New build for music production opinion wanted

jankask · Apr 9, 2015

Hello, the past month i have been picking out parts for my new pc, i will mainly use it for music production (will use a focusrite scarlett 18i8 usb soundcard & cubase 8 artist)

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/jankask/saved/d6CKHx

My concern is if i need an aftermarket cooler or not (such as hyper 212) or will the stock cooler be sufficient for my use? I have also received very mixed messages about the Corsair RM PSU, is it really crap or is it ok?

Also if anyone has any suggestions to other changes within the budget that would be highly appreciated!

Hope anyone can help me out!

Bossyfins · Apr 9, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1246 V3 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($277.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($121.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($116.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2500 ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.05 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $880.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-09 05:30 EDT-0400

john TJ · Apr 9, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1271 V3 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($323.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($133.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $995.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-09 05:19 EDT-0400

MarkW · Apr 9, 2015

After my experience with the cheap cooler Intel provides with the I3, I5, and I7 CPUs, I will always go for a 3rd party cooler now. If you are going to go with a Xeon processor, make sure you get a cooler that is designed for those.

Bossyfins · Apr 9, 2015

You dont need an aftermarket cooler for a Xeon LOL.

The xeon coolers are bigger with a better fan.

jankask · Apr 9, 2015

Hey thanks for all the feedback ! The xeon processor its a bit expensive here in Norway
compared to the i5, but i will change the psu rm to xfx, i have heard allot of good thing about those.

Also going for a ATX motherboard instead of the Matx,
thanks again!

MarkW · Apr 29, 2015

If you are planning on dropping a Xeon E3 chip into a standard consumer motherboard, make sure the motherboard is validated for that chip. Most Xeons go on server motherboards, which are a whole different animal.

Bossyfins · Apr 29, 2015

MarkW :

Most e3s will happily go in consumer board with no problems.

For exampkle. 1231 v3 xeon will be fine in an h97 board.

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