Covert's Epic Build Part Finding

TheCovertCamper · Dec 30, 2014

I am starting with this, any better parts will be greatly appreciated

. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/y67qVn

Also, some things to mention:
The mobo is set in stone unless you can convince me otherwise
Reference Cards look better than every other card and I can always keep a lower fan speed
I am going to have 2 140mm silent led Corsair fans in the front
My budget is $1900

plywrlw · Dec 30, 2014

I'd change the PSU to one of these better models. The CX ones have cheap parts inside.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone750

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

anti-duck · Dec 30, 2014

All pretty nice

The only thing I would change is the PSU for maybe this - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg750m or this - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

TheCovertCamper · Dec 30, 2014

Ok guys, I have it updated here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GDFhdC.

anti-duck · Dec 30, 2014

Epic PSU

TheCovertCamper · Dec 30, 2014

anti-duck :

Just saying, you have a really cool motherboard. Expect to see the PC build within a week or two (I need to sell my current first).

g-unit1111 · Dec 30, 2014

You can definitely get a much better build for $1900. Don't bother with the 5820K for gaming, most benchmarks show that there's virtually zero difference between the i7-5820K and the i7-4790K. You also have an mSATA drive as your only storage device - I would heavily advise against that.

This would be a much wiser use of your money IMO:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus GRYPHON Z97 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($155.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($138.17 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Directron)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.99 @ Directron)
Total: $1926.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-30 13:16 EST-0500

TheCovertCamper · Dec 30, 2014

g-unit1111 :

Sorry, forgot to mention that I'm going to be doing heavy video rendering as well and that in the link now, I have a 2TB HDD with the M.2. I also don't like EVGA very much. I have a Windows key already, too. And the thing is, if I can get a brand new 6 core for the same price of a 6 month old quad core, then I should take it. I usually keep my CPU's for 2 years then switch it up. Thanks for the suggestion, though. But what in it would make it a better use of my money? It seems like old parts to me. If you think that this really is better than please tell me why so that I can consider it

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TheCovertCamper · Dec 30, 2014

Ok guys, here is the most recent link to PCPartPicker: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/halogeek52%40gmail.com/saved/cdMmP6

g-unit1111 · Dec 30, 2014

TheCovertCamper :

You don't need the thermal compound and mSATA drives are pretty useless for the most part. The Corsair 350D will have native SSD support in the drive brackets.

But what in it would make it a better use of my money? It seems like old parts to me. If you think that this really is better than please tell me why so that I can consider it .

Just check out some benchmarks - the 5820K only offers a very minor improvement in performance vs. the i7-4790K, and the cost difference in DDR4 RAM just isn't worth it right now if you ask me.

TheCovertCamper · Dec 30, 2014

g-unit1111 :

I always hear recommendations for Arctic Silver so I don't know why I wouldn't want to use it. Also, SATA is relatively slow compared to PCI. Programs and games are supposed to be utilizing more cores soon. The RAM is only $50 more and the motherboard $100. I think that for $100 more than your build (without OS) if I can get 5th gen then I should. Also there would be no point to get a 4790k from a 3820 since they have the same clock speeds and it would be such a minor upgrade. Maybe 5th gen isn't entirely worth it now but it will be much better than a 3820 an will last longer compared to a 4790k.

g-unit1111 · Dec 30, 2014

TheCovertCamper :

g-unit1111 :

I always hear recommendations for Arctic Silver so I don't know why I wouldn't want to use it. Also, SATA is relatively slow compared to PCI. Programs and games are supposed to be utilizing more cores soon. The RAM is only $50 more and the motherboard $100. I think that for $100 more than your build (without OS) if I can get 5th gen then I should. Also there would be no point to get a 4790k from a 3820 since they have the same clock speeds and it would be such a minor upgrade. Maybe 5th gen isn't entirely worth it now but it will be much better than a 3820 an will last longer compared to a 4790k.

Because it's a waste of money. If you get a Cooler Master or Noctua fan they include much better compound than Arctic Silver is. It's one of those products that's inexplicably popular despite that you can get better for free.

You are right that SATA is slower than PCI but SATA is also more reliable. PCI SSDs have a much higher fail rate than SATA SSDs do, regardless of the manufacturer.

TheCovertCamper · Dec 30, 2014

g-unit1111 :

TheCovertCamper :

Because it's a waste of money. If you get a Cooler Master or Noctua fan they include much better compound than Arctic Silver is. It's one of those products that's inexplicably popular despite that you can get better for free.

You are right that SATA is slower than PCI but SATA is also more reliable. PCI SSDs have a much higher fail rate than SATA SSDs do, regardless of the manufacturer.

I may have some CM left from my current PC. So, what's the best SSD for ~100 with a decent amount of storage? Thanks for your help, man.

TheCovertCamper · Dec 30, 2014

How's this? http://pcpartpicker.com/user/halogeek52%40gmail.com/saved/cdMmP6

TheCovertCamper · Jan 2, 2015

Ok. I changed a lot in the build, but I think that it'll end up better. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/halogeek52%40gmail.com/saved/cdMmP6

anti-duck · Jan 3, 2015

TheCovertCamper :

If you're set on the X99 platform, that is a very nice build right there

really nice motherboard too.

TheCovertCamper · Jan 3, 2015

anti-duck :

Yeah it ends up being a pretty good deal.

g-unit1111 · Jan 3, 2015

TheCovertCamper :

I'd go for a Samsung 850 Evo - the 250GB model is around the $130 - $140 mark.

If you're set on the X99 platform, that is a very nice build right there really nice motherboard too.

X99 isn't really worth it for gaming - most benchmarks actually show a decrease in gaming performance over the highest performing Z97 chip. Add the ridiculous cost of DDR4 RAM and going X99 just isn't worth it if you ask me.

anti-duck · Jan 3, 2015

g-unit1111 :

I agree, I got the 4790k as opposed to an X99 board with a 5930k but OP seems set on a 5820k and mentioned heavy rendering too.

TheCovertCamper · Jan 3, 2015

I think that Samsung is too much for me. I can always get one later and migrate the data. And it's mainly for video editing, not gaming. And like I said, there's no point to get a 4790 from a 3820 - especially if I'm spending $2000.

g-unit1111 · Jan 3, 2015

TheCovertCamper :

Not really, they're pretty much the only SSDs I will ever use. For $140 for 3-D vertical NAND that's not bad at all.

TheCovertCamper · Jan 3, 2015

g-unit1111 :

The 128 is only 80 so I'm going to get that. Thanks for the help m8.

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