$7000 PC Project

PublicNemessis · July 7, 2015

So I'm in Florida, US. I was given $7,000 specifically to spend on a PC set up. *Includes desk and Chair*

I will use the system for Gaming, Video Editing and Rendering, some 3D work. For gaming I tend to be really into simulators, racing specifically, mostly I would game on one monitor and have the two others for misc things like video editing programs and browsing and only race on all three.

I'm looking for three monitors, had my eyes set on the Acer 27' 1440p IPS G-Sync Panel but if there are better feel free to recommend them. Or two monitor set up doesn't matter as long as it can be good for both single and surround monitor gaming.

I already looked into peripherals as far as things go I even have a desk and chair chosen; DeathAdder Chroma, Corsair K95 RGB, Sennhieser PC 363D, DX Racer Gaming Chair and the Vert-Desk.

Im upgrading because for the past 5 years I've had to bear with a HP TouchSmart 320 and it doesn't even have a GPU. It is a dinosaur and I cant bear it any longer. I thought that this would be a fun project for all the PC experts on the forums to put together a redicolously overpowered multi-purpose computer.

Additional Details : X99 Platform, Red/Black Theme and please NO WATER COOLING.

Thank you, I tried to be as specific as possible. I put together a reference rig of kind of what I'm looking for but I'm sure you guys will do a way better job than me. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Vfm77P

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, · July 7, 2015

Looks actually good, would get better fans though so that it doesn't sound like a jet.

MaxTheMonster · July 7, 2015

No water cooling. Hard to reach that budget

I would spend $4000 on the pc/ desk and save the $3000 for later. Much better use of your money.

July 7, 2015

I like it, A lot. Its like you've done this before; I also don't blame you, I hate custom water cooling, I cant stand the tubing and the fittings, I'm just gonna buy a 980Ti Hall of Fame and be done with it.

Minzo · July 7, 2015

With that kind of money, I would buy this!

July 7, 2015

Why would you drop 7k on a setup and NOT have a watercooled PC? If you are going to spend that much then why would you even care? lol

Lethal Seraph · July 7, 2015

Maybe he's into reliability if the setup is used for serious projects that can't be maintained with water cooling.

Also, get some noctua fans man!

ImBleu · July 7, 2015

Would you consider PC AIO CPU Coolers as watercooling? Because X99 is a monster.

Delusional Phil · July 7, 2015

There's nothing to change ... It's perfect ..

g4m3cr34tor · July 7, 2015

Shit sorry, just realised my thing was useless.

Your build is really nice, maybe consider adding aanother secondary monitor for true immersion?

Edited July 7, 2015 by g4m3cr34tor

July 7, 2015

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Nonco · July 7, 2015

I would highly suggest not having a 60Hz monitor right next to a 144Hz monitor it will drive you crazy seeing the difference between the two if theyre right next to eachother

Jonathan Foe · July 7, 2015

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NGQhwP) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NGQhwP/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80648i75960x) | $899.99 @ Micro Center

**CPU Cooler** | [NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx6101) | $125.99 @ SuperBiiz

**Thermal Compound** | [Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-thermal-paste-acmx4) | $6.95 @ OutletPC

**Motherboard** | [Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-rampagevextreme) | $475.98 @ Newegg

**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f42400c15q32grr) | $249.99 @ Newegg

**Storage** | [samsung 850 Pro Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7ke1t0bw) | $487.01 @ Amazon

**Storage** | [Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd4003fzex) | $202.85 @ Amazon

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-06gp44990kr) (2-Way SLI) | $649.99 @ Amazon

**Case** | [Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011063ww) | $154.99 @ Micro Center

**Power Supply** | [Corsair 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-ax1200i) | $308.98 @ Newegg

**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $18.89 @ OutletPC

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $86.98 @ OutletPC

**Sound Card** | [Creative Labs Sound Blaster Zx 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/creative-labs-sound-card-70sb150600000) | $128.74 @ NCIX US

**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050006ww) | $27.89 @ OutletPC

**Fan Controller** | [NZXT SENTRY 3 Fan Controller](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-fan-controller-acsen3b1) | $29.88 @ OutletPC

**Monitor** | [benQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/benq-monitor-rl2455hm) | $179.99 @ Micro Center

**Keyboard** | [Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/razer-keyboard-rz0301220200r3u1) | $159.99 @ Directron

**Mouse** | [Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-mouse-910004074) | $59.43 @ Amazon

**Headphones** | [Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-headphones-981000536) | $55.99 @ Amazon

**Speakers** | [Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-speakers-980000430) | $65.65 @ NCIX US

| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |

| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $5446.12

| Mail-in rebates | -$60.00

| **Total** | **$5386.12**

| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-07-07 05:46 EDT-0400 |

infamous_last · July 7, 2015

I would consider pumping up the PSU to the EVGA 1200W P2 for some extra headroom.

Should look at a PCIe based M.2 SSD for some additional speed, especially given content creation which will benefit greatly.

Maybe change the GPUs to the Hybrid versions given you're already got an AIO on the CPU.

I'm personally using a Phillips 40" 4K (60hz/sRGB) for CAD + gaming and it's pretty great and well priced, no GSync/FreeSync unfortunately though.

PublicNemessis · July 8, 2015

Thank you guys for all the responses, I did choose to go with the Swiftech H240 but its out of stock currently, I'm going to change most fans to noctua and replace the 1000W with 1200W. I'm still working out what monitors to go with that are all 144Hz, if anything I will toss in a third 980Ti and then I would probably consider getting watercooling but I will do everything not to, Its somehthing that I am not looking forward to always have in mind, making sure nothing is leaking and what not. It was hard to choose what comment actually solved my problem since more than 3 answered some of my questions so I wanna thank everyone again and if I get around to building this soon I will be sure to post some pictures if any of you are still interested in what the final product looks like.

July 8, 2015

Would you consider PC AIO CPU Coolers as watercooling? Because X99 is a monster.

Can confirm, I would recommend the H100i (which I use and love).

techguru · July 8, 2015

Thank you guys for all the responses, I did choose to go with the Swiftech H240 but its out of stock currently, I'm going to change most fans to noctua and replace the 1000W with 1200W. I'm still working out what monitors to go with that are all 144Hz, if anything I will toss in a third 980Ti and then I would probably consider getting watercooling but I will do everything not to, Its somehthing that I am not looking forward to always have in mind, making sure nothing is leaking and what not. It was hard to choose what comment actually solved my problem since more than 3 answered some of my questions so I wanna thank everyone again and if I get around to building this soon I will be sure to post some pictures if any of you are still interested in what the final product looks like.

ROG SWIFT PG279Q

3 of these

and if your going majorly high end..go with a seasonic 1200w

you also want a intel 750 ssd

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-400GB-Solid-2-5-Inch-SSDPE2MW400G401/dp/B00VPK0KLS/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1436322832&sr=1-6&keywords=intel+750+400gb

brob · July 8, 2015

Intel 750 Series 1.2TB PCI-E Solid State Drive or Intel 750 Series 400GB PCI-E Solid State Drive, much better storage performance.

EVGA 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply is arguably a better psu.

Consider G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory, Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory, or G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory.

ImBleu · July 8, 2015

Can confirm, I would recommend the H100i (which I use and love).

100i is one of the worst. H105 or H100iGTX only

brob · July 8, 2015

100i is one of the worst. H105 or H100iGTX only

If one can get it, the H240-X is superior.

July 8, 2015

If one can get it, the H240-X is superior.

Bad pump (from what I read)

July 8, 2015

100i is one of the worst. H105 or H100iGTX only

Never knew that, as it is very popular.

ImBleu · July 8, 2015

Never knew that, as it is very popular.

Bad pump & prone to leaking. Mine leaked on me.

July 8, 2015

Bad pump & prone to leaking. Mine leaked on me.

Swear to god if that leaks on my 5820k and Titan....

ImBleu · July 8, 2015

Swear to god if that leaks on my 5820k and Titan....

It knocked out a GTX770 SLI and an i5-4670k. Luckily Corsair bought me a new motherboard, CPU, GPU and Powersupply.

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