Hello all,
I am in the market to build a new PC and would really appreciate your advice on putting together a rig to suit my needs.
I haven’t built a PC in over a decade and have been using a Mac for the last 4 or so years but want to get away from them now that Apple refuses to make their machines upgradable.
Things have changed a ton since I built something and I’m a bit bewildered by all the minute details attached to everything.
Some of my general questions before the list are:
1. Is it preferable for the graphics card and motherboard to be the same brand or.
2. My understanding so far is that dual SLI would be a better solution for me since my focus is on programming and editing primarily with gaming lower on the list but still relevant.
Approximate Purchase Date: Approximately two weeks. Hopefully sooner depending on stock levels.
Budget Range: $2000 +/- before shipping.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Web development, Programing, Photo/video editing, gaming (not a lot, mostly racing).
Are you buying a monitor: Yes but, please don't factor in into the price. I would like to run dual monitors at some point but it is not a requirement for the initial purchase.
Parts to Upgrade: NEW BUILD
Do you need to buy OS: Yes. I would prefer Win7 as I don’t particularly like Win8 but if Win8 will facilitate this build better than I would be open to it.
Preferred Website for Parts: newegg.com
Location: Seattle Washington. I will be assembling the rig myself.
Parts Preferences: I would like to do an x99 build. Intel i7-5930K. I also want to use an Nvidia graphics setup. I’ve used Asus parts in the past so I guess I am leaning toward them but I also have read good things about EVGA. More info below in the parts section.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI: Yes.
Your Monitor Resolution: I need to purchase a monitor. Ideal resolution would be 1920x1200 for 24" monitor.
Additional Comments/Requirements:
Full size tower.
Motherboard with wifi.
16GB RAM
850watt Modular PS
Some kind of CPU cooler.
At least 1 256ish GB SSD to get started.
I need to eventually run two or more 24" inch monitors.
I want to run dual SLI. (I could stand to go with one graphics card at the beginning if the budget required it.)
Software being used: Visual Studio, would like to have possibility of using Cuda for programming, intelliJ, Photoshop, Illustrator, Web browser with tons of tabs open, Steam.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I’ve been on a Mac for years but I’m getting sick of Apple taking away the ability to upgrade so I want to go back to a Windows machine.
Parts that I want to use:
Intel Core i7-5930K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.5GHz LGA 2011-v3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117403
Corsair Graphite Series 760T White Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower (Out of stock now. Something similar would be fine)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139035&cm_re=graphite_760t-_-11-139-035-_-Product
Parts that I am have considered but would like direction on:
GIGABYTE GA-X99-GAMING G1 WIFI LGA 2011-v3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128746
ASUS X99-DELUXE LGA 2011-v3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132260
A graphics card along the lines of this comparison link.
Wrapping up:
I may be forgetting some basic things between my Comments/Requirements section above and these links. Please let me know if I am.
Also you may tell me I’m crazy and cannot build something like this on this budget. If that is the case then please let me know what is realistic.
I’m concerned about not understanding what parts may conflict or be way off for what I need so that has me stuck as to reasonably pricing it out myself.
Thank you to everyone that is able to offer their advice or input. I appreciate it greatly.
I am in the market to build a new PC and would really appreciate your advice on putting together a rig to suit my needs.
I haven’t built a PC in over a decade and have been using a Mac for the last 4 or so years but want to get away from them now that Apple refuses to make their machines upgradable.
Things have changed a ton since I built something and I’m a bit bewildered by all the minute details attached to everything.
Some of my general questions before the list are:
1. Is it preferable for the graphics card and motherboard to be the same brand or.
2. My understanding so far is that dual SLI would be a better solution for me since my focus is on programming and editing primarily with gaming lower on the list but still relevant.
Approximate Purchase Date: Approximately two weeks. Hopefully sooner depending on stock levels.
Budget Range: $2000 +/- before shipping.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Web development, Programing, Photo/video editing, gaming (not a lot, mostly racing).
Are you buying a monitor: Yes but, please don't factor in into the price. I would like to run dual monitors at some point but it is not a requirement for the initial purchase.
Parts to Upgrade: NEW BUILD
Do you need to buy OS: Yes. I would prefer Win7 as I don’t particularly like Win8 but if Win8 will facilitate this build better than I would be open to it.
Preferred Website for Parts: newegg.com
Location: Seattle Washington. I will be assembling the rig myself.
Parts Preferences: I would like to do an x99 build. Intel i7-5930K. I also want to use an Nvidia graphics setup. I’ve used Asus parts in the past so I guess I am leaning toward them but I also have read good things about EVGA. More info below in the parts section.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI: Yes.
Your Monitor Resolution: I need to purchase a monitor. Ideal resolution would be 1920x1200 for 24" monitor.
Additional Comments/Requirements:
Full size tower.
Motherboard with wifi.
16GB RAM
850watt Modular PS
Some kind of CPU cooler.
At least 1 256ish GB SSD to get started.
I need to eventually run two or more 24" inch monitors.
I want to run dual SLI. (I could stand to go with one graphics card at the beginning if the budget required it.)
Software being used: Visual Studio, would like to have possibility of using Cuda for programming, intelliJ, Photoshop, Illustrator, Web browser with tons of tabs open, Steam.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I’ve been on a Mac for years but I’m getting sick of Apple taking away the ability to upgrade so I want to go back to a Windows machine.
Parts that I want to use:
Intel Core i7-5930K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.5GHz LGA 2011-v3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117403
Corsair Graphite Series 760T White Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower (Out of stock now. Something similar would be fine)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139035&cm_re=graphite_760t-_-11-139-035-_-Product
Parts that I am have considered but would like direction on:
GIGABYTE GA-X99-GAMING G1 WIFI LGA 2011-v3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128746
ASUS X99-DELUXE LGA 2011-v3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132260
A graphics card along the lines of this comparison link.
Wrapping up:
I may be forgetting some basic things between my Comments/Requirements section above and these links. Please let me know if I am.
Also you may tell me I’m crazy and cannot build something like this on this budget. If that is the case then please let me know what is realistic.
I’m concerned about not understanding what parts may conflict or be way off for what I need so that has me stuck as to reasonably pricing it out myself.
Thank you to everyone that is able to offer their advice or input. I appreciate it greatly.
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