New Gamer/computing Rig - help needed

Crane

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Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)

Hi - I am looking for a new build, only have a laptop as of now so i really need it.
The budget will be around 3K after shipping but i am from denmark so it will probably get a bit more expensive for me :/
(yes i have saved up a lot!)

System Usage: I will be using it for 3D rendering and adobe programs for my study in architecture for at least the next 5 years.
I will also be gaming on it, games like C:S, Battlefield etc. and prefer having high resolutions and good framerates.

Buying a monitor: No, I have one already(1920*1080) but would like for the build to be able to handle another one, even 3 in total perhaps?

The build is a full build, but some things is desided:

Case: Cosair obsidian 650D mid tower

CPU: (intel preferred) I don't know if a 4 core w. hyperthreading is enough or if I should go 6 core. does haswell have 6 core CPUs yet? can't seem to find them.

CPU Cooling: closed loop watercooling, dual rad. I looked at silverstone but people say the fans are crap.

MOBO: something with easy OC, maybe 8 RAM slots, and at least 2 way sli. would be great to get the new

RAM: I am spitted choosing between 32 and 64 gb of ram,

GPU: I really like nvidia, have looked at their GTX780 and GTX780ti for some time, would prefer if it was cooled really well, say triple fan or so. maybe even two of them?
Zotac 780ti AMP sound like a beast.

PSU: whatever fits the build, would be counting on OC on the CPU so probably a bit more than nessesary. i guess modular would look way better than non-modular?

Storage: 2 240gb SSD for raid 0 and a +2TB.

Overclocking: yes

SLI/Crossfire: Yes, maybe with time?

Addtional comments:
I would prefer it to be a bit in the same colour scheme, like gold/yellow/orange tones with black - or red/black - never quite liked the blue or green.

I am open to the new AMD GPU R280/290 and their X versions but i am a bit scared that they are not properly cooled or will fail on me. but then again i have been surrounded by nvidia fanboys all my life :)

I think thats it, i really hope you guys will help


 

Crane

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I would be happy if you would cook up a Rig suggestion on your own, but my thoughts was something very close to this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2FjNN
with the addition of the ASUS DVD Writer, DRW-24F1ST - but couldn't change it, browser fail i think.

 

TheMohammadmo

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($182.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($724.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($724.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($78.78 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($232.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($101.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($97.27 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $2998.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-21 20:31 EST-0500)
 

camohanna

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Focc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Focc/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Focc/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($172.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($142.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($715.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2490.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-21 22:10 EST-0500)

Or since you like the 650d, maybe you would like the smaller 350d (just an option)

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2FogX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2FogX/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2FogX/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI GENE Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($192.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($172.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($142.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($715.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2294.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-21 22:12 EST-0500)

I suggest for either build is try out gaming with a single 780ti. I only suggest getting a second when you get more than one monitor or you go 4k resolution.
 

Crane

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You guys are fast :)
when you take into consideration, that i will use it for a lot of rendering, would you go up to 32gigs or is it completely unnessesary?
allso, whats the difference between the Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 and the ASUS z87-Deluxe, same chipset as far as i know :)
 

camohanna

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+1 on 32gb is a waste. Personally, go for the formula due to your high budget allowing you to get the best (due to the formula being part of ASUS ROG). Also, you wanted a black/red theme so the ROG is perfect for that.
 

TheMohammadmo

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Once I come back from school which is gonna be like at 4 o clock. Im gonna recommend another high end build. SO WAIT TILL THEN INTERWEBZ. Lol im joking you dont need to wait but just mark my words. My builds will blow your mind.lol