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Hello everybody
I'm looking forward to build a new system from scratch, I need help deciding upon some parts of it.
I will buy the components in the next 1-2 months.
The budget has no real limits but I'm not throwing money in the wind, so I may spend a bit too much on some parts without buying the most expensive ones, though.
The system will be a multipurpose one, best described as a gaming rig with some extra CPU power and more RAM (I need them sometimes). Medium overclocked for the long run, I'm not looking to beat records.
I live in the UK.
The parts:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/DjXTt6
CPU Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core
CPU Cooler Intel BXRTS2011AC
Motherboard Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3
Memory G.Skill Value 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400
Video Card Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX
Power Supply Corsair AX1500i
Monitor Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 27.0"
Case will be Rosewill Blackhawk Ultra, I know, there are issues with this case.. cheap materials, stuck sidepanels, lack of dust filters, poor quality fans, useless casters... this is not a quality case, but I like it, and I really like the top docking bay. There will be some moderate modding involved later on, and I plan a water loop inside, fans will be replaced, etc.. so hopefully in the end won't be that awfull.
I can't seem to find it in the UK, so in the end probably I'll ship it from overseas.
I already have the storage.
CPU cooler is just a cheap one to get it going, I haven't decided yet if I want to buy the Corsair H100i or to build a classic custom loop.
Memory: I'd like it to be fairly overclockable, but not the most expensive ones. I picked G. Skill Value, but honestly I don't know too much about it.
Video card: I will buy just one, but keep an eye for SLI, if the need arise later on.
Power suply: Overkill by far, I know, but the reviews are mindblowing, this thing is quiet up to 450 wats, 7 years warranty, and more..
Monitor: There will be only one, and 4k isn't mature yet. They say the ROG Swift PG278Q is a gamer's choice for 1440p, pretty expensive, but... and then G-Sync...
Please help me with the following:
1. Memory, which one should I buy?
2. Monitor, are there other competitive options in terms of price/performance for 1440p?
3. Fans, I need good quality ones, silent, and red or transparent preferably (black-red theme..)
4. A fan controller?
5. Do you know where I can buy that case in the UK?
6. I would like a good mechanical keyboard, but I know nothing about them. Please advise.
7. Any other opinions or criticism on the build or the other components? Please speak up and thank you for your time.
I'm looking forward to build a new system from scratch, I need help deciding upon some parts of it.
I will buy the components in the next 1-2 months.
The budget has no real limits but I'm not throwing money in the wind, so I may spend a bit too much on some parts without buying the most expensive ones, though.
The system will be a multipurpose one, best described as a gaming rig with some extra CPU power and more RAM (I need them sometimes). Medium overclocked for the long run, I'm not looking to beat records.
I live in the UK.
The parts:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/DjXTt6
CPU Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core
CPU Cooler Intel BXRTS2011AC
Motherboard Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3
Memory G.Skill Value 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400
Video Card Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX
Power Supply Corsair AX1500i
Monitor Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 27.0"
Case will be Rosewill Blackhawk Ultra, I know, there are issues with this case.. cheap materials, stuck sidepanels, lack of dust filters, poor quality fans, useless casters... this is not a quality case, but I like it, and I really like the top docking bay. There will be some moderate modding involved later on, and I plan a water loop inside, fans will be replaced, etc.. so hopefully in the end won't be that awfull.
I can't seem to find it in the UK, so in the end probably I'll ship it from overseas.
I already have the storage.
CPU cooler is just a cheap one to get it going, I haven't decided yet if I want to buy the Corsair H100i or to build a classic custom loop.
Memory: I'd like it to be fairly overclockable, but not the most expensive ones. I picked G. Skill Value, but honestly I don't know too much about it.
Video card: I will buy just one, but keep an eye for SLI, if the need arise later on.
Power suply: Overkill by far, I know, but the reviews are mindblowing, this thing is quiet up to 450 wats, 7 years warranty, and more..
Monitor: There will be only one, and 4k isn't mature yet. They say the ROG Swift PG278Q is a gamer's choice for 1440p, pretty expensive, but... and then G-Sync...
Please help me with the following:
1. Memory, which one should I buy?
2. Monitor, are there other competitive options in terms of price/performance for 1440p?
3. Fans, I need good quality ones, silent, and red or transparent preferably (black-red theme..)
4. A fan controller?
5. Do you know where I can buy that case in the UK?
6. I would like a good mechanical keyboard, but I know nothing about them. Please advise.
7. Any other opinions or criticism on the build or the other components? Please speak up and thank you for your time.
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