Building a 4k gaming computer

[The Pikachu Mafia]

So in a few weeks I'm going to being purchasing parts for my desktop. I have helped to disassemble and replace parts to computers before, but this is the first time I've ever ventured to build one from scratch for myself. As such I would like some advice on the parts I'm planning to get, are they good choices, will they all work together seemlessly, etc.? especially in the case of the Motherboard and PSU since I don't have a lot of knowledge about those parts. The goal of the computer is to be a high-end gaming machine (4k) and I also want it to be capable of CPU intensive tasks (video rendering/photo editing, etc.) My budget is around $3000 - as always saving some money here and there is nice, but at the same time I don't mind paying for stronger components. Here's what I have so far:

 

• Intel i7 5820k
• 2x EVGA Geforce GTX 980 ti SC Gaming ACX 2.0+ (for SLI gaming)
• Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB SSD (been thinking about the pro but this one is cheaper...)
• WD Black 2 TB 7200 RPM HDD (for mass storage)
• G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16) DDR4 3200 RAM
• Asus X99-A Motherboard? (I don't know too much about mother boards and which one would be best for my build, so looking for some input here)
• PSU N/A (I've heard that EVGA is a good brand to go with for PSUs. I'm also assuming that I probably want around 1000 watts so I have a bit of wiggle room. But again, I don't know too much about this component so I'm looking for advice.)
• Case N/A (haven't decided which would be best yet, both performance wise and aesthetically speaking.)
• Fan/CPU cooler N/A (again, need input)
• Operating System: Windows 10 Professional

 

So as you can see, it's really more of a skeleton list at this point. Most of these components are subject to change (except for the GPU and CPU which I'm pretty set on) as this is not a finalized list. Any advice is greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance for the responses!

[Sam Z Man]

Have you checked out PC Part Picker.

[Ghostay]

So in a few weeks I'm going to being purchasing parts for my desktop. I have helped to disassemble and replace parts to computers before, but this is the first time I've ever ventured to build one from scratch for myself. As such I would like some advice on the parts I'm planning to get, are they good choices, will they all work together seemlessly, etc.? especially in the case of the Motherboard and PSU since I don't have a lot of knowledge about those parts. The goal of the computer is to be a high-end gaming machine (4k) and I also want it to be capable of CPU intensive tasks (video rendering/photo editing, etc.) My budget is around $3000 - as always saving some money here and there is nice, but at the same time I don't mind paying for stronger components. Here's what I have so far:

 

• Intel i7 5820k
• 2x EVGA Geforce GTX 980 ti SC Gaming ACX 2.0+ (for SLI gaming)
• Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB SSD (been thinking about the pro but this one is cheaper...)
• WD Black 2 TB 7200 RPM HDD (for mass storage)
• G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16) DDR4 3200 RAM
• Asus X99-A Motherboard? (I don't know too much about mother boards and which one would be best for my build, so looking for some input here)
• PSU N/A (I've heard that EVGA is a good brand to go with for PSUs. I'm also assuming that I probably want around 1000 watts so I have a bit of wiggle room. But again, I don't know too much about this component so I'm looking for advice.)
• Case N/A (haven't decided which would be best yet, both performance wise and aesthetically speaking.)
• Fan/CPU cooler N/A (again, need input)
• Operating System: Windows 10 Professional

 

So as you can see, it's really more of a skeleton list at this point. Most of these components are subject to change (except for the GPU and CPU which I'm pretty set on) as this is not a finalized list. Any advice is greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance for the responses!

What about the Corsair 760T, full window for those parts, and the OS you can get from G2A, have you considered a Corsair RMI PSU?

[iCantThinkOfAName]

So in a few weeks I'm going to being purchasing parts for my desktop. I have helped to disassemble and replace parts to computers before, but this is the first time I've ever ventured to build one from scratch for myself. As such I would like some advice on the parts I'm planning to get, are they good choices, will they all work together seemlessly, etc.? especially in the case of the Motherboard and PSU since I don't have a lot of knowledge about those parts. The goal of the computer is to be a high-end gaming machine (4k) and I also want it to be capable of CPU intensive tasks (video rendering/photo editing, etc.) My budget is around $3000 - as always saving some money here and there is nice, but at the same time I don't mind paying for stronger components. Here's what I have so far:

 

• Intel i7 5820k
• 2x EVGA Geforce GTX 980 ti SC Gaming ACX 2.0+ (for SLI gaming)
• Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB SSD (been thinking about the pro but this one is cheaper...)
• WD Black 2 TB 7200 RPM HDD (for mass storage)
• G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16) DDR4 3200 RAM
• Asus X99-A Motherboard? (I don't know too much about mother boards and which one would be best for my build, so looking for some input here)
• PSU N/A (I've heard that EVGA is a good brand to go with for PSUs. I'm also assuming that I probably want around 1000 watts so I have a bit of wiggle room. But again, I don't know too much about this component so I'm looking for advice.)
• Case N/A (haven't decided which would be best yet, both performance wise and aesthetically speaking.)
• Fan/CPU cooler N/A (again, need input)
• Operating System: Windows 10 Professional

 

So as you can see, it's really more of a skeleton list at this point. Most of these components are subject to change (except for the GPU and CPU which I'm pretty set on) as this is not a finalized list. Any advice is greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance for the responses!

Is this USD or CAD? Also, is your pc strictly for gaming, or any other use, if so, what?

[Enderman]

why windows 10 pro?

 

are you upgrading from windows 7/8 pro?

[stealth80]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($372.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GTX 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI KRAIT EDITION ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($246.49 @ B&H)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($205.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung SM951 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($334.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($67.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB FTW ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB FTW ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($131.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $2889.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 13:39 EST-0500

 

 

Go with 4x 8gb for the quad channel performance

 

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[cruztony]

I just built my new rig about 4 days ago, im very happy with it. I spent exactly $2837.34 usd. Im gonna list just some of the components.

5820k processor

X99 msi sli plus

2x 980ti

Corsair 760t

evga p2 1000w platinium

cpu cooler: h100i gtx

If you have any further question jus let me know.

This is the combo i got from newegg

http://m.newegg.com/Combo/ComboDetail?comboid=2471134&combotype=2

[The Pikachu Mafia]

Have you checked out PC Part Picker.

 

Yes, I have several times. I'll probably use it to make a more official list later.

 

 

What about the Corsair 760T, full window for those parts, and the OS you can get from G2A, have you considered a Corsair RMI PSU?

 

That's a pretty cool case, I'll look into it more, thanks!

 

Is this USD or CAD? Also, is your pc strictly for gaming, or any other use, if so, what?

 

This is in USD. The PC will be mainly for gaming, video editing, and content consumption (Netflix and Youtube mostly). I will also probably use it for my Engineering Homework, although those programs aren't too demanding.

 

why windows 10 pro?

 

are you upgrading from windows 7/8 pro?

 

I have access to a free copy of 10 Pro, so yeah.

 

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($372.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GTX 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($114.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI KRAIT EDITION ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($246.49 @ B&H)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($205.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Samsung SM951 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($334.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($67.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB FTW ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB FTW ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($131.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $2889.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 13:39 EST-0500

 

 

Go with 4x 8gb for the quad channel performance

 

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Thank you! I'll look into those parts more and may end up using some of them. In your opinion, is the MSI motherboard the best x99 board for the money?

 

I just built my new rig about 4 days ago, im very happy with it. I spent exactly $2837.34 usd. Im gonna list just some of the components.

5820k processor

X99 msi sli plus

2x 980ti

Corsair 760t

evga p2 1000w platinium

cpu cooler: h100i gtx

If you have any further question jus let me know.

This is the combo i got from newegg

http://m.newegg.com/Combo/ComboDetail?comboid=2471134&combotype=2

 

Thank you both! I'll look into those parts more and may end up using some of them. In your opinion, is the MSI motherboard the best x99 board for the money?

[cruztony]

Yes, I have several times. I'll probably use it to make a more official list later.

That's a pretty cool case, I'll look into it more, thanks!

This is in USD. The PC will be mainly for gaming, video editing, and content consumption (Netflix and Youtube mostly). I will also probably use it for my Engineering Homework, although those programs aren't too demanding.

I have access to a free copy of 10 Pro, so yeah.

Thank you! I'll look into those parts more and may end up using some of them. In your opinion, is the MSI motherboard the best x99 board for the money?

Thank you both! I'll look into those parts more and may end up using some of them. In your opinion, is the MSI motherboard the best x99 board for the money?

Thats what most review says. You could find this useful. http://www.pcgamer.com/x99-motherboard-roundup-7-motherboards-reviewed/

You would probably need an wireless card since this mobo doesnt have wireless conectivity

I should mention that with the combo you get(just cause 3,cs:go, and world of warship) also a gaming mouse everything for free

[iCantThinkOfAName]

So in a few weeks I'm going to being purchasing parts for my desktop. I have helped to disassemble and replace parts to computers before, but this is the first time I've ever ventured to build one from scratch for myself. As such I would like some advice on the parts I'm planning to get, are they good choices, will they all work together seemlessly, etc.? especially in the case of the Motherboard and PSU since I don't have a lot of knowledge about those parts. The goal of the computer is to be a high-end gaming machine (4k) and I also want it to be capable of CPU intensive tasks (video rendering/photo editing, etc.) My budget is around $3000 - as always saving some money here and there is nice, but at the same time I don't mind paying for stronger components. Here's what I have so far:

 

• Intel i7 5820k
• 2x EVGA Geforce GTX 980 ti SC Gaming ACX 2.0+ (for SLI gaming)
• Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB SSD (been thinking about the pro but this one is cheaper...)
• WD Black 2 TB 7200 RPM HDD (for mass storage)
• G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16) DDR4 3200 RAM
• Asus X99-A Motherboard? (I don't know too much about mother boards and which one would be best for my build, so looking for some input here)
• PSU N/A (I've heard that EVGA is a good brand to go with for PSUs. I'm also assuming that I probably want around 1000 watts so I have a bit of wiggle room. But again, I don't know too much about this component so I'm looking for advice.)
• Case N/A (haven't decided which would be best yet, both performance wise and aesthetically speaking.)
• Fan/CPU cooler N/A (again, need input)
• Operating System: Windows 10 Professional

 

So as you can see, it's really more of a skeleton list at this point. Most of these components are subject to change (except for the GPU and CPU which I'm pretty set on) as this is not a finalized list. Any advice is greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance for the responses!

This looks good.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pfsD99

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pfsD99/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($555.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH X99 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 32GB (8 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($239.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($113.98 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($654.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($654.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Cooler Master MasterCase 5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($133.00 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive  ($13.49 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $3004.35

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 14:15 EST-0500

[UselessWolf]

the nzxt h440 fits the corsair h110 nicely but beware that the h440 has no dvd slot (well in dark past ive heard ppl are using optical discs to do something i dont have one and i am in no need) but i thinks its worth mentioning anyway the h440 is a really nice tower and comes in different colors there is even a razer version of it

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NZXT/H440/

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/GSkill/Ripjaws_4_3000_16GB/

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Crucial/Ballistix_Elite_2666_DDR4/

[brob]

X99 supports quad channel memory operation. For optimal memory performance go with a 4x8GB kit.

 

Unless there are particular features in Windows Professional that you intend to use, go with the standard version.

 

I would suggest that you give some consideration to a Z170 build. The i7-6700K has a higher base clock than the i7-5820K. In gaming this will provide better performance. Granted the added cores of a i7-5820K is a better cpu for video editing, but the i7-6700K will do a very credible job. Especially given the current trend to use gpu resources for accelerating many editing functions along with rendering.

 

This build is a bit on the overkill side. The motherboard will support two gpu running x16 PCIe 3.0 and up to four x8. The build includes an M.2 (M) 4-lane PCIe 3.0 ssd for boot & system - up to 32Gb/sec.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($419.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming G1 EATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($472.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($182.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($113.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($94.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $3194.88
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 16:04 EST-0500

[The Pikachu Mafia]

Thats what most review says. You could find this useful. http://www.pcgamer.com/x99-motherboard-roundup-7-motherboards-reviewed/

You would probably need an wireless card since this mobo doesnt have wireless conectivity

I should mention that with the combo you get(just cause 3,cs:go, and world of warship) also a gaming mouse everything for free

 

That was a very informative article, thank you! The bundle is quite tempting, although not having wireless connectivity puts me off a bit. I plan on having the machine plugged into Ethernet as much as possible so it shouldn't be an issue, but I still like being able to use wifi when needed. Also having a wireless card sticking out of the back of my pc isn't ideal at all, but the board is still something to consider...

 

 

 

This looks good.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pfsD99

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pfsD99/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($555.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH X99 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 32GB (8 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($239.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($113.98 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($654.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($654.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Cooler Master MasterCase 5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($133.00 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive  ($13.49 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $3004.35

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 14:15 EST-0500

 

 

I'm very impressed that you could fit a 5930k and two GTX 980 ti cards in my budget! I'm not sure if I want to use the 5930k though because it costs about $200 more for what seems like marginal improvements. In your opinion, do you think I would benefit from having the 5930k over the 5820k? I'm also interested in your thoughts behind the motherboard you selected.

 

 

the nzxt h440 fits the corsair h110 nicely but beware that the h440 has no dvd slot (well in dark past ive heard ppl are using optical discs to do something i dont have one and i am in no need) but i thinks its worth mentioning anyway the h440 is a really nice tower and comes in different colors there is even a razer version of it

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NZXT/H440/

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/GSkill/Ripjaws_4_3000_16GB/

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Crucial/Ballistix_Elite_2666_DDR4/

 

Those are pretty nice looking cases, I especially like that it comes in different colors. I do really want an optical drive slot though as there are instances when I could see myself using it on my desktop.

 

 

X99 supports quad channel memory operation. For optimal memory performance go with a 4x8GB kit.

 

Unless there are particular features in Windows Professional that you intend to use, go with the standard version.

 

I would suggest that you give some consideration to a Z170 build. The i7-6700K has a higher base clock than the i7-5820K. In gaming this will provide better performance. Granted the added cores of a i7-5820K is a better cpu for video editing, but the i7-6700K will do a very credible job. Especially given the current trend to use gpu resources for accelerating many editing functions along with rendering.

 

This build is a bit on the overkill side. The motherboard will support two gpu running x16 PCIe 3.0 and up to four x8. The build includes an M.2 (M) 4-lane PCIe 3.0 ssd for boot & system - up to 32Gb/sec.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($419.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming G1 EATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($472.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($229.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($182.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($113.98 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ Amazon)

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

Power Supply: EVGA 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.99 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($94.99 @ Adorama)

Total: $3194.88

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 16:04 EST-0500

 

I wasn't aware that 4x8GB would work better than 2x16GB, but since I have no need for 64GB of RAM (32 is already plenty enough for me) I guess I'll go with the 4x8GB option. I can also access either 10 pro or home for free. I figured that if both options are open to me then I should just grab the one with more features, even if I wont use those features as much as I probably should. 

 

I have actually heavily considered a Z170 build and was set on going with it for a while. What changed my mind is - as you mentioned - the extra cores will definitely make the 5820k better for video editing, which I will be doing quite a bit of. Also it's cheaper, and as far as I'm aware I wont have to worry about either CPU bottle-necking in gaming. I'm not sure if I'm missing anything here or not, so please let me know if I am.

 

I'm also intrigued on your Power Supply choice; why you chose it, what makes it ideal, etc. Thanks for the help though, I really appreciate it!

[brob]

...

 

I wasn't aware that 4x8GB would work better than 2x16GB, but since I have no need for 64GB of RAM (32 is already plenty enough for me) I guess I'll go with the 4x8GB option. I can also access either 10 pro or home for free. I figured that if both options are open to me then I should just grab the one with more features, even if I wont use those features as much as I probably should. 

 

I have actually heavily considered a Z170 build and was set on going with it for a while. What changed my mind is - as you mentioned - the extra cores will definitely make the 5820k better for video editing, which I will be doing quite a bit of. Also it's cheaper, and as far as I'm aware I wont have to worry about either CPU bottle-necking in gaming. I'm not sure if I'm missing anything here or not, so please let me know if I am.

 

I'm also intrigued on your Power Supply choice; why you chose it, what makes it ideal, etc. Thanks for the help though, I really appreciate it!

 

Asus X99-A has 8 memory slots. Even with 4x8GB, there will still be four slots free for a future upgrade should that ever be desired.

 

If it is free, take the Pro version.

 

If you will be doing a lot of video editing, the six core cpu makes sense.

 

The build I was suggesting has a max draw of about 765W. With an 850W psu, that would leave < 100W for aging, overclocking, and upgrades. Unfortunately there are no decent psu around 950W. This leads to choosing something in the 1000W range. The particular model suggested tested very well, (http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=418), at a decent price point. And . . . I'm a sucker for Seasonic built units.

[The Pikachu Mafia]

Asus X99-A has 8 memory slots. Even with 4x8GB, there will still be four slots free for a future upgrade should that ever be desired.

 

If it is free, take the Pro version.

 

If you will be doing a lot of video editing, the six core cpu makes sense.

 

The build I was suggesting has a max draw of about 765W. With an 850W psu, that would leave < 100W for aging, overclocking, and upgrades. Unfortunately there are no decent psu around 950W. This leads to choosing something in the 1000W range. The particular model suggested tested very well, (http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=418), at a decent price point. And . . . I'm a sucker for Seasonic built units.

 

 

I see, 4x8GB it is then! I'm not sure if I'm sticking with the Asus X99-A or not, but either way 32 GB is plenty enough for me. I also really like that PSU and think I'll go with it for now, so thank you a ton for that!

[iCantThinkOfAName]

That was a very informative article, thank you! The bundle is quite tempting, although not having wireless connectivity puts me off a bit. I plan on having the machine plugged into Ethernet as much as possible so it shouldn't be an issue, but I still like being able to use wifi when needed. Also having a wireless card sticking out of the back of my pc isn't ideal at all, but the board is still something to consider...

 

 

 

I'm very impressed that you could fit a 5930k and two GTX 980 ti cards in my budget! I'm not sure if I want to use the 5930k though because it costs about $200 more for what seems like marginal improvements. In your opinion, do you think I would benefit from having the 5930k over the 5820k? I'm also interested in your thoughts behind the motherboard you selected.

 

 

 

Those are pretty nice looking cases, I especially like that it comes in different colors. I do really want an optical drive slot though as there are instances when I could see myself using it on my desktop.

 

 

 

I wasn't aware that 4x8GB would work better than 2x16GB, but since I have no need for 64GB of RAM (32 is already plenty enough for me) I guess I'll go with the 4x8GB option. I can also access either 10 pro or home for free. I figured that if both options are open to me then I should just grab the one with more features, even if I wont use those features as much as I probably should. 

 

I have actually heavily considered a Z170 build and was set on going with it for a while. What changed my mind is - as you mentioned - the extra cores will definitely make the 5820k better for video editing, which I will be doing quite a bit of. Also it's cheaper, and as far as I'm aware I wont have to worry about either CPU bottle-necking in gaming. I'm not sure if I'm missing anything here or not, so please let me know if I am.

 

I'm also intrigued on your Power Supply choice; why you chose it, what makes it ideal, etc. Thanks for the help though, I really appreciate it!

I personally don't think there's any need for a higher end motherboard. The reason I chose a 5930k is that it has extra pcie lanes for the gpus. If you don't think you need it then I can reconfigure with a 5820K and then putting that money somewhere else.

[iCantThinkOfAName]

That was a very informative article, thank you! The bundle is quite tempting, although not having wireless connectivity puts me off a bit. I plan on having the machine plugged into Ethernet as much as possible so it shouldn't be an issue, but I still like being able to use wifi when needed. Also having a wireless card sticking out of the back of my pc isn't ideal at all, but the board is still something to consider...

 

 

 

I'm very impressed that you could fit a 5930k and two GTX 980 ti cards in my budget! I'm not sure if I want to use the 5930k though because it costs about $200 more for what seems like marginal improvements. In your opinion, do you think I would benefit from having the 5930k over the 5820k? I'm also interested in your thoughts behind the motherboard you selected.

 

 

 

Those are pretty nice looking cases, I especially like that it comes in different colors. I do really want an optical drive slot though as there are instances when I could see myself using it on my desktop.

 

 

 

I wasn't aware that 4x8GB would work better than 2x16GB, but since I have no need for 64GB of RAM (32 is already plenty enough for me) I guess I'll go with the 4x8GB option. I can also access either 10 pro or home for free. I figured that if both options are open to me then I should just grab the one with more features, even if I wont use those features as much as I probably should. 

 

I have actually heavily considered a Z170 build and was set on going with it for a while. What changed my mind is - as you mentioned - the extra cores will definitely make the 5820k better for video editing, which I will be doing quite a bit of. Also it's cheaper, and as far as I'm aware I wont have to worry about either CPU bottle-necking in gaming. I'm not sure if I'm missing anything here or not, so please let me know if I am.

 

I'm also intrigued on your Power Supply choice; why you chose it, what makes it ideal, etc. Thanks for the help though, I really appreciate it!

Okay, got it.

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

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rNvHCJ/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($372.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H75 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus X99-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($251.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 32GB (8 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($239.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Kingston Savage 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($359.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Black 5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($619.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($619.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

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

Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $2944.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-06 07:54 EST-0500

[SolarNova]

If I were u , I would try build a SLI system with a custom water loop.

 

Don't go into a 2011 socket, get a standard i7.

 

Something like this

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($347.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Classified ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Classified ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Core X9 ATX Desktop Case  ($145.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($161.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $2470.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-06 10:13 EST-0500

 

 

Then spend the rest on a Custom Water loop and OC the shit out of it

[brob]

 

Okay, got it.

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

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rNvHCJ/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($372.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H75 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus X99-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($251.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 32GB (8 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($239.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Kingston Savage 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($359.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Black 5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($619.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($619.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

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

Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $2944.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-06 07:54 EST-0500

 

 

EVGA SuperNOVA 850 is a better psu choice. But the build has an estimated max draw of almost 800W. A larger capacity psu would provide a better margin for overclocking, aging, and upgrades.

 

Instead of an 8x4GB memory kit, I would suggest a 4x8GB kit. G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory, or G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory.

 

Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive generally has better 4K read, write and mixed i/o performance. It is also marginally less expensive.

[The Pikachu Mafia]

Thank you all for the input, I've updated my parts list and it can be viewed here:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XgZgGX

 

I'll also try to update the main post with this list when I get the chance. I'm actually beginning to reconsider my choice on the 5820k; after talking to a friend who pointed out that a 3.3 Ghz clock speed would make the processor slower than the 6700k in pretty much any area which doesn't use more than 4 cores, despite only having half of the cache. As such I'm trying to compare the CPUs in everyday field tests (web browsing, application start ups, loading times, etc.) to make the best informed decision that I can. I'm also unsure of which type of 980 ti to go for. I've been set on the EVGA SC one for a while since it seems to run cooler and faster, but I'm seeing others like the MSI version which could save me around $100...

 

The case is also still up in the air, although I like the design of the 760T a lot.

[DocSwag]

Thank you all for the input, I've updated my parts list and it can be viewed here:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XgZgGX

 

I'll also try to update the main post with this list when I get the chance. I'm actually beginning to reconsider my choice on the 5820k; after talking to a friend who pointed out that a 3.3 Ghz clock speed would make the processor slower than the 6700k in pretty much any area which doesn't use more than 4 cores, despite only having half of the cache. As such I'm trying to compare the CPUs in everyday field tests (web browsing, application start ups, loading times, etc.) to make the best informed decision that I can. I'm also unsure of which type of 980 ti to go for. I've been set on the EVGA SC one for a while since it seems to run cooler and faster, but I'm seeing others like the MSI version which could save me around $100...

 

The case is also still up in the air, although I like the design of the 760T a lot.

If you're gaming over 70% of the time:go 6700k

Otherwise:5820k

That's my take on it(I went 6700k). However, keep a few things in mind such as the fact that the 6700k can't support more than two way sli

UNLESS you buy a 400 dollar mobo like the evga classified or gigabyte gaming g1 EATX. As well 5820k supports quad channel memory and gives you a better upgrade path.

I feel for you 5820k might be the better option.

Of course I might be wrong though.

[The Pikachu Mafia]

I would say that a 70/30 gaming/video editing split would be a fair estimate. The biggest thing though is that as I do more and more video editing it might take up a larger portion of what I do, so the 5820k is really calling to me. Having a better upgrade path is always nice as well...