x99 platform, ram ddr4, questions

kingloucas123 · Feb 4, 2015

Hello guys,

I am building a new generation system and i need some recommendations ...

It will be used for gaming, streaming, video recording-editing

These will be the specs:
Intel Core i7-5820K Box
MSI X99S SLI Plus
Gigabyte GeForce GTX970 4GB G1 Gaming
two SSDs Samsung 850 EVO 250 gb (already have them)
EVGA SuperNova 1000 g2 (already have it)

1) I will get 16 gb ram (4 modules) at 2133mhz...
Will Crucial 16GB DDR4-2133Mhz (CT4K4G4DFS8213) perform as good as G.Skill Ripjaws4 16GB DDR4-2133MHz (F4-2133C15Q-16GRR) ??
Because the crucial ram is 50 euro cheaper than g.skill, which is a big difference!

2) Which case should i pick and which water cooler?
I can spend max 130 euro for the case and 130 euro for the water cooler

I was thinking about getting Phanteks Enthoo Pro or Corsair obsidian 450D
CoolerMaster nepton 240m or 280l
Any other recommendation?

swiftech water coolers are not available in my country...

Thank you very much for your time, i really appreciate the help...

gskill support · Feb 4, 2015

The G.Skill RipJaws4 is a good match for that motherboard and CPU. All the parts looks very good for your stated purpose. Will be a high end performer.

shortstuff_mt · Feb 4, 2015

Both kits run at 2133MHz and have a CAS latency of 15. There will be no performance difference between the two. If the Crucial RAM is 50 euro cheaper then that's probably a good choice. I like G.Skill RAM, but paying an extra 50 euro for RAM with the same specs doesn't make any sense.

-Lone- · Feb 4, 2015

I would get something like these. The cooler you chose is great, I have it and I haven't had any issues with it ever since I bought it from June last last until now, still working like it is suppose to. The RAM is also very nice, I love the colors they have, I have the one I put in the link except for it's 32GB, so far it has been working very nicely without any issues, the black one looks awesome

I would go with a case like this, pretty good airflow and it is a full tower for whatever upgrade you want and it is within your budget.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/dcYHsY

kingloucas123 · Feb 4, 2015

Thank you very much for your answers...

1) I will definitely go for the CM nepton 280l water cooler

2) The crucial RAM ddr4, has the same specs as the g.skill ( 16 gb, 2133 mhz, CAS latency 15 ) but it does not have a cover/cooler...Does this affect the performance??
I would really like to save those 50 euro, i just want to be sure that they perform the same . I think they will, as shortstuff said
I think i will go for the crucial RAM kit, just confirm that i made the right choice

3)-Lone- The Corsair 750D case is out of my budget and i read recently that it does not have as good air flow as the phantecs enthoo pro or the 450D
I am pretty confused about the cases...

But If the 750D is really better than both 450d and enthoo i will get it :/

-Lone- · Feb 4, 2015

I would go for the Enthoo Pro then, it has about the same cooling and it is also a full tower. So go for that if you wanna save some money.

Bossyfins · Feb 4, 2015

I dont know about others, buy my experiences with MSI have been horrible. I would probably go with an AsRock Extreme6 X99 board.

shortstuff_mt · Feb 4, 2015

I've also had bad luck with MSI in the past. I haven't used them in years because of my bad experience. I've heard their new boards are better. I've had the best luck with Gigabyte and Asus boards.

kingloucas123 · Feb 5, 2015

Thank you for your help guys,

So i will get the CM nepton 280l, Phantecs Enthoo Pro and 16 gb of ddr4 crucial RAM that does not have a case/cooler(?) ...
The fact that is does not have a RAM cooler should not affect the performance...

I read that the MSI SLI Plus x99 board is perfect for overclocking and has a pretty good quality...

Can you suggest me one of those boards for my system ? These are available in my country and i can afford them
Notice that i will overclock:
Gigabyte GA-X99M-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) 211 euro
Asrock X99 Extreme4 212 euro
Gigabyte X99-UD3 (Rev 1.0) 227 euro
Gigabyte X99-UD4 237 euro
MSI X99S SLI Plus 238 euro
Asrock Fatal1ty X99M Killer 245 euro
Asus X99-A 246 euro
Asrock X99 Extreme6 260 euro

I read that the asrock x99 extreme4 is the best value for money x99 board on the market right now...
Which one should i pick??

I cant decide who should be picked as the one who gave the solution, you all helped a lot

Really appreciate the help ...

Bossyfins · Feb 5, 2015

GA-X99 Gaming5
x99-ud4
x99-ud3
Asus x99-A

Are the best options. If you need to save a lil bit o money, fthe Asrock Extreme 6 is also very nice. Asrock really have stepped up their quality.

kingloucas123 · Feb 5, 2015

Thanks Bossyfins

The GA-X99 Gaming5 Mobo is out of my budget (283 euro)

How about the Gigabyte GA-X99M-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) (costs 211 euro)
Edit: It is micro atx, i dont think i am gonna get it...

What is your opinion about ASRock x99 extreme4 ?? (212 euro)
It is really cheap and it seems like it is best value for money x99 board?

May you also tell me which is the difference between those boards?? It seems like every x99 mobo is the same thing

Thank you for your time

Bossyfins · Feb 5, 2015

The Asrock x99 extreme 4 and extreme 6 are both good boards. If you can, get the extreme 6.

kingloucas123 · Feb 5, 2015

Is there a significant difference between them?

Please explain, i need to save some money if possible!

Bossyfins · Feb 5, 2015

Not really, its just the Extreme4 is meant for begininners, and the Extreme6 is more for performance. Extreme4 is more well rounded though.

kingloucas123 · Feb 5, 2015

Will the Extreme4 overclock my i7 5820k to its maximum??

Bossyfins · Feb 5, 2015

It should.

kingloucas123 · Feb 5, 2015

That it is

You will be picked the ''solution guy''

So just tell me if you think there is any problem here please :

CPU : Intel i7 5820k
GPU : Gigabyte GeForce GTX970 4GB G1 Gaming
RAM : Crucial 16GB DDR4-2133Mhz (CT4K4G4DFS8213)
PSU : Evga supernova 1000 g2
SSD : 2xSamsung 850 evo 250gb
HDD : No HDDs
Case : Phanteks Enthoo Pro
CPU Cooler : Cooler master nepton 280l
Mobo : ASRock extreme4

Bossyfins · Feb 5, 2015

The build is fine, however, I recommend either an XFX or a seasonic PSU. XFX PSUs have seasonic boards and are very reliable. Also, 850 watts is more then enough for even 2 way sli.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850bbefx

kingloucas123 · Feb 5, 2015

I already have the evga supernova 1000 g2 ...

Thanks, problem solved

Bossyfins · Feb 5, 2015

No problem. Its still a reliabl unit, but not as reliable as xfx and seasonic.

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