanes... is that enough for titan x sli plus something like a pcie ssd in the future?

It's more than enough for a single card or 2-way or 3-way SLI. The only reason you'd need a 5930K is for 4-way SLI or compute-focused applications.

It might not be a bad idea to bump that up to a HX1000i just for the extra headroom. 860W might be kinda close and you don't really want to run your PSU near full load if you don't have to.

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Thanks for the confirmation! 5820k has 28 pci lanes... is that enough for titan x sli plus something like a pcie ssd in the future?

Yes, enough for 3x Titan X's with headroom, and a PCI-E SSD.

Just remember: Random people on the internet ALWAYS know more than professionals, when someone's lying, AND can predict the future.

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Feel I should mention, if you plan on Overclocking the GPU's definitely go for a 1000w PSU, such as the HX 1000i.

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It's more than enough for a single card or 2-way or 3-way SLI. The only reason you'd need a 5930K is for 4-way SLI or compute-focused applications.

It might not be a bad idea to bump that up to a HX1000i just for the extra headroom. 860W might be kinda close and you don't really want to run your PSU near full load if you don't have to.

 

Yes, enough for 3x Titan X's with headroom, and a PCI-E SSD.

 

Thanks so much guys! A bit off-topic, is a single Titan X or 2-way titan x sli good enough for a future dual 2k or even dual 4k monitor upgrade? I'm really a noooooob... :)

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Go for the 1000W

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Thanks so much guys! A bit off-topic, is a single Titan X or 2-way titan x sli good enough for a future dual 2k or even dual 4k monitor upgrade? I'm really a noooooob... :)

Should be, a single Titan X can game on at 4K Reasonably well in most games.

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Adding another Titan X on pcpartpicker makes the wattage to 803w. Plus the cpu OC-ing... Is 860w a little bit shaky?

 

 

I'm not the most educated in the PSU department. Maybe @Aniallation can help you out more.

860W is perfectly fine for two Titan X. Keep in mind they use less power then 290X and two 290X only draw ~750W (entire system) at stock uber. However compared to the AX860, the EVGA 850G2 is a better option for your dollar.

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Thanks so much guys! A bit off-topic, is a single Titan X or 2-way titan x sli good enough for a future dual 2k or even dual 4k monitor upgrade? I'm really a noooooob... :)

Dual 2K, one Titan X is already enough (but a 295X2 gets you better performance for much less $). Dual 4K however, you'll want SLI Titan X to maintain good FPS in upcoming games at high settings, as currently, one Titan X is borderline for single 4K high settings while still getting ~60 avg FPS.

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860W is perfectly fine for two Titan X. Keep in mind they use less power then 290X and two 290X only draw ~750W (entire system) at stock uber. However compared to the AX860, the EVGA 850G2 is a better option for your dollar.

In order to put a fan on the bottom on Define S, I have to go for AX860, because EVGA850 is too long... :(

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Dual 2K, one Titan X is already enough (but a 295X2 gets you better performance for much less $). Dual 4K however, you'll want SLI Titan X to maintain good FPS in upcoming games at high settings, as currently, one Titan X is borderline for single 4K high settings while still getting ~60 avg FPS.

Thanks for your info. Great to know! :) It seems like my setup should be future proof enough. :)

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In order to put a fan on the bottom on Define S, I have to go for AX860, because EVGA850 is too long... :(

In the Define S you don't really need a bottom fan. It won't help much if at all, especially if the other fan mounts are populated.

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In the Define S you don't really need a bottom fan. It won't help much if at all, especially if the other fan mounts are populated.

I plan on NOT removing ANY of the three top moduvents, that's why. Plus a bottom fan can blow cool air directly onto GPU? It should help a bit, right?

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I plan on NOT removing ANY of the three top moduvents, that's why. Plus a bottom fan can blow cool air directly onto GPU? It should help a bit, right?

Even with the top moduvents all in there I'd still leave it without a bottom fan, as to have a straight-through airflow path from front to rear.

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Even with the top moduvents all in there I'd still leave it without a bottom fan, as to have a straight-through airflow path from front to rear.

Do you use aio liquid cooler for your cpu? The only reason I want to put a fan on the bottom is that I need to mount the rad (280mm) in the front. Define S can hold 3 140mm fans in the front. That means two of the fans will blow in warm air and only one fan can intake some cool air. I'm a bit worried about gpu overheating in this case. What do you think?

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Your spending so much money just buy corsair 1200i. Just to be on the safe side

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Do you use aio liquid cooler for your cpu? The only reason I want to put a fan on the bottom is that I need to mount the rad (280mm) in the front. Define S can hold 3 140mm fans in the front. That means two of the fans will blow in warm air and only one fan can intake some cool air. I'm a bit worried about gpu overheating in this case. What do you think?

If a Titan X doesn't overheat in a tiny Silverstone SG13 that also has a single H80i as a fan, intaking only warm air, I wouldn't see it overheating in a Define S.

 

https://www.vessel.com/videos/Gdb2u0UqC(if you're subscribed to Vessel)

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If a Titan X doesn't overheat in a tiny Silverstone SG13 that also has a single H80i as a fan, intaking only warm air, I wouldn't see it overheating in a Define S.

 

https://www.vessel.com/videos/Gdb2u0UqC(if you're subscribed to Vessel)

Unfortunately I don't have Vessel account... But good to know that I can survive without a bottom fan! :)

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