How is this build?

[Chris.]

This system is going to be used for some heavy (4K) video editing and gaming.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BYymGf

I just want some feedback on how this psu will do and if anybody has any experience with it I would love to know how it compares to other brands you've used.

Any other feedback is greatly appreciated!

 

[m0k]

PSU is really overkill, could save some money selecting a lower wattage unit

[Humble_newbie]

10 minutes ago, mok said:

PSU is really overkill, could save some money selecting a lower wattage unit

PSU overkill, 

Mobo overkill,

ASUS Z170-A or PRO will do the job.

I see you have the 1TB SSD ( I am guessing for max performance),

Since you will be saving some money cutting corners on the PSU or Mobo, get the 950 PRO 256GB M.2 in RAID 0 and get a 1 or 2 TB HDD for games. and a 256 GB or 512 GB SSD if budget permits. Since 1 TB SSD will be mad expensive.

[Chris.]

I have allways put in a overkill psu because the less stress you put on it the longer it will run

effectively. It will run at optimum efficiency at about 500 watts consumption, meaning less stress on the psu. If you actually would read up on how the psu works you would understand.

I just want to know if anyone has any experience with evga psus. I have build hundreds of computers, but never with a evga psu.

[Humble_newbie]

I have a 750W G2 Fully modular, never has it dissappointed me in the last 8 months. 

[_JohnB330ci]

3 minutes ago, Chris. said:

I have allways put in a overkill psu because the less stress you put on it the longer it will run

effectively. It will run at optimum efficiency at about 500 watts consumption, meaning less stress on the psu. If you actually would read up on how the psu works you would understand.

I just want to know if anyone has any experience with evga psus. I have build hundreds of computers, but never with a evga psu.

This kinda isn't true, and is pointless, the PSU's wattage is safe up to that point, and that's where their optimum life efficiency is, because that's what they're designed for, using a 1000W PSU on a PC that doesn't need 500W is just pointless.

[Chris.]

Humble_newbie, I am not interested in cutting any corners, and I have had bad experience with both of those motherboards, so I want to try  my luck with this one. The onboard wifi is great, and so are the overall aesthetic.

[Chris.]

2 minutes ago, SherifsDog22 said:

This kinda isn't true, and is pointless, the PSU's wattage is safe up to that point, and that's where their optimum life efficiency is, because that's what they're designed for, using a 1000W PSU on a PC that doesn't need 500W is just pointless.

I have had many friends put in psu's in pc's that are well above what it needs, but 5 years later, a sudden spike in power killed a gpu or cpu. It's long term efficiency and reliability that I'm worried about, not cost. 

[Herman Mcpootis]

Don't be ridiculous. You absolutely don't need a 1000w psu for a rig with one gtx 1080, even if you're gonna overclock. At most i recommend a good 750w psu and even that is overkill for a rig with a gtx 1080. You only need 1000w when you're doing 3-way SLI and/or multiple cpus.

[Chris.]

6 minutes ago, Humble_newbie said:

I have a 750W G2 Fully modular, never has it dissappointed me in the last 8 months. 

It's not the 8 months I have a 1000w specked out for, it's the many years later

[_JohnB330ci]

1 hour ago, Chris. said:

I have had many friends put in psu's in pc's that are well above what it needs, but 5 years later, a sudden spike in power killed a gpu or cpu. It's long term efficiency and reliability that I'm worried about, not cost. 

Efficiency = Shit when not using 1000W, the closer you get to that, the more efficient it is, and reliability is hit and miss depending on the company. So as said, a 1000W PSU Is pointless, and just doing it because it "puts less stress on the PSU" is just BS.

 

1 hour ago, Chris. said:

It's not the 8 months I have a 1000w specked out for, it's the many years later

With you building "hundreds of pcs" Surely you're the expert?

[Chris.]

Yes hundreds, I built the pc's for when my company opened a new division.

 

And also in the future, I am planning to run sli 1080s. 

Lol I really wanted feedback on is the BRAND.

[HKZeroFive]

2 minutes ago, Chris. said:

It's not the 8 months I have a 1000w specked out for, it's the many years later

Let's not be unrealistic. As technology grows more power efficient, there's absolutely no need to get a 1000W PSU. Not even four GTX 1080s in SLI will need that much.

 

As for motherboards, just sounds like bad luck to be honest. You could have equally performing parts and perhaps fit in another GTX 1080 in that budget.

[_JohnB330ci]

1 minute ago, Chris. said:

And also in the future, I am planning to run sli 1080s. 

Lol I really wanted feedback on is the BRAND.

Then why title the post "How is this build?" and not "EVGA Opinions and Facts"?

[Chris.]

Because I wasn't expecting a shit show about how much wattage I need

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, Chris. said:

And also in the future, I am planning to run sli 1080s. 

Lol I really wanted feedback on is the BRAND.

And here's our feedback:

you're wasting too much money on the power supply. You can only sli 2 gtx 1080s. Just get a 750w psu, it'll be enough.

[Chris.]

2 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

Let's not be unrealistic. As technology grows more power efficient, there's absolutely no need to get a 1000W PSU. Not even four GTX 1080s in SLI will need that much.

 

As for motherboards, just sounds like bad luck to be honest. You could have equally performing parts and perhaps fit in another GTX 1080 in that budget.

And when they release the next gen "Titan card" it's still going to draw a shit ton of power

[_JohnB330ci]

2 minutes ago, Chris. said:

Because I wasn't expecting a shit show about how much wattage I need

The simple fact is, you asked about a build, so people answered, you're using overkill parts, people gave you advice, then you decide to try and rub in previous "experience" into shaming them. If you want to know something, actually ask that question.

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, Chris. said:

Because I wasn't expecting a shit show about how much wattage I need

@STRMfrmXMN sry for bothering you man, but could you explain to him why he doesn't need a 1000w psu? 

[_JohnB330ci]

1 minute ago, Chris. said:

And when they release the next gen "Titan card" it's still going to draw a shit ton of power

And how do you know? I SEE A CRYSTAL BALL INCOMING! 

[Herman Mcpootis]

4 minutes ago, Chris. said:

And when they release the next gen "Titan card" it's still going to draw a shit ton of power

And how would you know? Are you from Nvidia? Are you basing it off of the current gtx titans? Pascal is using a newer silicon, with much higher power efficiency and performance, chances are it'll eat much less power than the old titan Xs.

[Chris.]

When evga released the 980 they touted power efficiency. Look at the outgoing Titan.

they even have a 2 gpu Titan 

[m0k]

18 minutes ago, Chris. said:

I have allways put in a overkill psu because the less stress you put on it the longer it will run

effectively. It will run at optimum efficiency at about 500 watts consumption, meaning less stress on the psu. If you actually would read up on how the psu works you would understand.

I just want to know if anyone has any experience with evga psus. I have build hundreds of computers, but never with a evga psu.

well that was rude
your build as configured would never consume 500watts....ever...try more like 300-350 with overclocks

[_JohnB330ci]

1 minute ago, Chris. said:

When evga released the 980 they touted power efficiency. Look at the outgoing Titan.

they even have a 2 gpu Titan 

Yup, on the old silicon base, which, has a decreased efficiency.

[HKZeroFive]

1 minute ago, Chris. said:

And when they release the next gen "Titan card" it's still going to draw a shit ton of power

Are you basing this off facts? Or is this purely speculative. My guess would be the latter.

 

Considering you can run two GTX 980Tis/Titan X on a 650W PSU, I doubt you need more for the next big Titans.