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Didn't make the post :P Just decided to go with the 970

 

I ended up buying the EVGA 650W PSU and G.Skill Ripjaws 16 GB RAM, other than that its pretty similar to the last one I posted

 

 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($14.45 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($319.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $1167.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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NOTE: I did NOT use some of these sellers for various reasons
 
I just finished purchasing everything! So no regrets now.. (For way more than $1100 after tax and shipping... also newegg was acting up cause of black friday traffic so fun)
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Original List:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bL9Rcf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bL9Rcf/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($292.85 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill Value 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Mushkin ECO2 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ B&H) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($649.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: Cooler Master 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($67.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1360.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-15 15:43 EST-0500
 
 
Not sure if I should go with the i7 4790k, it adds about 0.4 GHz to the base and turbo clock but it is a bit more expensive, not sure if i need it. I won't OC the CPU or GPU
 
Hows the PSU? PCPartPicker claims that system will use less than 500 W. I know you need a bit more than that, but I'm not sure how much more.
 
New List:

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($100.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($319.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $1252.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-21 12:32 EST-0500
 
Any thoughts?

i7 4790k | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB | Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB | 2x Seagate Barracuda 2TB | MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V | Fractal Design R4 | EVGA 650W

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What are you doing with this PC?

i5-4690k@4.5GHz || MSI GTX 970 || MSI z97 Gaming 5 || NZXT Kraken x61 || WD Black 1TB || Crucial MX100 || 8GB Corsair Vengeance Pro || Corsair RM750 || NZXT H440 || Corsair k70 RGB mx browns || Acer H236HL || ViewSonic VX2255wm-4

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CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($232.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 


Storage: Mushkin ECO2 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 


Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($649.99 @ B&H) 

Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $1248.27

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Just do 4790

Ok one vote for 4790

 

 

What are you doing with this PC?

Probably should have mentioned, its going to be a gaming PC

 

 

If you won't be overclocking, use a Xeon 1231. It's a locked i7 without an iGPU.

I've heard that Xeons are better suited for servers, and i7's for gaming. And the 1231 has lower base and turbo clock than the 4790

 

 

a non Unlocked CPU and a non-oc capable mobo with a 980ti be ready for bottlenecks

Ok what would you recommend instead? I'm looking for a GPU in the power range of the 980ti. I'd also prefer NVIDIA but I don't have any good reason. If you can come up with anything that Radeon does better then I'll go for a Radeon card instead

 

 

That does save about 100 bucks but I'd like at least 16 gigs of ram. And I'm still not sold on the Xeons

 

 

I dont like the choice of psu, i dont think its of sufficient quality. Wattage is fine tho. I would get a XFX or Seasonic unit or the ever so popular G2 or GS series from EVGA.

I figured 650 would be plenty, would I be safe going down to 600 or even 550? I totally don't care about the manufacturer as long as they are reliable and decently priced

i7 4790k | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB | Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB | 2x Seagate Barracuda 2TB | MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V | Fractal Design R4 | EVGA 650W

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a non Unlocked CPU and a non-oc capable mobo with a 980ti be ready for bottlenecks

It wouldn't bottleneck on an i5-4460. Be careful with that word :P

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I've heard that Xeons are better suited for servers, and i7's for gaming. And the 1231 has lower base and turbo clock than the 4790

 

 

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That is true, but you really won't notice much difference. It really isn't worth it to get an i7 if you aren't going to overclock it. It's best to get this or an i5 4460.

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That is true, but you really won't notice much difference. It really isn't worth it to get an i7 if you aren't going to overclock it. It's best to get this or an i5 4460.

 

I've currently got an i7 3770 (3.4 base , 3.9 turbo), would the 1231 or 4450 be as good or better in terms of gaming performance?

Secondary question what about video editing?

i7 4790k | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB | Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB | 2x Seagate Barracuda 2TB | MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V | Fractal Design R4 | EVGA 650W

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I've currently got an i7 3770 (3.4 base , 3.9 turbo), would the 1231 or 4450 be as good or better in terms of gaming performance?

Secondary question what about video editing?

If you are video editing, the Xeon is an excellent choice. But your current processor is a very good option. You could reuse that and save a lot on your build.

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If you are video editing, the Xeon is an excellent choice. But your current processor is a very good option. You could reuse that and save a lot on your build.

I suppose I'd like more game power, rather than video rendering power.

 

Reusing my 3770 never really crossed my mind... I guess I was looking forward to a brand new system. But reusing it would make sense I suppose.

i7 4790k | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB | Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB | 2x Seagate Barracuda 2TB | MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V | Fractal Design R4 | EVGA 650W

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I suppose I'd like more game power, rather than video rendering power.

 

Reusing my 3770 never really crossed my mind... I guess I was looking forward to a brand new system. But reusing it would make sense I suppose.

As long as you are fine with memory running at 1600, you should be fine with your current i7.

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As long as you are fine with memory running at 1600, you should be fine with your current i7.

 

I've had it for 4 years (maybe more). If I did reuse it should I get a new cooler (currently using stock) or is it safe to just thoroughly clean everything and reuse?

 

 

 

 

I'd probably use the SSD I picked out, and PCPartPicker has some issues with the ram + mobo, and the case + Card. But I do like that variation of the 980ti

 

EDIT: Plus I'd like to keep it under 1500USD because I'm sure some things will end up being more expensive than predicted

i7 4790k | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB | Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB | 2x Seagate Barracuda 2TB | MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V | Fractal Design R4 | EVGA 650W

A gaming PC for your budget: $800 - $1000 - $1500 - $1800 - $2600 - $9001

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CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($343.98 @ OutletPC) 



Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $1408.93

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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I've had it for 4 years (maybe more). If I did reuse it should I get a new cooler (currently using stock) or is it safe to just thoroughly clean everything and reuse?

 

 

 

 

I'd probably use the SSD I picked out, and PCPartPicker has some issues with the ram + mobo, and the case + Card. But I do like that variation of the 980ti

 

EDIT: Plus I'd like to keep it under 1500USD because I'm sure some things will end up being more expensive than predicted

Yes, get a new cooler. Basic coolers don't cost too much.

 

Here's a new build.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($343.98 @ OutletPC) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1433.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Wow a 1TB SSD

 

That is a bit ridiculous, but I would love to have one. I do already have a 2TB HDD, but my laptop's HDD just died on me, making me a little wary of HDDs.

I might switch it for a ~500 gb SSD

 

Other than that, its a great build, thanks!

i7 4790k | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB | Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB | 2x Seagate Barracuda 2TB | MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V | Fractal Design R4 | EVGA 650W

A gaming PC for your budget: $800 - $1000 - $1500 - $1800 - $2600 - $9001

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Yes, get a new cooler. Basic coolers don't cost too much.

 

Here's a new build.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($343.98 @ OutletPC) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1433.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-15 17:03 EST-0500

 

why 130$ for a case

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Is money an issue? If not, here's a build I been planning to build.

I'm still in the process of drawing out the internals piping system, making sure the flow indicator is located in the middle of the side panel window.

Just a few more month before I'm ready to buy everything. If new gpu/cpu comes out before then, will use the new stuff instead.
I know there's no point in having two different piping system, it just makes things more complicated.

But it makes things looks better. The casing will be painted white, same as the ram but the ram will have led in it.
All the led in it will be custom and also would be pulsating like a heart beat
 

MProject "Holy Vampire"

 

Kind of like this build here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WevVOChvgkE

If death has no cost, life has no worth

The dead are gone, the living are hungry

Life is not about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself.

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Yes money is an issue, I'd like to keep it under $1500. Those two are just a tad over my price range ;)

 

Also my current setup means any fancy lighting in the case would go to waste, as my PC is almost completely hidden under my desk. No other place to put it right now.

 

Hopefully one day I'll save up for something like one of those! I think that my planned build will handle anything I want it to do for now :)

 

 

 

Any reason you chose the 5930k over a 6700k or 4790k?

i7 4790k | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB | Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB | 2x Seagate Barracuda 2TB | MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V | Fractal Design R4 | EVGA 650W

A gaming PC for your budget: $800 - $1000 - $1500 - $1800 - $2600 - $9001

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PCPartPicker List:                     http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6dGVVn

Price Breakdown by Merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6dGVVn/by_merchant/

 
CPU | Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor | (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790) | $292.85 @ OutletPC 
Motherboard | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97sslikraitedition) | $113.89 @ OutletPC 
Memory | Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory | (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy16gx3m2a2400c11) | $77.99 @ Newegg 
Storage | OCZ Trion 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ocz-internal-hard-drive-trn10025sat3240g) | $59.99 @ Amazon 
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $59.99 @ SuperBiiz 
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked ACX 2.0+ Video Card | (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-06gp44993kr) | $646.98 @ Newegg 
Case | Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case | (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-case-eca3253br) | $39.99 @ Directron 
Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10750xr) | $79.99 @ Newegg 
 
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1401.67
 | Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
 | Total | $1371.67
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Yes money is an issue, I'd like to keep it under $1500. Those two are just a tad over my price range ;)

 

Also my current setup means any fancy lighting in the case would go to waste, as my PC is almost completely hidden under my desk. No other place to put it right now.

 

Hopefully one day I'll save up for something like one of those! I think that my planned build will handle anything I want it to do for now :)

 

 

 

Any reason you chose the 5930k over a 6700k or 4790k?

2 extra core, more pcie lane, better performance per dollar.

I am between gaming and rendering. I benefit more from multicore rendering.

But if i wanted to I could run a xeon instead, but that's for later down the line if i want to seriously do cgi as a full time job.

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The dead are gone, the living are hungry

Life is not about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself.

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