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So being new here, I'm wanting to see if anyone can:

1) Find these parts at the cheapest prices (could be new, refurbished, or used)

2) Recommend parts that are cheaper and/or better

 

I have a 3K USD limit also

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bGHw4D

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I would get a 5960x or a 5930k. Also I would step down a little on the psu in exchange for better parts. 

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I would get a 5960x or a 5930k. Also I would step down a little on the psu in exchange for better parts. 

 

False. Xeon is best for a workstation. More cores for his dollar.

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What is it with new builders and case fans? Why do you feel the need to buy 4 extra ones?

 

Just playing around a bit I was able to make a dual Xeon, 24 thread monster, with a Titan X. Screw the 5960X.

 

 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z10PA-D8 ATX Dual-CPU LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($407.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($988.00 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2988.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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So being new here, I'm wanting to see if anyone can:

1) Find these parts at the cheapest prices (could be new, refurbished, or used)

2) Recommend parts that are cheaper and/or better

 

I have a 3K USD limit also

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bGHw4D

Follow your own topics, bud.

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Not accurate. Cores are not the only measure of performance.

 

Of course, not in all cases at all. Just comparing Xeons to i7s... Xeons trump them in rendering performance per dollar. 

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Follow your own topics, bud.

Sorry about that, had to do some stuff while I was away

 

Anyways, the reason I chose the Titan X was because of the 12 GB of VRAM for 3D rendering (since I'll be working with stuff like Unity, Source FilmMaker, the works) also would you think I should get one of the 6-core Intel CPUs rather than the 6700k quad core?

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So what specific CPU would you recommend for me to get in the Xeon line?

What is it with new builders and case fans? Why do you feel the need to buy 4 extra ones?
 
Just playing around a bit I was able to make a dual Xeon, 24 thread monster, with a Titan X. Screw the 5960X.
 
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CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z10PA-D8 ATX Dual-CPU LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($407.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory  ($159.99 @ Adorama) 
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory  ($159.99 @ Adorama) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($76.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($76.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($988.00 @ 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  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $2988.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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If you need remote help fixing something on your computer

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Sorry about that, had to do some stuff while I was away

 

Anyways, the reason I chose the Titan X was because of the 12 GB of VRAM for 3D rendering (since I'll be working with stuff like Unity, Source FilmMaker, the works) also would you think I should get one of the 6-core Intel CPUs rather than the 6700k quad core?

If you look at my take at your $3000 budget, I put in two 12 thread Xeons, totally 24 threads on a dual socket mobo. I know you will make use of the 12GB of VRAM (hopefully) so I did put that in as well, and still stayed under $3K.

 

I'll post it again so you don't have to look for it.

 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z10PA-D8 ATX Dual-CPU LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($407.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($988.00 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2988.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-02 22:21 EDT-0400
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CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ SuperBiiz) 



Motherboard: Asus Z10PA-D8 ATX Dual-CPU LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($407.99 @ Newegg) 



Storage: Crucial MX200 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 


Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($988.00 @ Amazon) 

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


Total: $3125.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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just msg me on my profile

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If you look at my take at your $3000 budget, I put in two 12 thread Xeons, totally 24 threads on a dual socket mobo. I know you will make use of the 12GB of VRAM (hopefully) so I did put that in as well, and still stayed under $3K.

 

I'll post it again so you don't have to look for it.

 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z10PA-D8 ATX Dual-CPU LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($407.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card  ($988.00 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2988.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-02 22:21 EDT-0400

 

Ah ok thanks!

Also since you're still here, I was hoping to find a 4K monitor that would run above 60 FPS.

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So what specific CPU would you recommend for me to get in the Xeon line?

 

E5-2630 or two.

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Ah ok thanks!

You can make some changes if you'd like, perhaps make it a bit more appealing to the eye as it's, well, not an eye sore, but that mobo with the green RAM is... But it'll kick ASS. If you make any changes run them by us so we can make sure they are good changes.

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You can make some changes if you'd like, perhaps make it a bit more appealing to the eye as it's, well, not an eye sore, but that mobo with the green RAM is... But it'll kick ASS. If you make any changes run them by us so we can make sure they are good changes.

How about something like what I had with the case fans. I was wanting more of a red/black colour theme for my PC build. I was considering buying an LED strip off of Newegg.

Something like this perhaps: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812170026

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False. Xeon is best for a workstation. More cores for his dollar.

 

I agree. Did not remember the workstation part. I did read it. 

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How about something like what I had with the case fans. I was wanting more of a red/black colour theme for my PC build. I was considering buying an LED strip off of Newegg.

Something like this perhaps: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812170026

worry about the parts before the looks

If you need remote help fixing something on your computer

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How about something like what I had with the case fans. I was wanting more of a red/black colour theme for my PC build. I was considering buying an LED strip off of Newegg.

Something like this perhaps: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812170026

Well I meant component wise. Sure you can add fans and stuff, kind of looks tacky IMO. An LED strip is nice, but I would get the BitFenix Alchemy 2.0 strips.

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