Is this overdoing it? want to get a "future proof" computer.

Jcor50 · Mar 5, 2014

http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Erebus-XL-V3
I know that there is no such thing but I really hate that.

EasyLover · Mar 5, 2014

What a beast you are building. Why not Haswell?

Benevolence · Mar 5, 2014

There's a reason why this post has so many reads, yet no one has commented yet. It's an absurdly overpriced system, also, you probably don't want a liquid cooling setup if you are not comfortable tinkering around inside of your computer. In addition you only provided the system specs, and have neglected to mention anything about how this computer will be used.

Mike Friesen · Mar 5, 2014

Yup. Here's a computer just as fast but WAY cheaper.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.98 @ Best Buy)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($205.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($167.36 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ TigerDirect)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $2791.23
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-05 22:59 EST-0500)

I know it's just components and not a prebuilt, but I hope to show you two things:
1. Prebuilts are usually overpriced.
2. Any components going beyond this is not serving really any purpose unless you do really heavy work on your computer. example, For Gaming, I hate to advise more than 8 gb of ram.

Also, what monitor(s) are you using? You don't need more than a 770 for 1080p.

Hazle · Mar 5, 2014

yeah, that is overdoing things.

for $1.5K-1.8k, for the sole purpose of gaming alone (if the forum category is any indication), you could get yourself a Haswell + 780ti. that should last you 3-5 years, before you get another $1.5k-1.8k PC that'll outperform it and lasts you another 3-5 years. for up to $3.6K (let's say $3.2K, if you manage to sell off the first PC for cheap), you got two powerful PCs in the span of well over 7 years, vs a single near $6K PC that'll likely be outperformed by a $1.3K PC in 3-5 years time. case in point; the nehalem CPU vs Sandy Bridge: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/45?vs=287 . to re-iterate a $999 at launched nehalem CPU in 2008 just got beaten by a $300+ CPU in 2011. the jump from SB to Haswell didn't result in much, but 4-5 years is plenty of time for a new microarchitecture to outperform and impress us.

future proofing just doesn't exist, at least not one that's financially viable. and as Benevolence mentioned, as cool as a custom water cooled rig is, the amount of maintenance and long term costs to do so just isn't for everyone.

Beezy · Mar 5, 2014

Mike Friesen :

While I agree he could have an equally good build for considerably cheaper (I would NOT drop that much on a computer unless I was building it myself- personal pref. ). You have him set up with a 4 Core i7 which is a strong CPU and all, but the build he posted was a 6 core i7, MUCH more compute power right there.

My personal qualms with it are ;

32GB of RAM. This is so pointless it hurts. Unless you work for Pixar and work out of the house because outside of VERY high end video/ photo editing and 3d modeling scenes 32GB wont see the light of day, not even close. 8 GB is fine for gaming, 16GB is future proof gaming.

SLI as a first option is not ideal, one card solutions are always smarter if it can be done. I see you are already at the high end of the GPU's (780) so I can understand why you went to sli as opposed to the "stronger" single option, as the 780/780ti is already that. with that said what resolution and how many monitors will you be using?

You really could save a LOT of money if performance per dollar is all that matters. If you want to pay premiums than go ahead, but that's for service and the fancy lights etc. Not quite worth (to most people) the extra couple grand though :/

EasyLover · Mar 5, 2014

Single GTX 780Ti is sufficient here

Jcor50 · Mar 6, 2014

How difficult is it to build a computer? For someone who has never done it before. Case to put it in. Just to let you know I care about playing every game on max settings no sweat. That is why I wish I could future proof it. Is there a cheap pre built I can buy? I want extreme performance. I would build one but I don't think I am able to.

Benevolence · Mar 6, 2014

It's not difficult to build a computer, just watch a few tutorials on youtube and be mindful of static electricity, all you need is a long thin phillips screwdriver. Most people here looking to start a custom build go to partspicker and post their build on the forums for advice on what to change.

Beezy · Mar 6, 2014

Jcor50 :

,

Exactly, wood floor and a a screwdriver set for computers. All i did was watch a youtube video before i installed each part..was no sweat. i would recommend you build it, and you will really have the best for your money. You can still have a 6 core i7 which in games that can utilizes all cores will be a BEAST. Its future proof as 6 strong intel cores, as it is...It also has hyperthreading i think, not 100% about that, but even that will make it more future proof, if games start to utilize it. The single 780ti will work for now. If you find arent getting what you need out of the card, then add a second after, but dont buy both at once..Make sure the motherboard is still high end, will do dual or 16x pcie etc. 16 GB of ram should be fine 2 x 8 GB, can but upgraded to 32 if needed, but that wont be. we can help you pick each part and answer any questions mid build

EasyLover · Mar 6, 2014

Check this build. Single 780Ti is plenty for your future requirements:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($295.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($162.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($164.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($799.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($148.49 @ Staples)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($161.68 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2459.07
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-06 02:09 EST-0500)

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