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[monster0429]

1 hour ago, dizmo said:

If you take a look at this review, there's some pictures and he goes into brief detail with some different programs and how he found using the ultrawide. Not sure if you're using the same, but you might be able to decide if it would be beneficial for you or not. It'd be about another $125ish to get an ultrawide over a standard monitor.

http://www.diyphotography.net/diyp-reviews-34-inch-219-ultrawide-display-photography-video-hands-lg-34um95/

 

Ahhh, makes way more sense now. If a large portion is a business write off, might as well go for decent top end gear.

What capacity are you looking at? If you're going for 1TB drives there aren't that many. The 960 Pro is what I'd go for. They have a 2TB version but it's...pricey to say the least.

 

If I am going NVMe it would probably be something small for key programs and the OS with a standard 2.5 inch for other things then a high capacity standard Hard drive. Like I said Ill look around and see what I can fit cause I can spend myself about 4.5k and then the company match. So I have a bit of wiggle room from the $8000 I posted on here.

 

Also after taking a look at that link I think a center widescreen is going to be my route with two smaller ones on each side. The video editing help with the 34+ inches alone would be nice and worth the cost IMO

[monster0429]

Alright took some suggestions into effect with some minor changes. Switched out the graphics cards, change the monitor config so I have a central widescreen with som 1080p on the side to help with the possible issue of graphics cards running them and to lower the cost a bit. Removed a set of the fans as no case needs 6 fans when you have a radiator for the CPU (I will get rid of all the extra fans depending on what kind my case comes with). Removed the standard 2.5 inch SSD as there was really no need for it. If after these adjustment there is anything else you guys can think of to help me lower costs a bit while keeping the performance more or less intact please do let me know. 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zTF9RG

[ShepBook]

Only things I'd recommend considering is a CPU with more cores and add in screen calibration.

 

Someone mentioned the 6900K, which I think would be much better for video work. If jumping up to a $1000 CPU is a bit much, look at the 6850K, which gives you 50% more cores for only a ~$200 more. Another thought, if you can hold off for another month or so, is to see what comes out for Ryzen. Being able to get 8c/16t would be great (parity with the 6900) but potentially within the price range of the 6850K (if the rumors hold true).

 

For a monitor calibration setup, probably factor in $200-300 for a unit you can keep and use for many years to come.

[dizmo]

If you reeeeally want to spend near your cap, you could go with something like this monstrous over-the-top thing:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-1650 V4 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($1200.00)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($180.00)
Motherboard: Asus Z10PE-D16 WS SSI EEB Dual-CPU LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($469.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($272.99 @ Adorama)
Memory: Crucial 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($272.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Samsung 960 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($329.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Corsair Neutron XTi 1.9TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($735.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($595.42 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($595.42 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Tempered Glass (Black) ATX Full Tower Case  ($189.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 1300W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($184.94 @ B&H)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Software: Sony Vegas Pro 13 Software  ($599.95 @ Dell Small Business)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor  ($359.99 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: LG 34UM95-P 34.0" 3440x1440 60Hz Monitor  ($759.00 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor  ($636.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM Wireless Optical Mouse  ($122.18 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Sennheiser PC 363D 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($209.00 @ Amazon)
Other: NZXT Hue + ($60.00)
Total: $8209.38

 

It's definitely the definition of excess, but it gives you 2 CPUs. If you do a lot of rendering it might be worth it.

I think you'd know better than I, since you know your workload

• Kept your peripherals the same because they're personal
• NZXT Hue for lighting
• ECC RAM is more stable and far more reliable

39 minutes ago, monster0429 said:

Alright took some suggestions into effect with some minor changes. Switched out the graphics cards, change the monitor config so I have a central widescreen with som 1080p on the side to help with the possible issue of graphics cards running them and to lower the cost a bit. Removed a set of the fans as no case needs 6 fans when you have a radiator for the CPU (I will get rid of all the extra fans depending on what kind my case comes with). Removed the standard 2.5 inch SSD as there was really no need for it. If after these adjustment there is anything else you guys can think of to help me lower costs a bit while keeping the performance more or less intact please do let me know. 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zTF9RG

Haha, decided to cut her down a bit? I think spending to the cap is a little excessive in this case. Do you get to keep the computer if you quit? I'd assume so since you're paying for half.

 

The only things I'd consider in this build are:

• I'd get different monitors. The UW you listed is mostly for gaming, and 1080p at that size is pretty ugly. Not to mention if you're gaming on that one, you'd only need 1 1080. I'd get 27" monitors to go to the sides of the UW, as they'll be the same height. I'm OCD about that kind of thing, not sure if you are. Why 144hz for monitors that are just displaying information?
• I'd go with the 960 Pro if it's for work. They don't degrade as quickly iirc
• Have you checked to see how you're going to fit those A5s on your desk with all the monitors? They're quite tall.
• Why did you go WD Black? They're quite loud. If it's just for storage I'd go with something else.

26 minutes ago, ShepBook said:

For a monitor calibration setup, probably factor in $200-300 for a unit you can keep and use for many years to come.

Totally agree, this would be incredibly useful.

Get the office to flip the entire bill though, as they can use it on their other monitors as well.

[dizmo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($349.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Riing RGB 240 40.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus TUF Z270 MARK 2 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($149.00 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($229.97 @ Jet)
Storage: Samsung 960 Pro 1.0TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($629.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Extreme Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($654.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Extreme Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($654.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case  ($104.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0B DVD/CD Writer  ($19.65 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Full 32/64-bit  ($199.99 @ B&H)
Software: Sony Vegas Pro 13 Software  ($599.95 @ Dell Small Business)
Case Fan: Thermaltake Riing 14 RGB 3-Pack 51.1 CFM  140mm Fans  ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor  ($359.99 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: LG 34UM95-P 34.0" 3440x1440 60Hz Monitor  ($759.00 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor  ($636.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM Wireless Optical Mouse  ($122.18 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Sennheiser PC 363D 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($209.00 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Audioengine A2+W 60W 2ch Speakers  ($249.00 @ B&H)
Total: $6590.37

 

I did a few tweaks to your build. It does add $95 but you get significantly better monitors.

1. Switched the speakers out for the A2+. Still highly regarded, but a lot smaller so they can actually fit under the monitors. They're also much cheaper.
2. Changed where you sourced the 4TB Black from. No idea why yours was $400.
3. Changed the motherboard for the Z270 TUF. It also happens to be black and yellow.
4. The 34" LG is 10 bit rated (I think the 1080 can do 10 bit?), and 1440p so you actually get a significantly larger work space. One side monitor is the PB series, still IPS, and the same height as the 34". The other is also 27", but 144hz with GSync. Perfect for gaming.
5. I got rid of the fan controller. The motherboard can generally take care of that.
6. Shrunk the AIO cooler, as 240mm is more than enough for the CPU.
7. Changed the case to one with tempered glass.
8. Shrunk the PSU. 850W should be more than enough.

 

You should also strongly consider a build like this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6850K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($563.19 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Riing RGB 240 40.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 OC Formula EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($309.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 960 Pro 1.0TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($629.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($589.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($589.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case  ($104.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0B DVD/CD Writer  ($19.65 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Full 32/64-bit  ($199.99 @ B&H)
Software: Sony Vegas Pro 13 Software  ($599.95 @ Dell Small Business)
Case Fan: Thermaltake Riing 14 RGB 3-Pack 51.1 CFM  140mm Fans  ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor  ($359.99 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: LG 34UM95-P 34.0" 3440x1440 60Hz Monitor  ($759.00 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor  ($636.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM Wireless Optical Mouse  ($122.18 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Sennheiser PC 363D 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($209.00 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Audioengine A2+W 60W 2ch Speakers  ($249.00 @ B&H)
Total: $6774.82

 

$185 more, but you get 2 more cores and 4 more threads.

• Motherboard has tons of yellow, so I went with basic black RAM. Much cheaper.
• Same with the video cards. Went with EVGA, nice accents.
• It's only 3.6ghz but you can easily OC it to where the 7700k is.