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I am curious about what people may come up with on this build.

I have a few rules...

1st It must be no more than $5500 USD

2nd Run a minimum 3 ASUS PB278Q 27-Inch WQHD monitors or better if possible

3rd Ability to run 3-5 programs at 1 time, with CC being 1 of them on at all times.

4th Cooling, make it worth the effort.

Give me some ideas for this next build.
 
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Cooler: try swiftech 220 or H100i <-- I was just wondering why you picked the H100 as this is what 90% of people pick.

Video Card: I had 2 x 295s - for 4K <-- No need for 4K as to have it run in sink you need to have $6K in monitors to make it work with the cards for true 4K play. Any monitor that is sub $1500 is missing items to show a true 4K picture, and at the moment media security...
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You don't need to spend $5500. Try -

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme6 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($286.13 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($489.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($153.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($1167.04 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($1167.04 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair AX1500i 1500W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($130.74 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $4982.86
 
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I only said the max budget is $5500 not that the system had to be $5500.

I would like to ask a few questions on your picks, I am really interested on why you picked the parts as I build systems for people and I like to see why people pick the parts the have, or say they would would pick.

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.99 @ NCIX US) <-- I think this is one of the best CPU's for the money and side with you in every way when it comes power to $$$.

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg) <-- Why pick this, I see everyone picking this cooler. Yes this is a good cooler, but it is no where near the best. The CM Seidon 240 cools better at around a 5c range and the Swiftech H220 and H320 range cool between 8-10c better. I am no way a Swiftech fanboy as I believe EK makes a better product, but in the CLC type of system the Swiftech is far better then the H100. I am not bashing why you are picking the H100, just curious on what made you pick it.

Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme6 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($286.13 @ Newegg) <--ASRock makes great products I happen to be an Asus builder for the last 7 years.

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($489.99 @ Newegg) <-- I see allot of people picking this RAM, what is the reason for picking it? I have been using Corsair for many many years, what do you feel the difference is with G.Skill and Corsair? I am really interested with G.Skill as why they are so liked among builders.

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($153.99 @ Mac Mall) <-- Everyone is still picking the 840's, why not move to the newer 850 drives with 10yr warranties and better NAND processors. Even the new Sandisc Extreme Pro has moved on to the 10yr warranty and new NAND processors. What is the reason for sticking with the 840?

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.99 @ Amazon) <-- I keep all data separate as 1 drive for Work, Game, and OS. 6 drives total 1 for the program and 1 for the data saves.

Video Card:
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($1167.04 @ Newegg)
Asus Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($1167.04 @ Newegg) <-- I am not running anything in 4K and not sure why I need SLI as 1 295x2 is more than enough for 1440p... But this is a great card, one that I am planing on getting.


Case: Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case ($279.99 @ Micro Center) <-- Fantastic case.

Power Supply: Corsair AX1500i 1500W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($449.99 @ Newegg) <Fantastic PSU

Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($130.74 @ Amazon)

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Newegg) <-- Not sure why but OK.

Total: $4982.86

I built this system let me know what you think?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/62wkqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/62wkqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H320 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($148.50 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($498.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair DOMINATOR Platinum 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($459.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($122.31 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($197.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($197.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital VelociRaptor 600GB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital VelociRaptor 600GB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card ($1279.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($301.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG BH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (32/64-bit) ($170.99 @ Adorama)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: CaseLabs MAGNUM TH10A ($715.95)

Total: $5323.55

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 17:41 EDT-0400
 
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Cooler: try swiftech 220 or H100i <-- I was just wondering why you picked the H100 as this is what 90% of people pick.

Video Card: I had 2 x 295s - for 4K <-- No need for 4K as to have it run in sink you need to have $6K in monitors to make it work with the cards for true 4K play. Any monitor that is sub $1500 is missing items to show a true 4K picture, and at the moment media security features are still being worked out between all studios, any 4k device ordered today will need a adapter to play 4K once they decide on a a standard of media spec standard. That is why I stuck with 1440p monitors.

Storage: Try a M.2 device instead <-- I know this is the new boy on the market do you have any ideas? I thought of this, I just do not know much about it as in use or people using it.

Mobo: too expensive <-- This is a great board for the money as it has a 802.11AC receiver in it that works with the latest WiFi routers today. It also has some of the best sound processors on the market built on the board.

case: too expensive <-- The material and build quality are far superior then the Corsair 900D, yes it does cost much more but you get what you pay for.

fans: not needed <-- I picked the fans to create a Push/Pull configuration with the Swiftech H320 and utilizing the extra 3 fans for case cooling. I like airflow.

You should get a wifi card <-- Built in the board

Ram: too expensive <-- OK, but what is making the G.Skill the go to RAm, if it is just because it is cheaper then I'll stick with the Dominator, yes it cost more but is very stable when you start to tax the RAM and OC.
 
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The H100i is cheaper and proven good. Corsair give 100% guarantee - insurance coverage for your PC.

4K monitors - http://www.newegg.com/global/au/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100045833%20600338147&IsNodeId=1&Description=4k%20monitors&name=3840%20x%202160

M.2 - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-recommendation-benchmark,3269-6.html
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=PPSSXTXPZMDGRI&cm_sp=SSD-_-VisNav-_-M.2

You pay too much extra for built in wifi and it doesn't work as well as pcie card eg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320113

GSkill is just as good reliability wise as Corsair. Much better bang for the buck
 
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