$3000 Build

[coolcakes64]

I have $3000 to build a new system

 

I have set aside another $1000 for the monitor, fans, and custom cables

 

I rarely play video games exept for BeamNG.Drive which utilizes more than 4 cores. Plus I use adobe premier pro and Photoshop with adobe media encoder.

 

Although I want to test more games in the future with steam sales (thank you gaben)

 

Im going to run all this on a 4k monitor posted in the parts list

 

I have a copy of windows already with keyboard, mice, speakers, headphones, and storage.

 

I am currently upgrading to be a PC Enthusiast

 

My current build is

CPU: Intel I5-4690k (OC 4.5ghz)
GPU: Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970
RAM: (2X8)gb Kingston Hyper X 1866mhz (red)
MOBO: ASRock Z97 Extreme 6
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe (black)
PSU: LSP 750 Watt
SSD: 256gb Samsung 950 pro m.2
HDD: (1X2Tb) Baracuda XT
CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo from Cooler Master

 

My next build is in PCPart Picker

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/vbFf7h
 

CPU: Intel Core i7-6900K 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor  ($1109.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($599.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($259.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card 
Case: Corsair 750D Airflow Edition ATX Full Tower Case  ($149.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 28.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($447.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2966.82
 

 

Or

 

 

Mini ITX Build

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Cq6Mpb
 

CPU: Intel Core i7-6900K 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor  ($1109.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($51.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: ASRock X99E-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA2011-3 Narrow Motherboard  ($249.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($222.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($317.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($306.76 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.22 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card 
Case: Corsair 380T Mini ITX Tower Case  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2601.92

 

Is there anything I should change as far as getting the best for $3000.

[Aytex]

Jesus christ, are you sure you need a 6900k and a gtx 1080 just for one game and a few adobe programs...

[Antony Leung]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6900K 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor  ($1109.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI X99A GODLIKE GAMING EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($519.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($295.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($97.98 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 28.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($447.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2685.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-08 03:46 EDT-0400

 

 

A little cheaper but it have more ram, meaning that adobe premier pro and Photoshop would be happy for eat this upgrade of 32GB of ram. also i pointed you a cheaper video card. since you dont need a 1080 for that video game.

[coolcakes64]

2 minutes ago, Antony Leung said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6900K 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor  ($1109.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI X99A GODLIKE GAMING EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($519.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($650.00) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($97.98 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 28.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($447.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $3039.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-08 03:43 EDT-0400

 

A little cheaper but it have more ram, meaning that adobe premier pro and Photoshop would be happy for eat this upgrade of 32GB of ram

updated

[Guest]

Let me guess. You're getting that motherboard because it looks cool, correct?

 

Seems a smarter way to spend the money would be on a better display, or else more than one. All the features on that mobo are just going to sit there unused.

[Shahnewaz]

30 minutes ago, coolcakes64 said:

I am currently upgrading to be a PC Enthusist.

"PC Enthusiast" oh lord...

30 minutes ago, coolcakes64 said:

Is there anything I should change as far as getting the best for $3000.

Will you agree on spending less, if possible? You know, like more sensible builds for far less price?

And when are you going to build this even? If later, then ask us when you will build it. The later you ask, the more upto-date and accurate recommendations you get.

[Cruorzy]

That mobo is stupid tho, if you want to spend $3000 it's your choice.

Down on the mobo and save or spend that on other stuff. or maybe even cable mods or the new RGB fans idk.

[coolcakes64]

8 minutes ago, Shahnewaz said:

"PC Enthusiast" oh lord...

Will you agree on spending less, if possible? You know, like more sensible builds for far less price?

And when are you going to build this even? If later, then ask us when you will build it. The later you ask, the more upto-date and accurate recommendations you get.

I'm going to build it within the next month 

[coolcakes64]

3 minutes ago, Cruorzy said:

That mobo is stupid tho, if you want to spend $3000 it's your choice.

Down on the mobo and save or spend that on other stuff. or maybe even cable mods or the new RGB fans idk.

I will have extra for cables, fans, etc. I just love the design and features of the motherboard

[coolcakes64]

22 minutes ago, SSL said:

Let me guess. You're getting that motherboard because it looks cool, correct?

 

Seems a smarter way to spend the money would be on a better display, or else more than one. All the features on that mobo are just going to sit there unused.

Which motherboard would u recommend

[coolcakes64]

Update

 

I'm going to swap the mobo for something cheaper for a larger ssd size 

[Shahnewaz]

27 minutes ago, coolcakes64 said:

I'm going to build it within the next month 

Really all you need for 4k editing as far as I understand:

Using available parts as of now.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($369.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($154.62 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.22 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($317.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1392.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-08 04:36 EDT-0400

[coolcakes64]

6 minutes ago, Shahnewaz said:

Really all you need for 4k editing as far as I understand:

Using available parts as of now.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($369.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($154.62 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.22 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($317.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1392.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-08 04:36 EDT-0400

I know but I play beamngdrive which is very CPU intensive and I just want to have a badass system.

[iiNNeX]

1 hour ago, coolcakes64 said:

I know but I play beamngdrive which is very CPU intensive and I just want to have a badass system.

Don't listen to people telling you your system is too expensive and you are wasting money. If the components you like is what you want then go for it, I like the godlike motherboard too and while you can't justify the cost of it for aesthetics, if you have the cash then by all means do it.

 

As far as your build, components look fine. Maybe I will change the case though, I mean if you want a similar look to the 400C, then perhaps the Define series from Fractal will be a good choice? Or an NZXT H440? Corsair 750D is also very good and spacious.

 

I noticed your ram speed is 2400mhz, you can always get a 3000 or 3200mhz kit for a few bucks more. Do you need it ? No, but is it cool to have? yes

 

CPU Cooler I would go for the new H115i from corsair (basically a rebranded H110i GT as far as I know). Then probably invest some money in replacing all case fans with better flow fans or more silent fans. That kind of stuff you know.

 

I'm currently going balls out too on a fully custom loop and so far the components chosen for the single water loop alone are almost over £1k haha. But it is addictive to spend money on high quality/good looking hardware so no harm there.

 

 

Edit: Here is my choice of parts if I was you http://pcpartpicker.com/list/vbFf7h

[coolcakes64]

28 minutes ago, iiNNeX said:

Don't listen to people telling you your system is too expensive and you are wasting money. If the components you like is what you want then go for it, I like the godlike motherboard too and while you can't justify the cost of it for aesthetics, if you have the cash then by all means do it.

 

As far as your build, components look fine. Maybe I will change the case though, I mean if you want a similar look to the 400C, then perhaps the Define series from Fractal will be a good choice? Or an NZXT H440? Corsair 750D is also very good and spacious.

 

I noticed your ram speed is 2400mhz, you can always get a 3000 or 3200mhz kit for a few bucks more. Do you need it ? No, but is it cool to have? yes

 

CPU Cooler I would go for the new H115i from corsair (basically a rebranded H110i GT as far as I know). Then probably invest some money in replacing all case fans with better flow fans or more silent fans. That kind of stuff you know.

 

I'm currently going balls out too on a fully custom loop and so far the components chosen for the single water loop alone are almost over £1k haha. But it is addictive to spend money on high quality/good looking hardware so no harm there.

 

 

Edit: Here is my choice of parts if I was you http://pcpartpicker.com/list/vbFf7h

I was thinking of a triple radiator AIO cpu cooler, what would you recommend?

 

Also Thank you for the choice, I updated it

[iiNNeX]

2 minutes ago, coolcakes64 said:

I was thinking of a triple radiator AIO cpu cooler, what would you recommend?

 

Also Thank you for the choice, I updated it

If you have the cash: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/ekwb-ek-xlc-predator-360-rev11-all-in-one-hydro-cooler-360mm-rad-3x-vardar-fans-quick-disconnects-fo

 

Any 360 will work ok, but the EK predator is king when it comes to quality of parts and performance. Also it has a quick disconnect, meaning you can add a prefilled GPU with a block and add it to your loop later on

[coolcakes64]

1 minute ago, iiNNeX said:

If you have the cash: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/ekwb-ek-xlc-predator-360-rev11-all-in-one-hydro-cooler-360mm-rad-3x-vardar-fans-quick-disconnects-fo

 

Any 360 will work ok, but the EK predator is king when it comes to quality of parts and performance. Also it has a quick disconnect, meaning you can add a prefilled GPU with a block and add it to your loop later on

Thank you for all of your help.

 

Someone like you is exactly what I needed.

 

I am actually a content creator on YouTube and I got a big bonus I wanted to spend on my computer.

 

My friend made a similar build with asus parts so I wanted to go a different route and compare.

 

Once again thank you for the help

[iiNNeX]

4 minutes ago, coolcakes64 said:

Thank you for all of your help.

 

Someone like you is exactly what I needed.

 

I am actually a content creator on YouTube and I got a big bonus I wanted to spend on my computer.

 

My friend made a similar build with asus parts so I wanted to go a different route and compare.

 

Once again thank you for the help

No problem, glad I could help.

 

Well after my build is complete and my room re-designed this summer, I will be looking to create content on youtube too, so there is probably a few questions I might have for you closer to that time

 

Feel free to PM me anything else you need.

 

Btw you going for that type of 1080 instead of the likes of a EVGA Hybrid or Classified?

[coolcakes64]

1 minute ago, iiNNeX said:

No problem, glad I could help.

 

Well after my build is complete and my room re-designed this summer, I will be looking to create content on youtube too, so there is probably a few questions I might have for you closer to that time

 

Feel free to PM me anything else you need.

 

Btw you going for that type of 1080 instead of the likes of a EVGA Hybrid or Classified?

I saw that and I made a few options listed here

 

ASUS ROG STRIX

MSI GAMING X 8G

MSI SEA HAWK X

Gigabyte Extreme Gaming Premium Pack

ZOTAC AMP Extreme

 

Im deciding on a liquid cooler or triple slot cooler from zotac

[iiNNeX]

20 minutes ago, coolcakes64 said:

I saw that and I made a few options listed here

 

ASUS ROG STRIX

MSI GAMING X 8G

MSI SEA HAWK X

Gigabyte Extreme Gaming Premium Pack

ZOTAC AMP Extreme

 

Im deciding on a liquid cooler or triple slot cooler from zotac

Well I had the EVGA Hybrid liquid cooled 980ti in SLI and they were dead silent and temps never went above 50C with a heavy overclock. So imo if you are going to get a water cooled one, either MSI Sea Hawk or EVGA Hybrid. I Prefer EVGA due to their epic warranty and customer support. As well as very fast RMA service.

[coolcakes64]

3 minutes ago, iiNNeX said:

Well I had the EVGA Hybrid liquid cooled 980ti in SLI and they were dead silent and temps never went above 50C with a heavy overclock. So imo if you are going to get a water cooled one, either MSI Sea Hawk or EVGA Hybrid. I Prefer EVGA due to their epic warranty and customer support. As well as very fast RMA service.

Ill go with the EVGA one and buy a water-block for the triple radiator you showed me ;D

[iiNNeX]

1 minute ago, coolcakes64 said:

Ill go with the EVGA one and buy a water-block for the triple radiator you showed me ;D

Yeah it would be advertised like this usually: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ocuk-tech-labs-ek-fc980-gtx-ti-strix-acetal-and-nickel-predator-pre-filled-watercooled-graphics-ca-wc-135-tl.html

 

As long as it has pre filled predator in the name, it's good to go.

[Dackzy]

Well I am also planning a build with next gen parts, but I am not going it the same direction as you.

 

My cpu will have about the same price as the 5820k, I will put 32gb of ddr4 ram in it, I will CF 490x or the new Fury (if they make one) because they will have better support for DX12 and async compute, I will get a decent mATX mobo and build it in a modded STYX classic.

All in all my pc will cost about 2800$ with a 500gb samsung evo sdd and lot's of other good parts, like insanely good fans, NZXT hue, high quality 750w PSU.

 

[coolcakes64]

1 minute ago, iiNNeX said:

Yeah it would be advertised like this usually: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ocuk-tech-labs-ek-fc980-gtx-ti-strix-acetal-and-nickel-predator-pre-filled-watercooled-graphics-ca-wc-135-tl.html

 

As long as it has pre filled predator in the name, it's good to go.

Can't wait im excited to upgrade now  

 

I have had a system before my current

Specs:

AMD: FX-8310

GPU: R9-270x

Cheap parts all around

 

Before That

 

Specs:

Dell Mobo

CPU: Core 2 quad q6600

GPU: 8600GTS

 

I have come along way

[coolcakes64]

4 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

Well I am also planning a build with next gen parts, but I am not going it the same direction as you.

 

My cpu will have about the same price as the 5820k, I will put 32gb of ddr4 ram in it, I will CF 490x or the new Fury (if they make one) because they will have better support for DX12 and async compute, I will get a decent mATX mobo and build it in a modded STYX classic.

All in all my pc will cost about 2800$ with a 500gb samsung evo sdd and lot's of other good parts, like insanely good fans, NZXT hue, high quality 750w PSU.

 

I will use the nzxt hue as well because it is a great lighting strip said by LTT