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Final product: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nNJydC

 

Although it came out to about $500 more than what I wanted to spend on this build but that's due to monitors.

If I didn't need them then this build would come out to $2000 which is exactly what I wanted to spend on this.

Thanks for all your guys' help with this build :)

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I plan to do a whole heck of a lot on this computer. In idea, I really have no budget. I'm willing to save my money to get the best of the best. But that's not how reality is. 

My budget for this build is at $2000. I don't want to be spending more than this on all the parts, monitors, and OS. But since I'm not in a rush to build anything my budget is bendable. I can go as high as needed to get the most that I need but I'd like to stay near the $2000 range.

As in the title: I plan on using this computer for gaming (GTA V, Black Ops III, and even minor games like CS:GO), graphic design (Photoshop and Illustrator), video editing (sony vegas pro and after effects), and 3D modeling (cinema 4D). I'm also going to use the computer for basics like school and some work things but really I don't need to focus as a 500$ laptop can do that.

I'm currently looking for a 2 and eventually 3 monitor setup for the computer. I'm going to have a side tv for my xbox one but that's not needed to add to this budget.

I'd prefer to have them on a single 3 monitor stand but wall mounting is limited and since I may not have the budget to get all three monitors, having two monitors on a three monitor stand would look stupid.

 

The build I've had my eye on for some time:

CPU: i7-4790k

CPU Cooler: Dark Rock Pro 3

Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth Z87 (Not sure if this is a good choice)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2x8gb)

SSD: Samsung 850 Evo 250GB

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB (I've had a 1TB laptop for about 3 years now and am only half way to filling it up. I'm open to upgrade this if needed)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB

Case: NZXT Noctis 450 ATX Mid Tower

PS: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold

OS: Windows 8.1

Monitor: Dell E2414Hr 60Hz 24" (Not sure if this is the best choice for me as I don't know much about refresh rates and what makes a good gaming monitor)

 

EDIT: Looking for a Black and Red themed build to match my desk setup

 

I'm open to any suggestions and revamps of what I've put together. Thanks for the help :)

-Doug

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It looks okay, but for the price, you could go X99. And I don't like the PSU.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($378.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($184.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($66.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($634.99 @ B&H)
Case: Rosewill RISE ATX Full Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: LG 24M47VQ 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Microsoft Software Swap on Reddit ($30.00)
Total: $1935.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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4790k 

much edit

very gaming

lots render

sounds like a doozy

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It looks okay, but for the price, you could go X99. And I don't like the PSU.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($378.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($184.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($144.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.78 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($66.99 @ Best Buy)

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($634.99 @ B&H)

Case: Rosewill RISE ATX Full Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Amazon)

Monitor: LG 24M47VQ 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ Amazon)

Other: Microsoft Software Swap on Reddit ($30.00)

Total: $1935.67

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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4x4GB really? I'm trying to have room to upgrade not just use up all my slots like a scrub

 

 

 

Monitor: LG 24M47VQ 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ Amazon)

I don't really like the glossy material this monitor has. Yeah it looks like it'll get the job done but I want it to go with my setup and look good

 

 

 

Case: Rosewill RISE ATX Full Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Amazon)

 

Nice case. Looks like it has room for cable management  and has enough fans so I don't have to buy any (at least for now)

 

Looks like it'll get the job done. I was looking for a Black and Red themed build (should have put that in the post).

 

 

why theres no sarcasam the 4790k is recommendation for your situation

I know there wasn't. It just seemed liked you freaked out over it. So all you suggest is adding that CPU and I'd be good?

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I know there wasn't. It just seemed liked you freaked out over it. So all you suggest is adding that CPU and I'd be good?

i mean i like it personally because i ordered one :c

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If you want Red/Black case switch to H440. I love it and it comes with 4 case fans.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hsCd23

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hsCd23/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($208.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($56.37 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($150.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($679.99 @ Amazon) 

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

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $2065.27

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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i mean i like it personally because i ordered one :c

alright. I'll put that to the CPU on the original post

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If you want Red/Black case switch to H440. I love it and it comes with 4 case fans.
 
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hsCd23
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hsCd23/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($208.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($56.37 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($150.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($679.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2065.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-02 21:02 EDT-0400

 

I like everything on this list. The monitor I'm not too happy about how the bottom is so glossy (at least from the pictures). It'll do the job and it has the Red and Black theme.

 

Anyone have any suggestions on what to change about this build?

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Yes. Unsurprisingly, I do. Lol.

 

 

1. X99 is a better option for this price range compared to the i7 4000 series.

2. I think you might want a bigger SSD.

3. Motherboard is pretty overkill.

4. PSU is FSP made. Go with the G2 EVGA PSU or an XFX or Seasonic unit.

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4x4GB really? I'm trying to have room to upgrade not just use up all my slots like a scrub

 

It's X99 there are 8 slots on the motherboard

 

I like everything on this list. The monitor I'm not too happy about how the bottom is so glossy (at least from the pictures). It'll do the job and it has the Red and Black theme.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($378.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING 5 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($248.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.78 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($634.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Rosewill RISE ATX Full Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC P2370SD 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($119.39 @ Amazon) 
Other: Microsoft Software Swap on Reddit ($30.00)
Total: $2022.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-02 21:14 EDT-0400

Computing enthusiast. 
I use to be able to input a cheat code now I've got to input a credit card - Total Biscuit
 

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It's X99 there are 8 slots on the motherboard

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($378.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING 5 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($248.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.78 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($634.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Rosewill RISE ATX Full Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC P2370SD 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($119.39 @ Amazon) 
Other: Microsoft Software Swap on Reddit ($30.00)
Total: $2022.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-02 21:14 EDT-0400

 

 

We're getting there, folks. Slowly.

 

Change the PSU for the EVGA Supernova G2, it is a Super Flower built unit.

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Over budget :/ Screen has a matte finish.. no gloss

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MxdHTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MxdHTW/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($378.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($239.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($165.05 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($122.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($679.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor  ($158.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $2290.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-02 21:18 EDT-0400

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We're getting there, folks. Slowly.

 

Change the PSU for the EVGA Supernova G2, it is a Super Flower built unit.

i was originally going to but whenever I put a cheaper power supply in builds people complain =| 

Computing enthusiast. 
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Over budget :/ Screen has a matte finish.. no gloss

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

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MxdHTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($378.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($239.99 @ B&H)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($165.05 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($122.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($679.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($158.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $2290.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-02 21:18 EDT-0400

I can tell this is over budget. But that's fine. I'm sure it's worth the wait.

Most of that money is twords the SSD and Hard Drive. Is it worth for a 500GB SSD and a 2 TB HD? And should I get a more wattage PSU to ensure no problems?

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i was originally going to but whenever I put a cheaper power supply in builds people complain =|

If the power supply has enough watts and people can agree it isn't going to cause me problems, I don't care.
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Maybe this one?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($378.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($197.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($679.95 @ B&H) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor  ($147.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $2049.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-02 21:57 EDT-0400

"THE RED ARMY"

| INTEL i5 4690K | GIGABYTE Z97X GAMING 3 | XFX R9 390X | CORSAIR VENGEANCE PRO 4x2 8GB 1600Mhz | CORSAIR H80i | XFX XTR 650W | 1TB WESTERN DIGITAL CAVIAR BLUE | ADATA SP600 256GB | LOGITECH G502 | CORSAIR VENGEANCE 1400 | CORSAIR K70 MECHANICAL RED | NZXT S340 |

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Maybe this one?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($378.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($74.90 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($197.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.99 @ Best Buy)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($679.95 @ B&H)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.24 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($147.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $2049.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-02 21:57 EDT-0400

So many cases to choose from

Like that it was near my price point. But I feel like adding more storage was worth it. Don't need to repost* (oops) it though. I'll change it manually when I start ordering (unless something else should be changed)

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With a 500GB SDD, you can store your OS and programs on it so they will boot quickly and with the 2TB, you can put all your games and your projects

~Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth - Oscar Wilde~

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Final product: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nNJydC

 

Although it came out to about $500 more than what I wanted to spend on this build but that's due to monitors.

If I didn't need them then this build would come out to $2000 which is exactly what I wanted to spend on this.

Thanks for all your guys' help with this build :)

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