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Eric N

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Hello everyone! I am saving up to build a computer for roughly $2000 and would like feedback on my current parts list. I will be gaming programming, and video editing. In addition, I would like a recommendation on a monitor. I would love to use a 4k monitor if possible.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KHgrwP
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KHgrwP/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($223.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($111.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($175.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1885.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 08:48 EDT-0400
 
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Novuake
Mostly a solid build.

Although some points that I would make changes.

1. There is no point to getting the H80i, equivalently priced air cooling like the Noctua NH D14/D15 perform better and quieter.

2. I would STRONGLY suggest you aim for 16GB of RAM (in 4x 4GB config or ), content creation benefits substantially from quad channel and more RAM.

3. The WD black HDDs are very much overpriced, any 7200RPM HDD will do the job and cost AT LEAST 25% cheaper.

4. VERY IMPORTANT, get a better PSU, the CX series isn't great.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

There is a tiered list, stick to tier 1, 2a and 2b.
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Novuake

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Mostly a solid build.

Although some points that I would make changes.

1. There is no point to getting the H80i, equivalently priced air cooling like the Noctua NH D14/D15 perform better and quieter.

2. I would STRONGLY suggest you aim for 16GB of RAM (in 4x 4GB config or ), content creation benefits substantially from quad channel and more RAM.

3. The WD black HDDs are very much overpriced, any 7200RPM HDD will do the job and cost AT LEAST 25% cheaper.

4. VERY IMPORTANT, get a better PSU, the CX series isn't great.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

There is a tiered list, stick to tier 1, 2a and 2b.
 
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zeyuanfu

zeyuanfu

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Here's what I'd do:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($76.28 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($255.44 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($248.02 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.78 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($370.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($105.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($111.28 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1671.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 09:50 EDT-0400
1 970 will max games for 1-2 years. Then, when prices will have dropped, get another one.
I think everyone would agree with my build here.
 
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Eric N

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Thanks for the help everyone!
Updated Parts List:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CYJByc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CYJByc/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($223.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($101.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1905.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 14:09 EDT-0400
 
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