First Build for around $1,600 US

[H_E_Xy]

The only real conflict I am still deciding on is whether or not to go with the xeon or i7 4790k. Hyper threading is something I would like with editing and rendering videos. So far I have decided on the xeon (has good gaming reviews, just no OC) and only the i7 if it goes on sale for less than $300

 

Is there anything to add from you guys? I like the video card, and may be overkill, but is cheaper and safer to buy water cooled than to do it myself.

Have spent many days researching and picking parts.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ck4hNG

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($232.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ B&H) 

Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB HYBRID Video Card  ($749.99) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 

Other: Phantek Enthoo EVOLV ATX ($180.00)

Total: $1561.93

 

[desertcomputer]

Would go with i5 instead of xenon. 

[shanmu54321]

Get at least 16 gb of ram man. 

[DWN]

Looks pretty sweet.

 

A few options.

Xeon is really only recommended if you are serious about video encoding. For gaming see the comparisons here

16GB of RAM

AMD Fury X is $650 with water cooling

AMD Nano is coming out @ $450

The cooler is slightly overpriced - see my coolers sheet

[Fricey]

 

The only real conflict I am still deciding on is whether or not to go with the xeon or i7 4790k. Hyper threading is something I would like with editing and rendering videos. So far I have decided on the xeon (has good gaming reviews, just no OC) and only the i7 if it goes on sale for less than $300

 

Is there anything to add from you guys? I like the video card, and may be overkill, but is cheaper and safer to buy water cooled than to do it myself.

Have spent many days researching and picking parts.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ck4hNG

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($232.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ B&H) 

Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB HYBRID Video Card  ($749.99) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 

Other: Phantek Enthoo EVOLV ATX ($180.00)

Total: $1561.93

 

 

 

The only real conflict I am still deciding on is whether or not to go with the xeon or i7 4790k. Hyper threading is something I would like with editing and rendering videos. So far I have decided on the xeon (has good gaming reviews, just no OC) and only the i7 if it goes on sale for less than $300

 

Is there anything to add from you guys? I like the video card, and may be overkill, but is cheaper and safer to buy water cooled than to do it myself.

Have spent many days researching and picking parts.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ck4hNG

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($232.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ B&H) 

Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB HYBRID Video Card  ($749.99) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 

Other: Phantek Enthoo EVOLV ATX ($180.00)

Total: $1561.93

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Wf4v7PI got this just add the price of your 980 TI to it and it would be good.

[H_E_Xy]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Wf4v7PI got this just add the price of your 980 TI to it and it would be good.

So why the micro ATX motherboard? Less PCI ports?

[H_E_Xy]

Get at least 16 gb of ram man. 

Only reason for 8 gb is I plan on buying more later, but don't need it RIGHT now. 

Though if it is worth it, could just get 4790k and 16 gb of ram, so go all out, and not have to upgrade for a while...

In fact price is still in the 1600 range, will just need to save money for upgraded fans than the stock ones which come with the case and radiators. Though fans are moderately cheap comparative.