$2K Gaming/Recording PC build
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Wfs0801
October 8, 2014 8:20:21 AM
Hello, I'm a PC gamer and I also record and upload my gaming experiences to YouTube. I'm about to build a much higher budget PC than the one I currently have, so that I may max out game settings and record with the best outcomes.
I'm far from the most educated with PCs, having only built 1 but I have been on these forums quite a bit and searching the interwebs gathering information on each part I will be putting into the system. But I'd like to get some final thoughts on the overall build before purchasing. Tell me what you think. Again, this PC is for gaming and recording that gameplay so being able to have smooth FPS is critical. Also, this PC will most likely need to last for 4-5 years with only minor upgrades (like just a second GPU), so it will seem like overkill for 1080p gaming, but it's necessary in the long run.
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bb2XMp) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bb2XMp/by_merchant/)
Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $336.93 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...) | $28.99 @ Micro Center
**Motherboard** | [EVGA Z97 Classified EATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-motherboard-152hre979...) | $336.30 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz16gx3m2a...) | $159.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-driv...) | $129.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-driv...) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn980...) | $636.13 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-case-phes614pbk) | $99.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g2100...) | $151.81 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-fqc06950) | $128.98 @ OutletPC
**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050009...) | $17.81 @ OutletPC
**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050009...) | $17.81 @ OutletPC
**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050009...) | $17.81 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $2122.53
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 11:19 EDT-0400 |
Let me know what you think and what suggestions you may have. Thanks
I'm far from the most educated with PCs, having only built 1 but I have been on these forums quite a bit and searching the interwebs gathering information on each part I will be putting into the system. But I'd like to get some final thoughts on the overall build before purchasing. Tell me what you think. Again, this PC is for gaming and recording that gameplay so being able to have smooth FPS is critical. Also, this PC will most likely need to last for 4-5 years with only minor upgrades (like just a second GPU), so it will seem like overkill for 1080p gaming, but it's necessary in the long run.
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bb2XMp) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bb2XMp/by_merchant/)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $336.93 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...) | $28.99 @ Micro Center
**Motherboard** | [EVGA Z97 Classified EATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-motherboard-152hre979...) | $336.30 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz16gx3m2a...) | $159.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-driv...) | $129.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-driv...) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn980...) | $636.13 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-case-phes614pbk) | $99.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g2100...) | $151.81 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-fqc06950) | $128.98 @ OutletPC
**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050009...) | $17.81 @ OutletPC
**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050009...) | $17.81 @ OutletPC
**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050009...) | $17.81 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $2122.53
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 11:19 EDT-0400 |
Let me know what you think and what suggestions you may have. Thanks
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sahandalitanlou
October 8, 2014 8:32:07 AM
You have researched well.
You could build as is.
I have some suggestions:
1. If you live near a microcenter, they will sell you a 4790K for $280. A good deal.
2. Hyper212 is ok, but this build deserves a bit better.
Look for a tower cooler with 140mm fans from Noctua or Phanteks. Price should be in the $65-$85 range.
3. I see little value in enthusiast motherboards unless you are a ln2 overclocker.
A top board like the ASUS Maximus VII hero would be fine.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
4. Tall heat spreaders are not necessary and will impact coolers. Here is a low profile version of that kit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
5. GTX980 is hard to find. If you are contemplating sli, then I recommend a card with a stock blower type titan cooler.
A blower gets hot air directly out the back of the case. If it is the top card, it will not get starved for cooling air.
This EVGA superclock would be my pick. Note that the boost clock is actually a bit higher than the one you selected.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
6. Your case comes with a 200mm intake fan. I would not change that out. Such a fan can deliver all the air you need better than two lesser fans and be quieter while doing it.
You could build as is.
I have some suggestions:
1. If you live near a microcenter, they will sell you a 4790K for $280. A good deal.
2. Hyper212 is ok, but this build deserves a bit better.
Look for a tower cooler with 140mm fans from Noctua or Phanteks. Price should be in the $65-$85 range.
3. I see little value in enthusiast motherboards unless you are a ln2 overclocker.
A top board like the ASUS Maximus VII hero would be fine.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
4. Tall heat spreaders are not necessary and will impact coolers. Here is a low profile version of that kit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
5. GTX980 is hard to find. If you are contemplating sli, then I recommend a card with a stock blower type titan cooler.
A blower gets hot air directly out the back of the case. If it is the top card, it will not get starved for cooling air.
This EVGA superclock would be my pick. Note that the boost clock is actually a bit higher than the one you selected.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
6. Your case comes with a 200mm intake fan. I would not change that out. Such a fan can deliver all the air you need better than two lesser fans and be quieter while doing it.
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Wfs0801
October 8, 2014 9:59:05 AM
sahandalitanlou said:
go with 2x 970 with only 200 dollars more get 1.9 times the performance what res are you gonna play in ?I'll only be playing in 1080p, unless higher res becomes a necessity over the coming years. The reason I chose a 980 (and eventually a second) is because this built will have to last for the next 4-5 years and I'd like to easily be able to max games for that entire time. Thanks for the suggestion though, i will look into the 970 further, as I've basically been focused on the 980.
geofelt said:
You have researched well.You could build as is.
I have some suggestions:
1. If you live near a microcenter, they will sell you a 4790K for $280. A good deal.
2. Hyper212 is ok, but this build deserves a bit better.
Look for a tower cooler with 140mm fans from Noctua or Phanteks. Price should be in the $65-$85 range.
3. I see little value in enthusiast motherboards unless you are a ln2 overclocker.
A top board like the ASUS Maximus VII hero would be fine.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
4. Tall heat spreaders are not necessary and will impact coolers. Here is a low profile version of that kit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
5. GTX980 is hard to find. If you are contemplating sli, then I recommend a card with a stock blower type titan cooler.
A blower gets hot air directly out the back of the case. If it is the top card, it will not get starved for cooling air.
This EVGA superclock would be my pick. Note that the boost clock is actually a bit higher than the one you selected.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
6. Your case comes with a 200mm intake fan. I would not change that out. Such a fan can deliver all the air you need better than two lesser fans and be quieter while doing it.
1. Unfortunately I live in a dead zone in the US, the closest MicroCenter is about 3 hours drive away. After the traveling time involved and price for fuel, I'm not sure if the trip is worth it. I haven't fully written it off though.
2. The Evo is only for now. In the future, when the system begins to become obsolete I will be putting the entire thing underwater and OCing the GPU and CPU.
4. I'll look into that kit. I don't know much about RAM, so I basically just chose what's already in my current build since I know it's reliable.
5. I don't plan to do SLI until I'm ready to also watercool and OC. I'll look more into the card you've linked, and compare it to the G1 on all levels.
6. I was under the assumption that 2 140's would perform better than a single 200, but that's probably just my inexperience talking
Plus that shaves an easy $30 off the final price.Thanks for all the suggestions, I still have a bit of homework to do prior to purchasing
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voyboyfan
October 8, 2014 10:05:31 AM
That looks pretty solid, there's a few minor things I would change - main thing is too much money invested in case fans which you don't need. I would drop those and invest in a better CPU cooler. You don't need an i7 and 16GB of RAM to edit videos for Youtube consumption, pretty much any smart phone can do that. I might also be inclined to suggest a micro ATX build like this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M OC Formula Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.92 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Aerocool DS-Cube Blue MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($122.64 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($221.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2262.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 13:12 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M OC Formula Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.92 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Aerocool DS-Cube Blue MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($122.64 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($221.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2262.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 13:12 EDT-0400
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Wfs0801
October 8, 2014 10:39:54 AM
g-unit1111 said:
That looks pretty solid, there's a few minor things I would change - main thing is too much money invested in case fans which you don't need. I would drop those and invest in a better CPU cooler. You don't need an i7 and 16GB of RAM to edit videos for Youtube consumption, pretty much any smart phone can do that. I might also be inclined to suggest a micro ATX build like this:PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M OC Formula Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.92 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Aerocool DS-Cube Blue MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($122.64 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($221.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2262.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 13:12 EDT-0400
I probably won't be doing much editing on this pc, it will basically just be for the gaming and recording of the gameplay. But I'm also future proofing it as well
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Wfs0801 said:
I probably won't be doing much editing on this pc, it will basically just be for the gaming and recording of the gameplay. But I'm also future proofing it as well
Don't worry too much about future proofing - there's no such thing. Technology moves so fast that in five years something completely different will come along and the thing is we won't know what that is for a long time, and the software is always several years behind the hardware.
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These would be my changes. Since you are recording, an i7 is a good idea.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($128.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.81 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.81 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.81 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1928.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 14:13 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($128.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.81 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.81 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.81 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1928.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 14:13 EDT-0400
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Wfs0801
October 8, 2014 11:14:41 AM
Wfs0801 said:
I understand future proofing is tough and sometimes impossible, but I have to do my best. Because there will be absolutely no chance of a new build over the next few years.If you are absolutely worried about this, and plan to upgrade the GPU, during the life of this system, then you might want to consider this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($578.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($66.10 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($233.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2147.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 14:29 EDT-0400
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logainofhades said:
Wfs0801 said:
I understand future proofing is tough and sometimes impossible, but I have to do my best. Because there will be absolutely no chance of a new build over the next few years.If you are absolutely worried about this, and plan to upgrade the GPU, during the life of this system, then you might want to consider this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($578.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($66.10 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($233.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2147.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 14:29 EDT-0400
do that except i would get the entry level x99 chipset cpu for $300 only difference is PCI-e lanes but it would make no difference unless he goes something crazy as 3 way /quad sli.
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I only recommended the 5930k, for the PCI-E lanes, longevity of the system. I agree that the 5820k, most likely would be sufficient for 90% of people, pci-e lane wise. Could go with something more like this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($378.92 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($66.10 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($233.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2077.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 15:35 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($378.92 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($66.10 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($233.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2077.20
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Wfs0801 said:
I understand future proofing is tough and sometimes impossible, but I have to do my best. Because there will be absolutely no chance of a new build over the next few years.If you are absolutely worried about this, and plan to upgrade the GPU, during the life of this system, then you might want to consider this.
Why? The ridiculous cost of DDR4 ain't worth it if you ask me, and there's only a very minor difference in performance between the i7-5820K and the i7-4790K: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-core-i7-5960x...
X99 has its' uses and the two extra cores are nice but there's nearly a $500 cost difference between X99 and Z97, and Z97 will still support new GPUs. It just is not worth the upgrade if you ask me.
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Because of the 5+ years the OP plans on keeping the system. A 5820k rig wouldn't be $500 more than an i7 4790k system. More like $250, and that is because of the board I chose. Using an expensive Z97 board like one of the maximus boards, would shrink that amount even further.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($66.10 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1801.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($378.92 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($66.10 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($233.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2049.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($66.10 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1801.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($378.92 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($66.10 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($233.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2049.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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October 9, 2014 10:34:36 AM
Best $2K build, better and cheaper than yours (OP - Wfs0801's):
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($335.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($295.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.52 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($629.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 Windowed Edition (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($164.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.43 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.43 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.43 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2084.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-09 13:33 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($335.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($295.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.52 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($629.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 Windowed Edition (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($164.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.43 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.43 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.43 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2084.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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How is that the best $2k build?
2x GTX 970 > a single GTX 980. A 5820k will easily match the 4790k clock speed, and will last longer, given the length of time the OP intends to use this system. DDR3 2400 is a waste, as Intel cpu's aren't all that affected by ram speeds, for the price the more expensive ram costs. Not to mention the voltage is higher than recommended ram voltage by intel. Even my 4790k build, with 2x GTX 970, is faster, and $283 cheaper. Even the 5820k build I made is cheaper than that.
2x GTX 970 > a single GTX 980. A 5820k will easily match the 4790k clock speed, and will last longer, given the length of time the OP intends to use this system. DDR3 2400 is a waste, as Intel cpu's aren't all that affected by ram speeds, for the price the more expensive ram costs. Not to mention the voltage is higher than recommended ram voltage by intel. Even my 4790k build, with 2x GTX 970, is faster, and $283 cheaper. Even the 5820k build I made is cheaper than that.
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SuperAdithya said:
Best $2K build, better and cheaper than yours (OP - Wfs0801's):This one is nearly $430 cheaper, has the exact same performance, and has a nice black / orange color scheme:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($629.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H440 (Orange/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1686.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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logainofhades said:
How is that the best $2k build?
2x GTX 970 > a single GTX 980. A 5820k will easily match the 4790k clock speed, and will last longer, given the length of time the OP intends to use this system. DDR3 2400 is a waste, as Intel cpu's aren't all that affected by ram speeds, for the price the more expensive ram costs. Not to mention the voltage is higher than recommended ram voltage by intel. Even my 4790k build, with 2x GTX 970, is faster, and $283 cheaper. Even the 5820k build I made is cheaper than that.
Not that your opinion isn't valid, but I meant to hit reply and not Best Solution
.But I don't think the 2x 970 will suit my build well because of the length of keeping it, personally I'd rather put the 2x 980 in eventually. But that's just me.
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