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asianrambo
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Hey

 

I am buying a new pc and turning my current one into a media center/trouble shooting PC.

 

I need help deciding on 2011-3 or 1151 and which motherboards/CPU for the socket.

The PC will be used for mainly AAA games on a 2560x1440 screen and 2 other 1080p screens for multitasking.

 

EDIT: money is not an issue

 

Thanks

Asrock x79 extreme6, intel 3820, gtx 980. 16gb patriot 2133mhz, h100i

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What sort of budget are you thinking of?

 

EDIT: Money isn't an issue? Here's my recommendation (without going totally overkill):

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($92.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($649.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $1518.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-29 00:42 EST-0500

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Be nice to each other boys and girls. And don't cheap out on a power supply.

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CPU: Intel Core i7 4790K - 4.5 GHz | Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO | RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 | SSD: Samsung 850 EVO - 500GB | GPU: MSI GTX 980 Ti Gaming 6GB | PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 | Case: NZXT Phantom 530 | Cooling: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate | Monitor: ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q | Peripherals: Corsair Vengeance K70 and Razer DeathAdder

 

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What sort of budget are you thinking of?

Woops forgot to add that, really no budget, just nothing overboard like a $2000 motherboard

Asrock x79 extreme6, intel 3820, gtx 980. 16gb patriot 2133mhz, h100i

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Woops forgot to add that, really no budget, just nothing overboard like a $2000 motherboard

just go x99 and get a 6700k or something

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just go x99 and get a 6700k or something

x99 board paired with a 6700k is the best.

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Everyday build:

CPU: Intel Core i7 5960x - GPU(s): 2x EVGA GTX 980 Ti Superclocked+ ACX2.0+ (SLI) - Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 - Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X99 - RAM: 32GB Kingston HyperX Fury Black DDR4 4x8GB (2666MHz) - Storage: Intel 750 Series 1.2TB + 4TB WD Black - Case: Corsair 760T White - PSU: SeaSonic 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified - OS: Windows 10 Pro - Wireless Adapter: TP-Link Archer T9E - Monitor: Acer XB270HU bprz - Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB - Mouse(s): Corsair Gaming M65 RGB + Logitech MX Master - Headphones: Sennheiser PC363D

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WhyK99 https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/474247-r8-my-build/

 

Weekend build:

CPU: Intel Core i7 5930k - GPU(s): 2x EVGA GTX 980 Ti Classified ACX2.0+ (SLI) - Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 - Motherboard: ASUS X99-Deluxe - RAM: 32GB Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DDR4 4x8GB (2666MHz) - Storage: Samsung 950 Pro 512GB m.2 & 2TB Samsung 850 Evo - Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv - PSU: SeaSonic SnowSilent 1050W 80+ Platinum Certified - OS: Windows 10 Home - Monitor: Dell S2716DG 144hz - Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE RGB - Mouse: Corsair Gaming M65 RGB - Headphones: Sennheiser PC363D

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YYK93C

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just go x99 and get a 6700k or something

...Those two don't go together fyi.

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Woops forgot to add that, really no budget, just nothing overboard like a $2000 motherboard

 

I don't recommend this because my first build will just do the job fine at handling games at 1440p. This is just an overkill build you can get for $2000:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($117.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $2003.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-29 00:49 EST-0500
 
Entirely up to you.

'Fanboyism is stupid' - someone on this forum.

Be nice to each other boys and girls. And don't cheap out on a power supply.

Spoiler

CPU: Intel Core i7 4790K - 4.5 GHz | Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO | RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 | SSD: Samsung 850 EVO - 500GB | GPU: MSI GTX 980 Ti Gaming 6GB | PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 | Case: NZXT Phantom 530 | Cooling: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate | Monitor: ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q | Peripherals: Corsair Vengeance K70 and Razer DeathAdder

 

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I don't recommend this because my first build will just do the job fine at handling games at 1440p. This is just an overkill build you can get for $2000:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($117.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $2003.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-29 00:49 EST-0500
 
Entirely up to you.

 

2 980ti are kinda overkill butt its up to him lol

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I don't recommend this because my first build will just do the job fine at handling games at 1440p. This is just an overkill build you can get for $2000:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($117.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($649.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $2003.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-29 00:49 EST-0500
 
Entirely up to you.

 

I'm only planning on replacing the motherboard, CPU and RAM right now. I'm heavily leaning towards buying the 6600k and motherboard you suggested. Maybe a different motherboard though as the metal heat sink at the top is going to interfere with my top radiator.

 

Just put my PC back together and here is are my fans just making it in with the motherboard with the plastic tip cut off the power supply cord. (ignore screws i rushed it)

Asrock x79 extreme6, intel 3820, gtx 980. 16gb patriot 2133mhz, h100i

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I'm only planning on replacing the motherboard, CPU and RAM right now. I'm heavily leaning towards buying the 6600k and motherboard you suggested. Maybe a different motherboard though as the metal heat sink at the top is going to interfere with my top radiator.

 

Just put my PC back together and here is are my fans just making it in with the motherboard with the plastic tip cut off the power supply cord. (ignore screws i rushed it)

 

Hm, the Z170-P looks to be more suited to you then: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z170p

'Fanboyism is stupid' - someone on this forum.

Be nice to each other boys and girls. And don't cheap out on a power supply.

Spoiler

CPU: Intel Core i7 4790K - 4.5 GHz | Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO | RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 | SSD: Samsung 850 EVO - 500GB | GPU: MSI GTX 980 Ti Gaming 6GB | PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 | Case: NZXT Phantom 530 | Cooling: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate | Monitor: ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q | Peripherals: Corsair Vengeance K70 and Razer DeathAdder

 

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You could honestly use a I5-4690K instead of the I7-4790K. The I7 does a bit better than it if but if you are mainly using it mainly for gaming it saves you some money and there really is a noticeable decrease in performance. Correct me if I am wrong sorry just going off of what I've heard about the I7.

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