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I am starting a new build within the next couple weeks and needed advice. I was planning on basing the build around the newer Intel chipset. I haven't had a new pc build in over 3 years so I'm a bit out of touch with the new tech/chipset etc. I was going to use custom PC shop for the build, but was considering ordering some of the parts myself. Also I already have 2 GTX 980's and 2 256 Gig SSD's so those components are already determined. I have no intention of overclocking so I didn't want to base the system around that.
 
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You failed to mention your budget and purpose for this build, so I came up with this


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pHy3jX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pHy3jX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $671.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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You failed to mention your budget and purpose for this build, so I came up with this


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pHy3jX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pHy3jX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $671.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-28 14:57 EST-0500
 
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Yeah my budget is undecided at the moment, I will likely be buying the components piece by so it's somewhat flexible. The reason for the new build is my current desktop died. Tried everything and cant find the problem. I was over 3 years old so I'm ready to rebuild. Rebuilding seemed like the way to go for me since I have two brand new 980's sitting here and some semi new 256 SSd's. I was unsure of where to start picking the components as well as what chip set to go with without. I usually spend a bit more than budget pricing w/o getting ridicilous.
 
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I'm guessing the Intel 6 core 5000 series are overboard cpu's? After reading some reviews 6-core isn't necessary for gaming, at least in noticeable performance. I could be wrong. My guess is 1150 socks and Z97 are the newer platforms? I was currently using lga 2011 with a 3930k but that platform didn't seem to become necessary or even take off very well in the long run.
 
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Yeah I'm kind of reviewing all the parts to refresh my memory on the newer tech. Everything you list is right on target.

I'll likely order from newegg as 1 or 2 orders. I am noticing that model of mobo is out of stock. With that said I'm under the impression Z97 is the way I would to go when browsing other models.
 
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I'm seeing many different listings when I'm checking for SLI support. Some motherboards list pci 3.0 1-16x 1-8x 14x whereas others list pci 3.0 16x when single cards dual 8x when dual cards. Then theres a few that have about 3 pci 3.0 16x. Any advice for that?
 
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