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Time for an Upgrade What do you guys think?

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a b V Motherboard
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October 2, 2014 1:03:39 PM

Only switching out CPU+MOBO + Ram and GPUs, going to be using most of the stuff from my old build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($1108.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING G1WIFI EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($389.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($274.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($624.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($624.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $3023.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-02 16:03 EDT-0400

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a b V Motherboard
a b U Graphics card
October 2, 2014 1:09:56 PM

What PSU are you going to be reusing to power all this?

Also, isn't it better to get a 2x8GB kit instead of 4x4GB because it leaves more room for upgrades in the future.
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a b V Motherboard
a b U Graphics card
October 2, 2014 1:16:30 PM

so power is not an issue.
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a b V Motherboard
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October 2, 2014 1:17:21 PM

tambeshakunt said:
What PSU are you going to be reusing to power all this?

Also, isn't it better to get a 2x8GB kit instead of 4x4GB because it leaves more room for upgrades in the future.


I get that, but OCD just hits me and i like having all my ram slots filled you know lol.
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a b V Motherboard
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October 2, 2014 1:32:00 PM

Hmm well then thats up to you....what else can I say !
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a b V Motherboard
a b U Graphics card
October 2, 2014 1:36:25 PM

Im not sure about what motherboard to choose from though. Im thinking about getting the EVGA FTW one

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681... heard this mobo is really good with ocing. might just get this one then.
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a b V Motherboard
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October 2, 2014 1:43:50 PM

Yes, but I will always recommend ASUS boards for OCing and for high end chipsets. Just a personal preference based on their quality and design.
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a b V Motherboard
a b U Graphics card
October 2, 2014 1:45:40 PM

I thought about getting th x99 deluxe but idk, i dont like the aesthetics of it and it more expensive. so im just gonna stick with the EVGA X99 FTW. Thanks anyways. I'll select you as the solution lol.
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a b V Motherboard
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October 2, 2014 1:46:35 PM

Sure. No problem. How about the White ASUS X99 boards? They look quite nice.
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