Need help with PC planning!

[spaghetti_squid]

1. Budget & Location

Hi there! I'm a resident of Oregon (USA) so you don't have to factor in any sales tax. The upper end of my budget is $2600, but I'd prefer to keep it around $2,400 if possible. I'm currently upgrading from a late 2012 iMac that has spent its entire life running Bootcamp. It's lasted me until now because of the smexy 768GB SSD that I paid $1.2k for.. What a tragic mistake this was.

 

2. Aim

The computer is mostly going to be used for 3D modeling, advanced physics rendering, and gaming with my SO. I plan on sticking in a second GPU later down the line and doing a build similar to Linus' "2 computers 1 cpu" build. I plan on playing some AAA titles as well as League, Overwatch, and maybe Minecraft? I mostly need a powerful GPU for GPU accelerated physics and rendering in 3D projects (more CUDA cores please!!), and a high core-count CPU for the eventual dual-computer setup.

 

3. Monitors

I plan on running three at most (two for me, one for her). I have no intention of leaving my current 2560x1440 27" beauty, but might end up picking up a second one. Don't factor these into the total price.

 

4. Peripherals

No need for any new peripherals.

 

5. Why are you upgrading?

I'm currently upgrading from a late 2012 iMac that has spent its entire life running Bootcamp. It's lasted me until now because of the smexy 768GB SSD that I paid $1.2k for.. What a tragic mistake this was. I need more rendering power, the ability to upgrade in the future, and an ACTUAL GPU. I have an idea of what I want here (and this would be installed horizontally in a hand-built and finished desk). Feedback on that/new builds are very appreciated and I look forward to making a build log!

 

Thanks,

Ben

[TheRandomness]

Even if you're going to run dual 1080s you wont need a 850W PSU. A high quality 650W would be fine for that, such as ones from tiers 1 to 2 on this list:

 

[Shahnewaz]

If you can wait, then replace the dual R9 390s with dual RX 480s, otherwise stick to the build.

If you need CUDA, then dual GTX 970s, and if you can wait, dual GTX 1070s.

That being said, what do you think of this?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($369.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D9L 46.4 CFM CPU Cooler  ($56.29 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme3 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($60.87 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link Archer T9E PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1562.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-16 03:24 EDT-0400

Edited June 16, 2016 by Shahnewaz
Changed the HDD.