First Time Build - Editing & Gaming Rig

[t0mmy]

Hello!

 

I am looking for input into this rig that I am looking at building. I have always used PCs for gaming and Macs for Editing, but I am now using Adobe CC (Premiere) so I think it is time to build a decent Editing Rig, that can also play some of my favorite games (Cities Skylines, Batman series, Battlefront)

 

Here is a build I pieced together from other threads:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fQfs4D

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($327.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($113.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($174.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.78 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($115.99 @ Directron) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($54.89 @ OutletPC) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1375.47

 

NEW UPDATED:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8gqqZL

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($327.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($74.90 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($88.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.78 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  ($12.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1298.48

 

My budget is $1,500. I would consider adding a decent monitor as well, if there is room in the budget.

 

Suggestions? Improvements?

 

THANK YOU!

[ThinkWithPortals]

I'd change the PSU for something like an EVGA G2/GS. The CX Series is designed for "basic system builds" not high end editing rigs like this.

inb4 someone links the CX series PSU video.

 

EDIT: Do you really need 32GB RAM?

[OAcesync]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($327.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($74.90 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($78.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.78 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($115.99 @ Directron) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($54.89 @ OutletPC) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1333.38

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-13 12:09 EDT-0400

[t0mmy]

OAcesync, thank you! My only concern is 16GB vs. 32GB RAM. Is it not worth it at this moment to go with the 32GB?

[BigDay]

1. i would get skylake cpu. get the 6700k
2. you need a better cpu cooling solution for the 6700k if you're going to overclock it. get the h100i gtx instead. the h60 is for the i5-4690k or the xeon 1231 v3 cpu
3. i wouldn't get a gigabyte board for overclocking. it won't allow you to set adaptive mode for your cache ratio and vring. get asus, msi, or as rock
4. 16 or 32gb would be fine. just go with what's in your budget
5. i'd get a 2tb hdd instead from seagate
6. get the r9 390 for gaming over the 970. get the 970 if you need cuda cores for your workstation use
7. don't get the cx psu. get the SeaSonic SSR-550RM at 550w

what kind of monitor are you going to buy? do you want a gaming monitor or an editing monitor?

[t0mmy]

@ThinkWithPortals, that is a good question and one I am trying to figure out myself. My only reason for going with 32GB is for multiple apps (Premiere, Encoder, Chrome) running all at the same time. Plus, it would speed up render and output times. 

 

However, buying 2x8GB would allow for easy upgrading!

[jimakos234]

gtx 980

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($327.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($50.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($479.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($72.00 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master OCTANE Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($43.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1422.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-13 12:29 EDT-0400

[ThinkWithPortals]

@ThinkWithPortals, that is a good question and one I am trying to figure out myself. My only reason for going with 32GB is for multiple apps (Premiere, Encoder, Chrome) running all at the same time. Plus, it would speed up render and output times. 

 

However, buying 2x8GB would allow for easy upgrading!

That's what I'd suggest, just get 16GB (2x8) now and if you discover that you really need 32 than buy another 2x8 kit.

[t0mmy]

@BigDay, I'm probably going to stick with the 970. I'm not planning much heavy-duty gaming, but the CUDA will be helpful for the workstation.

 

 

EDIT: Monitor would be for Editing over gaming.