High end gaming system, ideas

Erik-DK · Sep 5, 2014

Hello everyone.
I am building a system for a friend. His budget is around 17.000 DKR which is like 3.000$. I have a system in my head which is like 2.800$ right now. I know the prices you find will be lower but this gives you an idea of how much it is in Denmark.
CPU: i7 5820k
MB: X99 Gaming 7
RAM: Crucial DDR4 16GB
PSU: Corsair RM850
GPU: MSI GeForce 780 in SLI
Case: In Win GRone Big Tower Black
SSD: Corsair Force Series LS 120 GB
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB

There is no cooler yet because there aren't anyone for the new 2011-3 socket. But else I was thinking Corsair H100i. He will be mostly gaming on it. If you can recommend a screen that would be great.
Any and all help is appreciated!

Proofy · Sep 5, 2014

Better PSU http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone1000m

or if he wants to stay with 850W, this one http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20850xr

Would take samsung 250GB SSD instead of 120 from corsair, other stuff is good

i7Baby · Sep 5, 2014

Try -

Try -

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($389.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme6 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($286.13 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB LIGHTNING Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($481.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB LIGHTNING Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($481.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($167.04 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHBS312-98 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (32/64-bit) ($170.99 @ Adorama)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2688.04

Erik-DK · Sep 5, 2014

Proofy :

Thanks for the reply!
Only one problem, I can't get the Rosewill power supply in Denmark. I can get a Corsair 1000W PSU is there any reason you don't like a Corsair PSU?

Proofy · Sep 5, 2014

Yes because they tend to malfunction.. however RM series is not so bad but RM850W is still in tier 3... best corsair series are AX / AXi and HXi series...

If you can't find Rosewill try to get XFX or EVGA they are very good quality PSUs

Here you can see PSU tier list http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Erik-DK · Sep 5, 2014

i7Baby :

Uhh looks sexy!
I just got some minor stuff to add. The reason I choose the MB and RAM was because I could get it in a bundle. Which is pretty cheap. I didn't choose the ligthning 780 because their are almost the cost of a 780 ti in Denmark. Will there really be such a big difference?

EDIT: The price of a 780 msi lightning isn't that much more from a normal 780.

Erik-DK · Sep 5, 2014

Proofy :

Cool, nice to know!

Erik-DK · Sep 5, 2014

Got a quick question, will the 5820k actually be much of an improvement instead of a 4790k? I can get a 4790k bundle for around 350$ less. In that bundle I will get a Z97 Gaming 5 MB, Crucial DDR3 1600Mhz 16GB.
And what about "Future Proofing"? Will the 5820k have more "Future Proofing"?

wip99gt · Sep 5, 2014

For just a gaming build I'd go for the 4790K, a Z97 motherboard, and DDR3 ram. You'll see no performance increase stepping up to the X99 platform. I don't see a 5820 being much more "future proof" over a 4790K. Now this is all as a gaming machine. If the person is planning on doing serious video editing or 3d modelling then I see a case for it or even if DDR4 drops down to a reasonable price. As of right now though the 4790K is hand down a better choice for a gaming system.

Erik-DK · Sep 5, 2014

wip99gt :

Okay thanks, I will then chose the 4790K.

More money to buy awesome stuff!!!

g-unit1111 · Sep 5, 2014

Here's how I would do an X99 build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($389.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($136.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($396.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($324.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($137.63 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($625.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($181.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($96.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2590.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-05 15:03 EDT-0400

I love the Asus X99 Deluxe if you can't tell. :lol:

And how I would do a Z97 build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($136.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($137.63 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($625.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($625.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($181.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($96.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2561.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-05 15:04 EDT-0400

Erik-DK · Sep 5, 2014

Thanks for the answers just wondering what kinda screen He should get? I was thinking about the Asus PG278Q but that is seriously expensive. I was thinking 1440p.

Erik-DK · Sep 5, 2014

And also another question. Should he get 780 ti SLI or 780 SLI? I'm thinking about Price to Perfomance.

CRITICALThinker · Sep 5, 2014

If SLI, Personally I would go to the 780 SLI for a budget of this size, if frame rates are all then 780ti SLI will still fit in the budget fine. Either way 6GB versions would be a good idea for future proofing.

Erik-DK · Sep 5, 2014

Okay so here is what I am recommending for my friend.
We are going for a orange build.

CPU/MB/RAM/GPU: i7 4790K/ASUS Z97-AR/Crucial DDR3 BallistiX 1600Mhz 16GB/ZOTAC 780 3GB OC Triple Silencer 1338,19$ (It's a bundle)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 137,21$ If he can get one with orange tubing or orange liquid so see trough tubes that would be awesome!!

GPU: ZOTAC 780 3GB OC Triple Silencer 625,18$

PSU: Cooler Master V1000 246,07$

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 86,78$

SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120 GB 98,95$

Case: NXZT H410 Ltd Edition Black/Orange 138,95$

All added up 2671,34$

I'll probably also add some orange LED's.
Maybe I'll change the 780 to ti's that depends on if my friend want's a monitor in the budget.

Erik-DK · Sep 6, 2014

Okay actully got another question. The new 800/900 series that should be coming out this month. Should he pony up for two of those??

i7Baby · Sep 6, 2014

The H100i only comes with black tubing.

You need to wait till the 800 series is out, in shops and has been reviewed before deciding whether to buy them instead.

The PSU is expensive. For 2 x 780's you need 850W eg Seasonic M12II 850 $110 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151108

g-unit1111 · Sep 6, 2014

i7Baby :

I heard the next generation of NVIDIA desktop GPUs was going to be the 9XX, and the 8XX were mobile only, like AMD did with the current generation Radeons. Although I'm not sure how accurate my sources are on this.

And sure the PSU is expensive but it is Platinum rated where the Seasonic you linked to is only Bronze rated. I'd much rather have the extra efficiency wouldn't you agree?

i7Baby · Sep 6, 2014

I'd wait till the new gpu's were released.

For gold, try Seasonic X850 $160 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151102. The CM is way overpriced.

g-unit1111 · Sep 6, 2014

i7Baby :

Cooler Master? I was recommending the EVGA P2: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438013

The 1200W variant got a perfect 10/10 score from Jonnyguru, which is an incredibly rare feat: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=389

i7Baby · Sep 7, 2014

I was addressing the OP.

Also, for gaming, an i5 3690k is more than sufficient. The i7's are justified say if you're doing a lot of video editing. But for gaming, the i5 is fine.

g-unit1111 · Sep 7, 2014

i7Baby :

Yeah I completely agree there. I really want to upgrade my rig to X99 and DDR4 but the cost is keeping me away at the moment. I'm fine with the 3570K as it is right now.

Erik-DK · Sep 9, 2014

Thanks for all the answers! I will wait for the new 800/900 series to build my friend a PC. Thanks again!

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