Compatibility

[trueno_86]

Hi guys. I just started learning about building computers a couple of months ago (mostly from Linus), but I am not very sure about the compatibility of the different components. I was thinking about this build and wonder if they are compatible. If you have any tips about components capability do share them with me too. I'll mostly be using this computer for gaming and entertainment purposes only. I also do a little bit of music making and work. Thank you!

 

CPU - Intel® Core™ i7-5960X Processor Extreme Edition

Ram - G.Skill Ripjaws DDR4 32GB Ram (4X8GB)

Motherboard - Asus X99 Deluxe/U3.1

GPU - EVGA GeForce GTX 980 ti X2

Power Supply - Corsair AX1500i

SSD - Samsung 850 Pro X4 (RAID 10)

Soundcard - ASUS Xonar Essence STX

Cooler - Hydro Series™ H110i GTX 280mm Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler

Case - Corsair Obsidian Series 750D

 

Would Samsung XP941 512GB M.2 work well in this build?

Is the power supply too overkill? Should I just get the AX1200i?

I'm also not very sure about the case, is there any other case that will be better?

Do share with me if there is any better components choices too!

[ThatOneRussian]

use pcpartpicker and find out

[Tedster]

It looks like it should be fine. You can mount that radiator in the front or top.

One concern with the 750D is that you don't get much airflow from the front so I would suggest looking at the Airflow Edition.

[starwarsguy99]

use pcpartpicker and find out

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Thats the best to check compatibility and if the PSU is big enough

[Guest]

Nice build!

 

But before you start; check out some builds & tips from a great youtuber called: Carey Holzman. ( https://www.youtube.com/user/CareyHolzman?&ab_channel=CareyHolzman )

 

Use PCPartPicker ( http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ )

[Tedster]

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Thats the best to check compatibility and if the PSU is big enough

A 1200w PSU should be fine for this as long as it's good quality. You could run it off of 860 watts but then you would be very close to the max power draw that the PSU can do and you wouldn't have any overclocking headroom. Realistically 1000w should be fine but I would go for 1200w.

[Fate]

I think you should go either Z97 with an i7-4790k, Z170 with an i7-6700k, or X99 with a 5820k. The 5960x is really overkill for what you need, and unless you don't mind blowing an extra $500+ on a CPU for slightly better performance in some games, I'd stray away from it.

What monitor will you be using? Two 980ti's with anything less than a 1440p (preferably 144Hz)/4k display is, in my opinion, a bit silly.

[Kirky2k15]

You'd be better of with Samsung SM951 as that replaced the XP941 and is faster, either that or wait for the 950 Pro, although from what I've read it won't be as fast as the 951...

[trueno_86]

I think you should go either Z97 with an i7-4790k, Z170 with an i7-6700k, or X99 with a 5820k. The 5960x is really overkill for what you need, and unless you don't mind blowing an extra $500+ on a CPU for slightly better performance in some games, I'd stray away from it.

What monitor will you be using? Two 980ti's with anything less than a 1440p (preferably 144Hz)/4k display is, in my opinion, a bit silly.

I will be using the Asus PQ321Q Monitor.

[trueno_86]

A 1200w PSU should be fine for this as long as it's good quality. You could run it off of 860 watts but then you would be very close to the max power draw that the PSU can do and you wouldn't have any overclocking headroom. Realistically 1000w should be fine but I would go for 1200w.

Will there still be enough room if I want to upgrade if I go for 1200w?

[trueno_86]

It looks like it should be fine. You can mount that radiator in the front or top.

One concern with the 750D is that you don't get much airflow from the front so I would suggest looking at the Airflow Edition.

I'll probably also put in an optical drive - Asus DRW-24B1ST

 

Do you think that Enthoo Pro or any other case will be a better choice?