[Final Build Help] Please check my $3500 gaming rig!

allahpayneyo · Feb 12, 2015

Hello everyone. I have recently been buying parts for my new gaming/workstation rig. This is the final build I have come up with, so please share your thoughts and concerns, all help is appreciated! If I have left something off, please tell me. Thanks again.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $280.00)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $180.00)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory (Purchased For $156.00)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $200.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($554.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($554.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case (Purchased For $180.00)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($103.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Red 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Red 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.88 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $3545.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-12 18:15 EST-0500

mas7873 · Feb 12, 2015

Looks amazing, gunna slay anything you throw at it!

allahpayneyo · Feb 12, 2015

Thanks man! I appreciate it! It's taken a really long time to research all the parts and finally start buying them, I'm excited to begin building!

mas7873 · Feb 12, 2015

allahpayneyo :

I'm sure you'll love it, and I know what you mean. My postman has gotten to know me from delivering so many packages of PC parts to my door!

allahpayneyo · Feb 12, 2015

I sure hope so! How difficult is it going to be to put together this computer? This is my first time building one

mas7873 · Feb 12, 2015

shouldnt be that hard, I spent more time with cable management on mine than I did with the build itself

Bossyfins · Feb 12, 2015

Build Looks good =D

I do however think the h105 is pretty loud. I recommend the
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx6101

Same thermal specs, but a little bit quieter.

Other than that, have fun building it. Also, the build will be a breeze, the hardest part is making the wiring nice.

Good luck and Have fun

mas7873 · Feb 12, 2015

Bossyfins :

Agreed, it's good you went with a modular PSU makes it a little easier. I'd suggest having some zip-ties on hand. Also make sure everything works before you do cable management

Bossyfins · Feb 12, 2015

Can't stress that enough. I didn't do that, and my CPU was doa. had to RMA it.

mas7873 · Feb 12, 2015

Bossyfins :

^ This, you may be lucky or unlucky but it sure would suck to get everything together all nicely wired and cleaned up and then have issues.

allahpayneyo · Feb 12, 2015

Oh ok thank you guys for the help! I will for sure test everything before doing cable management.

About the x61 and the h105, I'm right in the middle between the two. I like the performance the x61 gets, but because of the fact the h105 fits my color scheme and is right behind on par with the x61, I'm ok with the little performance loss. What do you think about that?

mas7873 · Feb 12, 2015

allahpayneyo :

What color scheme are you going for? And as long as you don't mind the bit of extra noise, then you should be fine.

*EDIT* Checked the build must be red/black

Do you know if the H105 has the customizable RGB logo? I know the H80i and H100i do

Bossyfins · Feb 12, 2015

You can always put corsair fans on the x61 if you want, but that would defeat the purpose. So i guess your all set then

allahpayneyo · Feb 12, 2015

Ok good!

A few quick questions

Is the twin frozr gtx 980 better than the gigabyte g1 windforce gtx 980? Or are these even the best gtx 980 available for the price?

And are the gn246hl acer monitors a good set for a tri monitor set up? I'm worried about the bezels causing issues, etc.

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